By Darryll Davis I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live” (Galatians 2:20, King James Version). Few words pack more power than these. To identify with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ feels superhero-esque. OK, so maybe you can’t use superhero-esque as a one word plug-in for your championship Scrabble game; but what […]
Focused solely on Christ–The Uniform Lesson for February 3, 2013
By Sam E. Stone Although the apostle Paul himself did not plant the church in Colossae, some of his associates did (Colossians 1:7). When he learned of challenges facing the congregation while imprisoned in Rome, he wrote this memorable epistle to them. His letter focuses on Jesus Christ. Apparently the Colossian church was being […]
Willing and able–Matthew 8 & 9 *
By David Faust A general called his troops together and said, “The bad news is, we’re completely surrounded. The good news is, now we can attack the enemy in any direction!” In the battle for faith, attacks come from different directions. Sometimes we have trouble grasping God’s power, and other times we question his […]
Where You Live — for February 3, 2013
By Dan Lentz 1. Pass around a box of crayons. Ask group members to select a couple of colors that represent their favorite vacation destination and instruct them to draw a simple picture of that place and share it with the group. Read Colossians 1:12-23. 2. When you read that the Lord […]
The Lesson and Life — for February 3, 2013
By Darryll Davis I was close to being “Top Gun” at the police target range. It was down to a few guys and we were all fast. We were competing with the same type of gun, bullets, target, and distance. Fire, Aim, Ready? With the same fair opportunity to win, it came down […]