Count the stars. Imagine how Abraham felt when God told him about the number of people in his inheritance. “Count the stars,” God said. Back then, with far less to block the view from earth to sky, the sky was the setting for billions and billions of heavenly bodies. Abraham was to be a key player the … Continue reading –>
All the way through our quarter’s studies, Paul would sing out “Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus” – Hymn 618 as well as Hymn 610, “Stand Like the Brave” and Hymn 590, “Trust and Obey”. He still maintains these ideals this week. Paul is still on his mission to preach in Rome, just as Jesus Himself had … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Acts ends with Paul’s journey to Rome. Paul perseveres through chains, shipwreck, and rejection by Jewish leaders. The only way the message is stopped is in the lives of those who reject it. Lesson 13, September 29, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 27:20-24. Ask class members to share a thought on what … Continue reading –>
Journey to Rome. Paul, overflowing with God’s love to his Christian friends in Rome now faces the consequences of being arrested in Jerusalem and living under Roman custody. Not what he wanted, was it? Then he hears these words in vision, “Do not be afraid. You must stand before Caesar.” Caesar? “I’m going to Rome after … Continue reading –>
Triumphing Through Tough Times The odds were stacked against him. An entire religious system, with all the power it possessed, had arrayed itself against Paul. The aim was to silence the words of Paul by his death, thus silencing his message. The rationale? He was teaching contrary to traditions, which was considered a crime worthy … Continue reading –>
Before Felix. Imagine you are Paul, called to face an attorney hired by people who don’t like anything you’ve been doing. In short, they hate you. The attorney, Tertullus, is also a Roman governor and is the first to take your case to make you appear to be in obvious violation of customs in Caesarea. Imagine … Continue reading –>
All the way through our quarter’s studies, Paul would sing out “Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus” – Hymn 618 as well as Hymn 610, “Stand Like the Brave” and Hymn 590, “Trust and Obey”. He still maintains these ideals this week. For the two years that Paul was held in Prison, he certainly would have sung … Continue reading –>
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 –>
