By Marvin Garrison Three things are in play in today’s lesson: natural disasters, economic hardship, and God’s miraculous provision. These call for empathy, compassion, and sharing from God’s people. Natural Disasters Our world is not immune to natural disasters. We may have lived through a disaster or know someone who has. Perhaps we […]
Where You Live — July 15, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. What tough choice have you had to make lately? If you can’t think of a tough choice you’ve made recently, then describe your typical decision-making process when you face tough choices. Read 1 Kings 3:16-28; 2 Chronicles 9:8. 2. Much of wisdom involves our heart and motives. How […]
Solomon judges with wisdom and justice–The Uniform lesson for July 15
By Sam E. Stone Solomon succeeded his father, King David, as ruler of Israel. Early in his reign, before he built the temple in Jerusalem, he went to Gibeon to offer sacrifices. There he offered a thousand burnt offerings on the altar. At Gibeon, the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream. God said, “Ask […]
Repetition—but not in vain– July 8, 2012
By David Faust Psalm 136 Repetition sounds boring, but it can be a good thing. If a surgeon operates on your heart, you prefer it’s not the first time he wielded a scalpel. When a mechanic tinkers with your car, you’re glad to know he’s worked on other vehicles many times before. Coaches […]
The Lesson and Life — July 15, 2012
By Brent DeWees A man found a lamp and started to rub it. Sure enough, out popped a genie. The genie told him he had three wishes. For his first wish the man said, “I’d like a beach house with 20,000 square feet, a pool, and a boat slip.” Poof! He was in his […]
