There have been several times in my life and ministry when I had to be the bearer of bad news. It’s never easy. But when it comes to serving the Lord, and bearing the burden of the gospel, these moments are inevitable. So what’s the worst news someone could possibly hear or tell? Probably news of a loved one dying, a job they’ve lost, or that his or her spouse is cheating on them. Yes, that’s bad news for sure. But what if it were your assignment to tell someone that God’s judgment is coming, ... [Reading More]
Fall 2016 Leader Tips, Session 5—God Reveals the Suffering Servant
In the videos below, Trevin Wax (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Fall 2016, Session 5—God Reveals the Suffering Servant. 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 subject matter. To view a comprehensive list of the studies for this three-year cycle of The Gospel Project, see ... [Reading More]
Finding Joy in God’s Judgment
I’ll admit, I tease about coffee cup verses and inspirational posters. A lot. I like to think of it as good-natured ribbing, but it probably comes off as curmudgeonly and jaded sometimes. After all, there are some verses and passages we should be inspired and encouraged by: Isaiah 45:22—“Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth. For I am God, and there is no other.”—fills me with hope as God declares his desire to see people from every nation turn to Him. Habbakuk’s confidence in ... [Reading More]
Fall 2016 Leader Tips, Session 4—God Reveals Himself to Isaiah
In the videos below, Trevin Wax (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Fall 2016, Session 4—God Reveals Himself to Isaiah. 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 subject matter. To view a comprehensive list of the studies for this three-year cycle of The Gospel Project, see our All ... [Reading More]
Where is the good news in the Minor Prophets?
When I was a new believer, one of the biggest mistakes I made was trying to jump right into reading the Prophets. Not that reading them was a mistake, of course. My problem was I had no idea what to do with them. What did these books that seem so filled with judgment and doom, strange imagery, and painful truths written to ancient people have to do with me? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Despite the very specific nature of their message, the Prophets are good news for us today. In these ... [Reading More]
Fall 2016 Leader Tips, Session 3—God Reveals the Way to Be Healed
In the videos below, Trevin Wax (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Fall 2016, Session 3—God Reveals the Way to Be Healed. 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 subject matter. To view a comprehensive list of the studies for this three-year cycle of The Gospel Project, see our All ... [Reading More]
Fall 2016 Leader Tips, Session 2—The God Who Whispers
In the videos below, Trevin Wax (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Fall 2016, Session 2—The God Who Whispers. 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 subject matter. To view a comprehensive list of the studies for this three-year cycle of The Gospel Project, see our All Ages ... [Reading More]
Fall 2016 Leader Tips, Session 1—The God Who Answers with Fire
In the videos below, Trevin Wax (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Fall 2016, Session 1—The God Who Answers with Fire. 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 subject matter. To view a comprehensive list of the studies for this three-year cycle of The Gospel Project, see our All ... [Reading More]
Summer 2016 Leader Tips, Session 13—The Praises of God’s People
In the videos below, Trevin Wax (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Summer 2016, Session 13—The Praises of God's 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 week’s subject matter. To view a comprehensive list of the studies for this three-year cycle of The Gospel Project, see our All ... [Reading More]
Summer 2016 Leader Tips, Session 12—Job and the Dilemma of Suffering
In the videos below, Trevin Wax (Adults), Andy McLean (Students), and Brian Dembowczyk (Kids) coach leaders on teaching Summer 2016, Session 12—Job and the Dilemma of Suffering. 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 subject matter. To view a comprehensive list of the studies for this three-year cycle of The Gospel Project, see ... [Reading More]
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