“Can you send us anybody?” That was the question Robert Reed’s father-in-law, Steve Townson, asked him a few months ago — and set something new in motion.
As biblical literacy decreases, children’s ministry events like VBS give churches an opportunity to lay a spiritual foundation in the lives of those who attend and offer a valuable outreach to families in the community.
During His sojourn on earth, Jesus often prayed with words and verses from the Scriptures that were available to Him during those days.
While all pastors have times of struggle, they should be “empty pitchers before the fountain of God’s word,” said Robert Smith Jr.
Revolving around the theme of “Persuasive Preaching: Story, Imagination and Apologetics,” the conference was organized by Beeson’s Robert Smith Jr. Preaching Institute’s Spirit and Power Project.
Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for July 27, written by Bryan D. Gill, D.Min., Director of the Office of Faith, Learning and Vocation, Samford University in Birmingham.
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 27, written by Jay T. Robertson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Mobile.
Throughout His ministry, Jesus frequently prayed intercessory prayers on behalf of others. His example teaches us how to carry the needs and burdens of others directly to the throne of God.
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