Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for August 17
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for August 17, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Billy Graham’s 1957 ‘marathon’ crusade in ‘The Big Apple’
On this day 69 years ago, the late Rev. Billy Graham concluded a Crusade that lasted nearly 16 weeks— beginning May 15, 1957, and ending Sept. 1 — and further solidified the preacher’s status as the leading evangelist of his era.
‘Fear of another deadly attack’ on Easter: Church leaders warn of threats, call Christians to pray
As Easter Sunday is only a few days away, church leaders are warning Christians around the globe to be ever vigilant — and in some cases tone down their celebrations — amid recent reports of deadly attacks on Palm Sunday.
Sports gambling: NCAA athletes among those indicted in alleged conspiracy
Those accused of fixing games allegedly bribed players as much as $30,000 per game to intentionally underperform, according to reports. This allowed bettors to win big money millions from manipulated point spreads.
Religious groups in India concerned over legislation
The Indian government reintroduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, on July 20, the opening day of the India Parliament’s annual monsoon session.
Research: What’s going on with Gen Z churchgoers?
The faith of Generation Z frequently draws them to church on Sunday but often fails to shape their lives during the week.
I Am They: Band’s ‘different’ story connects with fans
The origin story of Christian band I Am They reads a little different from that of most artists, but it’s
Texas Hill Country in ‘tremendous’ need of volunteers, resources for flood recovery
Kerr County and the rest of the Texas Hill Country continue to struggle from the recent traumatic floods in the region resulting in more damage than last year’s catastrophic flood.