Tag: Carl Cosaert

David and Bathsheba: Adultery and After

• Lesson 10 for the week of September 1 to September 8

David is referred to in the New Testament as someone God called “a man after my own heart” (Acts 13:22). We have already seen, however, that great men and women of God are still sinners,...

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The Jobs: Living With Losses

• Lesson 9 for the week of August 25 to September 1

Most scholars view the book of Job as one of the oldest books in the Bible. It is perhaps not surprising that it deals with one of the oldest questions of humankind: why? Why do...

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Elkanah and Hannah: Fulfilling a Vow

• Lesson 8 for the week of August 18 to August 25

In a sense, Hannah and Elkanah are one of the lesser known couples in this quarter’s lessons. They were known, not so much for their own accomplishments, but rather, because of the ministry of their...

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Boaz and Ruth: Firm Foundations

• Lesson 7 for the week of August 11 to August 18

The story Ruth and Boaz is well known and well loved. It serves as a favorite for contemporary writers of “historical Bible fiction.” As one reads the book of Ruth, it is easy to see...

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Samson and His Women: The Folly of Passion

• Lesson 6 for the week of August 4 to August 11

In a sense, Samson is perhaps both the strongest and weakest man in the Bible. His incredible physical strength was overshadowed by a lack of willpower and self-control. His story serves as a warning to...

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Moses and Zipporah: Relating with Relations

• Lesson 5 for the week of July 28 to August 4

There are many parallels between the stories of Jacob and Moses. Both flee their homes, afraid, and both meet their soon-to-be wives while at a well. In the case of Moses, however, his wife was...

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Jacob and Rachel: Labor of Love

• Lesson 4 for the week of July 21 to July 28

The Adult Sabbath School lesson quarterly emphasizes that the marriage of Jacob and Rachel stands out in the Old Testament because it is not an arranged marriage, but a “love marriage.” This love, however, did...

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Isaac and Rebekah: Rearing Rivals

• Lesson 3 for the week of July 14 to July 21

It is perhaps not surprising that the story of Isaac and Rebekah echoes that of Abraham and Sarah. The lesson quarterly notes that both couples struggled with childlessness, both had to deal with disputes over...

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Abraham and Sarah: Faith Tested and Tried

• Lesson 2 for the week of July 7 to July 14

In the New Testament, Abraham is repeatedly used as an example of a man of faith (Hebrews 11:8-19). Sarah is used as a symbol for the new covenant (Galatians 4:21-31). This is somewhat surprising in...

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Adam and Eve: The Intended Ideal

• Lesson 1 for the week of June 30 to July 7

In the introduction, I noted that this quarter’s lessons should not be viewed as a marriage manual. Instead, we will look at life lessons which can be learned by looking at the stories of various...

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Introduction

• Introduction

Guests for the taping of this series of “Good Word” (formerly “Probe”) broadcasts are two members of the School of Theology at Walla Walla University: Zdravko Stefanovic, Professor of the Old Testament, and Carl Cosaert,...

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The Holy Spirit in the Last Days

• Lesson 13 for the week of June 17 to June 24

Key Texts: Joel 2:28, 29; Acts 2:14-24; Acts 3:19-20; Revelation 18:1-5 The lesson this week concludes our study of the Holy Spirit. It is fitting that this last lesson asks us to think about the...

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The Sin Against the Holy Spirit

• Lesson 12 for the week of June 10 to June 17

The lesson this week raises a subject that is often the one people are most concerned about when dealing with the Holy Spirit. The concern arises from Jesus’ words found in Mark 3:28, 29. In...

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The Restorer

• Lesson 11 for the week of June 3 to June 10

A beautiful picture emerges from the passage above. The restoration God is working on does not just include the planet. It includes the heart as well. Wayward wills, minds, and desires will be transformed, restored...

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