God’s Promised Presence Devotional Reading: Exodus 33:12-23 Background Scripture: Psalm 139 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12 Thought to Remember Take comfort in God’s unsurpassed knowledge and presence.

A Song of Thanksgiving Devotional Reading: Ephesians 5:1-2, 15-20 Background Scripture: Psalm 100 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 100 Thought to Remember Know that the Lord is God and praise accordingly!

Songs of Praise Devotional Reading: Psalm 148 Background Scripture: Psalm 146-150 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 146, 150 Thought to Remember God deserves our praise.

Confidence in God’s Shepherding Devotional Reading: John 10:1-10 Background Scripture: Psalm 23; John 10:11-14 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 23 Thought to Remember God has provided, is providing, and will provide.

Trust in God Alone Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-11 Background Scripture: Psalm 62 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 62 Thought to Remember We trust God because HE is willing and able to save …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 9 – October 27, 2024

Praise for Deliverance Devotional Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 Background Scripture: Isaiah 25; Daniel 6:10-28 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-10a Thought to Remember Gratefully wait for the fulfillment of the promised death of …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 8 – October 20, 2024

A Plea for Deliverance Devotional Reading: Psalm 107:23-32 Background Scripture: Psalm 22; Daniel 3 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 22:1-11 Thought to Remember Cry out to God!

Prayers of Repentance and Confession Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 7:5-11 Background Scripture: Psalm 51; 2 Samuel 11 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 51:1-4, 10-12, 15-17 Thought to Remember Acknowledge, Confess, Repent, Praise.

Moses and Miriam Lead in Praise Devotional Reading: Psalm 104:1-9 Background Scripture: Exodus 14:21-31; 15:1-21 Today’s Scripture: Exodus 15:1-3, 11-13, 17-18, 20-21 Thought to Remember The Lord has given us …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 5 – September 29, 2024

Josiah Celebrates Passover Devotional Reading: 2 Chronicles 34:8, 14-27 Background Scripture: 2 Kings 22-23; 2 Chronicles 34:1-35:19 Today’s Scripture: 2 Chronicles 35:1-6, 16-19 Thought to Remember Embrace God’s Rituals.

Hezekiah’s Prayer Devotional Reading: Romans 8:29-39 Background Scripture: 2 Kings 19:1-34 Today’s Scripture: 2 Kings 19:14-20, 29-31 Thought to Remember Pray with one desire: that God’s will be done.

Solomon Dedicates the Temple Devotional Reading: Psalm 34:11-22 Background Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-53 Today’s Scripture: 1 Kings 8:22-24, 37-39, 46, 48-50a Thought to Remember Sin is real, but so is …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 2 – September 8, 2024

Abram Builds an Altar Devotional Reading: Philippians 4:10-19 Background Scripture: Genesis 12-13 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 13:8-18 Thought to Remember Be ready to exercise a faith like Abraham’s.

The Washing of Regeneration Devotional Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10 Background Scripture: Titus 3:3-11 Today’s Scripture: Titus 3:3-11 Thought to Remember The only thing truly profitable is the gospel!

The Rules of Life Devotional Reading: Psalm 37:27-40 Background Scripture: Titus 1:1-3; 2:11-15 Today’s Scripture: Titus 1:1-3; 2:11-15 Thought to Remember We have a “blessed hope!”

The Love of God Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Background Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10 Today’s Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10 Thought to Remember The rubric is clear: God’s children love Him …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 11 – August 11, 2024

The Word of God Devotional Reading: Psalm 121 Background Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Today’s Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Thought to Remember Encouragement is a defense against despair.

Expectant Watchfulness Devotional Reading: Matthew 25:1-13 Background Scripture: Psalm 130 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 130 Thought to Remember Faith celebrates our hope in God’s forgiveness and calls others to do the …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 9 – July 28, 2024

Delightful Precepts Devotional Reading: Proverbs 30:1-9 Background Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80 Thought to Remember Learn what the Lord desires!

Continual Proclamation Devotional Reading: Ephesians 3:1-13 Background Scripture: Psalm 71:12-21 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 71:12-21 Thought to Remember Cry out to God and be comforted.

