Sunday, July 19, 2020, lesson title “The Wisdom of Jesus”. Bible Background Mark 6:1-6; 7:1-23. Printed Text Mark 6:1-6. Devotional Reading Mark 7:14-23. Keep in Mind: “And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him…? And they were offended at him” (Mark 6:2-3, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: IDENTIFY the reason or reasons the people in Nazareth could not accept the wisdom of Jesus, REPENT of the occasions when Jesus’ words made us feel offended instead of accepting them as wisdom, and COMMIT to accepting the words of Jesus even when they challenge us.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR July 6, 2020 – July 12, 2020

MONDAY
Everything Has Its Time and Season – Ecclesiastes 3:2-8
TUESDAY
Perform Your God-Given Task – Ecclesiastes 3:9-15
WEDNESDAY
The Firstborn Belong to God – Numbers 3:11-13
THURSDAY
Jesus Presented to the Lord – Luke 2:21-24
FRIDAY
Simeon Praises God for the Child – Luke 2:25-35
SATURDAY
Anna Speaks about the Christ Child – Luke 2:36-38
SUNDAY
The Wise Boy Jesus Amazes Teachers – Ecclesiastes 3:1,7; Luke 2:39-52

Sunday, July 5, 2020, lesson title “Wisdom’s Vindication”. Bible Background Matthew 111-19. Printed Text Matthew 11:7-19. Devotional Reading Matthew 10:1-14. Keep in Mind: “The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, in a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners. But wisdom is justified of her children” (Matthew 11:19, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: EXPLAIN how the different actions of Jesus and John the Baptist both displayed divine wisdom, FEEL encouraged to behave in ways that follow Jesus even when they are contrary to people’s expectations, and REVIEW our own behavior to determine whether it reflects godly wisdom.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR June 22, 2020 – June 28, 2020

MONDAY
Law Provides the Edge – Psalm 119:97-104
TUESDAY
Wise and Foolish Bridesmaids – Matthew 25:1-13
WEDNESDAY
Church Proclaims the Wisdom of God – Ephesians 3:7-13
THURSDAY
No Wise Person Among You? – 1 Corinthians 6:1-6
FRIDAY
Wise and Foolish Builders – Matthew 7:24-27
SATURDAY
Benefits of Making the Wise Choice – Psalm 1
SUNDAY
Wisdom Delivers any Benefits – Proverbs 9:1-6, 8-10, 13-18

Sunday, June 21, 2020, lesson title “The Gifts of Wisdom”. Bible Background Job 1; 42; Proverbs 8 Printed Text Proverbs 8:8-14, 17-21. Devotional Reading Job 28:12-28. Keep in Mind: “Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it” (Proverbs 8:10-11, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: RECOGNIZE the incomparable value of wisdom, APPRECIATE the difference between the rewards of wisdom and the rewards of mere wealth, and PURSUE godly wisdom rather than a substitute.