Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Dec. 31, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
At first glance, it’s a story that seems too improbable to be true. Yet — in the midst of a world war — history tells us of a remarkable episode that shows there can be peace on earth, especially at Christmas.
There was this particular year when we were confident that we’d win. It was our time, we thought. This was the year!
Nearly 1,000 students recently attended the two locations of Youth Encounter. At the events in Marion and Bloomington, Illinois, 26 faith decisions were reported, including recommitments.
Viktor Frankl experienced unspeakable horror during his years of captivity, yet during that time he was able to discern the reasons why some people survived the camps and others didn’t.
The 2023 Youth Evangelism Celebration in Alexandria saw hundreds of Louisiana Baptist students make life-changing decisions for Christ.
Pastor Brian Bailey of New Hope Baptist Church in Newtonville shared how he witnessed a remarkable revival in his church and community.
Representatives from multiple human rights and religious liberty organizations joined the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom in urging Congress to take action regarding ongoing persecution in Nigeria.
More than 90 participants from the Mississippi Baptist Student Union embarked on a mission, spreading the joy of Christmas across the Mississippi Delta.
“How do we help immigrants and refugees coming to the region? How do we have more of a multicultural presence? … That’s what I’ve been praying about.” —Joe Souza of the Baptist Churches of New England
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