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
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?
Jesus Offers Rest For Your Soul
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, He Knows You | 6 Comments
Are you worn down and tired? Jesus says “Come to me and I will give you rest.” He isn’t offering a day to sleep late, but rest for your soul. Inner rest. Will you come?
The Shepherds – the First to See Baby Jesus
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Who is He? | 2 Comments
Why did God choose the lowly shepherds as the first to see the baby Jesus? They were the only ones to receive an angelic birth announcement. What can we learn from God’s choice?
Joseph Gave Up His Dreams
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Let’s consider Joseph. He had dreams for the future before God chose Mary as the mother of Jesus. What did Joseph give up by obeying God?
God is Doing a Great Work – Elizabeth and Mary
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Making it Practical | 7 Comments
Consider Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist. God is doing a great work through her pregnancy and her character. Her response to Mary is noteworthy.
Prepare the Way! The King is Coming!
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Making it Practical | 3 Comments
The traditional Christmas story begins when Mary becomes pregnant. But the actual story begins 6 months earlier when John the Baptist’s birth is foretold. John will prepare the way for Jesus the King.
What are the Grace of Jesus, Love of God and Fellowship of the Spirit?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Who is He? | 4 Comments
What does the Apostle Paul mean when he says the grace of Jesus, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit? It means we’re loved so deeply that we’re worth dying for. As if that isn’t enough, the Holy Spirit partners with us in doing life together.