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.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR September 7, 2020 – September 13, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR September 7, 2020 – September 13, 2020
MONDAY
Paul and Barnabas Appointed for Ministry – Acts 13:1-5
TUESDAY
Joseph, Chief Interpreter of Dreams – Genesis 41:9-13
WEDNESDAY
Dreams of Cows and Corn Explained – Genesis 41:14-24
THURSDAY
Preparing for the Expected Famine – Genesis 41:34-36
FRIDAY
Storing Grain for the Future – Genesis 41:41-49
SATURDAY
Egypt Feeds the Middle East – Genesis 41:53-57
SUNDAY
Leadership During Crisis – Genesis 41:25-33, 37-40, 50-52

God Rewards Obedience

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Sunday, September 13, 2020, lesson title “God Rewards Obedience”. Bible Background Genesis 41:14-57. Printed Text Genesis 41:25-33, 37-40, 50-52. Devotional Reading 1 Peter 5:5-11. Keep in Mind: “And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, thee is none so discreet and wise as thou art: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou ” (Genesis 41:39-40, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: DISCOVER how Joseph’s love for God and faithfulness helped him find success in Egypt, ASPIRE to remain steadfast in love and obedience to God when facing extreme hardships, and CELEBRATE God’s providential care in times of suffering.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 31, 2020 – September 6, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 31, 2020 – September 6, 2020
MONDAY
Rachel, Mother of Joseph and Benjamin – Genesis 30:22-24; 35:16-20
TUESDAY
Joseph Checks on Brothers at Dothan – Genesis 37:12-17
WEDNESDAY
Jacob Convinced that Joseph Is Dead – Genesis 37:29-36
THURSDAY
From Slave to Ruler of Egypt – Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22
FRIDAY
Jacob Lives with Joseph in Egypt – Acts 7:9-15
SATURDAY
Caution, Disputes May Lead to Violence – James 4:1-7
SUNDAY
Jealously Divides Families – Genesis 37:2-11, 23-24,28

Issues of Love

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Sunday, September 6, 2020, lesson title “Issues of Love”. Bible Background Genesis 37. Printed Text Genesis 37:2-11,23-24,28. Devotional Reading Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22. Keep in Mind: “And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying ” (Genesis 37:11, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: EXAMINE the circumstances of familial love and hatred between Jacob/Israel’s sons, REPENT of times we allowed jealousy and hatred to override a commitment to love, and DEVELOP strategies to allow a commitment to love to override feelings of jealousy and hatred.

 

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 24, 2020 – August 30, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 24, 2020 – August 30, 2020
MONDAY
Wisdom About End Time Signs – Matthew 24:3-14
TUESDAY
Wisdom for Speaking a Prophetic Message – Jeremiah 38:1-6
WEDNESDAY
Wisdom in Knowing Hearts Without Blame – 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
THURSDAY
Wisdom in Speaking Clearly – Matthew 5:33-37
FRIDAY
Living Gracefully with One Another – 1 Peter 4:7-11
SATURDAY
Wisdom in the Prayer of Faith – James 5:13-20
SUNDAY
Acting Wisely with Patience and Love – James 3:13-18; 5:7-12

Two Kinds of Wisdom

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Sunday, August 30, 2020, lesson title “Two Kinds of Wisdom”. Bible Background James 3:13-18;5:7-12. Printed Text James 3:13-18;5:7-12. Devotional Reading Psalm 32:1-11. Keep in Mind: “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, the peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy” (James 3:17, KJV).
AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: DESCRIBE the value of acting with wisdom from above and patience in the midst of trials, TURN from actions that have been done out of earthly wisdom and lack of patience, and EMBRACE wisdom from God and seek to demonstrate it.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 17, 2020 – August 23, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 17, 2020 – August 23, 2020

MONDAY
Unwise Not to Listen to Teachers – Proverbs 5:7-14
TUESDAY
Testimony of a Wise Teacher – Isaiah 50:4-10
WEDNESDAY
Slander and Abusive Language Not Allowed – Colossians 3:1-11
THURSDAY
Use Tongue to Speak God’s Praise – Psalm 119:169-176
FRIDAY
Believers Anointed with Fire and Tongues – Acts 2:1-12
SATURDAY
Tongues and Teachers Are God’s Gifts – 1 Corinthians 12:27-31
SUNDAY
Speech Is for Healing and Refreshment – James 3:1-12