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Key Thought: God brings people into difficult positions and circumstances that they may discover the defects in their character so they can be corrected and fit for His service. .July 9, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read I Peter 4:12-19. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Psalm 23 talks about a path. The path takes us through the highs and lows in our lives. Do we know and trust the Shepherd as we move along this path. July 2, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Psalm 23:1-3. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Even though Israel living in Egypt contrasts with the hope of the promised land, Joseph points to another place where God will bring them to the land sworn to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. June 25, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 47:23-26. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Joseph’s brothers live the whole experience of Divine Judgment, yet despite their unjustifiable acts of evil, contains a message of forgiveness for them. June 18, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 41:39-57. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What is … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Joseph is the master of dreams because he receives, understands, and interprets prophetic dreams, and also fulfills them in his life. June 11, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 37:12-36… Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What family dynamic predisposed … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Despite all that happens, the story of Jacob shows us God is faithful to fulfil what He has promised. June 4, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 32:22-31.. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What is the spiritual significance of … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Because Jacob deceived his father and steals the blessing from his brother, he has to flee for his life. Jacob receives deception as well, yet he will also receive God’s blessing. God fulfils His covenant promises regardless of how often His people fail. May 28, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 25: … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Abraham arranges the marriage of his son to Rebekah and Abraham marries Keturah. But the promise of an heir was Jesus, which Abraham didn’t understand at that time.. May 21, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 22: 1-12. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The covenant of Abraham is part of the everlasting covenant, which is offered to all humanity. Abraham is passionate about the salvation of the wicked, caring toward Sarah, Hagar, and Lot; and hospitable to the three foreigners. May 14, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 15:1-6. Ask class members to share a … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Abraham, suspended between a lost past and a future he can’t see, is reassured by God, and exemplifies faith. He is one of the most mentioned figure from the Old Testament. May 7, 2022 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 12:1-5. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
