Hebrews 1:5-14 Our AWANA lesson last week was titled “Grace to Persevere.” In our discussion a couple of the questions that came up were: 1) Why do we give up when doing hard things? and 2) What motivates us or encourages us when we do persevere in doing something hard? It is interesting to consider. […]
Hebrews Introduction, 1:1-4 The world is a difficult place. There are disappointments, hardships, and discouragements. Things do not go as we planned or hoped. Life in this world is not fair. As our society moves further away from God, it will continue to crumble unless there is a turning back to God. Paul’s letter […]
Exodus 35-40 I still remember the awe and trepidation of my first major model change at the General Motors Assembly Plant in Arlington. I was a green electrical foreman of the ripe old age of 21. I remember walking into the plant after the first week. It was gutted. All the steel was in piles […]
We, humans, remember great events from history. If you are a Texan you might remember March 2, Texas Declaration of Independence, or March 6, the fall of the Alamo. Sunday, of course, we remember the greatest day in all of history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But why? Of what significance is it to you […]
Exodus 33-34 The college I went to, General Motors Institute, had a very rigorous academic program and an intense schedule. Prior to my freshman year, all housing was in fraternity housing (gasp). But my fraternity was not a “normal” fraternity. We studied hard. The upperclassmen helped the underclassmen. There was no hazing. I was especially […]
Exodus 32 We have seen the rise of Moses, the defeat of the Egyptians by God, the leading of the people by God and their grumbling, the appearance of God at Sinai. And now we come to the incident of the “Golden Calf”. This Sunday school story has so many levels. Why did Israel sin? […]
Exodus 28-31 If you were unable to hear Roger’s message last week, I encourage you to take the time to listen to it online at www.burlesonbiblechurch.org. It will help us understand Exodus, though he did not mention the book once! (I know, it is hard to believe.) What was Israel’s role in the world around […]
Exodus 25-27 Verna and I like detective shows or mystery movies. Several things are needed to solve the mystery. Among them: attention to detail, seeing the big picture, understanding cultural differences, all the pieces have to fit, and motive, etc. I am usually not very good at it and they are TV shows anyway. […]
Exodus 24 What is worship? Who can worship? What, if anything, is required for worship? Have you ever thought about it? What do you do to prepare for worship? Exodus 24 describes the ratification of the covenant between God and His people at Sinai. What can we learn from it? As New Testament believers […]
Exodus 21:1 – 23:33 Is the Old Testament relevant to us today? How are we to understand the Laws of Moses? Do things like “You shall not boil a young goat in its mother’s milk” mean anything to us today? Should we keep the dietary laws? Join us as we try to unravel these […]