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An interesting conversation on a forgotten discipline
A good meal can satisfy our hunger, give us a break from the day, and tickle our taste buds. So why would someone choose to give up food for a period of time? Let's examine the practice and purpose of fasting.
Transforming principles from the Sermon on the Mount
If we practice our faith solely for the applause of others, we’re not being true to God’s calling. When our acts of righteousness come from within, we’re living authentically!
How the Sermon on the Mount acts as our balance beam for the Christian life
High up on the beam, a gymnast must be careful to keep her balance. Any drastic shifts to the right or left can send her careening to the mat! Learn how to maintain biblical stability.
Discover what Jesus said about the practice and benefits of fasting
As we look at spiritual disciplines in the life of a follower of Christ, reading God’s Word and praying are essential. But should fasting be on that short list as well?
Let’s turn to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount to find out what makes us “good”
What makes a follower of Christ a “good” person? Is it how long they pray? How well they serve? Let's turn to Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount to answer this probing question.
Looking at whether our good works are for the reward people provide, or the praise only God can give
If our eyes are set on a particular prize, we’ll usually do whatever it takes to make it our own. A thoughtful study of the Sermon on the Mount continues.
How to listen to God’s Word in a fresh way
When our hearing is impaired, sounds that were once sharp, become dull and muffled. How the same thing can happen when our spiritual hearing is damaged.
Practical ways to follow the example of the Good Samaritan, and be good stewards of our time and resources
There are many different charities and organizations around the world in need of resources. As followers of Christ, are we called to help everyone who holds out their hand?
What it means to live by the spirit of the Law
If we are called to love our neighbor, who does that include? Let's study Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan and what it tells us about loving others.
A fresh perspective on the story of the Good Samaritan
In Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, we tend to point a finger at those who passed by the wounded man. But what if they had good reason to look the other way?
Looking at how Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan leaves little space for interpretation
An unscrupulous lawyer is always on the lookout for a loophole in the law. But when a crafty attorney tried to pick holes in God’s Law, Jesus left him no wiggle room.
Find out why the spirit of the Law is so critical, and why the letter of the Law isn’t enough by itself
Jesus’ teaching on the law goes beyond practical dos and don’ts of good behavior. Ultimately, the spirit of the law addresses the motivations of our hearts.
Discover what the Law can, and cannot do
The Ten Commandments were written to a culture and people far removed from our own. So can these ancient directives still teach us how to live today? Our study of the letter and spirit of the Law continues.
Discover the priority and goal of the Ten Commandments
It’s wonderful to find practical application in our study of the Bible, but is that the sole purpose of God’s Word? Be part of the discussion.
Discover the difference between living by the spirit of the Law and the letter of the Law
Just as toddlers push the limits of their parents’ rules, as children of God we tend to look for loopholes in the Law to get our own way. A study of Jesus’ teaching in Luke chapter ten.
