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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR – MAY 27, 2012
I am an only child and my wife is a firstborn. Anyone who knows about birth order and family dynamics will probably be able to predict from that sentence that we are a family of rule-followers.
A WORD FROM THE EDITOR – MAY 20, 2012
My church is currently without a pastor. Although we are being ably led by our remaining church staff, lay leaders, and interim pastors, we are also wondering what our next pastor will be like–and when that person will finally arrive.
A WORD FROM THE EDITOR – MAY 13, 2012
What is the relationship between personal repentance and the purification of one’s community? Today’s text explores the last three of Zechariah’s eight visions.
A WORD FROM THE EDITOR – MAY 6, 2012
Through “gracious and comforting words” (v. 13), God commissions Zechariah to proclaim God’s determination to restore the fortunes of Jerusalem. Despite the people’s past sins, God has returned to Zion and will once again “comfort” and “choose” them.
A WORD FROM THE EDITOR – APRIL 29, 2012
Peter’s advice to slaves seems harsh or even non-Christian to freedom-loving Americans. It is helpful to note, however, that he envisions a situation where even slaves must draw the line and say “No” to what their masters command. Otherwise, why would the masters beat them?
A WORD FROM THE EDITOR – APRIL 15, 2012
What does it mean to have “eternal life”? Is that merely a promise for a pleasant afterlife, or might it point to something else?
A WORD FROM THE EDITOR – APRIL 8, 2012
The challenge every year on Easter Sunday is to lead learners to find personal relevance in the story of Christ’s resurrection.
A WORD FROM THE EDITOR – APRIL 1, 2012
Our lesson writer reminds us of the drama of Holy week in these memorable words: