Ten Lessons Mary Learned About Motherhood – Luke 2, John 2
The family photo album of Jesus offers only a few glimpses of his home life on earth – but they are precious reminders of how God set up families and what moms are for! Key Principle: God knew what He was doing when He established …
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It All Happened One Sabbath Afternoon: Jesus’ Teaching on Humility – Luke 14-17
Pictured: Steve Bronstein’s simple version of the Sabbath set Lk 14:1-17:10 is set in one wealthy Pharisee’s house on Sabbath evening. There is a large dining hall where the disciples, Jesus and a number of wealthy Pharisees are reclining. There is an adjacent hall (normally …
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Mary – Model of the Commissioned – Luke 1:26-40
As you are assembling the “some assembly required” toys this season, search for the picture of the finished product, it may help in the process! As you do that, remember that God loves models and pictures – The Bible is filled with them. If we …
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Great Christmas Gifts: The Mary Story – Luke 1 and 2
While Matthew offered a great picture of Joseph’s interactions, the Luke account offers much more of the warmth and personal side of the mother of Jesus. After a brief prologue, Luke opens with a story from the family album of Mary – the story of …
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The Three “Keys” to Understanding a Gospel Account
There are four evangelists, each with a distinct audience, purpose and style of writing. Though we now call them the four “Gospels” the early church called them the “four evangelists” – probably better terminology. A different author wrote each one to a different audience with …
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