by Steve Thomason | Oct 4, 2010 | Devos
Matthew 28:16-20 Food for thought: As we read this passage in English it seems like the imperative (or the command statement) is the word “GO!” However, in the Greek, the word “go” is in the passive participle, which should be read, “as you are going” or “having...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 30, 2010 | Bible
I have been using Logos Bible Software since the early 90’s, back when it was Logos 1.6 and I ran it on Windows 3.1. It has been my constant companion for Bible Study and sermon/lesson prep through the years. As an artist, I’ve always been told “You...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 24:36-25:46 Four parables, or analogies, are given in this section. What is the caution given in each parable? Matthew 24:43-44 The Homeowner Matthew 24:45-51 The Chief House Servant Matthew 25:1-13 The Virgins and their oil Matthew 25:14-30 The Servants and...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 21:28-32 This is a penetrating lesson. There is nothing more disheartening than being disappointed by someone. If someone says to you, “Oh yes, I would love to do that for you!” then it is natural to get excited and create high expectations. If that person...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 20:20-28 What request did James and John’s mother make of Jesus? Why do you think she asked Him to do this? What was Jesus’ response to her request? What was the other disciples’ response to this request? Compare and contrast the leadership mentality of the...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 18:15-20 This passage comes in the middle of the section where Jesus is teaching about the values of the Kingdom of Heaven. In the verses before it, Jesus taught His disciples that the Kingdom belonged to little children and that God cares deeply for the...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 13:1-52 One of the most compelling of the parables is found in v. 44. Imagine if you found a vacant lot of land that was up for sale. As you were inspecting the property you discovered that it contained one of the richest deposits of diamonds ever found on...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 10:5-42 In our day there tends to be a lopsided view of Jesus. Most people think of Jesus (if they think of Him at all) as a kind and gentle teacher; a meek and mild man who wouldn’t harm a flea. Many people may even perceive Him as weak. It would be safe to...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 5-7 Spend some time reading through the major sections of Jesus’ most famous message. Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are… Circle the type of person you most identify with at this point in your life. How can you see this as a “blessed” place to be? Matthew...
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by Steve Thomason | Sep 21, 2010 | Illustration
Here are three illustrations I recently did for Weekly Reader. The article was about bullying.
