Jesus was in Jerusalem for a Jewish festival. While there, He passed by a pool where there were many disabled people. People believed that if they entered the pool’s water at the right time, they would be healed supernaturally. At
Throwback Thursday: Big shoes to fill
Avery November 2010
BSF 2016-2017: John 4:31-54
Just after Jesus spoke with the Samaritan woman at the well, the disciples returned. They were focused on meeting Jesus’ physical needs and satisfying his physical hunger. But Jesus wanted the disciples to turn their eyes to a spiritual need
Throwback Thursday: Superman pose
Damon February 2015
BSF 2016-2017: John 4:1-30
Jesus had a divine appointment in Samaria. Most Jewish people avoided going into Samaria because the Samaritans mixed the truth of God’s Word with false idols. At noon, Jesus met a Samaritan woman at a well. She was hiding from
Throwback Thursday: Babyface
Avery October 2010
BSF 2016-2017: John 3
Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council. He approached Jesus at night. Why? Perhaps he wanted an uninterrupted conversation with Jesus. Nicodemus went to Jesus out of curiosity. Jesus knew Nicodemus’ heart. He knew that
Throwback Thursday: Pumpkin carvers
Avery and Chris October 2012
BSF 2016-2017: John 2:1-25
This week’s lesson starts with Jesus, His (five or six) disciples, and Mary (Jesus’ mother) attending a wedding in Cana. What were Jewish weddings like? The wedding festival lasted seven days, and the entire community was invited to attend. The
Throwback Thursday: Grillmaster
Chris July 2011