“When is Jesus coming? Do you know?”1 “No. Do you?” “Mom.” Robert took a breath. “It says right here that He’s coming quickly. Those were His own words. He said, ‘I am coming quickly.’ ” “That’s good enough for me.” “Mom. Other places in the Bible it says Jesus is coming soon. Some guys at school … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Just as surely as we believe in Jesus and His word, we can believe in His promise to return. We can’t be certain of when, but we can be sure He is returning. [Teaching plan for "The Promise of His Return" March 26, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Peter … Continue reading –>
God looked down on His creation and thought. “I’m lonely. I’ll make a man.” So He did. Then He made a woman. 1 Adam fell in love with Eve the instant he saw her. She was beautiful in every respect. Eve loved Adam, too. He was handsome and strong, and he cared for her. Their … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : From the beginning to the end of Scripture, the sacredness and beauty of romance, the sacredness and beauty of romance, love, and intimacy of healthy relationships is revealed. [Teaching Plan for "Love Stories" March 21, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 2:21-15. A. Ask class members to share a short thought … Continue reading –>
“My wife is the most beauiful woman in the world,” Stan announced to Barry while lunch being prepared by his wife Donna, who was in the kitchen with Barry’s wife Joanne.1 “You think so!” said Barry. “Did you see that dress she was wearing today?” “Yes, I did. It was pretty. I like the way the colors were so nicely … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : God is the ultimate Artist as Potter, Musician, Author, Architect, and Creator of all that is beautiful and very good. [Teaching Plan for "God as Artist" March 14, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 64:6-9. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of … Continue reading –>
“God is my best Friend,” Judy said quietly to her friend Stacy as the adult Sabbath school was tranforming into the worship hour.1 “Mine, too,” Stacy replied. “The best Friend I’ve ever had. I talk to Him a lot.” A set of shoulders in front of them paused and turned in their direction. It was … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Prayer is the most important way of communing with God and should be engaged in as much as possible. Christ showed that prayer attitudes such as humility, persistence, and acceptance of God’s will greatly helps us. [Teaching Plan for "The Promise of Prayer" March 7, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Matthew … Continue reading –>
Al Brown lived with his wife on the corner less than a block from my house. I spent a lot of time visiting them in their little house on the edge of twenty acres of pastureland.1 You could just get past the door at the Browns’ house before you were in the doorway to the kitchen. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Human history appears as dependent on the abilities of man, but above it all, God is working out His purposes ending with the second coming of Jesus. [Teaching Plan for "The Bible and History" February 29, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 1:1-3. A. Ask class members to share a short … Continue reading –>
“Can you believe this? They’ve put a week’s lesson on the environment into our church’s lesson study guides.”1 “They have?” Brenda reached the coffee table and found her copy of the guidebook her husband Matt was talking about. She rustled through the pages until she found the one labeled February 18-24. “It doesn’t say anything about the environment, Matt. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Because God has created this world to be our home and given us dominion as His stewards, we have a responsibility to care for our environment. [Teaching plan for "Creation Care" February 22, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 1:25-28. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on … Continue reading –>
Phil and Sherry stared at each other across the after-dinner clutter on the dining room table. “What are we going to do?” Sherry said, her fingers twisting and turning. “Jeremy doesn’t love the Sabbath.”1 “He used to,” Phil said. “Remember when he was thrilled when we told him it was Sabbath and time to get ready … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Jesus, our Creator and Redeemer, gave us the Sabbath as a sign between Him and His people. It is His day given to man to enjoy a special time with Him. [Teaching plan for "Lord of the Sabbath" February 15, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 2:27,28. A. Ask class members … Continue reading –>
“Uncle Jim is coming,” Mom announced one morning. “Whoopee!” “When?” “He should be here any minute. I think that’s him at the front door. Could you let him in, Marcia?” Uncle Jim was tall and lanky. He looked like he could drop a basketball in the net without even stretching. Marcia and her brother Tim … Continue reading –>