Saul Of Tarsus: How A Pharisee Became A Christian

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Sunday, August 16, 2026, lesson title “Saul Of Tarsus: How A Pharisee Became A Christian”. Background Scripture: Acts 22:3-15. Printed Passages: Acts 22:3-15. Devotional Reading: Psalm 86:1-10.
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Keep in Mind: “And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. 15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.” (Acts 22:14-15, KJV)
Unifying Lesson Principle: It’s sometimes difficult to believe that change in a person is authentic. What convinces us of the authenticity of the changes a person claims to have made? Paul testified to his faith in Christ to convince Christians that he had truly repented of his former convictions and violent actions against believers.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Retell Paul’s call and commissioning story comparing and contrasting to your own story of conversion and discipleship. 2. Celebrate the witnesses for Christ who have encouraged your own walk with Christ. and 3. Develop ways of witnessing for Christ so that others are encouraged to serve.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR AUGUST 10, 2026 – AUGUST 16, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR AUGUST 10, 2026 – AUGUST 16, 2026:
SAUL OF TARSUS: HOW A PHARISEE BECAME A CHRISTIAN
MONDAY, August 10: The Fountain of Life. Psalm 36:1-9.
TUESDAY, August 11: Proclaiming the Faith. Galatians 1:133-24.
WEDNESDAY, August 12: Losing All to Gain Christ. Philippians 3:3-9.
THURSDAY, August 13: A Merciful and Gracious God. Exodus 34:5-9.
FRIDAY, August 14: A New Creation in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21.
SATURDAY, August 15: Rejoicing in God’s Forgiveness. Psalm 32.
SUNDAY, August 15: Sent to All the World. Acts 22:3-15.

Stephen: An Early Interpreter Of Christianity

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Sunday, August 9, 2026, lesson title “Stephen: An Early Interpreter Of Christianity”. Background Scripture: Acts 6:1-7:60. Printed Passages: Acts 6:7-10; 7:54-60. Devotional Reading: Luke 23:32-43.
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Keep in Mind: “And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.” (Acts 6:8, KJV)
Unifying Lesson Principle: People may hesitate to speak up and take action even when their beliefs are called into question. What sparks a readiness to act on and speak the truth? Stephen, full of grace and the power of the Spirit, was equipped to defend his faith and talk about the truth of God’s word.”
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Reconstruct the broader story of Stephen’s courageous and potent witness to Jesus Christ. 2. Meditate on one’s own courage and call to be a witness to Jesus Christ. and 3. Emulate Stephen’s courageous and potent witness to Jesus Christ.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR AUGUST 3, 2026 – AUGUST 9, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR AUGUST 3, 2026 – AUGUST 9, 2026:
STEPHEN: AN EARLY INTERPRETER OF CHRISTIANITY
MONDAY, August 3: Witness around the Throne. Revelation 7:9-10, 13-17.
TUESDAY, August 4: Overcoming Witness. Revelation 12:7-11.
WEDNESDAY, August 5: Spirit-filled Witness? Acts 6:7-14.
THURSDAY, August 6: Grateful Witness. Psalm 116:1-9.
FRIDAY, August 7: Steadfast Witness. Psalm 116:10-19.
SATURDAY, August 8: Courageous Witness. Acts 7:1, 44-53.
SUNDAY, August 9: The Witness of Martyrdom. Acts 7:54-60.

Thomas-The Honest Doubter

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Sunday, August 2, 2026, lesson title “Thomas-The Honest Doubter”. Background Scripture: John 11:14-16; 14:5-8; 20:24-29; 21:1-2. Printed Passages: John 11:14-16; 14:5-8; 20:24-29; 21:1-2 . Devotional Reading: Psalm 91:1-6.
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Keep in Mind: “Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my sid: and he not faithless, but believing.” (John 20:27, KJV)
Unifying Lesson Principle: In the face of doubts, many people will seek out solid evidence or proof. What source of evidence is persuasive enough to address our doubt? John indicated that after Thomas received evidence from Jesus, his doubts were relieved, and his faith was restored.”
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Assess Thomas’s role in the pattern of Christian discipleship that passes from one faithful witness to the next. 2. Consider the role of doubting and questioning for one’s own faith. and 3. Practice telling your testimony to others.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JULY 27, 2026 – AUGUST 2, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JULY 27, 2026 – AUGUST 2, 2026:
THOMAS-THE HONEST DOUBTER
MONDAY, July 27: Seek the Lord; Call on God. Isaiah 55:6-11.
TUESDAY, July 28: Have Mercy on Those Who Doubt. Jude 20-25.
WEDNESDAY, July 29: How Can We Know the Way? John 14:1-7.
THURSDAY, July 30: Call on the Lord. Psalm 50:7-15.
FRIDAY, July 31: Seek God with Heart and Soul. Deuteronomy 4:27-31.
SATURDAY, August 1: So I Send You. John 20:19-23.
SUNDAY, August 2: My Lord and My God! John 20: 24-29.

Mary: The Mother Of Jesus

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Sunday, July 26, 2026, lesson title “Mary: The Mother Of Jesus”. Background Scripture: Luke 2:15-19; John 2:1-5; 19:25-27. Printed Passages: Luke 2:15-19; John 2:1-5; 19:25-27. Devotional Reading: Revelation 12:1-6.
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Keep in Mind: “But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19, KJV)
Unifying Lesson Principle: We are faced with many choices throughout our lives, but it is impossible to commit to everything. How do we prioritize our commitments? We see Mary’s commitment to Jesus at significant moments throughout His life-from the announcement of His birth to His first miracle, to His crucifixion.”
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Examine Mary’s role as Jesus’s mother as an expression of faithful witness. 2. Nurture “inner hospitality” as an expression of welcome to Jesus. and 3. Practice welcoming others as an expression of faithful witness to Christ.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JULY 20, 2026 – JULY 26, 2026

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JULY 20, 2026 – JULY 26, 2026:
MARY: THE MOTHER OF JESUS
MONDAY, July 20: The Woman and Her Offspring. Genesis 3:14-20.
TUESDAY, July 21: Doing the Will of God. Mark 3:31-35; Luke 11:27-28.
WEDNESDAY, July 22: Meditating on God’s Law. Psalm 119:97-104.
THURSDAY, July 23: Mary Affirms God’s Will. Luke 1:26-38.
FRIDAY, July 24: Mary Contemplates What God Has Done. Luke 2:15-19.
SATURDAY, July 25: Rejoice in the Newborn King. Isaiah 9:3-7.
SUNDAY, July 26: Mary Points Others to Jesus. John 2:1-5

Praise and Bible Study

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Zion MBC from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Zaccchaeus The Publican

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Sunday, July 19, 2026, lesson title “Zaccchaeus The Publican”. Background Scripture: Luke 19:1-10. Printed Passages: Luke 19:1-10. Devotional Reading: Luke 6:31-38.
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Keep in Mind: “And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.” (Luke 19:5, KJV)
Unifying Lesson Principle: An unexpected encounter with someone we’ve never met before can result in a transforming experience. What is it about a new relationship that opens up the possibility of transformation in our lives? When Zacchaeus opens up his home to Jesus as his special guest, he is transformed by the experience and becomes a follower of Jesus who does more than the law required.”
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to 1. Compare our “yes” with Zacchaeus’ enthusiastic response to Jesus. 2. Celebrate trial and error as a learning tool for saying yes to Jesus. and 3. Practice enthusiastic and generous responses to Jesus.