By David Faust God isn’t a shallow pool; he is a deep well. The longer I walk with God, the more I recognize my own limitations. The closer I grow to him, the less worthy I feel of his attention. The more I learn about him, the more I wish I knew. He meets me […]
God’s Covenant with David—The Uniform Lesson for October 22, 2017
By Dr. Mark Scott In Florence, Italy stands the magnificent marble statue of King David. Michelangelo completed it in 1504, and it stands 17 feet high on top of its base. It is ginormous. But King David himself was taller still in regard to God’s covenant with his people. Five hundred years had passed since […]
Evaluation Questions for October 22, 2017
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: 2 Samuel 7:1-6, 8-10, 12-16 1. What attribute of God do you find most mysterious and difficult to comprehend? 2. Can you think of a time in your life when God surprised you by doing […]
The Last 10 Percent—Life Application for October 15, 2017
By David Faust According to a thought-provoking Chinese proverb, when you have made it 90 percent down the path, you’re halfway to your destination. Often the hardest part of a task is bringing it to full completion rather than settling for “almost” or “good enough.” In business meetings and personal conversations it’s tempting to settle […]
Evaluation Questions for October 15, 2017
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Exodus 20:18-26 1. Which of the Ten Commandments do you find most personally relevant and challenging? Why? 2. Do you ever struggle with the sin of coveting? What signs of covetousness do you detect in […]