TO VIEW OR PRINT STUDY GUIDES When you hear the word “delight” or “delightful”, what images come to your mind? Perhaps you see a tea party or a particularly happy event. Maybe it is visualizing a stroll along the ocean front with a good friend or relaxing for a few minutes in a hot tub. …… Continue Reading
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THE REALITY OF DEATH – Intro Lesson 13 – April 3 – 10
Death. It’s a sobering word. No matter what age you are or where you are, the word itself often has the power to silence conversations and causes most of us to pause and to think. Individuals respond in unpredictable ways when confronted with the news that a friend or family member is close to death. …… Continue Reading
HOW DO YOU STAY FOCUSED? Intro – Lesson 12 – March 27 – April 3
What do you think it was like for Jesus as He traveled those last miles along the Jordan River from Galilee to Jericho? He had crisscrossed from Judea to Galilee, which is a distance of about 100 miles, several times in the last 3 years, but this was the final lap of His trip. He…… Continue Reading
DO YOU HAVE A LIFE MOTTO? Intro Lesson 11 – March 20 – 27
“Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow . . .” Eternity! How often do you think about it? It’s not something that most of us dwell upon daily. The death of a family member or friend, an accident or a diagnosis of a serious illness can make us pause and consider the reality of our…… Continue Reading
WHAT IS A PARABLE? – Intro Lesson 10 – March 13 – 20
Why did Jesus use so many parables as He spoke to His disciples and the crowds? Were they simply a good means to get the attention of the listeners? Were they to help the people remember what He was saying so that they could discuss it among themselves? Were they for purposes of entertainment…… Continue Reading
A HEALING TOUCH – Intro Lesson 9 – March 6 – 13
Why is it that a gentle pat on your arm or shoulder from a friend can communicate more encouragement than many words? At other times a warm embrace or even an affirming hug can renew energy and courage and even create a sense of well being. Experts tell us that our skin is the largest…… Continue Reading
BE CARFUL! WATCH OUT! – Intro Lesson 8 – Feb. 28 – March 6
How do you respond when you become aware of a potential threat, danger, or risk? What is your reaction when you are given advice or counsel about a course of action that you are considering? Everyone has his or her own way of processing the cautionary information that comes to them, so the answers to…… Continue Reading
WHAT IS YOUR PRIORITY? – Intro Lesson 7 – Feb. 21 – 28
How did Jesus decide what He was going to do, where He would travel, and how He would spend His time? The crowds wanted His attention wherever He went. The disciples had questions for Him. The Pharisees and teachers wanted Him to explain His actions and intentions. A variety of people were eager for His…… Continue Reading
WHAT IS “THE KINGDOM OF GOD”? – Intro Lesson 6 – Feb. 14 – 21
Do you ever wonder what Jesus meant by the “Kingdom of God”? In the early days of His public ministry He told the crowds that the reason He was sent was to “preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God”. As He sent out His disciples and others, His instructions were to tell everyone…… Continue Reading
WHAT MAKES SOMEONE APPROACHABLE? – Introduction Lesson 5 – Feb. 7 – 14
Approachable. It’s an interesting word, isn’t it? What makes some people so “approachable” while other people clearly have a wall of some type around them or a facade that keeps other people from coming close to them? Elections have been won and lost by candidates who can or cannot communicate their willingness to listen and…… Continue Reading