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The Parable of the Leaven
February 16th, 2025
Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-21Last week, we learned some valuable perspective from one of Christ’s kingdom parables, a relatively brief parable about a small mustard that grew into a large tree over tim...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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The Parable of the Mustard Seed
February 9th, 2025
Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19In 1968, a scientist named Spencer Silver, who worked for 3M, tried to develop a super-strong adhesive, but created a weak adhesive instead. This adhesive ...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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Discovering 1st John
February 2nd, 2025
Background InformationThe Apostle John wrote this letter, possibly from Ephesus.While John never names himself as the author of this letter, the vocabulary, themes, writing style of this letter resemb...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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The Parable of Wheat and Weeds
February 2nd, 2025
Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43On January 20, 2025, our nation elected a new President, one who during his campaign pledged to improve our nation’s economy, accomplishing things like lowering the cost of eggs...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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Members of the Body of Christ
January 27th, 2025
Discussion QuestionsLife101What are some specific ways in which the church has helped you when it comes to loneliness?Who is the Holy Spirit?What role doe He play in the life of the Christian?What rol...  Read More
by William Baker
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Discovering Jude
January 19th, 2025
Background InformationJude wrote this letter from an undisclosed location.The author of this letter identifies himself as Jude, further describing himself as both a servant of Jesus Christ and a broth...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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The Sanctity of Life
January 19th, 2025
The Truth about AbortionScripture calls the church “the pillar and ground of the truth.” This means that as followers of Christ, it is our responsibility to shine the light of truth into a world of da...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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Discovering James
January 12th, 2025
Background InformationJames, the half-brother of Jesus, is the likely author of the letter.The name corresponds to the Hebrew named Jacob, which means “supplanter,” “heal grabber,” or “one who follows...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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The Parable of the Soils
January 12th, 2025
Matthew 13:1-9, 16-23; Luke 8:4-15When you understand the benefit and value of something good, you wonder why anyone else wouldn’t like it. Cat lovers wonder why other people don’t like cats. Coffee s...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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Discovering Second Peter
January 5th, 2025
Background InformationPeter wrote this letter from a place called Babylon.We know Peter, Christ’s close disciple and a key apostle of the early church, wrote this letter (1:1). Though the letter doesn...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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The Purpose for the Parables
January 5th, 2025
Matthew 13:10-17Michael had an unusual habit of carrying around a small, potted plant wherever he went. One day, while sitting in the park, a stranger who also visited that park often couldn't help bu...  Read More
by Thomas Overmiller
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The Prince of Peace
December 29th, 2024
Isaiah 9:1-7From their first king, Saul, to their last king, Hoshea, the nation of Israel experienced the reigns of 42 kings and 1 queen. Apart from David and Solomon, only 8 other kings were consider...  Read More
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