Charles Caleb Colton is credited as having said, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” (though others said similar things dating back as far as the time of Marcus Aurelius). There is an appropriate plagiarism when it comes to Jesus. Paul told the Ephesians to “follow God’s example.” This expression comes from a verb that […]
The first of the Ten Commandments states, “You shall have no other gods before me” (Exodus 20:3). Idolatry isn’t just wrong, it’s irrational. Jeremiah mocked those who chopped down a tree, shaped the wood with a chisel, adorned it with silver and gold, secured it with nails so it wouldn’t topple over, then bowed and […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Recall a time when someone you know acted in an unwise or foolish way. Without dishonoring anyone involved, what happened as a result of those actions? What was the collateral damage to others? 2. Name someone you know (or knew) whose character you […]
MONDAY Reading for Today:Luke 1:39-56 Ephesians 2:1-10 Psalm 119:17-24 1 Kings 4–5 Psalm 119:17-24Before you read the Bible, do you pray for God to open your eyes to see what he wants you to see? Or do you read the Bible so you can check it off your list and then move on to the […]
The discipleship program “Rooted” originated in Africa and is growing in popularity among American churches. The prison epistles (our study through the bulk of the summer months) stress what it is like to be rooted in Christ (Ephesians 3:17; Colossians 2:6, 7). It is especially important that we are rooted in the plan of God […]
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