Ah-Ha!
Learning about the culture and language of Bible times can reveal new meaning in familiar scriptures. Let’s call them ah-ha moments.
Topics to Dig Into
A Prayer Request Gone Wrong: Aligning Your Request with God’s Will
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Making it Practical | 2 Comments
Can we compare two prayer requests? The author of Mark points to the comparison by repeating “What do you want?” in two adjacent stories. What do we learn?
What does a smudge of ashes mean?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha! | 3 Comments
On Ash Wednesday, some people put ashes on their foreheads. What does that mean? Is it biblical? Who does it?
Why is the Body of Christ such Good News?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, He Knows You | 1 Comment
The body of Christ is a community in which all members are equally valued and essential. Sound like good news? You’re invited! Put an end to striving for status and success.
When the Sunday School Story Comes Alive
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, He Knows You | 4 Comments
Sunday School stories provide a foundation, but the Bible gains real meaning when the stories connect to reveal the one story: God’s persistent, unfailing love for us.
Let’s Celebrate!
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Making it Practical | 4 Comments
I’m back and I have good news! What’s next for me? Speak, Lord… Your servant is listening.
Take My Life, Lord
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, The Visible God | 2 Comments
I was so excited! God had used me and it felt great! I wanted more of these moments and wanted others to have them too. So I said “Take my life and use it.”
Is Scripture Inspired or Inspiring?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha! | 3 Comments
If humans collected the books of the New Testament why do Christians claim that Scripture is inspired by the Holy Spirit? How were books included or omitted?
Holy Week – God is Faithful, No Matter What
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Who is He? | 1 Comment
In Genesis, God signed a contract with Abraham saying He’d die to keep His promise. God rescues us from slavery and brings us home to Him.
What is the Season of Lent About?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha! | 2 Comments
The season of Lent began Wednesday, approximately 40 days before Easter. Why ‘approximately’ 40 days? What is Lent about? Let’s explore our faith.
Marriage Prepares Us for God’s Love
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Who is He? | 4 Comments
We say “the two shall become one flesh” to describe marriage, but this deeply personal love is also used to describe Jesus’ love for His bride, the church. How does marriage prepare us for God’s love?