Glorifying God

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Sunday, September 19, 2021 lesson title “Glorifying God “. Bible Background Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43. Printed Text Mark 10:46-52. Devotional Reading James 5:13-18.
Keep in Mind: “And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.” (Mark 10:51, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will COMPARE and contrast spiritual and physical blindness, APPRECIATE how God is attentive and responds to our needs, and PRACTICE reaching out to those who are marginalized by society.

David Dances Before the Ark

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Sunday, September 12, 2021 lesson title “David Dances Before the Ark”. Bible Background 2 Samuel 6. Printed Text 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 14-19. Devotional Reading Ecclesiastes 3:1-9.
 
Keep in Mind: “And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.” (2 Samuel 6:5, KJV).
 
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE David’s joy and Michel’s contempt for him, APPRECIATE many ways to celebrate God’s presence, and PLAN celebrations that honor God through praise and worship.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 – SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 – SEPTEMBER 12, 2021.
MONDAY
David Prepares to Transport the Ark – 2 Samuel 6:1-5
TUESDAY
The Holiness f the Sanctuary – Hebrews 9:1-7
WEDNESDAY
Uzzah Disregards the Ark’s Holiness – 2 Samuel 6:6-11
THURSDAY
The House of the Lord – Psalm 122
FRIDAY
Go to God’s Dwelling Place – Psalm 132:1-12
SATURDAY
The Ark in the Heavenly Temple – Revelation 11:15-19
SUNDAY
David Dances Before the Ark – 2 Samuel 6:12-19

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR AUGUST 30, 2021 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR AUGUST 30, 2021 – SEPTEMBER 5, 2021.
MONDAY
God Hardens Pharaoh’s Heart – Exodus 14:1-9
TUESDAY
Don’t Just Do Something; Stand There! – Exodus 14:10-20
WEDNESDAY
Victory by the Sea – Exodus 14:21-31
THURSDAY
Blessed Be God Our Savior – Luke 1:67-75
FRIDAY
Victory in Jesus – 1 Corinthians 15:51-58
SATURDAY
Moses Sings of God’s Triumph – Exodus 15:1-10
SUNDAY
Moses and Miriam Praise God – Exodus 15:11-21

Moses and Miriam Praise God

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Sunday, September 5, 2021 lesson title “Moses and Miriam Praise God”. Bible Background Exodus 14:1-15;1-21. Printed Text Exodus 15:11-21. Devotional Reading Romans Psalm 105:1-2, 37-45.
Keep in Mind: “Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?.” (Exodus 15:11, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE why and how Moses and Miriam praised God; REFLECT on the actions of God that are celebrated through music, dance, and words; and CELEBRATE God’s faithfulness with joy.

Hope Eternal

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Sunday, August 29, lesson title “Hope Eternal”. Bible Background 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10. Printed Text 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10. Devotional Reading Romans 7:14-26.
Keep in Mind: “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, and house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” (2 Corinthians 5:1, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will ACKNOWLEDGE the hope Paul, faced with death, manifested in God’s eternal promise, EXPERIENCE awe in the faith of family and friends who are facing their mortality, and DEVELOP a growing trust in God’s promise of eternal life through faith.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR AUGUST 23, 2021 – AUGUST 29, 2021

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR AUGUST 23, 2021 – AUGUST 29, 2021.
MONDAY
Form Death to Life in Christ – 1 Corinthians 15:16-23
TUESDAY
Strengthening the Inner Being – Ephesians 3:14-21
WEDNESDAY
Every Deed, Good or Evil, Judges – Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
THURSDAY
God’s Judgment of human Behavior Impartial – Romans 2:4-11
FRIDAY
Paul, Confident in the Ministry – 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
SATURDAY
Entering the Presence of Jesus – 2 Corinthians 4:7-15
SUNDAY
Live the Faith with Confidence – 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR AUGUST 16, 2021 – AUGUST 22, 2021

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR AUGUST 16, 2021 – AUGUST 22, 2021.
MONDAY
Testing Our Love for God – Deuteronomy 13:1-4
TUESDAY
Love God by Keeping His Commandments – John 14:15-24.
WEDNESDAY
Discerning the Spirit of Truth and Error – 1 John 4:1, 4-6.
THURSDAY
Knowing God. We an Love Others – 1 John 4:7-12
FRIDAY
Faith Is the Victory – 1 John 5:1-3
SATURDAY
Believers in Jesus Have Life – 1 John 5:6-12
SUNDAY
Faith That Loves Overcomes Obstacles – 1 John 4:2-3, 13-17; 5:4-5

A Conquering Faith

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Sunday, August 22, lesson title “A Conquering Faith”. Bible Background 1 John 4-5. Printed Text 1 John 4:2-3, 13-17; 5:4-5. Devotional Reading John 14:15-24.
Keep in Mind: “And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in Him.” (1 John 4:16, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will REMEMBER the love of God described by the writer of 1 John, REFLECT on the various expressions of God’s love in our lives, and RESPOND to the challenge to love others with Christ-like love.

A Persevering Faith

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Sunday, August 15, lesson title “A Persevering Faith”. Bible Background Hebrews 10:19-39. Printed Text Hebrews 10:23-36. Devotional Reading Psalm 40:1-13.
Keep in Mind: “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised” (Hebrews 10:23, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE the stories of early believers who suffered for the sake of their faith, LONG for the courage to endure suffering as a result of our faithful witness, and SHARE in the suffering of Christians around the world.