Biblical Education

Living Ready: Lessons from Matthew 24 Spring break is here, and while schedules shift and routines pause, one thing remains constant: God’s call to live faithfully. At Daypring Christian Church, we’ve been exploring Matthew 24, where Jesus teaches His disciples—and us—about life in a world that feels uncertain and unstable. When the Ground Shifts Jesus’ disciples were standing in Jerusalem, gazing at the temple—a symbol of stability and God’s presence.…

The Anti-Cross Life vs. Crucififormity: Lessons from Matthew 23 Well, good morning, everybody! Today we’re diving into Matthew 23, a chapter that’s as challenging as it is important. Before we jump in, a couple of quick announcements: mark your calendars for Prayer Night on March 29th—it’s a time well spent. And a huge shout-out to Mr. Michael Kohler and the Boots in the Ground Uganda team. Michael sent word that…

Good morning, everybody! Today we’ll be exploring Matthew chapters 21 and 22, continuing week two of our series through the gospels that we’re calling Crucififormity. Our focus is on what it means to be cross-shaped, how the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus shape us as his followers, and how his kingdom works differently from the expectations of the world. Before diving into the text, a few housekeeping items: our…

A Different Kind of King What kind of king were the crowds expecting when Jesus entered Jerusalem? In Matthew 21, everything looks triumphant on the surface—palm branches waving, people shouting “Hosanna,” and a city buzzing with anticipation. But underneath the celebration, something deeper is happening. Jesus isn’t stepping into power the way people expected. He’s redefining it. That matters for us today—especially if we’re trying to follow Him. At our…

‘ Luke 14–15 Who belongs at God’s table? It’s a simple question—but in Luke 14–15, Jesus shows us it’s one that reveals the heart. At a dinner with religious leaders, everything looks proper on the surface. But underneath, there’s tension. People are watching Jesus closely. Guests are quietly competing for the best seats. Invitations are carefully extended to the “right” people—those who can return the favor. And into that moment,…

Luke 15:11–32 What comes to mind when you think of a comeback? For some, it might be a last-second win. A Cinderella story. That moment when everything seems lost—and then suddenly, everything changes. There’s a famous moment from the 1983 NCAA Championship where NC State shocked the world with a last-second play. But what people remember even more than the shot… is the celebration. Coach Jim Valvano running wildly across…

  Rediscovering What Was Lost: Lessons from Luke 15:1-10 At Daypring Christian Church, we often talk about what it means to live in the grace and mercy of Jesus. This week, we turn our attention to Luke 15:1-10, a passage that reminds us just how much God values every single person, no matter how far they may feel from Him. The Setting: Who Needs Jesus? Luke 15 opens with a…

Luke 14–15 There’s something powerful about coming home. For some, the word homecoming brings back warm memories—laughter, belonging, celebration. For others, maybe not so much. But at its core, homecoming is about being welcomed back. It’s about a door opening, a seat being saved, a place being made. And yet, if we’re honest, not everyone celebrates when someone comes home. That tension sits right at the heart of Luke 14…

  Few questions are as universal—or as personal—as this one: If God is loving, why does He allow bad things to happen? For some, it’s a philosophical question. For others, it’s born out of loss, disappointment, unanswered prayers, or pain that still doesn’t make sense. Scripture never treats this question lightly, and neither should we. The Bible does not shame us for asking it, nor does it rush us toward…

  Today we’re spending time in Romans chapter 6, and we’re addressing a question that many people—both inside and outside the church—have asked sincerely: What is the point of baptism? At Windsor Christian Church, this question came directly from our congregation as part of our recent “pulling the pew” series, where we invited real, honest questions about faith. And this one matters. It’s not a shallow or theoretical question. It’s…

The question we’re tackling today is a doozy: In what ways has culture negatively impacted the life of the church? Often, we focus on how the church should influence the world. But today, we’re looking at the inverse: How has culture permeated the church? How have we, perhaps unknowingly, bowed to its rhythms, priorities, and expectations? This isn’t a hypothetical question for “them out there.” It’s a question for us.…

  As we wrap up 2025 at Dayspring, we find ourselves reflecting on our year-long theme: Whatever It Takes. This transition into a new year is more than just a calendar flip; it is a providential opportunity for a fresh start. Whether you would grade your spiritual effort this year as an “A” or a “Pass/Fail,” God is a God of second chances. As we look forward to 2026, we…