In this lesson, Mike looks at three examples of extreme giving in the Scripture, and explores the reasons why people would feel compelled to give more.
It isn’t enough to simply bring an offering, but to be committed to offering God the first and the very best. It cannot and should not be an afterthought, or an offering of whatever might be available at the time. In this lesson, Mike explores the idea of commitment and what that has meant to God and His people over time.
In Deuteronomy 16:16-17, the Bible says, “each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you.” But why does God ask us to give? Does He need our money, or sacrifices, or offerings? No, is a reflection of our hearts; a response to God out of our recognition of His blessings. In this lesson, Mike begins a journey through Scripture to reveal God’s will regarding the way we give back to God.
After spending many days in the hands of sinners, suffering, Jesus’ final destination is his Father’s hands. In like manner, although life may present many difficulties, Christians rest in the hands of God.
In this lesson, Mike explores the meaning and importance of the Greek word teleo; a word that suggests both completion and perfection, through the importance of Jesus’ final words, and the “perfection” it created for His followers. “This is how love is made complete (teleos) among us… (1 John 4:17 NIV).”
As Jesus hung on the cross, only John records that Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” It is an acknowledgment of his humanity, yet he was the Son of God. In this lesson, Mike explores the humanity of Jesus, the Savior of the world.