The Pitfall of Temptation Genesis 39:1–12 Remembering what is at stake helps us overcome temptation. In the previous session, we examined the first pitfall faced
INTEGRITY ESTABLISHED Daniel 1:8–21 We begin our study of Daniel with an introduction to the man. As a young man, Daniel and his promising compatriots
The Pitfall of Betrayal Genesis 37:1–5, 19–24, 26–27 God is at work, even when it’s not obvious. The longer I live, the more I understand
Seeking Justice in an Unjust World Obadiah 1–4; 10–17 Over the past few years we have heard the cry, “No justice, no peace.” Frustration with
GOD VALUES ALL LIFE Ezekiel 16:20–21; 23:26–39; Psalm 139:13–16 Forty-nine years ago this week, the Supreme Court determined that U.S. citizens had a constitutional right
The Ruler Who Cares for His People Micah 5:2-5a; Matthew 2:1-6, 9-11 The coming King who would shepherd His people. (Mic. 5:2-5a) The prophet Micah
EZEKIEL HOPES Ezekiel 37:1–14 Following a series of judgment oracles against the nations, Ezekiel prophesies about the restoration of Israel. Unlike most of the writing
EZEKIEL WARNS Ezekiel 28:11–19, 25–26 Ezekiel records a series of judgment oracles against the nations in Chapters 25 through 38. The recurring themes in these
THE LIGHT AND GLORY OF GOD Luke 2:25-35 Simeon was promised he would not die before seeing the Messiah. (25-27a) In Luke 2 we are
JESUS WAS SOUGHT Matthew 2:1–12 Merry Christmas! I always smile when we include the visit of the wise men in the Christmas story. Through the
