Lesson for December 30. A CHRISTIAN EXAMPLE Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:1-13. Memory Verse: Colossians 3:12. Whom are we to represent and in what manner? 1 Timothy 4:12. Whom are we commanded to follow as our example? Mark 8:34. Who are we given as examples of endurance? James 5:10, also see 1 Peter 2:21. What attitude [...]
The first Christians wouldn't recognize today's Santa-centric holiday, let alone figure out what that tree is doing in the living room. History doesn’t record when the first Christmas was celebrated, but it was probably sometime in the fourth century CE, in the Roman Empire. What's sure is that the first historic record of the holiday [...]
Lesson for December 23. PRAY WITHOUT CEASING Scripture Reading: Psalms 66:13-20. Memory Verse: Psalms 6:9. Does the Lord hear the prayers of His people? Proverbs 15:29. Will He hear our prayers when we knowingly remain in disobedience? Proverbs 28:9. What can we obtain through prayer? Matthew 21:22. What does Christ say about the pretense of [...]
Lesson for December 16. FAITH - A GODLY REQUIREMENT Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 4. Memory Verse: Hebrews 4:2. In order to please God, what must we possess? Hebrews 11:6. Where was the first recorded act of faith in a blood atonement made? Hebrews 11:4. What act of faith was required on the evening of Passover? [...]
Lesson for December 9. CONTENTION - A TOOL OF SATAN “A house divided against itself cannot stand,” Christ said. This well-known truth is especially applicable to the Church today. Contention and division are everywhere and are tools Satan uses to make God’s people weak. The Bible teaches strongly against strife and contention among the brethren. [...]
