By: Brian Borgman“These things I have spoken to you so you may be kept from stumbling” (John 16:1). The Upper Room Discourse is a wonderfully rich portion of Scripture. Jesus is preparing His disciples for His departure. He is preparing them not only for the coming of the Spirit, but also for coming persecution. He […]
Text: Luke 6:1-5Speaker: Jason Ching11/22/15[Listen or Watch] Jesus uses a dispute over traditional Sabbath practices to declare something profound about himself. Discussion Questions What is a likely reason for the creation of all of the extra Sabbath rules? What story of David is Jesus citing? What lessons are learned from this story? What do we […]
Text: Genesis 15:7-21Speaker: Brian Borgman11/22/15[Listen or Watch] God makes a land grant promise to Abram, but it will not be fulfilled immediately. However, God guarantees the promise through a covenant ritual which dramatizes His gracious character and covenant relationship with Abram. Discussion Questions 1. What is the significance to the “historical prologue” to the covenant in […]