How quick are we to judge others? Whether we realize it or not, we often make assumptions about the intentions or actions of others. It’s a good thing no one does that to us… “Look first to serve, not to be served.” In the same way, look first to forgive, to think the best of…
Enjoy this guest lesson from visiting minister Sam Driver.
ROMANS 5:1-5 Because we were justified by faith, we stand in grace and rejoice in hope (v.1-2). What all had to happen so sinful man could have peace and hope? How would you describe your levels of peace and hope? How would those closest to you describe your peace and your hope? We rejoice in…
DANIEL 9:1-23 Spending time in God’s word motivated Daniel to pray (v.1-3). Why is it so important for us to let God’s word motivate us to pray? What are you going to do today and this week to let that happen for you? Daniel prayed with praise and confession (v.4-11a). Why is it so important…
EZEKIEL 18 God purposely taught that we do not inherit sin (v.1-4). Why was it important in Ezekiel’s day for them to know this? Why is it so important in our day for us to know this? (Psalm 51:5; 71:6) A righteous man will surely live (v.5-9). Why aren’t the righteous punished for the sins…
I KINGS 14:22-31 God had made a promise to bless the godly descendants of David (I Kings 2:4). What would have happened if David’s descendants had chosen to follow God? What happens to us when we decide to follow God? Solomon had been so blessed that he made 500 gold shields (I Kings 10:16-17). Who…
PROVERBS 23 Apply your heart to instruction (v.12). What happens to hearts that are not specifically trained to love what is important? To what kind of instruction do we need to be applying our hearts? If your heart is wise, then the hearts of those who love you will be glad (v.15). How do parents…
JOHN 10:10 Jesus came so that we can have life abundantly (John 10:10). How is life more abundant with our Good Shepherd? How many people would describe you as living abundantly? What can we do to better realize this abundant life? Jesus gives abundant life to those who follow Him (Luke 9:23). How does Jesus’…
LUKE 15:11-32 Jesus wanted the sinners to know that the Father loved them (v.11-20). What lessons could Jesus’ dinner guests gain from these parables? Why didn’t someone go looking for the brother like they did for the sheep and coin? How does the Father’s love reconcile the returning son with the whole community? Jesus wanted…
I CORINTHIANS 6:12-20 Because the body is for the Lord, we should choose no other master (v.12-13). How is Paul using their own words to teach them? What will protect you from being mastered? Because we will be raised from death, we should be morally pure (v.14). How should the coming resurrection motivate us toward…