Concordia Adult Bible Class

Giving is not just about a portion of our lives, but about all of our lives. Jesus gave all of Himself to us. We, now are called to give all of ourselves to others. When we give of what God has given us, the impact on the lives of others can be huge.

Many people give out of guilt. The apostle Paul says we should give with joy! The only way we can do this is if we first realized just how joyfully generous God has been to us. When we see His joyful generosity, that encourages us to be joyfully generous ourselves.

Giving starts with God. He was the first giver in history when He gave Eve to Adam and Adam to Eve. From that original gift, we continually re-gift – we give of what God has first given us.

While some people have intellectual concerns with Christianity, others have trouble with faith simply because of the pain they experience in their lives. They want to know: how can God allow me to suffer? Psalm 23 expresses beautiful promises from God as He walks with us through our pain.

Everyone has doubts. Instead of avoiding the doubts of others, we are called to engage others in their doubts and share faithful and thoughtful answers to their doubts. Are you prepared to struggle through your own doubts and help others struggle through theirs?

Central to the Christian faith is the doctrine of grace – that God gives us that which we don’t deserve. Instead of just talking about this doctrine, however, we are also called to live out this doctrine in how we treat others.

An act of service to others can be a powerful testimony of the faith we have. Beyond being helpful to others, it also points people to Christ because, as will be revealed on the Last Day, our service is ultimately for Christ.

Our Scripture reading for today is from Leviticus 24. Leviticus 24 outlines what is known as “the law of retaliation,” which states that every punishment must fit the crime. Instead of increasing violence, God wants to limit it.

Our Scripture reading for today is from Leviticus 24. Leviticus 24 outlines what is known as “the law of retaliation,” which states that every punishment must fit the crime. Instead of increasing violence, God wants to limit it.

Leviticus 23 outlines a bunch of parties that Israelites are supposed to have! Celebrations are important in any life, because they form refreshing rhythms for our daily lives.