Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for April 6, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
None of this is meant to minimize the importance of preaching the gospel, serving the community, or discipling believers. However, none of that will happen if you can’t communicate your message.
“I’m not sure why I’m writing this one, since it can probably only embarrass me – but perhaps it might help a young leader not be as dumb as I’ve been,” writes Chuck Lawless.
Folgers built its brand by depicting its coffee, or at least its aroma, as essential to any memorable morning routine.
Nowruz is a 13-day celebration that shares many themes with the gospel message.
“Bethlehem church’s apology to this former pastor has simply restored to them the joy of their salvation, and made a significant difference in the character and disposition of our fellowship.”
“Evaluate your community, equip your volunteers, establish your goals. However, don’t set your goals too high. Make the goals reachable, because the church needs to be able to celebrate.”
“When the doctor says you have stage four, he says hope is off the table,” Jay Barbier explained. “But when I get to lean in on Jesus, I have hope in Him.”
Berlin First Baptist Church in Berlin, Maryland, hosted its inaugural Vacation Bible School last summer for individuals with special needs.
Evangelism and discipleship are linked and cannot be separated. We have been called to make disciples, not converts, and we do that one person at a time. Jesus always had time for the individual, and we must follow His example.