Ceaseless Love Devotional Reading: Psalm 30 Background Scripture: Lamentations 3:16-24; Psalm 30; Jeremiah 52:1-30 Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 3:16-24 Thought to Remember Have hope in God’s compassions and faithfulness.

Fearless Witness Devotional Reading: Philippians 3:1-14 Background Scripture: Acts 26:1-11 Today’s Scripture: Acts 26:1-11 Thought to Remember If God is for us, no one can stand against us!

Full Assurance Devotional Reading: Psalm 23 Background Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20 Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20 Thought to Remember Be assured that our future is ensured.

Empowered Servants Devotional Reading: Philippians 2:1-13 Background Scripture: Romans 15:1-13 Today’s Scripture: Romans 15:1-13 Thought to Remember Christ creates one church united in Him.

Bold Ministers Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 31:1-8 Background Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5-18 Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5-18 Thought to Remember Be unveiled. Be Bold.

Glorious Riches Devotional Reading: Galatians 3:19-29 Background Scripture: Colossians 1:19-2:5 Today’s Scripture: Colossians 1:24-2:3 Thought to Remember Access the mystery of Christ!

Who Has Believed? Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Background Scripture: Romans 10:1-21 Today’s Scripture: Romans 10:1-17 Thought to Remember Confess and believe that Jesus is Lord!

Reconciled to God Devotional Reading: Acts 2:37-47 Background Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 Today’s Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 Thought to Remember We have peace with God because Christ paid sin’s price for us.

Counted as Righteous Devotional Reading: Genesis 15:1-6 Background Scripture: Romans 4 Today’s Scripture: Romans 4:13-25 Thought to Remember Justification by faith is not an abstract idea but a reality for …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 11 – May 12, 2024

Justified by Faith Devotional Reading: John 3:1-8, 13-17 Background Scripture: Romans 3:21-30 Today’s Scripture: Romans 3:21-30 Thought to Remember Stop struggling to earn a gift of salvation that Christ offers.

Faith of a Canaanite Devotional Reading: Psalm 61 Background Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28 Thought to Remember Live by great faith!

Faith of an Anointer Devotional Reading: Romans 8:1-16 Background Scripture: Luke 7:36-50 Today’s Scripture: Luke 7:36-39, 44-50 Thought to Remember To have forgiveness, we must first realize that we need …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 8 – April 21, 2024

Faith of a Centurion Devotional Reading: Zechariah 8:18-23 Background Scripture: Luke 7:1-10 Today’s Scripture: Luke 7:1-10 Thought to Remember Have “Centurion Faith!”

Faith of the Persistent Devotional Reading: John 4:4-18 Background Scripture: Luke 5:17-26 Today’s Scripture: Luke 5:17-26 Thought to Remember God enables us daily to be faithful friends.

The Resurrection: Key to Faith Devotional Reading: Exodus 14:10-14, 21-23, 26-31 Background Scripture: Mark 16 Today’s Scripture: Mark 16:1-8 Thought to Remember Fear not – Jesus has risen!

Living in Faith Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 28:1-14 Background Scripture: Acts 6 Today’s Scripture: Acts 6:7-15 Thought to Remember God’s wisdom, power, and peace will overcome the harshest opponents.

Defending Our Faith Devotional Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Background Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17 Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17 Thought to Remember Let suffering strengthen your faith.

Testing Our Faith Devotional Reading: Psalm 139:13-18, 23-24 Background Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-11 Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-11 Thought to Remember Testing yourself is not optional.

Sustaining Our Faith Devotional Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Background Scripture: Jude Today’s Scripture: Jude 17-25 Thought to Remember Secure in God’s love, we are able to love others.

Faith in God’s Purpose Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 29:8-14 Background Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5-2:5 Today’s Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-5 Thought to Remember The righteous will live by faith.

Faith in Times of Trouble Devotional Reading: Matthew 8:18-27 Background Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28 Today’s Scripture: Daniel 6:10-11, 14, 16, 19-23, 26-27 Thought to Remember Our faithfulness to God has personal …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 12 – February 18, 2024

Faith in the Fiery Furnace Devotional Reading: Isaiah 43:1-7 Background Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30 Today’s Scripture: Daniel 3:19-28 Thought to Remember Because of God’s faithfulness, we can be faithful to Him.

