Christian Growth

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Sunday, January 25, 2026 lesson title “Christian Growth”, Background Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20; 16:15-18; Luke 2:40, 52; John 1:40-42; 21:15-19; Ephesians 4:11-16; Philippians 1:6, 9-11; 3:12-16; Colossians 1:9-11; Hebrews 6:1-3; 2 Peter 3:14-18. Printed Passages: Matthew 4:18-20; 16:16-18; John 21:15-18; 2 Peter 3:14-15, 18. Devotional Reading: Colossians 2:1-7.
Keep in Mind: “He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.” (John 21:17, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Examine the confidence Jesus continued to express in Pete despite Peter’s shortcomings and failures. 2. Receive the love and encouragement that Jesus offers in our growing faith. and 3. Offer patience and encouragement to young disciples who desire to grow in faith.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JANUARY 19, 2026 – JANUARY 25, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JANUARY 19, 2026 – JANUARY 25, 2026:
CHRISTIAN GROWTH:
MONDAY, January 19, Grow by Following Jesus. Matthew 4:18-22.
TUESDAY, January 20, Grow in Love for God. Deuteronomy 7:7-11.
WEDNESDAY, January 21, Grow in Spiritual Wisdom. Colossians 1:3-6, 11-12.
THURSDAY, January 22, Grow in the Fear of the Lord. Proverbs 1:2-7.
FRIDAY, January 23, Grow in Discerning Good from Evil. Proverbs 1:8-12.
SATURDAY, January 24, Keep On Growing. Philippians 3:10-16.
SUNDAY, January 25, Grow in Grace and Knowledge. 2 Peter 3:14-18.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JANUARY 12, 2026 – JANUARY 18, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JANUARY 12, 2026 – JANUARY 18, 2026:
PRAYER:
MONDAY, January 12, Praying for Wisdom. James 1:2-8.
TUESDAY, January 13, Praying and Seeking God. Jeremiah 29:10-14.
WEDNESDAY, January 14, Praying with Thanksgiving. Philippians 4:4-9.
THURSDAY, January 15, Praying for Protection. Psalm 61.
FRIDAY, January 16, Praying as Jesus Taught. Matthew 6:5-15.
SATURDAY, January 17, Praying for Others. Genesis 18:23-33.
SUNDAY, January 18, Praying for Mercy. Luke 18:9-14.

Prayer

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Sunday, January 18, 2026 lesson title “Prayer”, Background Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33; Exodus 32:31-32; Nehemiah 1:4-11; Daniel 6:10; Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 18:1-14; John 17:1-26; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 1 John 5:14-15. Printed Passages: Genesis 18:25-27, 30-32; Luke 18:9-14; 1 John 5:14-15. Devotional Reading: Psalm 141.
Keep in Mind: “I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth him-self shall be exalted.” (Luke 18:14, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Contrast our boldness in prayer (e.g., Genesis 18 or 1 John) to our humility in prayer (e.g., the tax collector in Luke)., 2. Pray with the confidence that God hears their prayers. and 3. Balance boldness and humility in bringing the Gospel to their communities.

Repentance and Faith

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Sunday, January 11, 2026 lesson title “Repentance and Faith”, Background Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-21; Ezekiel 18:20-23, 27-32; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 3:1-14; 15:11-24; Acts 2:32-39; Hebrews 11:1-10. Printed Passages: Luke 15:11-24; Acts 2:38-39. Devotional Reading: Mark 1:14-20.
Keep in Mind: “For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.” (Luke 15:24, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Articulate the role of repentance in their faith journey. 2. Identify in themselves (a) the younger son’s repentance; (b) the elder son’s resentment; (c) the father’s generosity. and 3. Act with generosity toward sinners, including themselves.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JANUARY 5, 2026 – JANUARY 11, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JANUARY 5, 2026 – JANUARY 11, 2026:
REPENTANCE AND FAITH:
MONDAY, January 5: Turn Away from Sin. Ezekiel 18:20-23, 27-32.
TUESDAY, January 6: Turn toward Righteousness. Isaiah 1:10-21.
WEDNESDAY, January 7: Jesus Has Power to Forgive Sins. Mark 2:1-12.
THURSDAY, January 8: Draw Near to God by Faith. Hebrews 11:1-10.
FRIDAY, January 9: Repent and Seek God’s Face. 2 Chronicles 7:12-16.
SATURDAY, January 10: Repent and Be Baptized. Acts 2:32-39.
SUNDAY, January 11: The Prodigal Returns. Luke 15:11-24.

Sin

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Sunday, January 4, 2025 lesson title “Sin”, Background Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24; 6:5-8; Mark 7:14-23; Romans 1:18-32; 3:10-18; 1 John 1:5-2:6. Printed Passages: 1 John 1:5-10; 2:1-6. Devotional Reading: Isaiah 59:.1-8.
Keep in Mind: “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not i us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:8-9, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Summarize the Gospel in terms of the dichotomies laid forth in 1 John 1:5-2:6. 2. Confess the lies we tell ourselves and accept God’s truth instead. and Demonstrate their gratitude for Christ’s pardon from sin by living as Christ lived.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR DECEMBER 29, 2025 – JANUARY 4, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR DECEMBER 29, 2025 – JANUARY 4, 2026:
Sin:
MONDAY, December 29: The Man and the Woman Sin. Genesis 3:1-15.
TUESDAY, December 30: God Pronounces Judgment. Genesis 3:14-24.
WEDNESDAY, December 31: God’s Wrath Is Revealed. Romans 1:18-25.
THURSDAY, January 1: Jesus Warns against Defilement. Mark 7:14-23.
FRIDAY, January 2: A Prayer for God’s Mercy. Psalm 51:1-12.
SATURDAY, January 3: God Demands Right Living. Micah 6:1-8.
SUNDAY, January 4: Jesus Atones for Our Sins. 1 John 1:5-10; 2:1-6.

The Holy Spirit

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Sunday, December 28, 2025 lesson title “The Holy Spirit”, Background Scripture: Joel 2:28-29; Luke 11:9-13; John 3:5-8; 14:16-17, 26; 15:26-27; 16:7-15; Acts 2:1-21, 32-33; Romans 8:1-17, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 12:1-13; Ephesians 1:13-14; 3:14-21; 4″1-6, 30. Printed Passages: Romans 8:12-17, 26-27. Devotional Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21.
Keep in Mind: “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:.” (Romans 8:16, KJV)
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Describe the Spirit’s work as “advocate” in the life of believers. 2. Trust the Spirit’s witness about believers’ standing before God. and 3. Reject fear in favor of living confidently as God’s Spirit-led children.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR DECEMBER 22, 2025 – DECEMBER 28, 2025

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR DECEMBER 22, 2025 – DECEMBER 28, 2025:
The Holy Spirit:
MONDAY, December 22: The Spirit Accomplishes God’s Will. Zechariah 4:1-7.
TUESDAY, December 23: The Spirit Bestows Gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:1-13.
WEDNESDAY, December 24: The Spirit Gives Wisdom and Understanding. Isaiah 11:1-9.
THURSDAY, December 25: The Spirit Works in Jesus. Birth. Matthew 1:18-25.
FRIDAY, December 26: The Spirit Reveals God’s Glory. Acts 7:51-60.
SATURDAY, December 27: The Spirit Creates and Renews. Psalm 104:24, 29-35.
SUNDAY, December 28: The Spirit Affirms Our Adoption. Romans 8:12-17, 26-27.