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Key Thought : Satan is limited by God in his rulership. He is an illegitimate ruler, especially from the standpoint of his character.. March 8, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Daniel 10:1-14. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What do these verses … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The cosmic conflict impacts every human being on a daily basis and the universe at large. Satan attempts to usurp the worship that is due God, but he will be defeated in the end. March 1, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Matthew 13:24-27. Ask class members to share a short thought on … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : While God is omnipotent, He does not determine everything that happens. But God can transform a terrible situation into a blessing. February 22, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Psalm 81:11-14; Isaiah 30:15,18; 66:4; Luke 13:34. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: While we struggle with the presence of evil in this world, we must recognize our limitations and approach the evilsof this world with hope, the eternal solution. February 15, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Job 38:1-12. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Considering that God may change relationally toward His people when they choose to accept or reject Him, how can we reflect God’s justice to wrongdoing and injustice in the world? February 8, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Psalm 23:5; Isaiah 61:8; Jeremiah 9:24; Psalm 85:10. Ask class members to share a short … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: God’s anger is always His righteous and loving response against evil and injustice. Divine wrath is righteous indignation motivated by perfect goodness and love. February 1, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Jonah 4:1-4. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : In His passionate and compassionate love, God asks us to be like Him. In our compassion for others, we need to be actively caring for others. January 25, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Hosea 11:1-9. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: God’s pleasure with His creation shows how valued we are in His eyes and how much He treasures us. How can we value the worth of each person? January 18, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 15:11-32. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: God’s love is profoundly relational. This loving relationship with God cannot exist without human response to His loving benevolence. January 11, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Peter 3:9, I Timothy 2:4, Ezekiel 33:11. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: God freely loves everyone. His love is generous and merciful, as He voluntarily chooses to reveal His sacrificial love, even when people are unfaithful. January 4, 2025 1. Have a volunteer read Hosea 14:1-4 Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What … Continue reading –>
