Paul, along with Jesus, often used agricultural metaphors to impart spiritual truths. In this lesson we will explore Paul’s teaching on reaping what we sow.

Paul was a master of metaphor and one of his favorite metaphors was the human body. He used this to describe the church and the importance of each member. Let’s explore his use of this amazing metaphor today.

Absent fathers, busy fathers, distracted fathers. The list goes on. We all know when a father fails his children. But what makes a great father? A few biblical examples provide answers.

There’s this old cliche that is as ancient as any: “Clothing makes a man” implying clothing may convey a message about oneself. Paul and others in Scripture use the apparel metaphor to suggest the new life of a Christian. Let’s explore this together.

There’s this old cliche that is as ancient as any: “Clothing makes a man” implying clothing may convey a message about oneself. Paul and others in Scripture use the apparel metaphor to suggest the new life of a Christian. Let’s explore this together.

Paul’s use of architecture as metaphors of the church and the Christian’s life are inspiring as well as they are challenging. We will explore this amazing metaphor in the lesson.

As we remember the commitment and sacrifice of our fallen soldiers in all wars fought for our freedom on this Memorial Day weekend, we will examine Paul’s use of the military metaphor that teaches our role as soldiers of Christ.

We pray for many things such as health for ourselves and for others.  Do we pray for the pursuit of excellence in our spiritual journey?  This lesson explores a prayer of Paul for us to value this quality.

We all know about God’s fatherly qualities but are we familiar with His motherly qualities? This lesson explores these and see how blessed motherhood is in light of God’s likeness.

In almost every letter Paul wrote, he prayed for the recipients.  We will examine one of these prayers as if we were the original addressees.