Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for September 8
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for September 8, written by Mark Rathel, professor at the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville, Florida.
News of X allowing porn prompts SBC leaders to step away
Some prominent Christian leaders are voicing their concerns and plans to step away — or are threatening to leave the platform — following X’s formal announcement on allowing pornographic material.
Advent in an ‘aggressively subjective, individualistic culture’
Advent should remind justice-minded Christians their “yearning” and “longing for more” is rooted in the awareness God’s Kingdom has come, but it also is yet to come, theologian Will Willimon told religious leaders on a Zoom call convened by Pastors for Texas Children.
‘Worth it’: Students plant seeds of faith from beaches to mountain villages
Students and leaders from Baptist Collegiate Ministries across Arkansas participated in multiple mission efforts over spring break, including outreach in North Carolina, Florida, New Orleans and Peru.
Supreme Court backs pro-life pregnancy centers’ rights
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously backed five faith-based pregnancy centers in New Jersey who sued the state’s former attorney general for forcing them to disclose confidential documents about their donors.
‘Like ancient Corinth’: TN pastor aims to be ‘Paul’ to Kenya’s ‘Timothys’
Doug Brown stood on the slopes of Mount Kenya in the cold rain, praying for the 50 students he had traveled 8,000 miles to teach.
First person: Yes, thankfulness leads to generosity
“This familiar season of gratitude also exposes the nagging, internal struggle that wreaks havoc in the typical American heart. Though we want to grow in thankfulness, enticements toward greed often overcome us,” noted pastor Adam Dooley.
First person: ‘Senior Saints’ and what sainthood is about
Every year in Mount Vernon, Illinois, new “Senior Saints” are nominated. I am delighted that our community honors their service