Imagine being new to an area and attending a Bible study group with the hope of connecting with people in our new city. We are directed to the group considered the best and listen to a great presentation. A few people introduce themselves to us as everyone adjourns to gather for another presentation in worship. We went with…
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As we start a new quarter in March, we face the challenge of figuring out how to best introduce a new Bible book to our group. Most of us have 45 minutes of total time, so giving a lengthy introduction is really not an option if we are going to do justice to the core…
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In a couple of weeks, the student and adult groups using Explore the Bible will move from studying Daniel and on to Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians. While Daniel and Paul lived centuries apart from each other, they shared some common realities. In Daniel 7-12, we find apocalyptic material that highlights God’s ongoing rule over…
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While Christians agree Jesus is coming back, we can’t seem to agree on the details. Do you ever wonder why that is? One factor is that God didn’t intend for us to know all the details. We need to be okay with that. Further, we need to be okay that we don’t agree on all…
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Over the next few months, we will examine various passages in Daniel and Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians that point to the end times and the return of Jesus. As evangelical believers, we acknowledge the truth and reality that Jesus Christ will return to the earth a second time. The details of the second coming…
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