Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Nineteenth century American poet Emily Dickenson wrote this couplet: “A word is dead when it is said, some say. I say it just begins to live that day.” Paraphrase her thought into a single sentence. What evidence do you have that it is […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Matthew 12:22-37 Acts 17:16-34 Psalm 28 Exodus 13–15 Matthew 12:22-37 What does your speech say about you? The words we say and the way we say them tell those listening a lot more than we might realize. For instance, a gossip’s speech tells people more about the gossip than it does […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Imagine that you were going to visit Yellowstone National Park. What distinguishes Old Faithful from the many other geysers in the park? Why do you think Old Faithful is one of the park’s most popular tourist attractions? What might make it lose its […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Matthew 10:1-20 Acts 15:1-21 Psalm 23 Genesis 50 Genesis 50 Joseph had good reason to be furious with his brothers. Because of their actions he became a slave, he was falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit, and he was thrown into jail. Everything terrible that happened to him could […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. List some occult practices people might use to try to get a glimpse of the future (examples include horoscopes, psychics, and palmistry). When people pay for such readings, they are usually told positive things, or at least things within their control. Why do […]
