Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Where would you turn to get an exact definition of a word? to learn which new car is the most reliable? to keep up on current events? Explain your reasons for doing so. 2. What are some differences between a person who is […]
MONDAY Reading for Today:Matthew 27:27-44Romans 13Psalm 68Deuteronomy 22–26 Deuteronomy 22–26There might be some things in life you want to forget: painful memories, for example. The Israelites might have wanted to forget their years of slavery in Egypt. Moses, however, told them to remember. In Deuteronomy 24:18, 22 Moses told the people to remember their slavery. […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. What offenses against you do you find easy to forgive? What offenses do you find difficult to forgive, or even unforgiveable? 2. In the New Testament, two different Greek words are translated forgivein English. One literally means “to write off or dismiss” and […]
MONDAY Reading for Today:Matthew 26:1-16Romans 9:19-33Psalm 62Deuteronomy 1–3 Matthew 26:1-16In this text the disciples first asked Jesus about the timing of his statement regarding the temple’s destruction. His prophecy must have shaken them to the core as the temple represented the heartbeat of their faith. Jesus answered their question in somewhat veiled terms. These verses […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. When have you been genuinely surprised (in a positive way) by a loved one? What action, gift, or other blessing from this person truly caught you off guard? 2. Do you regularly take time to count your blessings? Quickly make a top 10 […]
