In this Bible class, we return to Luke 15 and explore how its message reaches far beyond the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost sons. Using the stories of Martha and Mary in Luke 10 and John 11–12, we examine how Jesus responds to people with different personalities, struggles, and ways of expressing their faith.

Rather than treating Martha as a negative example, this lesson takes a closer look at her interactions with Jesus and the deep faith she demonstrates during some of the most difficult moments of her life. Through the raising of Lazarus and the familiar account of Mary sitting at Jesus’ feet, we see a Savior who understands both our strengths and our weaknesses and invites us to keep coming back to Him.

Whether you identify more with Martha’s diligent service or Mary’s quiet devotion, this study offers encouragement that faithful discipleship is not about perfection. It is about trusting Christ, growing through our struggles, and continuing to follow Him with the gifts and opportunities He has given us.

What happens when you compare one of history’s most power-hungry rulers with the King of Kings?

In this Bible class, we examine the life of Herod the Great and contrast his leadership with that of Jesus Christ. Herod spent his life protecting his position through fear, paranoia, and control, while Jesus demonstrated a completely different kind of authority—one marked by humility, service, sacrifice, and love. Through passages like Ezekiel 34, John 10, and Philippians 2, we see the difference between a ruler who used people for his own gain and a Shepherd who laid down His life for His sheep.

Along the way, we explore the dangers of power, the responsibilities of leadership, and the example Christ leaves for all believers. Whether you lead in your home, workplace, church, or community, this lesson offers a powerful reminder that true greatness is found not in being served, but in serving others.

In this week’s Bible class, we take a closer look at the life of Barnabas — one of the most encouraging and uplifting Christians we read about in the New Testament. Through passages in Acts and Galatians, we see a man known for generosity, humility, compassion, and giving others a second chance.

This lesson explores how Barnabas helped strengthen the early church by encouraging fellow believers, supporting new Christians, and putting the work of God ahead of personal recognition. We’re also reminded that even faithful servants of God are imperfect and continually depend on His grace and forgiveness.

If you’ve ever needed encouragement — or needed a reminder to be an encourager to others — this study offers practical and timeless lessons for Christians today.

This week’s Bible class takes a closer look at King Ahab and the spiritual downfall of Israel during his reign. Even though Ahab was wealthy, powerful, and politically successful, Scripture describes him as a man who “sold himself to do evil in the sight of the Lord” (1 Kings 21:25). Through the influence of Jezebel, the rejection of truth, and the acceptance of wickedness, we see how far a nation can drift from God when sin becomes normalized.

We also explore practical lessons for Christians today: the power of influence, the danger of surrounding ourselves with voices that only tell us what we want to hear, and the importance of standing firmly on God’s truth even when culture moves the other direction. Along the way, the class examines stories like Naboth’s vineyard, the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, and Elijah’s confrontation with Ahab and Jezebel.

This lesson is a sobering reminder that outward success is never a substitute for faithfulness to God.

In the final session of this Luke 15 series, we move beyond the surface of the parables and into the very heart of the Gospel: God wants you. Through the stories of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son, Jesus reveals not a distant God who merely tolerates people, but a loving Father who pursues, sacrifices, waits, welcomes, and restores.

This lesson examines the compassion of Jesus toward sinners, the dangers of Pharisaical pride, and the invitation for believers to reflect the heart of the Father in how we respond to broken and wandering people today. Drawing connections to the woman caught in adultery, the sinful woman who washed Jesus’ feet, and the open-ended conclusion of the prodigal son story, this class challenges us to move beyond intellectual religion into transformational love and grace.

Luke 15 is not just about being lost and found—it is about a Father who runs toward His children, catches them before they fall, and never stops wanting them home.

In this continuation of our Luke 15 study, we move beyond the story itself and examine the deeper heart attitudes represented by the younger and older brothers. One runs away searching for freedom, while the other stays home consumed by resentment and self-righteousness—but both are driven by the same core struggle: a failure to fully trust the Father.

This class connects the themes of Luke 15 to the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4, revealing how Satan still uses the same lie today: “You can’t trust God—you have to do it on your own.” Through thoughtful discussion, practical application, and powerful biblical parallels, this lesson challenges us to examine our own hearts and the “yokes” we carry.

Jesus doesn’t promise a life without burdens—He offers a better yoke, one that brings true rest for the soul.

In this powerful class study through Luke 15, we take a deep dive into Jesus’ most beloved parables—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son—and discover how they all point to the heart of the Gospel. More than just stories about repentance, these parables reveal a God who actively seeks the lost, restores the broken, and lovingly meets people exactly where they are.

This lesson explores not only the younger son who wandered away, but also the older brother who stayed close physically while remaining distant in heart. Through practical application and rich insight into the cultural background of the text, this class challenges us to ask: Are we reflecting the heart of the Father toward those who are lost?

At its core, Luke 15 reminds us of one simple truth: God wants you.

In this lesson, we examine the story of Jeroboam and how he reshaped worship to protect his own power. What began as small compromises led to a completely altered faith. This study challenges us to consider whether we follow God’s truth—or create a version of faith that’s simply more convenient.