Mike continues the study of Matthew as Jesus again predicts His death to the disciples, and His subsequent resurrection three days later.

In this lesson, we begin to explore Paul’s appeal to the Corinthians that they be united as a local assembly of believers.

Mike continues in Matthew with Jesus telling the parable of the laborers in the vineyard.

Did Jesus have to die in order for sinners to be saved? In this study, we consider why the penal substitutionary sacrifice of Christ is so necessary for our redemption.

Worry demonstrates too high a view of ourselves and too low a view of God. When we worry, we forget how limited we are in controlling our own lives, and we forget How powerful, loving, and caring our Father is. Jesus calls us from worry to trusting our God.

In this lesson, we continue our study of Paul’s expressions of gratitude to the Corinthians, focusing upon his implied caution against selfishness.

Jesus’ teaching that “no one can serve two masters,” along with the rest of the NT, clearly teaches that all people are slaves of some kind of master. The question is, are we slaves owned by God who live for His purposes, or slaves of something else?

Brian looks at various passages in Scripture to show why it is essential to meet together as the church.

A desire for money and earthly treasure dulls our vision of God’s glory and fills our heart with self-destructive desires. Jesus calls us to seek treasures that last and that draw us nearer to God.