by Dan Lentz 1. Have you ever functioned as an activist for a cause? If you have, write your cause on an 8 ½” x 11″ piece of paper in big letters (like a picket sign). Share your sign with the group and explain what your experience was like. If you haven’t been an activist, […]
Where You Live for July 3, 2011
by Dan Lentz Have one person hold the end of a long ball of string, and then toss the ball of string to another person in the group. Whoever catches the ball of string should mention a freedom he or she cherishes, then loop the string around his or her hand and toss it to […]
The Lesson and Life for July 3, 2011
by Steve Reeves Joshua 7 begins with an ominous word—But. The first six chapters of Joshua describe victory after victory, but now Israel experiences defeat. The disobedience of one man led to the defeat of Joshua’s troops. Joshua sent spies to Ai, who returned with the report that it would not be necessary to send […]
God responds to disobedience—The Uniform Lesson for July 3
by Sam E. Stone God handed Jericho over to the Israelites when they obeyed his directions. Last week we reviewed their march around the city walls, concluding with a trumpet call and shout. The walls then collapsed, and the Israelites rushed in. “They devoted the city to the Lord and destroyed with the sword every […]
Day by Day with the Bible—Week of June 26
June 26 Day 1 Luke 6:17–26 Philippians 3:10–14 Psalm 119:161–168 2 Kings 16, 17 Day 2 Luke 6:27–36 Philippians 3:15–21 Psalm 119:169–176 2 Kings 18, 19 Day 3 Luke 6:37–42 Philippians 4:1–7 Psalm 120 2 Kings 20, 21 Day 4 Luke 6:43–49 Philippians 4:8–13 Psalm 121 2 Kings 22, 23 Day […]