1 Thessalonians 5 Background: Both letters written to the Thessalonians—as well as to all future believers—are letters of preparation and anticipation. Our Savior’s return is emphasized in both letters. As we wait in anticipation of Christ’s return, Paul provides in…Continue Reading →
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 Background: Few biblical topics can start heated debates as quickly as this short passage of Scripture. Many who agree on the details of the event will hotly argue the timing. This lesson was prepared based on the…Continue Reading →
1 Thessalonians 3–4:12 Background: In the previous chapters we saw how Paul longed to be with the new believers in Thessalonica. He traveled by himself to Berea and then later to Athens due to persecution in Berea so had only…Continue Reading →
1 Thessalonians 1-2 Background: This book, written by Paul, is filled with both encouragement and instruction for the new believers that had recently formed the church in Thessalonica. Notice as you read this book how Paul instructs them as a…Continue Reading →
Melissa Renner answers some of the questions she has received over the last few weeks about what Women's Bible Study will look like this semester. Study Guide Available For the corresponding study guide, please contact Melissa Renner at melissar@stonebriar.org.Continue Reading →
In a world so obviously broken by disease and death from the ravages of sin, Jesus once asked his followers, “Who do you say that I am?” Jesus poses the same question to His followers today—the answer is critical in determining… Continue Reading →
In a world so obviously broken by disease and death from the ravages of sin, Jesus once asked his followers, “Who do you say that I am?” Jesus poses the same question to His followers today—the answer is critical in determining… Continue Reading →
In a world so obviously broken by disease and death from the ravages of sin, Jesus once asked his followers, “Who do you say that I am?” Jesus poses the same question to His followers today—the answer is critical in determining… Continue Reading →
In a world so obviously broken by disease and death from the ravages of sin, Jesus once asked his followers, “Who do you say that I am?” Jesus poses the same question to His followers today—the answer is critical in determining… Continue Reading →
In a world so obviously broken by disease and death from the ravages of sin, Jesus once asked his followers, “Who do you say that I am?” Jesus poses the same question to His followers today—the answer is critical in determining… Continue Reading →
In a world so obviously broken by disease and death from the ravages of sin, Jesus once asked his followers, “Who do you say that I am?” Jesus poses the same question to His followers today—the answer is critical in determining… Continue Reading →
In a world so obviously broken by disease and death from the ravages of sin, Jesus once asked his followers, “Who do you say that I am?” Jesus poses the same question to His followers today—the answer is critical in determining… Continue Reading →
Background: For many, their first exposure to this passage in Isaiah is not in the written Word, but through singing. Isaiah 53:4-6 is one of the beautiful choruses sung in Handel’s Messiah. In this enduring work, Handel takes us through…Continue Reading →
Background: Isaiah 50:1–52:12 presents God’s challenge to His people to prove their claim that they’ve been forsaken. He declares the reason for their separation was their sin. However, He doesn’t leave them there! Neither does He leave us in our…Continue Reading →
Background: God promised Abram in Genesis 12:1-3 that through him, the nation of Israel would be great and blessed. Isaiah points out how rebellious Israel has become, but God’s promise of blessing and redemption has not wavered. He mercifully warns…Continue Reading →
Background: God has displayed His power and sovereignty to the people of Israel during His covenant relationship with them. Time and time again they falter and look to idols to save them. God through Isaiah will school them for their…Continue Reading →
Background: Despite the rebelliousness of idolatry, God now shows us in these chapters that He has a plan forIsrael and all of mankind. He is sending a Servant who will bring justice….and redemption! Memory Verse: "‘Behold, My Servant, whom I…Continue Reading →
Background: The previous 39 chapters of Isaiah have exposed the wicked corruptions of Israel and Judah. At the beginning of Isaiah 40 we see a picture of the future captivity. Their attitude is negative and fearful. They are feeling forsaken…Continue Reading →
Background: Isaiah’s account of King Hezekiah serves as a bridge between the first half of the book and the second. As Isaiah begins, Assyria poses the greatest threat to God’s people. This threat reaches its climax in the historical narrative…Continue Reading →
Isaiah: Past, Present, and Future, Part 2 To kick off the Spring Semester study of Isaiah, Melissa Renner, Pastoral Leader for Stonebriar Women, and a panel with Laurna Burg and Roxanna Whitfield discuss the most asked questions received about biblical…Continue Reading →
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