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Abraham: The First Missionary

Lesson 2 for the week of July 4 to July 11

Key Texts: Gen. 12:1-3; 14:8-24; Heb. 11:8-19; Gen. 3:6; Gen 12:6, 7; 18:18,19 The lesson this week invites us to look at Abraham, one of the most notable people from ancient times. His initial story...

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The Missionary Nature of God

Lesson 1 for the week of June 27 to July 4

Key Texts: Gen. 1:26-28; 2:15-17; 1 John 2:16; John 3:14,15; 2 Cor. 5:21; Matt. 5:13,14. The lessons this quarter invite us to focus on what we commonly call Christian mission. In fact, the adult lesson...

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Crucified and Risen

Lesson 13 for the week of June 20 to June 27

Biblical References: Luke 22-24 For those who are long-time Christians, the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and death can almost become old news. We become calloused to the horror of the cross and the glory of...

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Jesus in Jerusalem

Lesson 12 for the week of June 13 to June 20

Biblical References: Luke 19:28-48 and Luke 20:9-26 Jesus spent most of his life working and ministering in the region of Galilee. The closing events of his life, however, take place in Jerusalem. 1. Luke foreshadows...

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The Kingdom of God

Lesson 11 for the week of June 6 to June 13

Biblical References: Luke 1:32-33; Luke 9:59-62; Luke 11:2; Luke 13:29; Luke 17:23-24; Luke 18:16-30; Luke 21:34-36 The phrase “kingdom of God” or “kingdom of heaven” occur more than 100 times in the synoptic gospels. Luke...

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Following Jesus in Everyday Life

Lesson 10 for the week of May 30 to June 6

Biblical References: Luke 8:4-15; Luke 11:37-54; Luke 12:4-21; Luke 12:35-53; Luke 22:24-27 Jesus was a “friend of sinners,” but was also rather direct in his criticism of the Pharisees. At the time, the common people...

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