Abiding Love

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Sunday, November 8, 2020, lesson title “Abiding Love”. Bible Background John 15:4-17. Printed Text John 15:4-17 Devotional Reading Psalm 80:7-19.
Keep in Mind: “For I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth uh fruit: for without me ye can do nothing” (John 15:5, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will COMPREHEND how the metaphor f the vine and the branches applies to Jesus and those who follow Him; YEARN for a more intimate, life-giving relationship with Jesus; and COMMIT to keeping Christ’s commandment and abiding in his love.

Wednesday in the WORD! Zoom or Conference Call

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Loving by Serving

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Sunday, November 1, 2020, lesson title “Loving by Serving”. Bible Background John 13:1-35. Printed Text John 13:1-15, 34-35. Devotional Reading John 15:18-16:4.
Keep in Mind: “For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you” (John 13:15, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will CONSIDER the significance of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, REPENT of pride that has prevented serving selflessly, and SERVE others as an expression off Christian love.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR October 26, 2020 – November 1, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR October 26, 2020 – November 1, 2020
MONDAY
Laban Arranges to Wash Servant’s Feet – Genesis 24:24-33
TUESDAY
Brothers Provided Water to Wash Feet – Genesis 43:20-25
WEDNESDAY
Servants and Masters, but Same Lord – Ephesians 4:6-9
THURSDAY
Peter Denies Jesus Three Times – John 13:36-38; 18:15-18, 25-27
FRIDAY
Jesus Betrayed by a Trusted Disciple – Psalm 41:8-10; John 13:21-30
SATURDAY
Mary Anoints Jesus’ Feet with Perfume – Joh 12:1-7
SUNDAY
Jesus Loved Disciples; Washed Their Feet – John 13:1-15, 34-35

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR October 19, 2020 – October 25, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR October 19, 2020 – October 25, 2020
MONDAY
Activists and Supporters Share Victories – 1 Samuel 30:21-25
TUESDAY
The New Life in Christ – Romans 12:1-8
WEDNESDAY
Live by the mind of Christ – Philippians2:1-11
THURSDAY
Faith, Hope, and Love in Action – Colossians 1:3-8
FRIDAY
Gifts for the Good of All – 1 Corinthians 12:4-11
SATURDAY
Pray with the Mind and Spirit – 1 Corinthians 14:13-19
SUNDAY
The Life of Love – 1 Corinthians 13

Love Divine

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Sunday, October 25, 2020, lesson title “Love Divine”. Bible Background 1 Corinthians 12:27-14:1. Printed Text 1 Corinthians 13. Devotional Reading Romans 129:-21. Keep in Mind: “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity” (1 Corinthians 13:13, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson, we will DEFINE Paul’s understanding o love as the apex of the Spirit-led life, APPRECIATE love as motivation to share our God-given gifts, and ACT in love when sharing our God-given gifts.

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.