How can we “rest well”? Part 3
It sounds wrong, but sometimes it really does take effort to rest! But can we draw closer to Jesus without rest? This week on Discover the Word, the group discusses what Jesus meant when He said “My yoke is easy, My burden is light.” How can we “Rest Well”? Join us today for Discover the Word!
An invitation from Jesus to rest Part 2
Suppose you receive an engraved invitation in the mail. It’s from Jesus and it says, “Come to My house and rest.” Sounds nice, but since you don’t know what He necessarily means by “rest,” you keep referring back to your “To Do” list. You’re thinking, Do I even have time for rest? Today on Discover the Word, we will talk about…
Rest Well
Do you struggle with the concept of rest? Life today bustles at warp speed. Juggling…
Sabbath rest Part 1
Do you struggle to find time to rest? Well, you’re not alone! Today on Discover the Word, join the group as they discuss the concept of Sabbath rest. For some, the idea of rest may sound almost un-American! After all, if we’re not doing something then we’re not being productive, right? Join the team as they dig into Matthew 11, giving…
In His Presence - Bible Study Guide
Spending time with God is more than just an item we check as "done" on a daily to-do list. It is time invested in building a relationship with the One who wants to walk with us throughout each day. "It requires diligence, discipline, communication, patience, trust, and time," writes author Dennis Fisher. Presenting Jesus as our model for intimately engaging…
A Father’s heart Part 5
Luke 15 and Jesus’s parable about the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son—they all make the point that our heavenly Father’s heart is a heart that “seeks and saves” the lost. And whether we think we’re the best of the best or the worst of the worst, we have a pursuing Father who comes after us, saying,…
A wasted inheritance Part 4
“It’s not fair!” It’s not just whiny little kids who say that, because we all want justice. Today on Discover the Word, we will continue to discuss the parable of the prodigal son. We know about the runaway son who wasted his inheritance. But the older brother was wasting an inheritance too . . . his relationship with his father! Join us today…
A father’s love for his son Part 3
What does forgiveness look like to you? Next time on Discover the Word, the group will continue to look at the story of the prodigal son. It’s a parable retold in thousands of sermons, of a father’s love for his son and the forgiveness he extends. But is it just a story, one that we wish was true? Be part of…
Context is king Part 2
Context is king—that’s one of the guiding Bible study principles of the Discover the Word group. And today on Discover the Word, we will discuss the need to understand the story of the prodigal son in the times in which it was written and to whom it was written. Why the context holds the key to really understanding this familiar story, today on Discover the…
Mission Possible Part 1
“Good morning listener, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to win the lost!” Today on Discover the Word, join us as they talk about “Mission Possible,” a “seek and save” rescue mission driven by a Father’s heart for the lost. Join the group for a fresh spin on Jesus’s most familiar parable—the prodigal son. That’s today on Discover…
The Father's Heart
Between the “prodigal” son and his resentful older brother, we find in Luke 15 much…
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First Corinthians 13 - Loving well Part 10
In the Bible, First Corinthians 13 gives us what author Adele Calhoun calls the litmus test of love. And today on Discover the Word, the group and guest Adele Calhoun conclude their series on “Invitations from God” by exploring the kind of loving person God invites you to be. If you don’t yet love well, today’s a good day to…
True love displayed Part 9
When it comes to today’s idea of love it seems we’re all “hooked on a feeling”! And yet that’s not what 1 Corinthians 13 . . . the Love Chapter . . . tells us. Today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and guest Adele Calhoun continue their series on “Invitations from God” by exploring His invitation to…
What is the litmus test for true love? Part 8
Just like the word “awesome,” the word “love” is overused and misapplied. We love our dogs, we love our iPhone, we love this film or that TV show. And we love our spouse . . . until we don’t. Today on Discover the Word, the group, and author Adele Calhoun discuss the litmus test of true love. Join us at…
