Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for July 6
July 3, 2025
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for July 6, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
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Based on more than 25 years of working with church leaders, here are some characteristics of the most effective leaders I’ve known.
First person: Getting serious about sharing the gospel
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Do people who know nothing of Jesus and salvation spend an eternity in hell?
‘In blatant violation’: Russia severely violates religious freedom, report says
July 1, 2025
The Russian government continues to violate the rights of religious groups “in blatant violation of international law,” a new report from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reported.
Judge halts NC county’s denial of Summit’s zoning request in ongoing lawsuit
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The ruling by Judge William L. Osteen came during a hearing held Monday, June 9, in U.S. Middle District Court that was further outlined by the judge in a 50-page memorandum opinion and order released Friday, June 20.
‘It’s my mission’: Interview with a Ukrainian Baptist chaplain
July 1, 2025
Ukrainian Christians are reconsidering how to be present where blood is being shed — and how to witness to Christ in the harsh and brutal struggle. One of those who chose the path of military chaplaincy is Ivan Horbyk.
First person: When God’s call is clear, why do we sometimes have to wait?
July 1, 2025
We often let our preferences and our desire to quickly achieve our goals overrule the methodical and purposeful path God intends.
Student worship camp helps students hone gifts, leadership skills
July 1, 2025
The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary campus welcomed 80 high school students June 3-6, for the Texas Baptist College Student Worship Camp.
Searching for Truth in true crime: How one former detective points troubled world to Christ
June 30, 2025
Are there things Christians can learn in a small-group Bible study from a decades-old murder? Former Los Angeles cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace — now an author, speaker and apologetics expert — believes so.
Associational leader reflects on legacy of great-grandfather R.A. Torrey
June 29, 2025
Slade Johnson, Associational Mission Strategist for the Golden Isles Baptist Network, has a rich and fascinating heritage. His great-grandfather was Reuben Archer Torrey (better known as R. A. Torrey), born in 1856 and died on October 26, 1928.
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