MONDAY Reading for Today: Luke 23:13-25 Hebrews 9:1-10 Proverbs 25:15-28 Isaiah 40–41 Isaiah 40–41 Isaiah 41:10 says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” Did you notice it doesn’t say, “Do not fear, for I will protect you”? God didn’t promise to keep bad […]
Here is the bad news: we really need a savior. Here is the good news: Jesus is a wonderful Savior. The only solution to sin (the last two weeks’ lessons) is a Savior (the next three lessons). Christ our righteousness (1 Corinthians 1:30) has entered the human dilemma (the fallen world) and has liberated us […]
When I was a boy my parents told me, “Sit up straight. Don’t slouch.” It was wise advice. Physically, good posture improves blood flow and fends off back pain. Socially, it communicates alertness and confidence. Spiritually, what is our posture toward God? Do we turn our backs to him? Avert our eyes from him? Try […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. What are some of your favorite books, plays, films, or TV shows based on courtroom dramas? Why does that sort of story appeal to many? 2. With what character in such a drama do you most identify: the judge? the defendant? the prosecutor? […]
When I was a junior in college, a professor invited me to join him and a few of my classmates in meeting together weekly. As we met he shared what he had learned about following Jesus. He brought us along when he traveled to nearby cities to teach. He poured his life and learning into […]
