Faith and Frailty

• Lesson 8 for the week of November 18 to November 25

Read: Genesis 16:1 — 19:38 The story of Abraham brings out amazing highs and lows, from victories won with God to striking human failings. Discussion themes and questions: Hagar and Ishmael (Genesis 16). The story...

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The Man Abram

• Lesson 7 for the week of November 11 to November 18

Read: Genesis 11:27-15:21 After a long series of human disasters, God turns to Abram to help turn the tide. The early chapters of his life raise significant questions worth exploring: Discussion Themes and Questions: Joshua...

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The Earth After the Flood

• Lesson 6 for the week of November 4 to November 11

Read: Genesis 9-11 When compared with the good earth as it came from God’s hand after creation, the “new” earth after the flood presents a stark contrast — and a fruitful opportunity for some searching...

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Destruction and Renewal

• Lesson 5 for the week of October 28 to November 4

Read: Genesis 5:32 – 9:29 The story of the flood is a stark reminder that God’s perfect world did not last long. The impact of the flood is worth pondering, both from the standpoint of...

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Paradise Lost

• Lesson 4 for the week of October 21 to October 28

Read: Genesis 3:1 – 4:26 Crucial aspects of human existence are rooted in the story of the Fall and the on-going tragedy of our first parents. Discussion Themes and Questions: The subtle serpent. The serpent,...

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The Early Earth

• Lesson 3 for the week of October 14 to October 21

Read: Genesis 2 The second chapter in Genesis points to several key concepts which continue to shape Christian thinking. Discussion Themes and Questions: Sabbath. Genesis 2 opens with account of how God blessed the Sabbath....

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“In the Beginning…”

• Lesson 2 for the week of October 7 to October 14

Read: Genesis 1 Those of us who look forward to a restored world, look back to Genesis 1 as the foundation of our hope. Discussion themes and questions: Clarities. Though there are many issues about...

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Foundations

• Lesson 1 for the week of September 30 to October 7

Read: Matt. 19:3-8; Luke 17:26-30; Acts 7:1-15; Heb. 11:1-22 One of the key features which distinguishes the Judeo-Christian perspective from other “natural” perspectives is that history has a goal. You can chart the key events...

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Turning Hearts in the End Time

• Lesson 12 for the week of March 18 to March 25

Read: Mal 4:5-6; I Ki 18:21; Deut 30:2-3; Eph 4:32; Mk 11:35; Ps 54:10-12; Lk 1:17; 24:47-48 Turning Hearts in the End Time: The Elijah message, a special message for end time families that turns...

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What Have They Seen in Your House?

• Lesson 11 for the week of March 11 to March 18

Read: I Pet 2:9; Josh 24:17; Is 39:4 What Have They Seen in Your House? Isaiah’s question to King Hezekiah still has resonance for us today. What makes a house a home? What are the...

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Families of Faith

• Lesson 10 for the week of March 4 to March 11

Read:Jn 1:12; Heb 12:1-2; I Cor 12:13; Jn 17:11, 14-16; Gen 18:19 Families of Faith: In the world but not of the world, how do we as families of faith manage to live in the...

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Homes of Peace and Healing

• Lesson 9 for the week of February 25 to March 4

Read: Rom 12:18; Eph 4:13, 26-27; I Cor 13:4-5; Mt 18:15; I Jn 4:18 Homes of Peace and Healing: Homes as a haven of rest, a sanctuary place of relief and safety from the hassles...

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Keys to Family Unity

• Lesson 8 for the week of February 18 to February 25

Read: Ps 133:12; Jn 17:20-21; Eph 5:21; I Pet 3:8-9 Keys to Family Unity: In the words of the Psalmist, “How pleasant it is for God’s people to live together in harmony. So what are...

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The Royal Love Song

• Lesson 7 for the week of February 11 to February 18

Read: SS 8:6-10; Gen 2:7, 24; Rom 5:5; I Th 4:3 The Royal Love Song: The Song of Solomon, is this a metaphor for how God is with His bride, the Church, or is it...

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