2018-2021 Cycle
“A People Restored”: Zechariah the Prophet
Have you ever known of someone only to be completely surprised by them when you met them for the first time? Sometimes we get an idea that someone is a great person, only to be disappointed. At other times, we might discover that someone famous is humble and are surprised when he or she seems …
Continue ReadingWinter 2019-20 Leader Tips: Unit 17, Session 4—The Promise of a Coming King
In the videos below, Aaron Armstrong (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Winter 2019-20, Unit 17, Session 4—The Promise of a Coming King. Tips and videos for previous lessons are available on the The Gospel Project Blog. You can also check out the Additional Resources page for podcast recommendations and blog posts related to …
Continue Reading“A People Restored”: The Temple Was Rebuilt
If you haver ever purchased a new car or a new house, you know about upgrades. You start with the base price, but then you are presented with a series of optional upgrades. Before long, your total price has ballooned, but you have justified it because it is such a long-term purchase and your monthly …
Continue ReadingWinter 2019-20 Leader Tips: Unit 17, Session 3—The Rebuilding of the Temple
In the videos below, Aaron Armstrong (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Winter 2019-20, Unit 17, Session 3—The Rebuilding of the Temple. Tips and videos for previous lessons are available on the The Gospel Project Blog. You can also check out the Additional Resources page for podcast recommendations and blog posts related to this …
Continue Reading“A People Restored”: The Captives Came Home
Every once in a while, my wife, Tara, will ask me why I love her. She knows that I love her, but what her soul craves to hear and know more deeply is why I do. My answer will generally focus on two areas: her character and her behavior. I love her for who she …
Continue ReadingWinter 2019-20 Leader Tips: Unit 17, Session 2—The Return of Exiles
In the videos below, Aaron Armstrong (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Winter 2019-20, Unit 17, Session 2—The Return of Exiles. Tips and videos for previous lessons are available on the The Gospel Project Blog. You can also check out the Additional Resources page for podcast recommendations and blog posts related to this week’s …
Continue Reading“A People Restored”: Obadiah the Prophet
I was bitter and I knew it. Shortly after college, I joined the staff of Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ at the time). After attending a summer staff training, I returned to Baltimore to raise financial support—a process that was far too slow for my liking. I moved back home with my parents (but not …
Continue ReadingWinter 2019-20 Leader Tips: Unit 17, Session 1—The Vision of Future Justice
In the videos below, Aaron Armstrong (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Winter 2019-20, Unit 17, Session 1—The Vision of Future Justice. Tips and videos for previous lessons are available on the The Gospel Project Blog. You can also check out the Additional Resources page for podcast recommendations and blog posts related to this …
Continue Reading“A People Restored”: Daniel’s Dream
You don’t need to be active on Twitter to know that people today are deeply divided over politics. I want to add “more than ever” but that sounds like hyperbole. It does seem that there are more arguments and divisions because of politics today, but these things are not new. Perhaps it is just more …
Continue ReadingWinter 2019-20 Leader Tips: Unit 16, Session 4—God’s Promises Sustain His People
In the videos below, Aaron Armstrong (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Winter 2019-20, Unit 16, Session 4—God’s Promises Sustain His People. Tips and videos for previous lessons are available on the The Gospel Project Blog. You can also check out the Additional Resources page for podcast recommendations and blog posts related to this …
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