Lesson on The Last Five Kings of Judah 1. Judah’s last 5 kings. What a disgrace. God’s people. God’s vision for them. Did the people of Judah reveal what they thought of God their ruler? Did God share what He thought of His wayward children? Why didn’t these kings show any sign of angst for … Continue reading –>
I’m having a hard time understanding this week’s lesson on The Crisis Within and Without. My confusion starts with the first three verses of Jeremiah chapter 2. Jeremiah gets a direct message from God to tell His people that He reminisces about the good old days – the days when they started out together into … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Jeremiah’s message addressed a crisis that had been in the making through extended grace and increased apostasy that eventually led to exile. Lesson for October 3-9 1. Have a volunteer read Judges 2:1-3. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. … Continue reading –>
Current Lesson The crisis. How long can a crisis last? Consider the crisis in the Garden of Eden when our destinies were set in turmoil for thousands of years to come. In this quarter’s lessons, we look at the plight of human beings who deal with constant crisis. Were crises faced during Jeremiah’s service caused … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Jeremiah knew the difficulties he would face and that he wouldn’t be able to handle it. But God calmed his fears and empowered him to speak God’s words. The Calling of Jeremiah Sep 26 – Oct 2, 2015 1. Have a volunteer read Jeremiah 1:4,5. a. Ask class members to share a … Continue reading –>
There are few things more depressing and debilitating than a false sense of hope that is dashed to pieces on the rocks of reality. Just give it to me straight or don’t give it to me at all. Don’t boost my ego at the expense of my destiny. Don’t tell me things you think I … Continue reading –>
There must have been many sleepless nights. Surely his conscience nagged at him constantly. Although he could proclaim that he was on a holy mission, there were too many evidences that gave ample reason for doubt. At his hands many believers of the new sect had been arrested, condemned, imprisoned and some put to their death. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Paul drew strength from his experience of God’s mercy and drew on his knowledge of unbelievers to communicate with them about Jesus. Paul: Background and Call – Sep 5 – 11, 2015 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Corinthians 11:23-28. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
