MONDAY Reading for Today: Luke 24:1-12 Hebrews 11:32-40 Proverbs 28:15-28 Isaiah 54–55 Hebrews 11:32-40 The Hall of Faith chapter (Hebrews 11) can be summed up in the first part of verse 38: “The world was not worthy of them.” The men and women listed in this chapter were so different from those around them that […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. What do you know about your family’s roots? Try to sketch out a quick family tree for yourself. What steps are you taking to pass that knowledge on to the branches of your family tree that come after you? 2. What are some […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Luke 23:13-25 Hebrews 9:1-10 Proverbs 25:15-28 Isaiah 40–41 Isaiah 40–41 Isaiah 41:10 says, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” Did you notice it doesn’t say, “Do not fear, for I will protect you”? God didn’t promise to keep bad […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. What are some of your favorite books, plays, films, or TV shows based on courtroom dramas? Why does that sort of story appeal to many? 2. With what character in such a drama do you most identify: the judge? the defendant? the prosecutor? […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Luke 22:31-38 Hebrews 6:1-12 Proverbs 22:17-29 Isaiah 24–26 Luke 22:31-38 Jesus prayed that Peter’s faith would not fail. He knew Peter would soon deny him, so he prayed Peter would not allow his mistake to hijack his faith. From Scripture, we know God granted Jesus’ request. Peter’s faith faltered, yes, but […]
