Prayers come in many forms, and so do God’s answers. David won an impossible-looking victory over Goliath, but do we recognize and applaud the young shepherd’s faith when we read how jealous King Saul chased him into the wilderness? David had to rely on God when he hid in caves just as much as when […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Name a person or situation that you would describe as “intimidating.” What characteristics can make something or someone intimidating? 2. Recall a time when feeling intimidated kept you from doing something you thought was right. Recall a time when feeling intimidated led you […]
I keep looking for a little dirt on Daniel, but I find nothing. At some point nearly every person in the Bible is shown to have feet of clay, but Daniel was squeaky clean. God said to the prophet Ezekiel that even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were to strive to deliver Israel, they would […]
In a New Year’s article called “Resolve to Stop Making Resolutions,” the humorist Dave Barry wrote, “Many people give up because they set their sights too high.” He suggested pursuing more realistic goals. • Unrealistic goal: “I will learn to speak Chinese.” • Realistic goal: “I will order some Chinese food.” • Unrealistic goal: “I […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Fill in the blank: “I think it would be difficult for someone to be a (name a common occupation) and remain a Christian.” Why do you think it would be difficult? 2. How do the ways of the world tempt you to compromise […]
