By Ava Pennington ‘I am the Lord, that is my name’ (Isaiah 42:8). Do you like your name? Does it fit you? Is it a name you would choose for yourself? Names in the Bible often reflected the character of their owners. God revealed many names for himself throughout Scripture, but when asked, […]
It May Be an Idol if . . .
By Sandy Quandt Some people make idols, but they are worth nothing. People treasure them, but they are useless (Isaiah 44:9, New Century Version). God made it perfectly clear how he feels about anything we place before him in our lives. When he gave Moses the first commandment on Mount Sinai (Exodus 20), […]
Making Gods of Ourselves
By Javan Rowe When Jesus was asked which of the commandments was most important, he summarized by stating we should love God first and others second. All of the commandments fit underneath one of these two umbrellas, including the first commandment: “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). God set the […]
Where You Live — July 22, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. Describe an illness you or a family member went through that required a lot of patience. In any difficult situation, what is the hardest thing about waiting for things to get better? Read 2 Kings 8:1-6. 2. How did the Lord take care of the woman and her […]
A king acts on a widow’s behalf–The Uniform Lesson for July 22
By Sam E. Stone To fully appreciate today’s text, we need to review what led up to it. God kept his Word to Abraham when he brought him into the promised land and gave him the “promised son” late in his life. His descendants continued to receive the Lord’s blessings as the nation grew […]
