By Jacqueline J. Holness Americans seem to have a fascination with size—from our widening waistlines, to our penchant for Hummers on narrow city roads, to the McMansions that decorate suburbia from sea to shining sea. And the church is not immune to this cultural influence. Which is better—the small church, or the big church? […]
Where You Live — June 10, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. Talk with your group about a pet peeve you have. (A pet peeve is something that uniquely bothers you.) How did you develop this pet peeve? Why do you think it bothers you more than others? Read Leviticus 19:9-18, 33-37. 2. As you read these verses, talk about […]
Live as God’s just people–The Uniform Lesson for June 10
By Sam E. Stone Compassion is a key part of justice. In the Lord’s directions for how the people of Israel should live, justice is clearly an inherent ingredient. This is emphasized in the first five books of the Old Testament, known as “the Law.” An interesting literary device in today’s text is the […]
Reading Scripture with our eyes wide open–Psalm 119
By David Faust Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in God’s Word. Appropriately enough, the theme of the chapter is praising God for his revealed truth. Located at the heart of the Bible, it reminds us to treasure the Bible in our hearts. This remarkable portion of Scripture is an acrostic poem divided into […]
The Lesson and Life — June 10, 2012
By Brent DeWees We live in a mobile society and I would expect people to be able to fit into new and different situations. Yet, it seems it is still hard to be the new kid on the block. When you’re the new person in a community, everyone already knows everyone else. Each person […]