Faith in the Power of God Devotional Reading: Romans 4:9-22 Background Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-13, 25-31 Thought to Remember There is never any power shortage with God.

Faith and Transformation Devotional Reading: Ezekiel 11:17-21 Background Scripture: Romans 12:3-8 Today’s Scripture: Romans 12:3-8 Thought to Remember Know your spiritual gifts and use them with humility.

Faith and Encouragement Devotional Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-15 Background Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:5-20 Today’s Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:13-20 Thought to Remember Let your uplook change your outlook.

Faith and Trust Devotional Reading: Psalm 56 Background Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12 Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8 Thought to Remember God’s children seek wisdom of their heavenly Father.

Faith and Righteousness Devotional Reading: Romans 5:12-21 Background Scripture: Hebrews 11 Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4a, 7a, 8, 17-18, 20-23, 32, 39-40 Thought to Remember Faith overrides imperfections!

The Faith of the Wise Men Devotional Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6 Background Scripture: Micah 5:2-4; Matthew 2:1-12 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Thought to Remember Wise men and women seek to worship …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 5 – December 31, 2023

Expectant Mothers’ Faith Devotional Reading: Philippians 4:10-19 Background Scripture: Luke 1:1-25, 39-45, 56-60 Today’s Scripture: Luke 1:36-45, 56 Thought to Remember Faith with obedience leads to great joy.

The Family of Faith Devotional Reading: Psalm 9:1-14 Background Scripture: Genesis 38; Joshua 2; 6:22-25; 2 Samuel 12:24; Ruth 14:13-22; Matthew 1:1-17 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17 Thought to Remember God …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 3 – December 17, 2023

The Faith of David Devotional Reading: Psalm 27 Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Today’s Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:31-37, 45, 48-50 Thought to Remember Make sure others know whom you serve.

The Faith of Ruth Devotional Reading: Acts 10:34-38 Background Scripture: Ruth 1; 4:13-22 Today’s Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18, 22 Thought to Remember Remain steadfast in your love for the Lord and …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 1 – December 3, 2023

Freedom from the World Devotional Reading: Leviticus 25:8-17 Background Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23 Today’s Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23 Thought to Remember Spiritual life comes from Christ Jesus, the head.

Freedom to Edify Devotional Reading: James 1:19-27 Background Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8; 10:23-11:1 Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 Thought to Remember To edify others is one way to glorify God.

Freedom to Love Devotional Reading: Matthew 22:34-40 Background Scripture: Romans 13:8-10; 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 Today’s Scripture: Romans 13:8-10; 1Corinthians 13:8-13 Thought to Remember Love remains the primary form of “ID” …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 11 – November 12, 2023

Freedom from Expectations Devotional Reading: Acts 17:22-34 Background Scripture: Acts 15:1-21 Today’s Scripture: Acts 15:1-11 Thought to Remember Celebrate God’s merciful gift of redemption!

Freedom as an Heir Devotional Reading: Genesis 12:1-9 Background Scripture: Galatians 3:19-4:7 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 3:23-4:7 Thought to Remember Whoever we are, wherever we come from, we can be children …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 9 – October 29, 2023

Spirit and Flesh Devotional Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14 Background Scripture: Galatians 3:1-18 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14 Thought to Remember Our faith is in Christ alone.

Works and Faith Devotional Reading: Galatians 2:1-10 Background Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21 Thought to Remember Christ’s love moves us to welcome all the faithful to the table.

Old and New Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 7:1-15 Background Scripture: Romans 7:1-25 Today’s Scripture: Romans 7:1-12 Thought to Remember The law is necessary to teach us what is sinful.

Inward and Outward Devotional Reading: Ezekiel 36:25-30 Background Scripture: Romans 2:1-29 Today’s Scripture: Romans 2:12-24, 28-29 Thought to Remember God wants a humble, obedient heart.

Jesus Prevents Two Stonings Devotional Reading: Matthew 7:1-5 Background Scripture: John 8:1-11, 39-59 Today’s Scripture: John 8:1-11, 56-59 Thought to Remember What cause has Jesus given you to rejoice?

