Did Jesus preach, as best we know? And if he did preach what kinds of things did he preach about? When Jesus speaks, the major verb that is used in the gospel accounts is "to teach...." He teaches his ...

This Sunday is the first Sunday of Lent, and we read about events that occurred at the very beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Following his baptism, Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness—his own, personal ...

Scholars believe Jesus was born between 6 and 4 BCE in the town of Bethlehem, located in the modern-day West Bank. The Middle Eastern territory is located in what is now Palestine, though Israel has ...

The creedal affirmation that Christ’s suffering happened “under Pontius Pilate” rightly situates the incarnation in the midst of secular history. But the focus on Jesus’ passivity has arguably served ...

Digital Bible lessons can’t replace teachers passing on the faith. My church’s children’s ministry was looking for volunteers one Sunday. “There are scripts and a video you can use, and all materials ...

How can we help children ages 3-5 experience Jesus? This article is third in a series that answers the question "What are we doing?" You can read Yes, Jesus Loves Me to understand the big picture.

Bullies and their taunts have plagued vulnerable children—and adults—from the biblical period to our own day. Educators, those in the counseling professions and victims of bullying, have labored in ...