The Israel of God
Differentiating between the state of Israel and the Israel of promise. Who are the citizens of the Israel that fulfills God’s promises to rebuild a nation of Israel as his…
Please explain: What sets Old Testament Israel apart from other people?
What is the difference between God’s love for Old Testament Israel and his love for other people? Our boat slipped out of the harbor just before dawn. We were coming…
Remembering the Jordan
Join a child as her father shares his memories of crossing the Jordan. “Father, did someone stack those stones?” You were waiting for your daughter to ask this question. Your…
Catechism truths from Matthew: Apostles’ Creed
Imagine you are one of three thousand in Jerusalem at Pentecost who repent, are baptized, and are gathered by the Spirit into the Christian church—the messianic kingdom of Jesus. An…
Faith
“Faith is being sure about what we hope for, being convinced about things we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). “If we have faith in each other, we will win.” A…
Please explain: What is the point of praying?
If God already knows what he is going to do for us and for others, what is the point of praying? Katie was worried about her husband’s business trip. She…
Please explain: Why did God cruelly command Abraham to sacrifice his son?
For many people, it’s an Old Testament Bible story that is confusing, even alarming. For every Sunday school student who has colored the picture of Abraham lifting his knife over…