Jesus Glorifies God Devotional Reading: Psalm 119:113-128 Background Scripture: John 7:14-24 Today’s Scripture: John 7:14-24 Thought to Remember Choose your glory, or His?

Jesus Silences Critics Devotional Reading: Hebrews 4:1-10 Background Scripture: Luke 14:1-6 Today’s Scripture: Luke 14:1-6 Thought to Remember Remember the Lord of the Sabbath and live accordingly.

Jesus Confronts Hypocrisy Devotional Reading: 1 Samuel 15:19-23 Background Scripture: Luke 11:37-44 Today’s Scripture: Luke 11:37-44 Thought to Remember Pure religion requires that we love God and our neighbors.

God’s Kingdom Will Be All in All Devotional Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 Background Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-285; Ephesians 1:15-23 Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Thought to Remember “God’s final victory will …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 13 – August 27, 2023

Judgment in the Kingdom Devotional Reading: Isaiah 41:1-14 Background Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-6, 17-21 Thought to Remember “With God as our judge, the church lives …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 12 – August 20, 2023

The Nature of the Kingdom Devotional Reading: Proverbs 2:1-11 Background Scripture: Romans 14:10-23 Today’s Scripture: Romans 14:10-23 Thought to Remember “Be strong enough to serve the weak.”

Inheriting the Kingdom Devotional Reading: Isaiah 44:21-28 Background Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26 Thought to Remember “Freedom means becoming what God made us to be.”

Finding and Gathering Devotional Reading: Job 28:1-2, 12-19 Background Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52 Thought to Remember “The kingdom of Heaven is of ultimate value.”

Weeds Among the Wheat Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:1-10 Background Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Thought to Remember “You’re either wheat or weed. There is no in-between!”

The Sower and the Seed Devotional Reading: Psalm 95 Background Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4; Luke 8:5-15 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Thought to Remember “Producing kingdom fruit is not …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 7 – July 16, 2023

The Kingdom Has Come upon You Devotional Reading: Matthew 6:5-15 Background Scripture: Matthew 12:1-32 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32 Thought to Remember “Learn from the Pharisees’ mistakes.”

Peace to the Nations Devotional Reading: Isaiah 55 Background Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17 Today’s Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-13, 16-17 Thought to Remember “Jesus’ kingdom is superior to any alternative – now and …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 5 – July 2, 2023

Finding and Gathering Devotional Reading: Job 28:1-2, 12-19 Background Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52 Thought to Remember “The kingdom of Heaven is of ultimate value.”

Weeds Among the Wheat Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 13:1-10 Background Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Thought to Remember “You’re either wheat or weed. There is no in-between.”

The Sower and the Seed Devotional Reading: Psalm 95 Background Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4; Luke 8:5-15 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Thought to Remember “Producing kingdom fruit is not …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 7 – July 16, 2023

The Kingdom Has Come upon You Devotional Reading: Matthew 6:5-15 Background Scripture: Matthew 12:1-32 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32 Thought to Remember “Learn from the Pharisees’ mistakes.”

Peace to the Nations Devotional Reading: Isaiah 55 Background Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17 Today’s Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-13, 16-17 Thought to Remember “Jesus’ kingdom is superior to any alternative-now and forever.”

Renewed in God’s Love Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 Background Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20 Today’s Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20 Thought to Remember “Resolve to stand on the promises of God-today and all …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 4 – June 25, 2023

God’s Servant-King Devotional Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9 Background Scripture: Isaiah 37:15-28 Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 37:21-28 Thought to Remember “Bless your successors by your own hope-filled obedience to God.”

God’s Kingdom of Peace Devotional Reading: John 16:20-33 Background Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25 Thought to Remember “Live as if the time of the new heaven and new …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 2 – June 11, 2023

God Reigns Devotional Reading: Colossians 3:8-17 Background Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-12 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-12 Thought to Remember “Don’t just celebrate the good news of the gospel – be its messenger!”

Saul of Tarsus Devotional Reading: Philippians 3:1-14 Background Scripture: Acts 9:1-31 Today’s Scripture: Acts 9:9-17 Thought to Remember “Christ calls us not only to Him but also for Him.”

