October 28, 2024
At The Border
Our hearts were moved to stand at the river, boots on the ground, and spend a short couple of weeks with the Ukrainians who continue to suffer the loss of so much.
Articles for tag: Joshua 1
July 13, 2020
Lesson for July 19, 2020: I Will Be With You (Joshua 1)
Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in the July 2020 issue of Christian Standard + The Lookout. (Subscribe to our print edition.) ________ Lesson Aim: Be strong and courageous; God’s presence gives us strength. ________ By Mark Scott There are many famous leadership transitions in the Bible; David to Solomon, Elijah to Elisha, Jesus to the disciples, and Paul to Timothy are just a few. But none is as widely known as the passing of leadership from
July 13, 2020
Discovery Questions for July 19, 2020
By Leigh Mackenzie 1. Who are you thankful for in your life? 2. What challenges did you face last week? • With whom did you share the message of God’s love for us last week? How did that go? Ask three people—two readers and one reteller—to help. Ask the readers to each read Joshua 1 (preferably from different Bible versions). Then ask the third person to retell the story from this chapter as if telling it to a small group at a middle school camp. 3. How would you describe the general mood of this passage? Why? •
July 7, 2020
Discovery Questions for July 12, 2020
(These Discovery questions go with the Bible lesson for July 12, 2020: “Perfect Love Living in Me” For a detailed explanation of how to use Discovery Bible Study, click here.) By Leigh Mackenzie 1. Name one thing for which you are grateful today. 2. What challenges did you encounter last week as you sought to walk in obedience to God’s Word? • Did you share God’s love with anyone this past week? If so, tell us more about it! Ask three people—two readers and one reteller—to help. Ask the two readers to read 1 John 3:24 one after the
June 6, 2011
Lesson for June 12, 2011: God Expects Obedience (Joshua 1:7-18)
Damon Reid reflects on Joshua 1:7-18, showing how God called Joshua to careful obedience, constant meditation on his Word, and faithful leadership as Israel entered the promised land.
May 30, 2011
Lesson for June 5, 2011: God Keeps His Promise (Joshua 1:1-6; 11:16-23)
Stephen Bond reflects on Joshua, fear, and God’s promises, showing how Christ followers can move forward with courage by trusting God’s power, provision, and presence.
