Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for December 22, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
“A simple outdoor nativity scene made of wood is among the reminders of a God who provides hope and shelter for a broken people,” writes TAB Media’s content editor Shawn Hendricks. “It’s a hope that no tornado or any storm can wipe away.”
A century ago, the famed Christian apologist G.K. Chesterton lamented, “The world will never starve for want of wonders, but only for want of wonder.”
From passages at sea to airplanes, from shortwave radio to tape recordings, from smartphones to social media, the evolution of technology creates opportunities for greater gospel access among the nations.
First-person articles, comments, letters to the editor, blog excerpts, social media posts and more …
Transitioning into the lead pastor role comes with a series of unknowns. To Mississippi pastors discuss the leap from student ministry to pastoral ministry.
What virtues are important to you? And most importantly, are the virtues you seek in alignment with what God desires of you?
Today, many people need good news. Children will face Christmas in a case worker’s office. College students will have to return to abusive homes over the break. … How can we have hope in these desperate times?
Belleview Baptist Church lost their building Dec. 9 in a fire. “It’s probably a total loss,” Bob Curtis, director of missions for the Mineral Area Baptist Association, said. “They’re in a holding pattern, waiting on insurance.”
Jimmy Bledsoe has served as an International Mission Board missionary for 13 years, but his latest assignment has taken him to The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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