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The Reign of Ahab (1 Kings 20-22; 2 Kings 1)

Unit 13, Session 4 Dear families,  Have you ever heard the expression “you reap what you sow”? Perhaps you feel the burn of those words as you think of times you made a hasty decision or took matters into your own hands, only to later watch things fall apart. In today’s text, Ahab made aContinue reading “The Reign of Ahab (1 Kings 20-22; 2 Kings 1)”

Elijah Confronted Ahab (1 Kings 18-19)

Unit 13, Session 3 Dear families, What is the boldest request you’ve ever made to the Lord? Have you ever experienced God answer your prayers in a uniquely powerful way? In this week’s Bible story, we see how God answered Elijah’s prayers. King Ahab led the people to worship Baal. The prophet Elijah condemned AhabContinue reading “Elijah Confronted Ahab (1 Kings 18-19)”

Israel’s Evil Kings (1 Kings 14-15; 2 Chronicles 12-13)

Unit 13, Session 2 Dear families, When we hear the word idolatry, we might think about the golden calf in Exodus 32. While today’s story includes King Jeroboam crafting two physical golden calves, it points to the invisible idolatry of the heart. What is idolatry? Idolatry is a sin in which we love and valueContinue reading “Israel’s Evil Kings (1 Kings 14-15; 2 Chronicles 12-13)”

Join us for the “So Loved” Family Challenge! ❤️

We are so excited to officially invite your family on a 28-day journey through John 3:16 this February! While we missed our in-person kickoff due to the snow days, we are ready to dive into this journey together now. How to Participate: Since we couldn’t distribute physical kits, you can download the full digital kitContinue reading “Join us for the “So Loved” Family Challenge! ❤️”

The Kingdom Divided (1 Kings 11-13)

Unit 13, Session 1 Dear families, While King Solomon was known for his wisdom, he did not leave his kingdom better than he found it, for when he was old, his heart turned to other gods (1 Kings 11:4). In fact, the kingdom would now be divided because of his unfaithfulness to God. After SolomonContinue reading “The Kingdom Divided (1 Kings 11-13)”

David Defeated Goliath (1 Samuel 17)

Unit 11, Session 1 Dear families, The story of David and Goliath reveals more than a battle between a shepherd boy and a giant. Through this showdown, we recognize how the powers of this world set themselves in opposition to the one true God. While Israel needed someone to face Goliath on their behalf, weContinue reading “David Defeated Goliath (1 Samuel 17)”

David Played for Saul (1 Samuel 16)

Unit 10, Session 5 Dear families, In 1 Samuel 16, we see how the newly anointed future king of Israel served his predecessor with humility and grace. Though David was promised the throne of Israel, his time had not yet come. Therefore, David returned to his life as a shepherd. God would use the periodContinue reading “David Played for Saul (1 Samuel 16)”

Samuel Anointed David (1 Samuel 16)

Unit 10, Session 4 Dear families, In 1 Samuel 16, we come to a turning point in the storyline of God’s leadership over His people. What began with Samuel mourning for Saul’s rejection as king, soon becomes a celebration of God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His word in 1 Samuel 13:14: “The LORD has found aContinue reading “Samuel Anointed David (1 Samuel 16)”

Freedom from the Philistines (1 Samuel 7)

Unit 9, Session 4 Dear families, First Samuel 7 reveals the Israelites’ victory over the Philistines after God’s people turned to the Lord and away from their pagan gods and idols. Samuel interceded for the people as they began to long for the Lord after having pursued the ways of the world for so long. The Lord grantedContinue reading “Freedom from the Philistines (1 Samuel 7)”