Keep in Mind: “Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him..” (Daniel 3:28a KJV).

By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Recount how a faithful choice led many to a new knowledge of God. 2. Appreciate difficult situations as opportunities for God to act in amazing ways. and 3. Consider ways that their church might witness for God faithfully, especially in seemingly hopeless circumstances.

Keep in Mind: “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” (Isaiah 40:29 KJV).

By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Explore the tension between God’s creative power and human trust. 2. Perceive the relationship between renewing our trust in God while waiting for God to act. and 3. Model trust and patience in God’s timing.

Keep in Mind: “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith.” (Romans 12:6a KJV).

By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Evaluate a life of faith versus conformity to the world. 2. Value the gifts that God gives which invite transformation. and 3. Identify a spiritual gift and consider one tangible expression of using that gift in service to God.

Keep in Mind: “And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Juda, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper..” (2 Chronicles 20:20c KJV).

By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Reconstruct the faith actions that led to Jehoshaphat’s victory. 2. Acknowledge situations where they are overcome by immobilizing fear. and 3. Set aside time each day to invite God’s presence and help in their facing their fears.

Keep in Mind: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5 KJV).

By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Analyze how God’s wisdom is the worthy guidepost for our lives. 2. Depend upon God’s Word as their authority for living. and 3. Commit to seeking God’s direction in their daily activities.