Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Think of a time you moved from a familiar location. What were some concerns you had at that time? How did the move work out for you? 2. If you were to have a family reunion, where would you hold it? Does that […]
Jesus made it clear that we are in the business of making disciples. We call it the Great Commission, not the Great Suggestion. But if that’s true, why don’t we prioritize disciple making? What’s keeping us from following this command, and what can we do to overcome those barriers? Let’s get strategic help from a […]
Heather and Sherry sit in the chapel, the one place they’ve found that makes life in the state prison bearable. Heather was sentenced to nearly a decade behind the prison walls for drug dealing and related offenses. Sherry, found guilty of violent crimes, faces a considerably longer term in prison. On this night, both Sherry […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Matthew 12:22-37 Acts 17:16-34 Psalm 28 Exodus 13–15 Acts 17:16-34 Paul was distressed with the vast number of idols dotting the Athenian landscape, but I admire how he responded. He graciously accepted the people where they were and sought to lead them where they needed to be. There was no shame-on-you […]
The word closer sums up much of the Bible’s content. God is always wanting to get closer to people. Even in our text today God is pictured as walking in the garden (near Adam and Eve) in the cool of the day. The promise of God’s “withness” is scattered throughout the Bible (Exodus 3:12; Joshua […]
