MONDAY Reading for Today:Mark 5:21-431 Corinthians 9:13-27Psalm 83Judges 4–5 Mark 5:21-43 Many people were touching Jesus when he traveled with Jairus. I imagine that at least a few of those people had ailments of their own: coughs, skin diseases, cuts, fevers, or bruises. Nonetheless, the one person Mark tells us that Jesus healed was the […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. If you were to find the proverbial magic lamp and were granted three wishes, what would they be? Were any of your wishes related to safety/security? How about desires/appetites? Did any relate to deeper understanding/relationships? 2. Give yourself one minute to make two […]
MONDAY Reading for Today:Mark 2:18-281 Corinthians 6:1-11 Psalm 78:1-39 Joshua 15–17 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 What were you before Jesus changed your life? Maybe you were a liar, a cheat, or an adulterer. Maybe you were a gossip, an addict, or a flirt. Maybe you were selfish, prideful, or angry. For sure, you were a sinner. […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. What are some of your favorite children’s stories? Include ones that you remember being told and stories or books you read to your children or grandchildren. Why do you think storytelling is one of the most common teaching methods for children? 2. What […]
MONDAY Reading for Today:Mark 1:1-81 Corinthians 1:1-17 Psalm 72Joshua 1–2 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 The problem of division has affected the church since its inception. It’s sad if you think about it. We have the most amazing, wonderful, life-changing good news to share with the world, but we sometimes fixate on things that don’t matter for […]
