
November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee

From the first century up through today, many people have watched the church and noticed that something about it is different, unique, or even a little odd.

Even though Saul had compromised his kingship, David still had respect for the office.

Do we trust God to vindicate us and deliver us from injustice when the time is right?

What are the differences between being “right” and being “righteous”?

Look through Mary’s eyes at the bread and the cup. Listen to Mary’s voice as you thank God for paying the price for our sins. This was Mary’s…

David vs. Goliath is more than a story about the underdog winning.

How will we face the challenges that confront us in the church, in our culture, and in our personal lives?

Compare David and Goliath. What was each one depending on to bring about victory?

While Saul ruled Israel for 40 years and had many military successes, his reign was checkered with disobedience and neuroses.

What traits of Saul demonstrate his potential to be a good leader? What character traits expose him as a poor, or foolish, leader?

The Israelite elders said they wanted a king so they could be "like all the other nations." But they really wanted Yahweh not to be their king anymore.

We often wonder why God says no to our prayers, but this incident raises a different question: "Why would the Lord say yes to a foolish request?"

How do you see God's permissive will at work in this passage?

Christians are clearly called to follow the Lord in the cruciform life. Today’s lesson—the third clear prediction of the cross followed by the request of James and John…

Ironically, we don’t find personal fulfillment by making personal fulfillment our primary goal.
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