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Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson on “Mend My Brokenness” (Amos 9:5-15).
March 19 | Discovery
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: ‘Lying for the Love of It’ (1907)
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This brief anecdote was the shorter, secondary item in J. W. McGarvey’s weekly “Biblical Criticism” column for the issue dated May 11, 1907. It is notable mainly because Restoration Movement pioneer “Raccoon” John Smith plays the pivotal role in the story.
SCJ Conference Set for April 14-15 (Plus News Briefs)
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This year’s Stone-Campbell Journal Conference is set for April 14-15 at Johnson University in Knoxville, Tenn. (Register in the next week for the lowest rates.) Also briefs from Team Expansion, Ozark Christian College, Central Christian College of the Bible, First Christian Church (Columbus, Ind.) and more.
As War Rages, TCM Supports Ukrainians in Ministry
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TCM, which has a long history of ministry in Eastern Europe, wasted no time in working within their network of believers to help those affected by the war in Ukraine. . . .
Jesus’ Bucket List
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Jesus had one main item on his “bucket list.”
Ohio Church Loses Section of Roof in Tornado
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A severe storm early Friday night that included two tornadoes in Highland County, Ohio, tore a large section of the roof off Fairview Church of Christ, located on U.S. 50 a few miles west of Hillsboro.
March 12 | Grant Me Mercy
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The eighth-century BC prophet Micah (like his counterparts Amos and Hosea) prophesied against the northern and southern kingdoms. Micah cried out against idolatry, immorality, leadership crises, and family deterioration. But his prophecy had some bright spots . . .
March 12 | Application (‘A Guide for the Journey’)
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Last fall I led a group on a Holy Land tour, but I should qualify the word “led.” My job was to lead devotions, encourage travelers, and provide biblical insights along the way. But our group also needed a leader who knew the customs, language, and traffic patterns of Israel and Jordan. We needed a guide! . . .
March 12 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Questions for group discussion for use with this week’s lesson on “Grant Me Mercy” (Hosea 6:6; Micah 6:6-8; 7:8-19; Matthew 9:9-13; 1 John 1:1-2).