Who Can You Trust?

4 x 6 Plan | Read: John 9:24-41 & 1 Thessalonians 1 “I don’t know whether he is a sinner,” the man replied. “But I know this: I was blind, and now I can see!” (John 9:25) It is hard to know if you can trust a person. I had been working with a guy that I really...

There are no dumb questions…right?

4 x 6 Plan | Read: John 9:1-23 & Galatians 6:11-18 “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?” (John 9:2) My wife has taught middle schoolers for years and will tell you there is in fact...

Kindergarten Fights

4 x 6 Plan | Read: John 8:48-59 & Galatians 6:1-10 At that point they picked up stones to throw at him. But Jesus was hidden from them and left the Temple. (John 8:59) It was a nice warm fall day at Waterlool Elementary school in 1985 when I got into a pretty good...

Are you really free?

4 x 6 Plan | Read: John 8:31-47 & Galatians 5:16-26 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32) Have you ever made a...

The speed of trust

4 x 6 Plan | Read: John 8:12-30 & Galatians 5:1-15 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”(John 5:68) Have you ever heard...