Explore the Bible Sunday School Lesson for June 8
June 2, 2025
Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for June 8, written by Mark Rathel, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
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Attack on pro-Israel group in Boulder leaves 8 injured
June 2, 2025
Eight people were injured Sunday (May 1) in Boulder, Colorado, in what federal investigators have described as a “targeted terrorist attack” on participants of a peaceful walk supporting Israeli hostages.
Anchored: New parachurch organization launches to provide boot camp-type experience for potential future missionaries
June 2, 2025
From Jeremy Taliaferro’s view on the missions field, something had changed. After serving as a missionary for more than 20 years in some of the toughest places on the globe, he began to see a growing need for additional training …
Serving at The Rim: Racetrack chaplain ‘powerful’ tool on and off the track
June 1, 2025
It’s a Saturday night at the Veteran’s Motorplex at The Rim in Greenbrier, Tennessee, and racetrack chaplain Brian Baker is making the rounds with the crowd.
First person: What’s the point of re-reading the Bible? Shouldn’t we know it by now?
May 31, 2025
The 8-year-old politely turned down the gift. “I’ve already read it,” he said waving off the small Gideon-style Bible presented to him by the church
Proposed SBC resolutions ready for review ahead of annual meeting
May 30, 2025
The resolutions committee released the proposed resolutions May 30 because of a bylaw change in 2023, which now requires the release at least 10 days ahead of the annual meeting. Previously, messengers received them at the meeting.
Groups pledge to sue over Ten Commandments displays
May 30, 2025
A coalition of civil liberties groups — including Americans United for Separation of Church and State — pledged to sue if Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs into law a bill mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in public-school classrooms
New book marks CP centennial, explores ‘next era’ of cooperation
May 30, 2025
“What will that connection look like tomorrow?” asks Chris Forbes, author of new book on the future of Southern Baptist cooperative giving. “The future doesn’t arrive on its own. It’s shaped by decisions we make today.”
2027 SBC Annual Meeting may move to Indianapolis
May 30, 2025
Due to a major renovation at the Salt Palace Convention Center, the Southern Baptist Convention must relocate its 2027 Annual Meeting from Salt Lake City, the SBC Executive Committee announced Thursday (May30).
First person: Vacation Bible School — a summer highlight
May 30, 2025
Vacation Bible Schools continue to impact children and young people who learn about the Bible and about how to have a personal relationship with Jesus — while having fun and making new friends.
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