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 –>
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 –>
