Matthew 18:21–35

September 4, 2008

Bible Studies for Life Assistant Professor of Religion, Department of Religion, Samford University FORGIVE EARLY AND OFTEN Matthew 18:21–35 In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the

1 Samuel 1:1–2, 6–7, 12–18, 20, 24–28

September 4, 2008

Explore the Bible Associate Professor of Christian Studies, School of Christian Studies, University of Mobile DECLARING THE LORD’S GRACE 1 Samuel 1:1–2, 6–7, 12–18, 20,

Mob raids church, attempts ban on church services

September 4, 2008

CIPAYUNG, Indonesia — On Aug. 17, a Muslim mob stormed a church service in Cipayung, East Jakarta, forcing Christians to flee, and they then erected

Couple die after beating, arrest at house church

September 4, 2008

ISFAHAN, Iran — An Iranian Christian couple in their 60s died within a week of each other from injuries sustained when secret police raided a

Court denies Christian conversion in Malaysia

September 4, 2008

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — On Aug. 5, a civil court denied a woman’s appeal to renounce Islam in favor of Christianity, highlighting the jurisdictional disputes

Eight students detained for protesting Bible burning

September 4, 2008

SAWA, Eritrea — Authorities locked up eight high school students in metal shipping containers Aug. 5 at a military training school because they objected to

Congregations face discipleship challenges in post-seeker era

September 4, 2008

Alabama Baptist churches have become skilled at reaching the lost and raising attendance through creative events and ministries and changes in church culture like emphasizing