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Lesson 2 – Genesis: Creation and Evolution – Part 3

Creationism or evolution – does it really matter? Christians who think so generally give two reasons for concern: (1) a belief that the integrity of the Bible is at stake if Genesis is not accorded a literal meaning; and (2) a belief that creationism means a Creator God; therefore, evolution must mean no God. In […]

15 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 11 – Joseph/Moses: Archeology and Egypt – Part 3

A trip to the Cairo Museum feels like a visit to a movie set. You are transported immediately into an ancient world, where monuments, statues, and paintings stir up clear images of history from thousands and thousands of years ago. The most stunning and moving exhibit is the room of mummies. There is one mummy […]

15 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 23 – A Warrior God? – Part 2

Have you ever cried out, “Why God?!” When we cry out, “Why God?” we do so from within our moment in history and eternity that we are living. Jesus Christ taught us directly and by example that crying out to God is both appropriate and important. Join Mark Lanier In Part 2 of “A Warrior […]

15 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 30 – Archaeology and the Early Monarchy Part 2

Interest in things ancient, especially as they relate to matters of faith is at an all time high. Believer and non-believer alike are fascinated to see the evidences, and lack of evidences, that substantiate or bring into question, matters of faith. Every believer is encouraged by rational reasons to believe. Every non- believer is similarly […]

14 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 43 – Song of Solomon

What would you call the “best” music? Now out of all those songs that might be the “best” of music, can you pick out one song that you can say might be the “best of the best”? We have in scripture a song that is the highest song. The Song of Solomon. This is a […]

14 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 51 – Judah’s Fall – Part 2

As you study the Old Testament have you ever wondered if you are reading true stories or were some of them fictional or semi-accurate renditions of fables, stories, myths, legends, or fantasized histories? How accurate are these stories of the prophets who we believe were entrusted with the message and words God chose to impart […]

13 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 58 – Daniel – Part 3

13 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 2 – Genesis: Creation and Evolution – Bibliography

There are many wonderful books on the subject of Creation and Evolution, but the books in the Annotated Bibliography are the principle works read in preparation for this lesson. The comments are given in hopes it helps others determine which books, if any, might be worth additional study. Please download the PDF file and browse […]

15 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 13 – Exodus

On the rugged steps of Mount Sinai, Helen, the mother of Constantine the Great, established an early Christian monastery. The building site was immediately adjacent to a bush that the local people believed to be the bush that “was burning, yet was not consumed” (Ex. 3:2). The exodus story is replete with events that foreshadow […]

15 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 24 – Judges – Part 1: Introduction

Judge Roy Bean was, by his own proclamation, the “Law West of the Pecos.” History records some bizarre judgments issuing forth from Judge Bean and his courtroom (his saloon, the “Jersey Lilly”). As bizarre as some of Judge Roy Bean’s judgements might have been, we find an even more unusual association with judges found in […]

14 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 32 – The Divided Monarchy – Part 1: Civil War

Have you ever heard the term, “narcissism?” The condition references an overwening preoccupation with oneself. How do we battle our tendency to see the world through our own lens? How do we avoid the problem of narcissism, so confident and proud in who we are and what we think that we can give credit to […]

14 years ago

W. Mark Lanier
Lesson 44 – The Divided Monarchy – Judah – Part 1

Historical writing and documentation can take on different forms, depending upon its purpose. It can inspire questions, it can document relationships and activities, it can comment upon events and their causes and results, and it can simply provide interesting and engaging stories. Historical writings need not be resigned to only one category or purpose. Oftentimes, […]

14 years ago

W. Mark Lanier