July 26, 2021
Aug. 1 | Discovery
How would you describe Paul’s passion for defending the gospel message?
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July 19, 2021
July 25 | Down but Not Defeated
The last king of Judah (Zedekiah) was horribly corrupt, and Nebuchadnezzar came and burned the city and the temple. But offstage a note of hope was being played that would allow God to fulfill his promise to save the world through Jesus.
July 19, 2021
July 25 | Application
Human achievements eventually melt to the ground, but God has in store for us “an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade” (1 Peter 1:4).
July 19, 2021
July 25 | Discovery
How would you describe King Zedekiah and the influence he had on his people?
July 12, 2021
July 18 | The Testimony of Prophets
The prophets of the Old Testament were the mean junkyard dogs of Israel. . . . Both Elijah and Elisha made it into Jesus’ ordination sermon, and some of their miracles are templates for miracles of Jesus
July 12, 2021
July 18 | Application
Public speaking isn’t for everyone. We’re not all like Peter, who preached and saw thousands baptized. But if we watch for opportunities, we all can be like Philip, who shared the gospel with an audience of one . . . an Ethiopian in a chariot.
July 12, 2021
July 18 | Discovery
Naaman’s pride, plans, and preferences nearly prevented him from being cured. Why are humility and submission so vital to our healing?
July 5, 2021
July 11 | The Call for Reform
It did not take many years for the wisdom of Solomon to unravel and the kingdom to be divided.
July 5, 2021
July 11 | Application
The Book wasn’t lost as much as it was neglected and taken for granted—hidden in plain sight. It had been there in the temple all along, but no one was paying attention to it.
July 5, 2021
July 11 | Discovery
What do you learn about leadership and cultural change in the examples of Asa and Josiah?
Women’s Roles in the Church
What ARE the roles of women in the church . . . and what ARE NOT their roles?
June 28, 2021
July 4 | The Wisdom of God
Solomon requested wisdom and knowledge. God underlined the sanctity of Solomon’s request by highlighting five things Solomon did not request
June 28, 2021
JULY 4 | APPLICATION
Why does evening come before morning in the Genesis narrative? Maybe, in part, to remind us that God is always a step ahead.
June 28, 2021
JULY 4 | DISCOVERY
What can you infer about Solomon’s character traits from this week's lesson text?
June 21, 2021
June 27 | The Temple of Solomon
The Bible describes the Hebrew faith as a celebratory faith. The major festivals were essentially parties. Major life events—even funerals—were celebrated. And so were other big events, including the finishing of the tabernacle.
June 21, 2021
JUNE 27 | APPLICATION
When the church’s quirks get on my nerves and weariness drains my enthusiasm, three motivators remind me why serving the Lord is worth the effort.
June 21, 2021
JUNE 27 | DISCOVERY
Imagine you witnessed the events described in 2 Chronicles 5. How would you describe the demeanor of the people as the ark was carried into and placed in the temple?
June 14, 2021
June 20 | Song of the King
The songs from which our texts are drawn for this lesson are reflective of deliverance and righteousness, as David poetically revisited his life.
June 14, 2021
JUNE 20 | APPLICATION
Death is a persistent intruder. It casts a dark shadow. . . . At times, it looks like death has the final word. But if you read the Gospels, you’ll see that God has other ideas.
June 14, 2021
JUNE 20 | DISCOVERY
A cursory reading of these passages might give you the impression David was bragging about himself or claiming self-righteousness, but neither is the case. . . . What evidence of David’s humility do you see?
