It’s Designed to Run

 

It’s Designed to Run

 

Our two boys and I kicked the starter on that Honda 90 dirt bike until we were worn out, -- it didn’t start. Dirt bikes are fun, but they need maintenance, and this was bike fixing day.

As we rested from the kicking episode, I explained that an engine is designed to run and when we get the right ingredients in the right proportions it will run. Before it can run, it needs spark (for the sparkplug), air (through the air filter), and gasoline (through the carburetor).

Minimum Knowledge to Become Christian

Some time ago a friend asked me to write an article about the minimum a person must know and believe to become a Christian. I agreed thinking, “That should not take too long.” But the more I thought about it the more difficult it has become,

Before getting to the answer to the question we need a working definition of a Christian for this article:

To be Christian means having a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

Without A Cause

My heart is burning with excitement, joy, and peace, the kind that words cannot convey. I am completely satisfied in God’s love for us.

A part of my joy is prompted by John 15.25:

It was to fulfill the word that is written in their law, 'They hated me without a cause.' (Joh 15:25 NRSV)

Introduction to The book of James (from John!)

This lesson starts the home group’s teachings on the book of James. We spent over three years going through the book of Luke – it remains to be seen how long we’ll be in James.

Oh yes, there is a homework assignment at the end of the lesson.

The Road to Emmaus – Part 2 (Luke 24: 28-35)

This lesson continues last week’s discussion about Jesus’ encounter with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.

Luke 24: 28-35

The King Dies on a Cross (Luke 23:44-49)

This lesson covers Jesus’ death on the cross, the darkness, the torn veil, and the earthquake.

Luke 23:44-49

The King on a Cross (Luke 23: 26-43)

This study covers the events when Jesus was on the cross – between the thieves, talking to the spectators and God.

Luke 23: 26-43

Jesus Condemned and Barabbas Released (Luke 23:13-25)

This study covers the Jesus before Pilate and the release of Barabbas. It is a pivotal point in Jesus’ trial that lead to his crucifixion.

Luke 23:13-25

Jesus Mocked and Beaten (Lk 22:63-71

In this lesson, the last one for chapter 22, Jesus is mocked and beaten by the Sanhedrin

  

Luke 22: 63-71

Peter’s Denial and Jesus’ Interrogation (Lk 22:54-62)

This lesson covers Peter’s denial of Jesus and Jesus’ interrogation by the Sanhedrin

Luke 22:54-62