The Lord's church is called many things in the Bible. Jesus is sometimes called the "Good Shepherd", which makes the church is His flock. In this lesson Jason examines the relationship between the Good Shepherd and His flock.
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The psalmist wrote in Psalm 139:14 that we humans are "fearfully and wonderfully made". The complexity of design is obvious and important to our survival. In this lesson we look at the comparison of the church as a body with special emphasis on the idea of individual members working together, moving in common goals and pursuits.
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Humans are motivated by both pain and pleasure. Motivation from pain is more short-term motivation. Once the pain is cured or sufficiently avoided, the motivation stops. But pleasure is stronger because we tend to want it to stay. So, we are motivated to keep it. It's obvious, then, that joy is something we should cultivate so that it can help us endure and give us hope for the future. This class discusses the ways joy can be built up in our lives.
The work we do for the Lord is not vain, but the caveat to that is the work must be done "for the Lord" and done His way. That's success no matter if our efforts might seem disappointing to us. In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Paul reveals what makes ministry and disciple-making successful and fruitful by reminding us of three important principles.
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The Bible often uses metaphors to help us understand spiritual realities. Many metaphors are used to describe the church of Christ. In this first lesson of the series about these metaphors, we learn how the church is described as a kingdom and why we are no longer waiting for Jesus to establish His kingdom.
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Joy and happiness have similarities, but the differences are important. Joy is not just about circumstances. In fact, joy can be experienced in terrible circumstances. As strange as it is to think about that, the Bible gives us a clear picture of finding joy not in spite of our problems but within them. Redefining joy can help us create hope and find the joy of the Lord.
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This lesson from 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10 explores what genuine spiritual transformation looks like. Paul celebrates the Thessalonians’ identity in Christ, their visible life change, and their role as an intentional example to others. We discuss how faith, love, and hope produce action and how our lives can inspire others to follow Christ.
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