Introduction In the previous lesson we discussed the Bible’s teaching about our sexuality. The Lord created men and women with a strong desire to be together, and in the context of love, marriage, and family this is a very good thing. The intimate and passionate nature of sexuality also means that we should protect it … Continue reading Folly and freedom in an oversexed world (LD 41, part 2)
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Freedom to love intimately (LD 41, part 1)
Introduction The ten commandments are brief statements with broad meanings. That is especially true for commandments six through nine. We saw that with the sixth commandment: “You shall not kill” is very short, but it teaches us about all our interactions with other people. It is also true for the seventh commandment. “You shall not … Continue reading Freedom to love intimately (LD 41, part 1)
A foretaste of the feast (LD 29)
Introduction At the Lord’s Supper we eat the broken body of our Lord and drink his poured-out blood. In this way we take part in his death and his resurrection. We die to sin; and we share in his new life, becoming more and more like him. But the Lord’s Supper has another aspect. It … Continue reading A foretaste of the feast (LD 29)
Eating and drinking Jesus (LD 28)
Introduction The day before he was crucified, Jesus had his last supper with his disciples. He broke bread and handed out wine, telling them to do this from now on as a memorial to him. Ever since, the church has celebrated the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, often also called Eucharist (“Thanksgiving”). Eating and drinking … Continue reading Eating and drinking Jesus (LD 28)