By Sam E. Stone Further evidence of God’s desire for justice is found as we move from the patriarchs and judges to the kings. Samuel is a “bridge” figure between the latter two groups. He had a role unique in Hebrew history. He was a prophet (1 Samuel 3:20), but he was also a […]
By David Faust Psalms 120 through 134 are known as “Songs of Ascent.” Jewish tradition connected these 15 chapters with the 15 steps of the temple where worshippers stood and sang; but there’s another reason they’re called “Songs of Ascent.” The Israelites sang these psalms as they ascended the hills toward Jerusalem to attend […]
By Marvin Garrison Boxes are an intricate part of life. There are gift boxes, pillboxes, storage boxes, toy boxes, and toolboxes. In baseball there is the batter’s box, the coach’s box, and box seats. In basketball it’s the “box and one” defense. Hockey has its penalty box. For the golfer it’s the tee box. […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Collect a number of small household items (brush, scissors, soap, and so on) and place them in a basket. Pass the basket among group members and ask them to pick one item out of the basket and explain how the item reminds them of a situation or circumstance they are […]
By Sam E. Stone Today’s suggested devotional reading, Micah 6:1-8, presents the same principles taught in our printed text. Both passages show the importance God places on how his people treat others. All of our lessons so far this quarter have been based on sections of “the law,” the first five books of the […]
