By Shane Lockard “Father Abraham had many sons; and many sons had Father Abraham.” I always enjoy watching the kids at church sing this popular song, adding in the various movements of the arms, legs, and head. But it’s more than just a cute children’s song. It’s a truth Paul mentions in Galatians 3. […]
Where You Live — January 29, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. Have each group member answer these three questions: • Where did you live between the ages of 8 and 12? • How was your home heated during that time? • Who was the center of warmth in your life at that time? Read Galatians 2:15-21. 2. At what […]
Justified by faith in Christ — The Uniform Lesson for February 5
By Sam E. Stone The Uniform Lesson for February 5 During the first two months of this quarter, we studied how God established an everlasting covenant with his people. Lessons from Genesis and Exodus showed the Lord protecting the Israelites, just as he had promised. This month we will study Paul’s letter to the […]
The Lesson and Life — January 29, 2012
By Shane Lockard Rule keeping. We’re conditioned to think that to gain anything in life, you must give. To get a paycheck, you must work your 40 hours. To enjoy a retirement fund later, you must put something in now. To receive a trophy, an athlete must compete. This thinking even creeps into the […]
Where You Live: January 15, 2012
By Dan Lentz 1. Identify two or three relationships in your life that have shaped you as a person. Talk about the positive and negative aspects of the relationships and how they have impacted you. Read Genesis 50:15-26. 2. The situation between Joseph and his brothers had the potential to create a […]