The Servant’s Calling (1-7-18 Formations)
The “servant” image connected to Jesus appears first in the Old Testament writings, not as a form of bondage, but as a position of joy
The Lamb of God (12-31-17 Formations)
John's Gospel does not begin with the Bethlehem narrative, instead laying a theological foundation reminiscent of the creation poetry found in Genesis 1:1-2:3. John understands that
Wonderful, Joyous News (12-24-17 Formations)
The problem with Christmas is we know the story too well. We have seen the lavish details year after year in movies, on concert stages and
They Will Dwell Secure (12-17-17 Formations)
Ezekiel and John the Baptizer are two of the most colorful characters in the Bible. Ezekiel was a dramatic visionary who never minced his words about
Prepare the Way (12-10-17 Formation)
As I write this lesson, it is the first week of November, yet the retailers already have their Christmas decorations up, television shows are offering Christmas
A Great Light (12-3-17 Formations)
When people are desperate for hope they often gravitate to any person who seems to promise what they want. Our study compares and contrasts two biblical
Agrippa II: A Questioning King (11-26-17 Formations)
Herod Agrippa II, son of Agrippa I, ruled Galilee for 42 years, while Judea, in the south, continued to be administered by a string of Roman
Herod Agrippa I: A Zealous King (11-19-17 Formations)
Is there no end to the Herods? Here we are studying the third ruler in the Herodian dynasty. Herod Agrippa I, grandson of Herod the Great
Herod Antipas: A Rash King (11-12-17 Formations)
In the plainspoken New Testament letter called “James,” the writer contrasts two opposing ways to live (James 3:13-18). The first way is marked by “bitter jealousy
Herod the Great: A Violent King (11-5-17 Formations)
My wife and I attended worship with family members in a large Baptist church in Ft. Worth, Texas. It was Father’s Day and the sermon was