Moses’ Birth

It’s late, so just a couple of thoughts as we finally kick off our study of today’s lesson scripture. First, consider that what we are studying over the course of the next three months is fundamental to understanding who Jesus is, why he came, why he did what he did, why he died, rose again, [...]

A Disturbance in the Force

When I decided to throw together a quick post to introduce the writer of this Summer’s Adult Bible Studies series, of course I “googled” Kevin Baker.  In the course of following some of the links, I ran across one Methodist blogger that I’d read a couple of years ago and was chagrined to see that [...]

God’s Call to Prayer

This quarter focuses on God’s “Call” – to Moses, to the people of Israel and – by extension – us.  We closed out last quarter with a discussion surrounding “the whole armor of God” and – in particular – the need for such armor in “this present darkness”.  When those words were written, like much [...]

Summer 2009 – Meet Our Writer

I know you guys have already read the “Meet Our Writer” blurb in this quarter’s Adult Bible Studies Student Books . . . NOT . . . so you can read about him here! Kevin Baker has an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School, is currently pastor of Reconciliation United Methodist Church in Durham, North Carolina, [...]