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Light Comes Into Darkness

Dennis McCallum

John 9:1-41

Jesus sees a blind man and heals his ailment on the Sabbath. As the healed man is taken before the Pharisees, Jesus uses this miracle as a demonstration to combat the Pharisees legalistic perspective. The Pharisees were self-righteous and thought they were put together, whereas the blind man was totally blind and admitted his need for Jesus. The purpose of Jesus' work on the cross was to open the eyes of the spiritually blind when they ask for his forgiveness. However, many are like the Pharisees and suspect they are not in need of assistance.

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John 9:1-41John 9:1-41 John 9:1-41By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 06/06/2013Jesus sees a blind man and heals his ailment on the Sabbath...

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The Woman Caught in Adultery

Scott Risley

John 7:43-8:11

The Pharisees bring a woman they caught in adultery before Jesus. They attempt to trap Jesus into picking sides between the sinners or the Pharisees. Instead of falling into their trap, Jesus asks a question that silences them. Jesus wants people to be free from sin, experience forgiveness and wants to be the one to pay for all sin.

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John 7:43-8:11John 7:43-8:11 John 7:43-8:11By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 06/02/2013The Pharisees bring a woman they caught in adultery b...

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The Light of Life

Dennis McCallum

John 8:12-59

Jesus interacts with the Pharisees again and compares himself to the Light of the World, as opposed to the darkness and confusion that the Pharisees were living in. Jesus warns the Pharisees clearly while also trying to communicate with the multitudes of people gathered around them. They argue back and forth, with the Pharisees and some of the people listening still missing the point that apart from Jesus, they are in complete darkness and alienation before God the Father. Others, on the other hand, come to believe in Jesus, who instructs them to continue on in his word. Jesus came to offer real freedom for those enslaved to sin through his work on the cross.

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John 8:12-59John 8:12-59 John 8:12-59By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 05/30/2013Jesus interacts with the Pharisees again and compares hi...

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The Woman Caught in Adultery

Dennis McCallum

John 8:1-11

This instance in Jesus' ministry has not been found in earlier manuscripts, calling into question the validity of this part of John and why it is in Scripture. The best manuscripts for the Book of John are from the 4th century, but don't include this interaction. However, other early witnesses corroborate what we see in this chapter of John, including: the Didascalia; Apostolic Constitutions; Papias; Didymus the Blind; Ambrose; and Jerome. When the Pharisees brought this woman before Jesus for punishment according to the Old Testament Law, they were trying to trick Jesus so they would have grounds to accuse him. Jesus does not condemn the woman, but uses this as an illustration of his grace to contrast the legalistic and hypocritical attitudes of the Pharisees. His call to the woman is similar to us, that because of the forgiveness he offers, we should live under his grace and live a life of love as opposed to sin. Even when we do sin, we have the freedom to move forward under his grace.

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John 8:1-11John 8:1-11 John 8:1-11By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 05/23/2013This instance in Jesus' ministry has not been found in earl...

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Three Distinctives of Biblical Christianity

Gary DeLashmutt

Philemon 1:1-25

The letter of Philemon was written by the Apostle Paul to Philemon, another Christian worker who is fairly wealthy and is a slave owner. Onesimus, a slave owned by Philemon, ran away, met Paul in Rome, and came to faith in Jesus Christ. Paul is writing to Philemon, urging him to forgive Onesimus and allow him to be sent back to Paul for help with God's work. Within this letter, we see three distinctive elements of Christianity: 1) coming to faith in Christ and the positive effects on one's life; 2) the outcome of faith of Christ being others-centered love towards other Christians; and 3) the importance of reconciliation and maintaining peace among believers.

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Philemon 1:1-25Philem 1:1-25 Phm 1:1-25By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 05/12/2013The letter of Philemon was written by the Apostle Paul...

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Satisfying Our Inner Thirst

Conrad Hilario

John 4:1-42

The Samaritan woman at the well talks to Jesus and is amazed by all that he knows about her. Her status in the culture at the time does not define how Jesus sees her and chooses to interact with her. She learns that God is the only one who can satisfy our deepest needs. She is quick to want to tell others about her experience; God can and will use anyone who is willing to share His good news.

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John 4:1-42John 4:1-42 John 4:1-42By Conrad Hilario Teaching Date: 03/28/2013The Samaritan woman at the well talks to Jesus and is amazed...

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Don't Stumble Your Brother

Ryan Lowery

Luke 17:1-6

While the Bible teaches that we are sinners who need forgiveness, it is also serious in its call not to cause others to sin. It takes a conscious, concerted effort not to cause younger believers to sin. There are three keys to avoid stumbling others: 1) be on guard at all times; 2) rebuke sin appropriately; and 3) forgive.

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Luke 17:1-6Luke 17:1-6 Luke 17:1-6By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 03/17/2013While the Bible teaches that we are sinners who need forgivenes...

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The Unlikely Apostle

Jim Leffel

Acts 9

God pursues one of the most unlikely converts to the Christian faith. Saul becomes Paul in an epic confrontation with the risen Christ. He is stricken with the realization that he has been fighting the living God, and yet there is grace available even to him. Many of us are also "unlikely", but God pursues us nonetheless out of His incredible mercy. As a result we are given freedom and a new purpose, just like Paul!\r\n\r\n

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Jesus in Samaria

Jeff Gordon

John 4:1-42

Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at a well. He offers her living water that will forever quench her thirst and reveals to her that he is the Messiah. His compassion, knowledge and patience for this woman leads her to believe in him, as well as many other Samaritans.

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John 4:1-42John 4:1-42 John 4:1-42By Jeff Gordon Teaching Date: 10/28/2012Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at a well. He offers her liv...

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