Keep in Mind: “And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.” (Nehemiah 13:22, KJV).

By the end of this lesson, we will: KNOW and UNDERSTAND that the Sabbath is to be honored; SHARE with others the importance of honoring the Sabbath; and PLAN to honor the Sabbath.

We must always give God the firstfruits of everything He affords us, and He will in turn bless us with more – including our time. Today’s lesson is about honoring the Sabbath.

Keep in Mind: “Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off” (Nehemiah 12:43, KJV).

By the end of this lesson, we will: KNOW that a part of our worship is thanking God and celebrating our restoration; RECALL times when God restored us; and THANK God for restoring us.

Today’s lesson reminds us that no pit exists where the restoration of God’s love can never find or rescue us.

MONDAY

Repent and Turn to God – Acts 3:17-26

TUESDAY

A Changed Mind – Matthew 21:28-32

WEDNESDAY

I Repent in Dust and Ashes – Job 42:1-6

THURSDAY

First Be Reconciled – Matthew 5:21-26

FIRDAY

God, Be Merciful to Me – Luke 18:9-14

SATURDAY

Joy in Heaven – Luke 15:1-10

SUNDAY

The Community Confesses Together – Nehemiah 9:2, 6-7, 9-10, 30-36.

Keep in Mind: “And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness” (Nehemiah 8:17, KJV).

By the end of this lesson, we will: UNDERSTAND the significance of celebrating God’s blessings; REFLECT on our own attitudes toward celebrating God’s blessings; and PLAN to celebrate God’s blessings.

Today’s lesson reminds us that as Christians, we can have joy and celebrate life while acknowledging God as the source of every good and perfect gift.