Keep in Mind: “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen..” (Matthew 28:19-20, KJV)

By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Examine the vital role of baptism and the Lord’s Supper in the Christian faith. 2. Discover their identity as God’s beloved in whom God is well pleased. and 3. Bring the Good News of Jesus to those with spiritual, economic, and social needs.

Keep in Mind: “But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.” (Ephesians 4:15-16, KJV)

By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Compare Paul’s understanding of spiritual gifts as presented in his letters to various churches preserved for us in the New Testament. 2. Accept the gift Christ gives. and 3. Seek reconciliation within the church and between the church and the surrounding community.

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.

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.

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.