Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Name a person or situation that you would describe as “intimidating.” What characteristics can make something or someone intimidating? 2. Recall a time when feeling intimidated kept you from doing something you thought was right. Recall a time when feeling intimidated led you […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: Matthew 1:1-17 Acts 1:1-11 Psalm 1 Genesis 1–2 Acts 1:1-11 Jesus told his disciples to be his witnesses in Jerusalem, in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). He started with where they were, Jerusalem, and went out from there. In essence Jesus said, “Reach those […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Fill in the blank: “I think it would be difficult for someone to be a (name a common occupation) and remain a Christian.” Why do you think it would be difficult? 2. How do the ways of the world tempt you to compromise […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Tomorrow is a day that features football bowl games. Why do you believe team sports appeal to us, even more than individual sports competitions? 2. What team experiences have you had (sports, work, social organization, etc.)? What makes a team effort more satisfying […]
MONDAY Reading for Today: John 20:10-18 Revelation 18 Job 39 Haggai 1-2 John 20:10-18 When something great happens in your life, whom do you tell? Maybe it’s your spouse, parent, or friend. When Mary discovered Jesus had risen from the dead, she couldn’t keep the news to herself. She was too happy to keep quiet! […]