An Ethiopian is Baptized Devotional Reading: Isaiah 60:9-14 Background Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Today’s Scripture: Acts 8:29-40 Thought to Remember “Jesus fulfills prophecies in ways that cannot be explained – except …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 12 – May 21, 2023

Jumping for Joy Devotional Reading: Luke 10:1-9 Background Scripture: Acts 3 Today’s Scripture: Acts 3:1-11 Thought to Remember “Offer spiritual healing as you meet physical needs.”

The Day of Pentecost Devotional Reading: Psalm 16 Background Scripture: Acts 2:1-42 Today’s Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, 14-24, 37-39 Thought to Remember “Live the reality of the era of the Holy …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 10 – May 7, 2023

Jesus Makes a Promise Devotional Reading: Psalm 24 Background Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 Today’s Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 Thought to Remember The gospel must be spread now.

Jesus Reinstates Peter Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 7:1-11 Background Scripture: John 21:15-25 Today’s Scripture: John 21:15-19 Thought to Remember Do you love Jesus? Follow Him.

Jesus Cooks Breakfast Devotional Reading: Psalm 30 Background Scripture: John 21:1-14 Today’s Scripture: John 21:1-14 Thought to Remember Recognize the Lord and receive His abundance.

Disciples Believe in the Resurrection Devotional Reading: John 20:11-18 Background Scripture: Luke 24:13-49 Today’s Scripture: Luke 24:13-27, 30-31 Thought to Remember Jesus’ resurrection brings a revolution. Are you living in …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 6 – April 9, 2023

The Empty Tomb Devotional Reading: Psalm 22:20-31 Background Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 Today’s Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 Thought to Remember Rejoice in the good news: Jesus is risen!

Jesus Overpowers Legion Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 Background Scripture: Mark 5:1-20 (cf, Luke 8:26-39) Today’s Scripture: Mark 5:1-13, 18-20 Thought to Remember Jesus has the power. Will you cry …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 4 – March 26, 2023

Jesus Talks with a Samaritan Devotional Reading: Isaiah 44:1-8 Background Scripture: John 4:1-42 Today’s Scripture: John 4:7-15, 28-30, 39-41 Thought to Remember Take every opportunity to offer Jesus’ living water.

The Greatest in the Kingdom Devotional Reading: Matthew 19:13-22 Background Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9; Mark 10:15 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9 Thought to Remember True greatness results from a life of humility …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 2 – March 12, 2023

The Prodigal Son Devotional Reading: Psalm 28 Background Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Today’s Reading: Luke 15:11-24 Thought to Remember Do you need to return to God?

Results of the Call Devotional Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Background Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25 Today’s Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10 Thought to Remember Our ultimate identity is to be found in …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 13, February 26, 2023

Responsibility of Those Called Devotional Reading: Amos 5:7-15 Background Scripture: James 2:1-12 Today’s Scripture: James 2:1-12 Thought to Remember God doesn’t play favorites, and neither should we.

Reminder of the Call Devotional Reading: John 15:1-14 Background Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14 Today’s Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14 Thought to Remember God has called us out of fear and into …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 11 – February 12, 2023

Resume of Those Called Devotional Reading: Psalm 25:1-15 Background Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Today’s Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Thought to Remember God’s ways seem foolish to a world impressed by …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 10 – February 5, 2023

God Promises His Presence Devotional Reading: Exodus 33:12-23 Background Scripture: Joel 1:1-4; 2:18-31 Today’s Scripture: Joel 2:21-27 Thought to Remember God’s people need not be ashamed – He brings renewal!

God Promises Light Devotional Reading: Ephesians 5:11-20 Background Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-10 Thought to Remember Fasting is meaningless without a heart of repentance and humility.

God Promises to Guide Devotional Reading: Psalm 119:81-96 Background Scripture: Isaiah 48:1-22 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 48:3-8a, 17 Thought to Remember Learn from the Lord and follow in His ways.

God Promises to Restore Devotional Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 13-17 Background Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-21 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-4, 10-12 Thought to Remember “Remember God’s works, and witness faithfully.”

