Loving Your Neighbor

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Sunday, October 18, 2020, lesson title “Loving Your Neighbor”. Bible Background Leviticus 19:18, 34; Luke 10:25-37. Printed Text Luke 10:25-37. Devotional Reading John 5:1-15. Keep in Mind: “Which now of these three; thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thiever? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go and do thou likewise” (Luke 10:36-37, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE the concept of neighbor in the conversation between Jesus and the lawyer, VALUE all people as God does, and SHARE love and mercy with those who are in need, even those who are different from us.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR October 12, 2020 – October 18, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR October 12, 2020 – October 18, 2020
MONDAY
Help Your Neighbor in Need – Deuteronomy 15:7-11
TUESDAY
Love God and Brothers and Sisters – 1 John 4:16-21
WEDNESDAY
Adopt the First Commandments – Mark 12:28-34
THURSDAY
Jesus Accepts Thanks from Healed Samaritan – Luke 17:11-19
FRIDAY
Jacob Lives with Joseph in Egypt – Acts 7:9-15
SATURDAY
Jesus Offers Samaritan Woman Living Water – John 4:1-15
SUNDAY
Follow the Samaritan’s Example – Luke 10:25-37

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR October 5, 2020 – October 11, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR October 5, 2020 – October 11, 2020
MONDAY
The Lord Is Merciful and Gracious – Psalm 103:1-14
TUESDAY
Responding to Unwanted Demands – Mathew 5:38-42
WEDNESDAY
Handling Family Difficulties – Leviticus 25:35-39
THURSDAY
Home Life of the Faithful – Psalm 128
FRIDAY
Forgiving the Ignorant – Luke 23:32-36
SATURDAY
Blessed and Rewarded – Matthew 5:1-12
SUNDAY
Love and Forgive Your Enemies – Luke 6:27-36

Love Your Enemies

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Sunday, October 11, 2020, lesson title “Love Your Enemies”. Bible Background Luke 6:27-36. Printed Text Luke 6:27-36. Devotional Reading Isaiah 1:12-17. Keep in Mind: “But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you” (Luke 6:27-28, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE Jesus’ teaching about what it means to love our enemies, REFLECT on time when we felt hate toward others or were hated by others, and IDENTIFY ways to love our enemies.

Love and Devotion to Others

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Sunday, October 4, 2020, lesson title “Love and Devotion to Others”. Bible Background 1 Samuel 19:1-7, 23:1-18; 2 Samuel 9. Printed Text 1 Samuel 19:1-7. Devotional Reading Matthew 5:43-48. Keep in Mind: “And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good” (1 Samuel 19:4, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE the story of Jonathan’s defense of David when David was opposed by Saul, LONG for love and justice within the family and beyond, and GROW in love and devotion for justice for others.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR September 28, 2020 – October 4, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR September 28, 2020 – October 4, 2020
MONDAY
Timothy, My Brother, and Coworker – 1 Thessalonians 3:1-6
TUESDAY
David Slays Philistine with a Stone – 1 Samuel 17:41-51
WEDNESDAY
David and Jonathan Bond Together – 1 Samuel 18:1-5
THURSDAY
Saul Jealous of and Fears David – 1 Samuel 18:12-18
FRIDAY
Jonathan Asserts David as Next King – 1 Samuel 23:14-18
SATURDAY
David Provides for Jonathan’s Son Mephibosheth – 2 Samuel 9:1-10
SUNDAY
Saul Promises to Preserve David’s Life – 1 Samuel 19:1-7

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR September 21, 2020 – September 27, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR September 21, 2020 – September 27, 2020
MONDAY
During Trouble, Maintain Hope in God – Psalm 43
TUESDAY
Benjamin Sent to Joseph with Gifts – Genesis 43:1-15
WEDNESDAY
Stolen Cup Found in Benjamin’s Grain – Genesis 44:1-13
THURSDAY
Brothers Offer to Become Slaves to Joseph – Genesis 44:14-17
FRIDAY
Judah Pleads with Joseph for Benjamin – Genesis 44:18-26
SATURDAY
Jacob Will Die Without Seeing Benjamin – Genesis 44:27-34
SUNDAY
Joseph and His Brothers Reconcile Their Differences – Genesis 45:1-15

God’s Plan Revealed

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Sunday, September 27, 2020, lesson title “God’s Plan Revealed”. Bible Background Genesis 43, 45:1-15. Printed Text Genesis 45:1-15. Devotional Reading John 14:1-14. Keep in Mind: “Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life” (Genesis 45:5, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: UNDERSTAND how Joseph viewed his past mistreatment at the hand of his brothers, RECOGNIZE how God is at work in difficult circumstances, and RESPOND to mistreatment not with vengeance but with creative,, transforming initiatives.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR September 14, 2020 – September 20, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR September 14, 2020 – September 20, 2020
MONDAY
Have Mercy on Me, a Sinner – Psalm 51:-12
TUESDAY
Pilate’s Judgment of Jesus, “Not Guilty” – Luke 23:9-15
WEDNESDAY
Brothers Sent to Egypt to Buy Grain – Genesis 42:1-5
THURSDAY
Joseph Returns Money With Grain – Genesis 42:26-28
FRIDAY
Joseph Questions Motives of Brothers – Genesis 42:29-34
SATURDAY
Jacob Vows Not to Send Benjamin – Genesis 42:35-38
SUNDAY
Joseph Confronts Brothers for Past Behavior – Genesis 42:6-25

Love Versus Guilt

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Sunday, September 20, 2020, lesson title “Love Versus Guilt”. Bible Background Genesis 42. Printed Text Genesis 42:6-25. Devotional Reading Psalm 51. Keep in Mind: “And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required” (Genesis 42:22, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: EXPLAIN why Joseph’s brothers interpreted their misfortune as punishment for their sins, SENSE the need for wholeness in their personal relationships, and IDENTIFY ways to accept God’s forgiveness and strive to offer grace to those who mistreat them.