One of the greatest blessings is when God works through you. One of the greatest dangers is when God works through you. Learn how to avoid the penetrating gaze of the Lord and simply rejoice in His work through you.

Why is the Bible so wonderful, and what is it good for in our lives? We also talk about how to put together teachings, what are the most important factors.

One of the most dangerous places to find yourself as a Christian is thinking you are more mature than you really are. This was one of the main reasons the Corinthian church had so many problems and may be a reason you are not moving forward in your walk. Learn how to spot babyness in you and how to grow up!

There are some important keys we can use to understand the Bible--how to read it, and how to study it. Why do we teach verse by verse? Why do we teach the entire Bible?

The mind is one of the most amazing and most dangerous things we possess. It is incredibly creative, self-justifying and horribly deceiving and sick. So Paul tells us when it comes understanding God, using our minds only will never get us there.

In today\'s politically correct world it seems more and more Christians are swallowing some pretty bad stuff in order to \'get along.\' The culture pushes back to get us to conform to the values of our culture. Paul comes against that and says you should think twice and give room for God\'s wisdom.

You might never think of yourself as worshiping your pastor. But that\'s just what has happening in Corinth and it happens in churches all over the world to this day. What are the dangers, how to spot it, and how to avoid it are the subject of part two in Lessons in How Not To Be A Christian.

Often times we think of our society today as so different from Bible times. But it may surprise you that the things facing the Corinthians are much the same as today, and so is God\'s grace!

The enemies of Jesus did their best to contain the possibility of His resurrection. Even today many try to contain the gospel, yet it is impossible as no power on earth can stop Him.

The crucifixion of Jesus was among the darkest days ever on planet earth - spiritually as well as physically. What were the four miracles that occurred as Jesus gave up His life and how do they answer life\'s most crucial question?

Was Pilate someone to feel pity for? Who was really at fault for Jesus\' crucifixion? And how does this portion of Matthew speak to the opinions of everyone about the truth of Jesus?

Both Peter and Judas failed God. They were alike in that way, but different in another that is the key to everything. What is that difference and what does it mean when you fail the Lord?

Why did God allow Jesus to go through a human trial - a trial that was illegal in fact? He had a very good reason as He controlled every facet, even using evil intent of men. And it was all for you!

Jesus experiences betrayal by a friend and must face disciples who cannot watch with Him in His deepest need. How he acts helps us to understand what Jesus was really about and how we can experience suffering in God\'s redemptive plan.

Jesus goes from giving a broad view of history leading up to His return back to today\'s battle plan. We need to make sure we have in mind God\'s big plan, but implement His daily mission for us.

As Jesus explains His return to His disciples, Jesus lays out the opportunities presented to us all, and the results of our decisions to those opportunities. In the end it all lies in relationships.

What was Jesus\' purpose in bringing the prophecies in this chapter, to make us all end times scholars, focused on every little nuance that means the end is near? Perhaps Jesus has a larger purpose in mind.

The Imprint of the Sin Nature - Matthew 23:13-39\r\nWe are more like the Pharisees than we\'d like to admit. As Jesus brings to light their true selves, it reveals an instinct towards self-justification. He also reveals the way to healing.

The religious leadership of Israel was supposed to lead people into relationship with Yahweh and pave the way for the Messiah. Instead they became self-serving and self-preserving, much in the way our flesh operates.

The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians try their best to trip up Jesus by asking tough questions. But Jesus\' answers and his subsequent questions, He not only silences his opponents but raises vital issues for us to consider.