Respect For Rightful Authority

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Sunday, April 12, 2026 lesson title “Respect For Rightful Authority.”, Background Scripture: Mark 12:13-17; Romans 13:1-14; 1 Peter 2:13-17. Printed Passages: Mark 12:17; Romans 13:1, 6-8; 1 Peter 2:13-17. Devotional Reading: Proverbs 31:4-9.
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Keep in Mind: “And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are Gods. And they marvelled at him.” (Mark 12:17, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Analyze God’s directive for relating to just governmental authorities. 2. Honor God through intentional prayer for elected leaders. and 3. Thoughtfully engage in civic and public life.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR APRIL 6, 2026 – APRIL 12, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR APRIL 6, 2026 – APRIL 12, 2026:
RESPECT FOR RIGHTFUL AUTHORITY:
MONDAY, April 6: Safety in Wise and Righteous Counsel. Proverbs 11:3-6, 8-11, 14.
TUESDAY, April 7: Our Ultimate Allegiance Is to God. Acts 5:26-32.
WEDNESDAY, April 8: Godly Leaders Will Give an Account. Hebrews 13:16-20.
THURSDAY, April 9: Just Rulers Fear God. 2 Samuel 23:1-7.
FRIDAY, April 10: The Ways of a Godly King. Deuteronomy 17:14-20.
SATURDAY, April 11: The Things that Belong to God. Mark 12:13-17,
SUNDAY, April 12: Show Honor, Love and Righteousness. 1 Peter 2:13-17.

The Future Life

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Sunday, April 5, 2026 lesson title “The Future Life.”, Background Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46; Mark 12:26-27; Luke 24:1-12; John 14:1-6; 1 Corinthians 15:3-20, 50-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 22:1-5. Printed Passages: 1 Corinthians 15:13-20, 51-58. Devotional Reading: Luke 24:1-12.
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Keep in Mind: “But snow is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.” (1 Corinthians 15:20, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Defend, as Paul does, the belief in God’s promised resurrection life, grounded in the resurrection of Christ. 2. Take comfort and not lose heart in the face of worldly suffering. 3. Encourage others with the assurance that injustice in this life is not God’s final word.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR MARCH 30, 2026 – APRIL 5, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR MARCH 30, 2026 – APRIL 5, 2026:
THE FUTURE LIFE:
MONDAY, March 30: Many Dwellings in the Father’s House. John 14:1-4.
TUESDAY, March 31: Encouraging Words of Hope. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.
WEDNESDAY, April 1: I know that My Redeemer Lives. Job 19:23-27.
THURSDAY, April 2: Awake and Sing for Joy. Isaiah 26:12-19.
FRIDAY, April 3: Give Thanks to the Lord. Psalm 118:15-24.
SATURDAY, April 4: Christ Is Risen from the Dead. 1 Corinthians 15:50-58.
SUNDAY, April 5: Death Is Swallowed Up in Victory. 1 Corinthians 15:50-58.

World Peace Through Mutual Understanding

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Sunday, March 29, 2026 lesson title “World Peace Through Mutual Understanding.”, Background Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-22; 11:6-10; John 18:28-38; Acts 17:22-28; Ephesians 4:4-6, 13-19. Printed Passages: Isaiah 2:2-4; Acts 17:26-28. Devotional Reading: Revelation 5:8-14.
Keep in Mind: “And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.” (Isaiah 2:3, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Analyze the assertion that God’s peaceable wisdom is revealed through Jesus Christ. 2. Practice open-hearted listening in dialogue with others. and 3. Develop a peace plan for a specific context where unresolved conflict exists (e.g., home, workplace, school, or community).

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR MARCH 23, 2026 – MARCH 29, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR MARCH 23, 2026 – MARCH 29, 2026:
WORLD PEACE THROUGH MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING:
MONDAY, March 23: A Kingdom Not of This World. John 18:28-38.
TUESDAY, March 24: The Lord’s Peace. Numbers 6:22-26.
WEDNESDAY, March 25: God Is Exalted among the Nations. Psalm 46.
THURSDAY, March 26: God Guides the Destiny of Nations. Amos 9:7-12.
FRIDAY, March 27: Glory and Honor of the Nations. Revelation 21:21-27.
SATURDAY, March 28: The Nations Shall Gather to GOd. Isaiah 2:1-5.
SUNDAY, March 29: All Peoples Are Kin. Acts 17:22-28.

All Are One In Christ

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Sunday, March 22, 2026 lesson title “All Are One In Christ.”, Background Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18; John 4:5-10; Acts 10:1-11:18; Romans 1:14; Galatians 3:28-29. Printed Passages: Acts 10: 9-15, 30-35; Galatians 3:28-29. Devotional Reading: Colossians 3:1-11
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Keep in Mind: “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:28, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Develop a reconciliation plan grounded in Christian love. 2. Offer personal and communal prayers of confession for failures to love “the other”. and 3. Build alliances within the broader family of God to help dismantle racism.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR MARCH 16, 2026 – MARCH 22, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR MARCH 16, 2026 – MARCH 22, 2026:
ALL ARE ONE IN CHRIST:
MONDAY, March 16: Souls Bound Together. 1 Samuel 18:1-5.
TUESDAY, March 17: Abide in God’s Love. 1 John 4:7-16.
WEDNESDAY, March 18: Loving God and Each Other. 1 John 4:17-21.
THURSDAY, March 19: All Peoples Will Worship God. Isaiah 56:3-8.
FRIDAY, March 20: Living Together in Unity. Psalms 133-134.
SATURDAY, March 21: Children of God through Faith. Galatians 3:25-29.
SUNDAY, March 22: God Accepts Us All. Acts 10:9-15, 30-35.

Helping Neighbors In Need

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Sunday, March 15, 2026 lesson title “Helping Neighbors In Need.”, Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11; Matthew 25:31-46; Luke 10:25-37; James 1:27; 2:14-17. Printed Passages: Deuteronomy 15:4-11; Matthew 25:42-45. Devotional Reading: Exodus 20:12-17.
Keep in Mind: “For the poor shall never cease out of the lands therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy hand.” (Deuteronomy 15:11, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Compare God’s definition of economic justice with that of a 21st-century Western perspective. 2. Discover the joy of giving selflessly, without expecting anything in return. and 3. Develop and implement a strategy to address a specific injustice within their community.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR MARCH 9, 2026 – MARCH 15, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR MARCH 9, 2026 – MARCH 15, 2026:
HELPING NEIGHBORS IN NEED:
MONDAY, March 9: God Will Defend the Needy. Psalm 12.
TUESDAY, March 10: Do Not Be Afraid to Give. Luke 12:13-21, 33-34.
WEDNESDAY, March 11: Treat the Neighbor with Justice. Leviticus 19:11-18.
THURSDAY, March 12: The Royal Law of Love. James 2:8-13.
FRIDAY, March 13: Everyone Is Our Neighbor. Luke 10:25-37.
SATURDAY, March 14: Compassion for Those in Need. Deuteronomy 15:4-11.
SUNDAY, March 15: Seeing Christ in Those around Us. Matthew 25:41-45.