Tag: Darold Bigger

Nature As A Source of Health

• Lesson 12 for the week of March 12 to March 19

Genesis 1:27-2:25; Genesis 3; Jeremiah 10:12-13; Psalm 19:1-7; Matthew 6:25-34; Psalm 104 Memory Text: Psalm 19:1-2 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they put forth speech; night after...

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Freedom From Addictions

• Lesson 11 for the week of March 5 to March 12

Proverbs 23:29-35; 1 Corinthians 7:2-5; Mat 25:15-30; Mark 10:17-27; 1 Pet 3:3-4 Memory Text: John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Alcohol What of the Bible texts that don’t discourage and even seem to...

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Jealousy

• Lesson 10 for the week of February 26 to March 5

Isaiah 14:12-14; James 3:16, 17; Exodus 20:17; Gen 37; 1 Samuel 18; Matthew 12:14 Memory Text: Proverbs 27:4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Jealousy was the root of Satan’s sin; is it also the...

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Self-Esteem

• Lesson 9 for the week of February 19 to February 26

Psalm 100:3, Acts 17:24-28, Romans 12:3, Matthew 22:39, 2 Samuel 9, Luke 15, Ephesians 4:23-32 Memory Text: 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises...

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Resilience

• Lesson 8 for the week of February 12 to February 19

Job 19:25; James 5:10-11; Ruth 1; Esther 2; 2 Corinthians 11:23-28; Philippians 4:11-13 Memory Text: Psalm 46:1-3: [1] God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. [2] Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give...

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Hope Against Depression

• Lesson 7 for the week of February 5 to February 12

Psalm 42, Psalm 31:10, Psalm 39:2-7, Psalm 32:1-5, 1 John 1:9, Micah 7:1-7, Revelation 21:2-4 Memory Text: Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. What causes depression and how might Christians best address...

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Good Thinking

• Lesson 6 for the week of January 29 to February 5

Mark 7:21-23, Luke 6:45, Acts 14:2, 15:24, Galatians 3:1, Psalm 19:14, Colossians 3:1-17 Memory Text: Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or...

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Guilt

• Lesson 5 for the week of January 22 to January 29

Genesis 3:8-13; 1 John 1:9; Psalm 32; 1 Timothy 4:1-2; Matthew 26:75; Romans 8:1 Memory Texts: Psalm 130:3,4 If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? [4] But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can,...

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Relationships

• Lesson 4 for the week of January 15 to January 22

1 Samuel 25; Ephesians 4:1-3; I Peter 3:9-12; Luke 17:3-4; Luke 23:34; James 5:16 Memory Text: Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Why...

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Stress

• Lesson 3 for the week of January 8 to January 15

I Kings 17:2-4, I Kings 15-16; 1 Kings 19:1-2; Mark 6:31-34; Galatians 6:2; John 15:13 Memory Text: Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” What are your favorite Elijah stories?...

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Divine Provision for Anxiety

• Lesson 2 for the week of January 1 to January 8

Genesis 3:6-10; Genesis 15:1-3; John 14:1-2; Matthew 6:25-34; Matthew 18:3; Philippians 4:11-12 Memory text: I Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Is fear an inherent part of human life? (cf lesson comments about infants being...

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Emotions

• Lesson 1 for the week of December 25 to January 1

2 Samuel 13, Galatians 5:22, Colossians 3:12-14, Luke 19:41-44, John 16:20-24 Memory text: John 16:20 Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. Amnon, Tamar...

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Mission and Commission

• Lesson 12 for the week of March 15 to March 22

Key Texts:    Matthew  28:31-46; Mark 16:14-20; Luke 24:36-53; John 3:14-19 Key Ideas:    The lesson this week focuses on the links between the mission Jesus gave his disciples (The Great Commission) and the Gospel.   1. It...

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More Lessons in Discipleship

• Lesson 11 for the week of March 8 to March 15

Key Texts:    Matthew 14:22-33; Matthew 16:1-12; Mark 4:36-41; Mark 6:51, 52; Luke 8:25; Luke 24:37 Key Ideas:    We encounter a number of stories that are well-known.  First, there is the story of the disciples at...

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