Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 29, written by Douglas K. Wilson, Ph.D., professor of Biblical Studies, University of Mobile.
“What was the hardest part about this past year? How will persevering through that help us/change us/challenge us going forward?” asks Jennifer Rash, , president and editor-in-chief of TAB Media Group.
The parliament of Kyrgyzstan has drafted measures that would significantly tighten restrictions already being imposed upon faith groups.
“Why does all this matter?” asks pastor Adam Dooley. “Simply put, Christianity crumbles if Jesus Christ was not born of a virgin in Bethlehem.” He explains why.
“Just as Christmas evokes emotions and triggers our senses, a good disciple-maker should be comfortable helping people interact with things that make them think, cope and be nurtured toward maturity,” writes Mark Snowden.
Exempting hourly workers’ overtime pay from state income tax this year will cost significantly more than early estimates predicted, but lawmakers say they knew those rough calculations in 2023 came with a big asterisk.
How can we have hope in these desperate times? Take comfort in these Christmas truths:
With seven months left in the government-mandated re-registration period, only one of 3,500 previously approved faith groups in Belarus has been granted official status.
