This past Tuesday, in our Tuesday Night Bible Study (a personal study group made up of a longstanding group of dear friends, a group full of book-worthy journeys) we explored the different accounts of the virgin birth. This was not necessarily because of “tis the Season,” but because our current study theme is “Strange Stuff in … [Read more...]
The Role of Archaeology in Teen Bible Study
I have wondered if mankind will ever find the “holy grail” of Old Testament archaeology: Noah’s Ark. And, I have wondered if mankind will ever find or definitively identify the literal Holy Grail, Jesus’ cup of the Last Supper. Here’s why I wonder. In Hebrews 11 we’re told that it’s impossible to please God without … [Read more...]
Leaning Into the Doubts of Teens
If you haven’t seen the recent article in the Wall Street Journal on teen spirituality (The Teenage Spiritual Crisis, WSJ, June 14, 2017), let me give you a little recap (or you can read it here). Writer Claire Ansberry chronicled the journey of Thomas Rainey, an 18-year old who grew up in the church. His was a typical church … [Read more...]