The text for this lesson is 1 Samuel 1:1–2:21. Key Point God cares and provides for the humble and lowly. Law: The Lord is not pleased with those who provoke others, as Peninnah did to Hannah, or with those who ignore Him and mock His worship, as did Hophni and Phinehas. Gospel: When we are … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Matthew 26:36–56. Key Point In the face of treachery, violence, cowardice, and all kinds of evil, Jesus steadfastly serves the Father’s will to fulfill the Scriptures and save His people. Law:Our prayers and courage falter in the face of fatigue and threat of physical harm. Gospel: Jesus prays for … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 11:1–13; John 16:23–33 Key Point Our heavenly Father invites us to pray and promises to hear our prayers for the sake of His Son, Jesus. Law: I sin by not trusting God and failing to pray to Him for all things. Gospel: God promises to hear and answer … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Daniel 6:1–27 Key Point Daniel called upon the one true God, who heard Daniel’s prayer and protected him in the lions’ den. God hears our prayers and protects us from sin, death, and the devil. Law: This sinful world, Satan, and my own sinful flesh all conspire against me … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Acts 3:1–10 Key Point The lame man praised and thanked God. We pray, praise, and give thanks to God for who He is and what He has done for us through His Son, Jesus. Law: Sin renders me helpless so that I look to myself or to the sinful … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Luke 11:1–13 Key Point Jesus taught His disciples and followers the Lord’s Prayer to show them how to pray. God invites us to talk to Him using this same prayer today. Law: I am born in sin, cut off from God, unable to communicate with Him because of the … Continue Reading
The text for this lesson is Acts 16:16–34 Key Point Through the witness of Paul and Silas to the Philippian jailer and his family, the kingdom of God grew. We ask that God help us live according to His Word and use us to extend His kingdom of grace. Law: Satan and my sinful flesh … Continue Reading
