From Sunday Schools to major universities, Methodists have long affirmed the value of education and inquiry. This message explores how reason strengthens our ability to understand scripture, explore science, and train children to hear God’s call—just as young Samuel did....

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind—just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you— so that you are not lacking in any gift as you wait for the revealing o...

A whirlwind overview of the Bible, tracing God’s unfolding story through law, history, wisdom, prophecy, gospel, and epistle. Jesus models how scripture fuels and grounds ministry. We are called to be people of the Word, always listening for God’s voice....

. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them and be their God; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” ...

. When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parent saw him they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Child, why have you treated us like this? Your father and...