Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. What, in your opinion, is insufficient about each of these apologies? I’m sorry (that you feel that way). I’m sorry (that I got caught). I’m sorry (but what’s done is done). 2. What constitutes a sincere apology? Give an example of a time […]
The website for futurologist Leonard Sweet is called “Preach the Story.” The thesis of the website is that in all the little stories of the Bible there is the embedded big story of God’s plan to rescue the world through Jesus. That is very much in evidence in our text today where Judah’s speech to […]
Bob Russell tells about a time when he was driving with his wife Judy, and she insisted they should get off the highway at a certain exit. Bob disagreed and kept going, only to discover soon afterward that she was right after all. He admits, “I kept driving quite a while, trying to figure out […]
The message of repentance is as old as Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the temple. On that day Solomon prayed for the nation of Israel that when they sinned against God and became prisoners of war in a foreign land, they would have a change of heart causing them to repent and say, “We […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Matthew 22:1-14 Romans 2 Psalm 50 Number 5–6 Romans 2 Teacher’s pet—a descriptor that identifies a student as the teacher’s favorite. A good teacher doesn’t show favoritism because it creates a divisive atmosphere in the classroom. I am grateful that God doesn’t show favoritism. Can you imagine the competitive spirit that […]
