MONDAY Reading for Today: Matthew 20:17-34 Acts 27:27-44 Psalm 45 Leviticus 21–23 Matthew 20:17-34 When the mother of James and John came to Jesus with her request, she was behaving like any good parent would. She wanted her sons to succeed. What parent doesn’t want that for his or her children? What parent doesn’t want […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. List some of the conflicts in which the U.S. has been involved over the years. For each situation you listed, try to name a reason for entering a war or other action. Why do you think people in those times thought those causes […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Matthew 17:14-27 Acts 24 Psalm 39 Leviticus 5–7 Psalm 39 We all know life is short. We know it can be taken from us in an instant. But do we live like we understand this reality? Most of us probably don’t. We allow the urgent to overshadow the important. We allow […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Are you familiar with websites such as Angieslist.com and HomeAdvisor.com? Look them up on your computer or smart device and describe their services. Why do you think these sites are popular? 2. Many phones today allow us to program frequently called numbers so […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Matthew 14:22-36 Acts 20:13-38 Psalm 34 Exodus 30–31 Matthew 14:22-36 Peter was the only disciple who got out of the boat and walked on water. Sure, he also began to sink when he took his eyes off Jesus and noticed the wind and waves. Sure, it wasn’t a flawless “performance.” But […]
