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Jesus Was Born (John 1) Dear Parents, God’s plan all along was to send His Son into the world to save sinners. At just the right time, God the Son “emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant, taking on the likeness of humanity” (Phil. 2:7). The birth of Jesus was a miracle. TheContinue reading “December 18 (Christmas Lesson)”

 WE ARE TO WORSHIP GOD ALONE (ISAIAH 44) Dear families, Many agree that sin is often, if not always, contrived from selfish ambitions. We can see how our actions, thoughts, and words that disregard God’s instructions for our lives develop from our desire for more, better, or different than what we currently have. Our sinContinue reading “December 11”

Elisha Performed Miracles (2 Kings 4–6) Dear families, Miracles are often found in Scripture as a means of God doing what nature cannot explain to show His own power and authority over all things. This portion of 2 Kings 4–6 is no different. But these miracles don’t just teach us about God; they also demonstrateContinue reading “December 4”

Elisha Served as a Prophet (2 Kings 2) Dear families, Elisha’s incredible loyalty to the prophet Elijah is recorded in 2 Kings 2. He followed Elijah wherever he went. He committed to Elijah even when others told him that Elijah would soon die. And he stayed by his side to the very end. Elisha sawContinue reading “November 27”

Elijah Served as a Prophet (1 Kings 16–18) Dear families, Even a dim light is visible in the darkness. There’s no denying that the world today can be described as a dark place where sin is endorsed and idolized, mistreatment of others for any reason may be viewed as a necessary part of life, andContinue reading “November 20”

Dear families, The entire Bible is true, without error, authoritative, and clear; however, there are times—perhaps when trying to discern about a new job opportunity or other circumstances when there is seemingly more than one good option—when we may ask, “What does God want of me?” The Bible contains some very clear directives about whatContinue reading “November 13: Jeroboam Disobeyed God 1 Kings 12–13 “

Unit Description: Solomon’s idolatry had led to the kingdom splitting in two. Just as the people were divided against one another, so were they divided against God as they continued to try to worship the one true God along with false gods around them. God raised up prophets to speak on His behalf and warn theContinue reading ” Unit 13: The People Disobey“

God Is Good to Give Mercy (Luke 18) Dear families, In Luke 18, Jesus shared several parables and encounters to illustrate the richness and surprising nature of God’s mercy toward sinners. From the widow, to the tax collector, to the blind man, Jesus repeatedly proved Himself to be a merciful Savior who takes great joyContinue reading “November 6”

Unit 12: Family Worship Guides Solomon’s Sin Divided the Kingdom (1 Kings 10–12) Dear families, When you read the description of Solomon’s wealth in 1 Kings 10, it is hard not to have some sense of jealousy about the amount of money and power he had amassed. Solomon is described as having 25 tons ofContinue reading “October 30”

Solomon Built the Temple (1 Kings 6-9) Dear families, Moments of distress or pain and moments of rebellion or wandering often function as God’s classroom for His children to learn to trust Him. These experiences force us to either lean in to God or to leave—to turn from God or to trust in God. TheseContinue reading “October 23”