Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. The Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Carnegies are some of the most well-known American philanthropic families from the last century. They gave away millions of dollars to better the lives of many. Can you name some more modern benevolent individuals? 2. Why do you think […]
MONDAY Reading for Today:Luke 8:40-56 Colossians 3:15-25 Psalm 130–1311 Chronicles 15–16 Colossians 3:15-25A plastic wrist band from several years ago sported the initials WWJD (What would Jesus do?) The wearer was reminded to respond to life’s situations as Jesus would have. At least that was the intent. Long before someone cashed in on the wrist […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson. 1. What personal skills or qualities do you rely on each day? What makes you qualified (or not qualified) for what you do at school, work, home, or in ministry? What holds you back? 2. What do you value most and where do you […]
MONDAY Reading for Today:Luke 7:11-17 Colossians 1:1-14 Psalm 123–1241 Chronicles 1–2 Psalm 123–124The psalmist opens with an upward look to God whose throne is in Heaven, followed by an inward, introspective look. God’s people are suffering under the anguish of contempt. And then, there is the outward look at the proud and arrogant whose disdain […]
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson: 1. Character refers to a person’s mental, moral, and ethical qualities. We are defined by it and our reputation is made from it. What does it mean to have blameless character? 2. Think about someone who is widely viewed as a role model (locally […]
