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Unit 34, Session 1

The Church Met Together (Acts 15) Dear families, As Paul and Barnabas began seeing both Jew and Gentile lives changed by the gospel, their work in planting churches and discipling believers faced a new problem: a false gospel of works. Today’s Bible passage poses two big questions: Firstly, how exactly are people saved from theirContinue reading “Unit 34, Session 1”

Unit 33, Session 3

Jesus Can Forgive Anyone (2 Corinthians 5) Dear families, One theme Paul wrote about in the book of 2 Corinthians is the forgiveness of God through Jesus Christ. He shared of his own need for reconciliation with God and how he—like us—had been tasked with taking part in the Lord’s ministry of reconciliation. Being aContinue reading “Unit 33, Session 3”

Unit 33, Session 2

Paul Became a Missionary (Acts 13–14) Dear families, The beginnings of Paul’s journey as a missionary in Acts 13–14 showcased the power and providence of God, even amid harsh persecution. From being sent out and set apart by the Holy Spirit to being wrongly celebrated as gods and experiencing mistreatment and stonings, Paul remained fixedContinue reading “Unit 33, Session 2”

Unit 32, Session 4

Peter Was Rescued from Prison (Acts 12) Dear families, Acts 12 tells the story of God’s divine and miraculous rescue of His apostle Peter. While King Herod sought to make an example of Peter, it was God alone who was able to showcase His power and might amidst the persecution of the church. This passageContinue reading “Unit 32, Session 4”

Unit 32, Session 3

Gentiles Became Part of the Church (Acts 11) Dear families, Acts 11 recounts the first time people were called “Christians” because they were recognized as followers of Jesus. In this passage, Peter was criticized by some of the believing Jews for going into the house of Cornelius and eating with Gentiles; however, these same criticsContinue reading “Unit 32, Session 3”

Unit 31, Session 3

Stephen Was Arrested (Acts 6–7) Dear families, Acts 6 and 7 detail the story of Stephen, the first follower of Jesus martyred for his unwavering boldness in proclaiming Jesus as Lord. Despite the rejection Stephen faced, he remained firm in his gospel witness to those in the Sanhedrin. Recounting the stories of the Old Testament,Continue reading “Unit 31, Session 3”

Unit 25, Session 1

People Welcomed Jesus as King(Matthew 21; Mark 11; Luke 19; John 12) Dear families, In all four Gospel accounts of the triumphal entry, we uncover the truth that Jesus reigns as the sovereign King over everything. From the need for a processional donkey to the praises spilling from children’s mouths, He continued to fulfill theContinue reading “Unit 25, Session 1”