While James the Apostle didn’t write any of the New Testament, and though he’s only mentioned a handful of times in the New Testament, he still provides some valuable lessons. This man was present for some momentous events, and various lessons for all Christians can be gleaned from this Son of Thunder!
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What is a Christian?
Across the world, billions of people call themselves “Christian.” But what does it mean to be a Christian? If you were asked what it means that you are a Christian, how would you answer? This lesson seeks to provide a general overview of who a Christian is and what it means to be Christian.
Joshua
After the books of Moses (Genesis through Deuteronomy), the next section of the Old Testament is the books of history. Picking up where Deuteronomy ends, the book of Joshua records Israel’s conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua. This book doesn’t just recount historical happenings – it demonstrates key themes that lead God’s people to success!
Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy is the fifth book in the Old Testament and the conclusion of the section known as the “Pentateuch” or “Torah.” This retelling of the Law is a powerful book that, although originally given to Israel, has many important lessons for Christians today!
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Sheep Without a Shepherd
Throughout the Bible, shepherds are used as a primary metaphor for leadership. But what happens when sheep have no shepherd? There are several instances in the Bible when this exact metaphor is used. When we look at how the Bible uses this imagery, we should lose all complacency concerning congregations that lack biblical leadership!
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Numbers
The fourth book of the Bible, Numbers, records the tragic events following Israel’s departure from Mt. Sinai. What should have been a short journey to begin the conquest of Canaan resulted in four decades of wandering the wilderness, all because of rebellion. Despite the many failures, God’s will prevails, and His plans are not thwarted. This lesson is the fourth in a series of Bible book overviews and reviews the highlights and importance of this Old Testament book!
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The End…and the Beginning (Life of Christ Sermon 49)
This is the final lesson in the Life of Christ series. This sermon focuses on the Great Commission and the Ascension of Jesus and reminds us that the end of Jesus’ earthly work marks a great beginning!
Leviticus
Of all the books of the Bible, Leviticus might be the most avoided. It seems strange, difficult to understand, and frankly, most modern readers find it boring. But the third book of the Bible possesses some valuable and foundational lessons, even for the New Testament Christian. This lesson provides an overview of Leviticus, highlighting its outline, key themes, and some of the ways Leviticus actually points to the person and work of Jesus!
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The Resurrection: Part 3 (Life of Christ Sermon 48)
The purpose of Jesus’ crucifixion was to offer redemption and reconciliation to mankind. His resurrection confirmed the power of this sacrificial act. The truth and power of this are shown in two of the Lord’s resurrection appearances recorded in John: the appearance to the disciples with Thomas and the appearance by the Sea of Galilee.
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The Resurrection: Part 2 (Life of Christ Sermon 47)
The Sunday after Jesus was crucified was a strange and marvelous day. The disciples were still cowering in fear, but some women had reported Jesus’ tomb was empty, and angels told them He was alive. Peter and John had verified that the tomb was indeed empty. As the day drew on, Jesus confirmed His resurrection with various appearances. This lesson considers Jesus’ appearances to some of the women, two disciples traveling to Emmaus, and finally to the ten disciples gathered in an upper room!