An Epidemic of Loneliness. “Nothing has been right since then,” our authors note, referring to the crash in Eden that tore the first building blocks to a happy home in pieces. Whether married or single, part of a friendly congregation or isolated in loneliness, all of us reflect to some degree or other the consequences … Continue reading –>
Genesis 2:18 “It is not good that man should be alone”, and yet we question in Hymn 328, “Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone”. The best friend to give us companionship is Jesus Hymn 542, “Jesus, Friend So Kind”, Hymn 185, “I’ve Found a Friend” and Hymn 499, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”. We … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: We were not meant to be alone. We are to live in fellowship. Many people suffer from loneliness and a lack of companionship. April 27, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12 Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What is … Continue reading –>
Change. Maybe you heard about the family living in an area with a very low population and no hospital within several hours. Are they moving? Wanting to move? No way. What about you and me? Do we face difficulties at one extreme and opportunities for wealth at the other but, either way, we don’t want … Continue reading –>
We need a Guide throughout our changes and find this in Hymn 5, “All My Hope on God Is Founded”. Verse four of Hymn 61, “God Is Here!” shares this. But, we are reminded that God is unchanged in Hymn 274, “O Word of God Incarnate”. Trusting in God will help us with all the changes: … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Some changes come suddenly. But the ones we know are coming; it is wise to prepare for: marriage, children, old age, and death. April 20, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 10:11-13. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What warnings … Continue reading –>
He was a young man condemned to death. A life full of promise had been squandered away for a life of crime. Now, hanging on a cross as a convicted thief, he must pay the ultimate price for his sins. But how did he get there? Many bad decisions had led him to this place … Continue reading –>
“…..As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” said Joshua (Joshua 24:15). We ask in Hymn 193 “Savior, Teach Me” and prompt me to serve and follow Thee. We then know that “I Serve a Risen Savior”, (He Lives), Hymn 251. From the many choices we have to make each day, let us say, … Continue reading –>
Free will, free choice. Which is true: A. Sin is so powerful that all human beings will be lost B. God is so powerful that all human beings will be saved. C. Neither is true, You probably chose “C. Neither is true/,” What are the actions that determine whether you will be lost or saved? … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: We make many choices we don’t even seem to think about. Some choices are eternal and life-changing. We need to think our choices through carefully. April 13, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Matthew 22:35-37. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What … Continue reading –>
