Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. The words justice and judgment are similar but can convey differing meanings. How would you contrast a just person with a judgmental person? 2. Have you ever told a child, “Do as I say, not as I do”? What’s wrong with this type […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Luke 12:49-59 2 Thessalonians 3:14-18 Psalm 150 2 Chronicles 34–36 Psalm 150 When I was a child, my home congregation always stood and sang the Doxology at offering time. My youthfulness caused me to miss the powerful significance of the song. Praise God from whom all blessings flow . . . […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. How many graduations, weddings, showers, and parties have you been invited to in the past three months? How did you decide which ones to attend? 2. How do you go about planning a party? How do you decide what to serve, how to […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Luke 11:29-36 2 Thessalonians 1:1-7 Psalm 144 2 Chronicles 17–19 Luke 11:29-36 The human eye is incredible, picking up the faintest glimmer of light. The eye’s retina contains over 10 million nerve cells interacting with each other to process the image of light you see. And in those nerve cells, 10 […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. What were the best seats you’ve ever had to an event like a concert, baseball game, or stage play? Why were those the best seats? What are some ways people manage to get front row seats to big events? 2. Think of an […]
