by Dan Lentz 1. What is new in your life right now? Are you singing a happy song about it, or singing the blues? Read Luke 1:46-55; 2:1-7. 2. Despite the awkwardness of Mary’s situation, she still sang a song of praise to the Lord. What did she praise the Lord for in these verses? […]
by Wendy Wagoner Recently I took part in a Maasai Sherehe (party) for the arrival of children within the family. In typical Tanzanian form it was running late. I was spending time with the baby in the boma while preparations were being made. Giving the Gift Guests were greeted through an elaborate process. As the […]
By Sam E. Stone God always keeps his promises. The life of Abraham provides an excellent illustration of this. In recent weeks, we saw an elderly, childless couple become parents. Moving forward 2,000 years, today’s lesson reveals that from their descendants came God’s own Son, bringing the hope of salvation for all people. The first […]
By Dan Lentz 1. Ask group members to select two of the following options and answer this question: What is the most challenging aspect of being a . . . • parent? • employee? • student? • leader ? Read Genesis 22:1-14. 2. The Lord asked Abraham to do a difficult thing. […]
By Sam E. Stone In last week’s lesson God assured Abram that he would actually have a son who would serve as his heir. Abram believed God. In the chapters that follow (Genesis 15:18–22:1), we read about Hagar and Ishmael, the covenant of circumcision, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot, and Abimelech. Abram’s name […]
