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

Taming the Tongue

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Sunday, August 23, 2020, lesson title “Taming the Tongue”. Bible Background James 3:1-12. Printed Text James 3:1-12. Devotional Reading Isaiah 50:4-11. Keep in Mind: “Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!” (James 3:5, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: EXPLAIN how James’ illustration demonstrate the power of the tongue, REPENT of times when the use of our tongues has ignited a destructive fire, and PRACTICE controlling the tongue so it becomes a consistent source of refreshment to others.

Faith Without Works Is Dead

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Sunday, August 16, 2020, lesson title “Faith Without Works Is Dead”. Bible Background James 2:14-26. Printed Text James 2:14-26. Devotional Reading Matthew 18:23-35. Keep in Mind: “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: COMPARE and contrast faith that is no more than empty talk with a faith that is proved by actions, REFLECT on the power of Abraham’s and Rahab’s examples of faith in action, and DECIDE to demonstrate faith with tangible works.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 10, 2020 – August 16, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 10, 2020 – August 16, 2020

MONDAY
Abraham Blessed for Fearing God – Genesis 22:9-19
TUESDAY
Spies Saved by Rahab’s Quick Actions – Joshua 2:1-7
WEDNESDAY
Forgive Other’s Like God Forgave You – Matthew 18:23-35
THURSDAY
Devoted to Good Works, Avoiding Distractions – Titus 3:1-2, 8-11
FRIDAY
Works Guided by Loyalty to God – Deuteronomy 6:4-9
SATURDAY
Received God’s Mercy by Showing Mercy – James 2:8-13
SUNDAY
Faith and Works Must Go Together – James 2:14-26

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 3, 2020 – August 9, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR August 3, 2020 – August 9, 2020

MONDAY
Impartial Relationships with One Another -Leviticus 19:13-18
TUESDAY
Praised fr Steadfast Faith in Persecution – 2 Thessalonians 1:3-5, 11-12
WEDNESDAY
The Poor Blessed the Rich Criticized – Luke 6:20-26
THURSDAY
Suffering for Doing the Right Thing – 1 Peter 3:13-19
FRIDAY
God’s Choice-the Foolish, Weak, Lowly – 1 Corinthians 126-31
SATURDAY
Treat the Rich and Poor Impartially – James 2:1-7
SUNDAY
The Wise Hear and Do Good – James 1:19-27

Hearing and Doing the Word

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Sunday, August 9, 2020, lesson title “Hearing and Doing the Word”. Bible Background James 1:19-27. Printed Text James 1:19-27. Devotional Reading 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. Keep in Mind: “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves” (James 1:22, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: REALIZE the proof of wisdom is not just in what we say, but what we do, EXPRESS compassion for those who are most vulnerable and desire to act on their behalf, and ENGAGE in ministry that demonstrates the religion that Jame describes.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR July 27, 2020 – August 2, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR July 27, 2020 – August 2, 2020

MONDAY
Suffering on Behalf of the Church – Colossians 1:24-29
TUESDAY
Saved by God’s Mercy – Titus 3:3-7
WEDNESDAY
Ask: God Will Supply Your Needs – Luke 11:9-13
THURSDAY
Rejoice in Your Sufferings – Romans 5:1-5
FRIDAY
God’s Loving Actions Toward Sinners – Romans 5:6-11
SATURDAY
Grass Withers But God’s Word Stands – Isaiah 40:1-8
SUNDAY
Wisdom Overcomes Trials and Temptations – James 1:1-11

Faith and Wisdom

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Sunday, August 2, 2020, lesson title “Faith and Wisdom”. Bible Background James 1:1-11. Printed Text James 1:1-11. Devotional Reading Isaiah 40:1-8. Keep in Mind: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him” (James 1:5, KJV).

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of this lesson,we will: CONSIDER the relationship between wisdom and perseverance through trials, AFFIRM the value of trials and hardships in making us more wise and productive disciples, and PRAY for godly wisdom by which to endure life’s trails and temptations.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR July 20, 2020 – July 26, 2020

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DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR July 20, 2020 – July 26, 2020

MONDAY
Wisdom, Source of Abundant Life – Proverb 3:13-18.
TUESDAY
Jesus Does What the Father Does – John 5:19-24
WEDNESDAY
Love as I Loved You – John 13:31-35
THURSDAY
Spirit of Truth Dwells in You – John 14:15-17
FRIDAY
Love Binds Believers to Go – John 14:18-24
SATURDAY
Spirit of Wisdom Promised to All – John 14:25-31
SUNDAY
Jesus, the Way to the Father- John 14:1-14