August 4 Study | Give Careful Thought to Your Ways; Obey the Voice of the Lord
Reading Time: 4 minutes
When God’s people do not care, they endanger God’s vision in the world. Such was the problem for the post-exilic prophet Haggai.
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August 4 Application | Preaching to Listeners with Holes in Their Purses
Reading Time: 3 minutes
When the Jews returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity and neglected the temple to focused on themselves, the prophet Haggai rebuked their misplaced priorities.
AUGUST 4 | DISCOVERY QUESTIONS
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Give careful thought to your ways; obey the voice of the Lord” (Haggai 1:5-15; 2:1-9), by Mark Scott.
July 28 Study | She Brought Joy
Reading Time: 4 minutes
The Jews thwarted their enemies, and the events that Purim celebrates also propelled Esther and Mordecai into even more significant positions of authority . . .
July 28 Application | ‘When the Tables Are Turned’
Reading Time: 3 minutes
When Esther bravely confronted the king and explained the situation to him . . . what initially looked like impending disaster turned into a day of victory and celebration. . . .
July 28 | Discovery Questions
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “She Brought Joy” (Esther 9:18-32; 10:1-3), by Mark Scott.
July 21 Study | She Displayed Love
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Esther took the bold step of going to the king uninvited . . .
July 21 Application | ‘When Danger Threatens Those You Love’
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Do you ever wrestle with tough decisions or complicated situations that seem unresolvable? Do you ever feel like you are in over your head? Do you ever worry because someone you love is in danger? . . .
July 21 | Discovery Questions
Reading Time: 2 minutes
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “She Displayed Love” (Esther 7:1—8:8), by Mark Scott.