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)”
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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)”
Unit 23, Session 2
Jesus Taught about Behavior (Matthew 6) Dear families, Have you ever wondered, Does Jesus care more about what I believe or about what I do? That’s one of those questions that can’t be answered in a word. We learn in the Bible of the danger of a “belief” that is only external. We find warningsContinue reading “Unit 23, Session 2”
Unit 23: The Teachings of Jesus
Unit Description: Jesus taught like no one else—as One who has authority. Everything Jesus taught about revealed what God’s kingdom is like, the kingdom that Jesus had come to establish in full. Big Picture QuestionWhat did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom. Key Passage: Yours, LORD, is theContinue reading ” Unit 23: The Teachings of Jesus”
Unit 23, Session 1
Jesus Taught about Character (Matthew 5) Dear families, What do you think would happen if you stomped on a ketchup packet? Would you expect only air to escape the contents of the packet? Undoubtedly, the pressure of the stomp would result in an explosion of ketchup, and perhaps a messy shoe. Oddly enough, we don’tContinue reading “Unit 23, Session 1”
Unit 22, Session 5
Jesus’ Miracles Prove He Is God (John 14) Dear families, When we study the miraculous works of Jesus—Jesus’ calming a storm, healing sickness, multiplying food, walking on water, turning water into wine, helping blind people see, or any of the other miracles that Jesus performed—it’s possible to miss the larger story being told and theContinue reading “Unit 22, Session 5”
Unit 22, Session 4
Jesus Fed Many People (Matthew 15; Mark 8) Dear families, As you read of the miraculous multiplication of bread and fish in Matthew 15 pay attention to what captures your attention. What stands out most? Consider these astonishing observations: Thousands of people had been following and listening to Jesus for three days with nothing toContinue reading “Unit 22, Session 4”
Unit 22, Session 3
Jesus Healed Sickness (Matthew 9; Mark 5; Luke 8) Dear families, When someone you know is sick, how do you respond? Do you press in with compassion and prayer, offering to take a meal? Are you tempted to withdraw and leave their needs to others? In today’s passage, we will see Jesus repeatedly draw nearContinue reading “Unit 22, Session 3”
Unit 22, Session 2
Jesus Healed and Forgave (Matthew 9; Mark 2; Luke 5) Dear families, As Jesus worked miracles, people were curious and amazed. Large crowds started following Him. Among those most interested in the works of Jesus were the Jewish leaders who looked unfavorably upon both the actions of Jesus and the following that he was gaining.Continue reading “Unit 22, Session 2”
