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September 2, 2020
Why Does the Bible Call Sin "Transgression"? [99 in :99]
The Bible uses a number of different terms to help us understand the nature of sin. One of those is transgression, which is a word that we really don’t use too often in everyday language, but is extremely profound. Let’s take a look at it together. The word transgression means “to cross over” or “to pass by.” In the...
September 1, 2020
"Jesus the Savior": Weekly Leader Training—Unit 25, Session 1: Jesus Tells the Kingdom Parables
As you read this right now, there are cares and worries in your life that can steal your joy in Christ if not submitted to His care. You may not be going through anything especially difficult, anything “big,” that could distract you from kingdom fruitfulness, but the danger to get off mission is always there. In fact, it may...
August 31, 2020
The Kingdom of Heaven and the Purpose of Parables [The Hero of the Story]
What did Jesus teach about the kingdom of heaven? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Why Jesus taught in parablesHow we should understand three kingdom parables in Matthew 13What we should—and shouldn’t—take away from these parables in connection to the kingdomHow this passage points us to the gospel and...
August 31, 2020
“Jesus the Savior”: Preschool & Kids Leader Training for Unit 25, Session 1—Kingdom Parables
This week, we will look at some of the kingdom parables from Matthew 13, and then next week we will look at Luke’s three lost parables, so perhaps a parable primer might be helpful. What is a parable? Put as simply as possible, a parable is a made-up story. But this simple definition in no way does justice to...
August 27, 2020
"Jesus the Savior:" Additional Resources for Adults and Students
The following are the additional resources for “Jesus the Savior,” the ninth volume of The Gospel Project for Adults and Students’ 2018-2021 study cycle. Download the study plan here. Recommended Reading: Telling God’s Story by Preben Vang and Terry G. CarterThe Drama of Scripture by Craig G. Bartholomew and Michael W. GoheenFrom Eden to the New Jerusalem by T....
August 27, 2020
Sin and Missing the Mark [The Hero of the Story]
What does it mean to miss the mark? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Where this truth is found in ScriptureHow describing sin as missing the mark can be misunderstoodHow this doctrine relates to the gospel and how we live in the world Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify,...