Does our security reside in our own schemes or God’s wisdom? In this passage, we find Jacob and Laban scheming to outmaneuver each other. The narrative provides an important lesson: our security as people rests in the character of God, not the cleverness of our schemes. Genesis 30:25-31:55
Hi Parents, A quick reminder that we have choreography rehearsal tomorrow from 9-11am. We will have a restroom and water break at 10am, but feel free to send a nut-free snack with your child if you think they will need it. Also, please check to make sure that you do not have a … [Read More…] Choreography & Shirts
How did Christianity spread in the early church? In this passage in Acts, we see that for the church to grow, God’s people must go. The message highlighted three essentials for our approach to evangelism: we must rely on the Spirit, we must discern the core needs and struggles in our listeners, and we must … [Read More…] Contagious Christianity
Every family has some level of dysfunction, and Jacob’s family was no different. What can we learn from Jacob’s family dynamics? In this passage, we see the fulfillment of God’s promise for offspring despite the family conflicts. We also learn some important lessons about how God responds to our brokenness: God sees our pain, God … [Read More…] The Un-Ideal Family
When push comes to shove, would you stand up for Jesus? Is He worth the cost you may have to bear, even to the point of death? In this passage, we see the martyrdom of Stephen. We learn three important points about how to respond to persecution: Jesus is the message, Jesus is the model, … [Read More…] Jesus Is Worth It
Have you ever struggled with God’s plan for you life? In this great love story, we see how God is directing the steps of Jacob and Rachel towards one another. We learn that God is faithful to guide those who love and follow after him. Genesis 29:1-30
Because of God’s Great Love for Us, He treats People Fairly Zelophehad’s Daughters How have you seen unfair situations handled? Have the two parties been reasonable or contentious; have they worked toward compromise or dug in their heels? Let’s look at how God handled a request from five women that required a precedent setting decision … [Read More…] Zelophehad’s Daughters – Because of God’s Great Love for Us, He Treats People Fairly – Nov. 1st Lesson
