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 –>
The study this week reveals, yet again, the love God proclaims for each family – Hymn 650, “Our Father, by Whose Name” and the unity that is to abide in each family. Hymn 237, “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” helps to sum up the study on Sunday. We find in reading Ephesians 2:19-22 on Sunday that “Christ … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Family members struggle with sinful, fallen natures. We need to allow the grace of Christ to make family unity a living experience. May 18, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read John 17:19-22. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What is the key … Continue reading –>
Hymn 656, “O Perfect Love” brings all the elements of Sunday’s study together, as do Hymn 657, “O God, From Whom Mankind” and Hymn 658, “Heavenly Father, Hear Our Prayer”. These hymns continue throughout the week. In following God’s instructions in the Bible, we are able to portray the picture drawn in Hymn 655, “Happy the Home” and continue … Continue reading –>
Solomon knew about love. Didn’t he? This week’s lesson looks back several thousand years to the romantic life of King Solomon. Yes, there was romantic love back then. Lots of it. What does that say about marriage today? Is there room–plenty of room–for unmarried men and women to search for the best possible marriage partner? … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Marriage brings special challenges and blessings as well. The Bible is not against sex; it is against the misuse of this gift to humanity. May 11, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 6:9, 19,20.. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
Love the right woman. Of course. If it’s not the “right” woman, how can you love her? Or does it matter that much? Other women will be around. You can find one somewhere. Is that the message of Scripture about marriage? If you are a married man, imagine how you might feel if it dawned … Continue reading –>
The memory text opens our singing with Hymn 279, “Only Trust Him”, Hymn 535, “I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus”, and Hymn 524, “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”. Wise words for families will make sure that there is “Love at Home”, Hymn 652. We may then ask “Lord, Bless Our Homes”, Hymn 654 with … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Whatever our situation or place in life, Proverbs addresses family relationships and wisdom applied to the home. May 4, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Proverbs 5:3-11. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What are some of the problems and consequences with … Continue reading –>
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 –>
