In this lesson, we kick-off the new series, The Peaceful Home, by looking at what the Bible says about peace, mostly in the New Testament. Keywords: Peace, Anxiety, Gospel

James encourages his readers to respond appropriately in every circumstance of life. Keywords: Suffering, Joy, Sickness.

Chapter 32 – Christian and Hopeful Cross the Enchanted Ground; Chapter 33 – The Comforting Delights of Beulah Land; Chapter 34 – Christian and Hopeful Encounter the River of Death; Chapter 35 – Christian and Hopeful are Welcomed into Heaven; Chapter 36 – The Fearful End of Ignorance; Keywords: spiritual lethargy, death

God's justice is seen in his distinction of his people and his retribution against the Egyptians. Keywords: plagues, judgement

In Daniel 3 we saw Nebuchadnezzar set up a massive golden image on the plain of Dura and command all peoples to bow down in worship when the music played. This was not just a political act but a spiritual test: Who would worship man’s idol instead of the living God? The three Hebrews — Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego — refused to bow. They would not compromise their faith, even though everyone else fell to the ground. Their courage stood in contrast to the king’s pride and to the fearful conformity of the crowds. Faithfulness in small things (Daniel 1) prepares us for great trials (Daniel 3). God rules the nations (Daniel 2), yet allows His people to face fiery tests for His glory. The world will pressure believers to conform, but true faith refuses to bow. The ungodly will accuse, but God vindicates His people. Outward acknowledgment of God is not enough — only genuine faith saves. Keywords: Shadrach, Meshach, Abed-nego, Nebuchadnezzar, Golden Image, Fiery Furnace

The first cycle of three plagues. Keywords: plagues, judgement

Of all the people, David, the warier king, the shepherd boy who killed a lion and a bear, and let's not forget about the showdown with Goliath! David understands exactly what he is saying about his need and dependence when he states "The Lord is my shepherd." Keywords: Encouragement

Chapter 27 – Christian and Hopeful First Encounter Ignorance; Chapter 28 – The Terrifying End of Turn-Away; Chapter 29 – The Colorless Testimony of Little-Faith; Chapter 30 – Christian and Hopeful Snared by the Flatterer; Chapter 31 – Christian and Hopeful Meet Returning Atheist; Keywords: ignorance, apostasy, flattery, atheist

God gave Nebuchadnezzar a dream to reveal the “Times of the the Gentiles." The statue in his dream represents the chronology of the rule over Jerusalem from 602 B.C. until the 2nd coming of Jesus as the King of Kings, Lord of Lords.

Keywords: The New World Order

Lamentations teaches us to grieve sin and suffering honestly before God, to see His wrath not as failure but as faithfulness, and to cling to His steadfast love revealed in Christ. Though Jerusalem fell, God’s promises did not. In Christ, exile gives way to restoration, lament to praise, and sorrow to the hope of the New Jerusalem.

Keywords: Introductions, Theodicy, God's Wrath, God's Faithfulness, Hope in Suffering