1. Hold Fast what is Good. The title of this week’s lesson could be, “Families in the whirl of cultural change.” It’s certainly true, as the lesson author points out, that any church member who ventures forth on a mission assignment confronts cultural differences and needs to learn how to minister to those with such differences. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Christian families confront cultural challenges all the time. Most times these challenges have a negative influence. The gospel gives us light and strength to deal with these challenges. June 15, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 10:14-17. 28. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: We are told to love one another and to live in peace and harmony. We are to be patient and kind. And yet this is a challenge even in our own families. June 8, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Proverbs 19:11, 17:14. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what … Continue reading –>
Little Times of Trouble show us that “In Times Like These” you need a Saviour, Hymn 593. To help us on Sunday, in Conflict, we need “Love at Home”, Hymn 652and pray fervently “Lead Them, My God, to Thee, Hymn 653. We continue our praying in Hymn 656, “O Perfect Love” as one of the Principles for Marriage (Monday) and in Hymn 658, … Continue reading –>
Times of loss. This week we turn the page on happy memories of family life to consider some of the losses we endure in our families. Today we must admit that not one of us has lived a life free from the scourges of sin. Thousands of years have gone by, but we still think … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: We all know the reality and pain of loss. It is the deepest and hits us the hardest when it is in the family.. June 1, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Matthew 15:22-28 a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. … Continue reading –>
In the losses studied this week, the question is asked, “Will Your Anchor Hold?” – Hymn 534. We are reminded “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” – Hymn 104 and that “He Leadeth Me” – Hymn 537. The prayer in Hymn 644, “O God, Whose Will Is Life and Good” requests the Lord to drive disease afar, rather than suffering the … Continue reading –>
Parenting issues by God’s people. Especially in the Old Testament, the Bible shares stories both of parenting and of being childless as well as the agony of losing children through death or never having children due to circumstances. Still, in some sense, aren’t we all parents? Don’t we all sense a spirit of love and obligation … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: In whatever situation we find ourselves concerning children, we know that God’s desire is for our good. There is a huge responsibility in parenting and many challenges. May 25, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Psalm 127. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text … Continue reading –>
How He longs for loving unity. “That they all may be one, as you, Father are in me and I in You.” Precious are those words in John 17 sent to us by Jesus. Can you sense in them the intense desire by Jesus for harmony and love shared by all members of human families? … Continue reading –>
