Justice and Injustice (November 17, 2019)
In Isaiah 5, God sings a love song to Israel but becomes angry at their injustice. In chapter 11, God promises to send a leader to establish justice and peace. Continue reading
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God, Parent, Metaphor (November 10, 2019)
Bible Readings: Hosea 11:1-9 Free Resource: A Mother’s Love (Kids- 3rd-6th) Unit Theme (November 10—November 24): Our Sin, God’s Faithfulness The Point: God loves us like a parent. Israel: The Northern Kingdom For the last couple of weeks, we have … Continue reading
Leaders Like Elijah (November 3, 2019)
Bible Readings: 1 Kings 18:[17-19] 20-39 Free Resource: Building Elijah’s Altar (Kids- PK-2nd) Unit Theme (October 20—November 3): God’s Way of Leading The Point: A good leader leads us back to God. Leaders: Good & Bad For the last few … Continue reading
History Repeated (October 27, 2019)
Bible Readings: 1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29 Free Resource: Generation Celebration (Cross+Gen Education) Unit Theme (October 20—November 3): God’s Way of Leading The Point: We lead best when we listen to and serve others. Those who cannot remember the past are … Continue reading
A Godly Leader (Sort of) (October 20, 2019)
Bible Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5; Psalm 150 Free Resource: David Becomes King (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (October 20—November 3): God’s Way of Leading The Point: A good leader serves God and the people. King Envy Our story last week, … Continue reading
Ruth: God’s Hesed (October 13, 2019)
Bible Readings: Ruth 1:1-17 Free Resource: Serving Refugees (Small Groups) Unit Theme (September 29—October 13): Responding to God’s Love The Point: Like Ruth, we should love others. Responding to God’s Love Two weeks ago, God heard the people of Israel … Continue reading
It’s All About Love (October 6, 2019)
Bible Readings: Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 6:4-9 Free Resource: The Instructions (Youth) Unit Theme (September 29—October 13): Responding to God’s Love The Point: We are called to love God and others. Since Last Time… Last week, we met the people of Israel … Continue reading
The Power of a Name (September 29, 2019)
Bible Readings: Exodus 1:8-14 [15–2:10]; 3:1-15 Free Resource: I AM Who I AM (Kids 3rd-6th) Unit Theme (September 29—October 13): Responding to God’s Love The Point: God listens to our prayers. In the past three readings in the Narrative Lectionary, … Continue reading
Wrestling with God (September 22, 2019)
Bible Readings: Genesis 32:[9-13] 22-30 Free Resource: Are You Strong Enough? (Kids PK-2nd) Unit Theme (September 8—September 22): God Creates Family The Point: God changes us. Broken Relationships In these first few weeks of the Narrative Lectionary year, we have … Continue reading
God Gives a Promised Child (Sept. 15, 2019)
Bible Readings: Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7 The Point: God gives us joy when God fulfills promises. Free Resource: The Promise of a Son (Cross+Gen Education) Unit Theme (September 26—September 22): God Creates Family A Family Affair We now move to the … Continue reading