Key Thought: Paul defends himself and his faith before three groups of people. We can learn from this how we might stand up for ourselves and our beliefs. Lesson 12, September 22, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 24:10-19. Ask class members to share a thought on what is the most important point in this text. … Continue reading –>
There are bad days and then there are BAD days. We’ve all had them, and some of you might be experiencing such a day right now. Sometimes our bad days are caused by bad decisions we’ve made. Many times, we are reaping what we sowed. When we look back on those times, we can often … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: There is no guarantee that we will be kept safe, but we know that God doesn’t abandon us. He gives us the courage to persevere. Lesson 11, September 15, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 21:28-34. Ask class members to share a thought on what is the most important point in this … Continue reading –>
What to do with those Gentiles. Do we ever disagree as a church about issues that confront us today? Or are we in total agreement about topics such as the ordination of women, the wearing of jewelry, Sabbath observance, diet, appropriate dress, and modern music in the church service? How did feelings–and beliefs–about Gentiles threaten … Continue reading –>
Our memory text gives the first hymn: Hymn 339 “God Is My Strong Salvation” – take courage! Rom 3:28-30 in the Sabbath afternoon introduction to the weeks’ study, reminds that “My Faith Has Found a Resting Place” – Hymn 523. Sunday continues to show us that we are saved by faith in Jesus: Hymn 511, “My Faith Looks Up … Continue reading –>
Hymn 109, “Marvelous Grace” comes from our Memory Text for this week. Each weeks’ lesson study during this quarter has brought us Hymn 378, “Go, Preach My Gospel” as Paul continues his journeys spreading the gospel. He was “Working, O Christ for Thee”, Hymn 582 along with “Work For The Night Is Coming”, Hymn 375. Sunday we are … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Paul steadfastly performed his mission on his third journey despite the obstacles and foreboding of future affliction. Lesson 10 – September 8, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 19:1-7. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What did Paul encounter when he … Continue reading –>
The memory verse tells our missionaries to “keep on speaking”: Hymn 378, “Go, Preach My Gospel” and Hymn 368, “Watchman, Blow the Gospel Trumpet”. The missionaries were to “Work, for the Night Is Coming” – Hymn 375, along with Hymn 582, “Working, O Christ, With Thee”. Paul chose to travel several places (on Sunday) with the Holy … Continue reading –>
Part 1 Back in Lystra “Keep on speaking. Do not be silent” How many times have you been admonished like that? Or are you more likely to receive–or hear others receive–messages to “stop talking so much” or “be quiet”? Are Paul and Barnabas angry with each other? Why couldn’t Paul agree with Barnabas to take his cousin Mark with him … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Knowing that God is with us can move us from fear or lack of confidence to courage in sharing the gospel. Paul gives us principles of sharing from his mission trips. September 1, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 17:11-14. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
