Movie used: Field of Dreams (MCA Universal 1988) Ray Kinsella is an ordinary farmer who heard a strange voice one day. Though not understanding what it means, he took the step of faith and followed it. We Christians may also hear God’s voices which we may consider as strange. Are you the kind who will … [ Read more… ]
The ancient Jedi prophecy: “One will bring balance to the Force” The Star Wars series is mainly the story of Anakin Skywalker and how he fulfilled the ancient prophecy of bringing balance to the Force. The universe at the time of boy Anakin was relatively peaceful. There were disputes among some star systems and the … [ Read more… ]
Some people think the Bible is an ancient religious book not suitable for modern people. Others wonder how people so many thousands of years ago can possibly know what’s right for the modern technological world. Well, the Bible is ancient but not out-of-date as many like to believe. Indeed, some of the things written in … [ Read more… ]
How did God create the universe and the Earth? Did He constantly had to resort to supernatural intervention or did He just created a system of physical laws that led to the self operation of the universe? If so, are we here just by accident? Or was there a divine design behind our existence? Also, … [ Read more… ]
Note: this lesson is a good introduction to the science-related lessons in section 8. What is (natural) science? – study of nature – trying to explain how these things work – trying to explain what’s behind these phenomena How science works – observe – hypothesize a cause or process – test the hypothesis – compare … [ Read more… ]
How do we know God has a plan for each one of us? Ephesians 5:17 Does the existence of this “plan” mean we have no choice in our lives? God’s omniscience does not mean we are puppets with no choice (God chooses a certain person for certain ministry because He knows the person has a … [ Read more… ]
What kinds of strategies can the devil use to lead us away from the only true God? Let’s play a consultant to the hypothetical demon Screwtape (the demon from C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters) and design some tricks of our own. Hints: 1. Screwtape and his friends have been on earth since the creation of … [ Read more… ]
The parable of the lost son (a.k.a. the prodigal son) is one of the most complete, detailed, and explicit parables of Jesus. It reveals the secret of our salvation and God’s attitude and expectations for the humanity. Symbolism: * robe of the Father – (1) redemption, righteousness (e.g., white robe of Jesus when He returns), … [ Read more… ]
Luke 5:27-32 Tax collectors during the time of Jesus collect taxes from people on behalf of the Romans. They often collect more than required and keep the extras for themselves. The Romans didn’t care much about it as long as they get the required amount themselves. So tax collectors are considered as traitors by the … [ Read more… ]
Does the Christian faith seem like a natural religion1 developed by our ancestors to satisfy their desire for spiritual beliefs? What does it imply if it doesn’t seem like a natural religion? What is a “Natural Religion?” A natural religion is a spiritual system created by people and gradually evolved over a long period of … [ Read more… ]