At birthday parties, there are guests and gifts. True as this is today, so it was 2,000 years ago at Jesus’ birth. True as this was 2,000 years ago, so it is today as we bring gifts to celebrate our God coming to save us. But what can a blind person give God? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
More than likely you have heard or read the Christmas story. But it’s not a story! It’s about real people with hurts and struggles just like you. Just as it gave meaning and purpose to their lives back then, it can do the same for you. Listen and find out more. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
The flood story is found in every culture and people group. But could it really have happened? Could a giant boat, an ark really be constructed to hold people and animals? Today’s lesson looks at the feasibility and practicality of such a thing. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
Genealogies and giants; that’s what today’s lesson is all about. There is importance behind the names. Yes, giant people existed and had sinful hearts like the rest of mankind. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
Chapter 4 of the book of Genesis is rough as we read about the results of sin in the lives of Cane and his children. Sin has entered the world and taken root in the heart of mankind. Yet in the midst of all the sin comes rest for the restless. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
The Garden of Eden is the story of how sin entered the world. Some of the things mentioned can be surprising, confusing and raise questions. Today’s lesson deals with these hard questions as well as the significance behind the words and images of this Garden story. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
It doesn’t take much to identify or experience hurt and pain in our lives. Today’s lesson takes a look at its origin as well as how to deal with it. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
Today’s lesson gives us another look at creation. This time God’s work is viewed from mans' point of view. This brings out the value as well as the challenges of the human race made up of male and female. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
In the first four days of creation God brought the physical world into existence and gave it form. On the following two days of creation he brought living, breathing things into existence to fill this new world. And you should see what God created on the seventh day! So come and listen! Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
A book has a first page. A race has a starting line. A vacation begins somewhere. A human is born. Everything seems to have a beginning, including the universe. So what does the first page of God’s book say about this? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
The Bible is a pretty big book, with lots of words and a story. We believe they are God’s words and Gods story. And how can we be sure? Listen and find out. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
Jude concludes his letter with a wonderful blessing. Just prior to this he also gives some simple, very simple but important direction to our lives. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
Jude challenges his readers to contend for the faith. What does this all entail? Some in his day were pretenders. How do you spot them? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
Jude relates the lives of three Old Testament people that we might understand what sin can do. He then uses earthly examples to demonstrate sin’s worthlessness. Yet in the midst of all this God remains merciful. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
After introducing himself Jude challenges his readers to contend for the faith. What is this faith and why is it so important to fight for it? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
It’s hard enough getting around in your own city and state. Learning where cities are elsewhere is really hard. And why are all these cities mentioned anyway? Today’s lesson covers this and a deadly drink. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
Most people know that taking revenge is wrong. Just because we are hurt or harmed is not a reason to strike back. The book of Obadiah talks about the back side of revenge. God likes it even less. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
The book of Obadiah was written during one of the darkest days that God’s people experienced. Not only were they being dragged away as slaves by the mighty enemy but their blood kin were laughing at them and adding to their misery. Is there hope? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
In this final lesson in the book of Philippians Paul again talks about rejoicing. He give the secret of being content. Join us.
Christians know they are to be joyful. The Lord has done so many good things for us. Yet, can you, when arguing with someone? Paul gives us several ways to adjust our attitude from combative to contentment with joy. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
Running a race can be difficult and challenging. It takes physical effort and mental discipline. To win the race, even more is involved. Life is like a race and in today’s lesson the Bible reading talks about these other things. Join us for this life-training. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
We like stories where a person’s situation changes from extreme poverty to great wealth. It’s even better when it happens all at once. It’s the best when it happens to us! In today’s lesson we learn this type of story is not just for dreams and fairy tales. And we do live happily ever after. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
Paul mentioned worship. People in the Old Testament did worship, but is it the same as New Testament worship for Christians? Today’s lesson helps us Christians in the 21st century look at worship. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
Whether sports or a job that requires repetitive action, it is hard to break or change bad or poor habits. The same can be said about actions toward God. Paul uncovers some of these in today’s lesson. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
We call the seven days while Jesus was in Jerusalem Holy Week. We do not know every event or word of these days but many of them are known. Can events and words some 2000 years ago impact our lifes today? The answer is yes. Join us and be challenged and helped.
It’s easy to do bad and hard to do good. Even with this said, it can be even harder to view this in action. Paul helps us by pointing to the stars. The stars don’t tell the future, but instead illuminate the present. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
History clearly demonstrates that Jesus was a man. The Bible clearly states that Jesus is God. So how does this work out? Through these verses, often called a “first century hymn” we begin to understand not only the how but why. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
“Love your neighbor as yourself”. These words are found in the Old and New Testament. So is it any easier to do today than it was centuries ago? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017
When a question is answered, it can bring up many more questions. In today’s lesson we work at answering these many many questions.
All people have dreams and desires for their lives. To reach these they set goals of all kinds. When the goals are not met, when the goals slip away, when the goals are crushed by life’s circumstances what then? How does God help at these times?
