Feb
23
2009
Is the Bible God’s Word?
This is the fifth chapter of Paul Little’s classic book, “Know Why You Believe” for my Sunday Bible study class.
This is not the question that gets non-Christians to come to faith. Your view of the Bible is not as critical a question as where you stand with Jesus. Salvation is the issue. The Bible is [...]
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Feb
23
2009
The Enemy Within Me
Today I will begin a series about men who are in a wrestling match with God. Wrestling is a popular spectator sport for many men and young people. I’ve seen the commercials and the crowds; there are a lot of pro wrestling fanatics out there! Men today are in a wrestling match for their lives [...]
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Feb
23
2009
Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?
This is the fourth chapter of Paul Little’s classic book, “Know Why You Believe” for my Sunday Bible study class.
The resurrection is the foundation of the Christian faith – 1 Corinthians 15:14. Since we have already looked into the big questions of life (Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where are we [...]
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Feb
12
2009
Is Jesus God?
This is the third chapter of Paul Little’s classic book, “Know Why You Believe” for my Sunday Bible study class.
It is impossible to know for certain that God exists and what He is like unless He takes the initiative and reveals Himself to us. A clear clue is found in the stable in Bethlehem. The [...]
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Feb
09
2009
Was the Lame Man at the Gate Distracted?
Well, I have another thought about our Lame Man at the Gate! The Bible says that when Peter and John came to the temple at the hour of prayer, they fixed their eyes on the lame man (Acts 3:4). Peter said to him, “Look on us.” I believe that Peter didn’t want this man to [...]
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Feb
06
2009
Are You Trapped at the Gate?
I thought I was finished with the Lame Man at the Gate, but not so fast, here’s part four… I find his story very appropriate for men today, and I have another observation to bring up. (Acts 3:2)
Remember that friends carried this lame guy to the gate, and at the end of the day they [...]
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Feb
04
2009
Help Your Kids Pick Good Friends
I was reading the Lifeway magazine “Living with Teenagers” (Feb 2009) and it’s full of great information this month. One article on finding friends I find exceptionally noteworthy today:
Your teenager may have a couple hundred friends on his Facebook page, but how does s/he find real friends? How can parents help?
Reflect on your own friends [...]
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Feb
02
2009
How Did You Get Where You Are?
This is part three from the Men of Steel topic on the Lame Man at the Gate and What Are You Expecting? (From Acts 3:1-5).
Ever think about that question? Sometimes we ask this question when we get deep into trouble, but not so much when things go well. Do well, and it’s internal… it’s my giftedness, ability [...]
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