MONDAY Reading for Today: Matthew 4:1-11 Acts 4:23-37 Psalm 7 Genesis 18–20 Psalm 7 Have you ever been accused of something you didn’t do? Managing our emotions during such times of injustice can be challenging. In this Psalm, David appears to have been falsely accused and he immediately pled his case before the Lord, asking […]
Things went downhill fast after the serpent deceived our first parents in Genesis 3. Adam and Eve failed to trust the goodness of God and embraced a culture of death. Sin can cause even our best gifts and worship to be tarnished (Isaiah 1:12-15; 64:6). No one found that out more than Cain, the first […]
Naaman was a valiant military commander, but he suffered with leprosy. He traveled to Israel, hoping the God of the Hebrews would heal him; but when Naaman arrived at Elisha’s house, the prophet didn’t even bother to step outside. Instead, Elisha sent a messenger with odd-sounding instructions: “Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan.” […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Think back on the Christmas presents you have just given. Which one do you think was appreciated most by the one receiving it? What made it an especially good gift? 2. The adage that we should give until it hurts has been countered […]
Our lives are often complicated with chaos. Deadlines, family needs, and responsibilities consume our time and demand our attention. As our Creator, our Heavenly Father, our bridegroom, and our friend, the Lord deserves not only a spot on our calendar, but a priority in our lives. His will and plans should be at the forefront […]
