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Lent: Learning from Paul’s Prison Wilderness
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical
We all face challenges in life, wilderness experiences. Let’s learn from the way the Apostle Paul handles his 2-year prison wilderness.
Lent: The Only Way Out is Through
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical, Who is He?
We like shortcuts to the finish line, ways to make the journey easier. The devil offers Jesus a shortcut that avoids the pain and suffering. Jesus’ response?
Lent: Even Satan Can Quote Scripture
By CathyChung | | He Knows You, Making it Practical | 6 Comments
When Satan quotes scripture to accuse or tempt, his voice can sound a lot like God’s. How can we tell the lie from the truth?
Lent: Why Jesus was Tested in the Wilderness
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, He Knows You | 3 Comments
Jesus is baptized and immediately thrown into the wilderness for a test. Why? What are the test questions? How does Jesus respond? Why does He want us to know?
Peter’s Confession at Caesarea Philippi: How Geography Adds Impact
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Who is He? | 6 Comments
Showing is better than telling which makes object lessons more memorable. Jesus brings his disciples to Caesarea Philippi for this lesson and a mid-term exam.
66 Hyperlinked Books: One Story that Leads to Jesus
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Making it Practical | 2 Comments
Do you find Bible reading, well… boring? Difficult? Prefer a devotion that spells it out? Me too! Then I joined a study group and caught fire. Here’s why…
Water to Wine: Was Jesus’ first miracle just for fun?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, He Knows You | 6 Comments
Jesus never did miracles just for fun or to draw attention to Himself. They always benefited others. So why turn water to wine?
Epiphany: How does Jesus’ baptism reveal His identity?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Who is He? | 2 Comments
Before Christmas existed as its own holiday, the church celebrated Epiphany. Jesus’ birth was part of the church feast, but another event was primary. Which event? Why? What does it tell us?
How Do We Know God Invites Everyone?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Who is He? | 1 Comment
Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, isn’t a day I learned about growing up. The Magi’s visit is displays the inclusiveness of God’s love for humanity.
Resolutions: Can I Do All Things?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha! | 4 Comments
Ever use “I can do all things through Christ” as motivation? Let’s learn what Paul really meant. Taking scripture out of context leads to misinterpretation.