The church of Christ on McDermott Road

In our final lesson of this series, we will discuss the word that should be the distinguishing characteristic of every Christian and every Christian home, love. Are our homes a place where love is emphasized? Are we growing in love towards one another, our neighbors, and even our enemies? (Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8)

The Christian home should be a place where we are constantly growing in “brotherly affection,” towards one another and towards others. What is “brotherly affection” and how can our homes emphasize growth in this area? (Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8)

Godliness is about being devoted to God in reverence and piety. In many ways, the Christian home should be a miniature version of the church. Just as Bible studies, prayers, and praise are a regular part of “church life,” they should also be part of “family life.” What can we do to make sure our homes are growing […]

The Christian life is not a sprint, but a marathon. Our families need to be training for the marathon of Christian living, so we have the ability to “go the distance” and remain faithful until we each cross the finish line. What are we doing in our homes to help one another develop steadfastness? (Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8)

Within every human heart are passions, desires, and impulses of the flesh. These must be restrained if we wish to keep ourselves from sin. The strength required for this restraint requires spiritual exercise, training, and discipline. What sort of spiritual training is happening in our homes so we can become more self-controlled families? (Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8)

A Christian home should be a place of curiosity, wonder, and learning. What fosters a spirit of learning and what hampers a spirit of learning? How can we encourage one another to be growing in knowledge? (Scripture 2 Peter 1:3-8)

Peter encourages his readers to add to their faith virtue. The word “virtue” refers to a person of unusually excellent character, an upstanding citizen, or a model member of the community. What defines Christian virtue and how is virtue taught, modeled, encouraged, and expected in our homes? (Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8)

Paul tells the Colossian Christians to, “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” What does this mean and what does it look like in our everyday life? How can we help serve the needs  around us if our minds are on constantly on “things above”? (Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15)

Paul tells the Colossian Christians to, “Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” What does this mean and what does it look like in our everyday life? How can we help serve the needs  around us if our minds are on constantly on “things above”? (Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4)

No passage in Scripture better explains the Christian perspective on life, death, and life after death than 1 Corinthians 15. Death is called “the last enemy to be destroyed” (vs. 26). When death is destroyed, God’s people will live forever with immortal and imperishable bodies. Even now, as we anticipate that Day, we abound in the work of […]

The psalmist says, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Sadly, this verse is often quoted in a way that reflects the very opposite of its intended meaning. The psalmist does not mean God sees the death of his saints as a good thing. On the contrary, God recognizes the costliness of […]

There is a beautiful song in Isaiah 25 that pictures a celebration feast, but that which the Lord is “swallowing up” isn’t food, but death itself. When he swallows up death, he will wipe away all of the tears from his people’s eyes and take away their reproach. How did Isaiah’s original audience understand this promise? How does […]

It seems like we ought to be able to build things that last, things that stand the test of time. If we work hard enough and smart enough, it seems like we should be able to build something that will not fade away. But as soon as our castle is built, we discover it too is made […]