God Promises to Hear and Forgive Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 30:1-10 Background Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-22 Today’s Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22 Thought to Remember “Repent to experience forgiveness and healing.”

Mary Rejoices Devotional Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 Background Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Today’s Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Thought to Remember “God’s salvation lifts the lowest to the highest.”

John the Baptist Appears Devotional Reading: John 1:29-42 Background Scripture: Luke 3:1-20; John 1 Today’s Scripture: Luke 3:2b-6, 15-18 Thought to Remember Prepare the way for the Lord!

Zacharias Speaks Devotional Reading: Malachi 4:1-6 Background Scripture: Luke 1:57-80 Today’s Scripture: Luke 1:57-66, 76-79 Thought to Remember God’s faithfulness will lead us to praise.

Zacharias Hears from God Devotional Reading: John 10:22-30 Background Scripture: Luke 1:5-23 Today’s Scripture: Luke 1:8-20 Thought to Remember God works extraordinarily through the ordinary.

God Gives Tools for Our Protection Devotional Reading: Psalm 91 Background Scripture: Acts 19; Ephesians 6:10-24; Revelation 2:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 Thought to Remember Outfitted with God’s armor, we …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 13 – November 27, 2022

We Are God’s Handiwork Devotional Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Background Scripture: Acts 19; Ephesians 2; Revelation 2:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 Thought to Remember We live now and forever by …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 12 – November 20, 2022

Christ Is Wisdom Devotional Reading: Psalm 16 Background Scripture: Acts 19; Ephesians 1:15-23; Revelation 2:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Thought to Remember Nothing can stand against Christ our Lord.

God Picked You! Devotional Reading: Esther 4:5-14 Background Scripture: Acts 19; Ephesians 1:1-14; Revelation 2:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14 Thought to Remember Rejoice in God’s plan for your salvation.

Who is King? Devotional Reading: Psalm 93 Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-9; 10:17-26 Today’s Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-7; 10:17-24 Thought to Remember There is room for only one King in …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 8 – October 23, 2022

The Call of Gideon Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Background Scripture: Judges 6:1-27 Today’s Scripture: Judges 6:1-27, 7-16a Thought to Remember Let God work through your faith.

Song of Moses Devotional Reading: Exodus 14:21-31 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:30-32:47 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:3-6, 10-14, 18 Thought to Remember God’s people sing of His provision and protection.

The Birth of Moses Devotional Reading: Acts 7:17-29 Background Scripture: Exodus 1:15-2:10 Today’s Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10 Thought to Remember Reflect God’s just character by responding to your most vulnerable neighbors.

The Scepter Given to Judah Devotional Reading: Numbers 24:2-9, 15-17 Background Scripture: Genesis 35:22b-26; 38:12-19, 24-26; 49:8-12 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 35:22b-26; 38:24-26; 49:10-12 Thought to Remember “God transforms wrecks into …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 4 – September 25, 2022

Jacob Called Israel Devotional Reading: Romans 11:25-32 Background Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32 Thought to Remember “Despite the darkness and amid our struggles, God is present.”

God Chooses the Younger Twin Devotional Reading: Psalm 75 Background Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 25:19b-34 Thought to Remember “God’s plan will be fulfilled, either through or despite your …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 2 – September 11, 2022

The Call of Abraham Devotional Reading: Hebrews 11:8-19 Background Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7; 15:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7; 15:1-7 Thought to Remember “God calls us-we only need to follow His directions!”

A Welcoming Invitation Devotional Reading: Revelation 22:10-21 Background Scripture: Revelation 22:8-21 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 22:10-21 Thought to Remember “Make the Alpha and Omega first and last in your life.”

The River of Life Devotional Reading: Revelation 22:1-9 Background Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7 Thought to Remember “Seek and share the living water now!”

A New Home Devotional Reading: Revelation 21:1-9 Background Scripture: Revelation 21:1-9 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 21:1-9 Thought to Remember “Trust the promises of Revelation!”

The Word Gives Peace Devotional Reading: John 14:15-29 Background Scripture: John 14:15-31 Today’s Scripture: John 14:15-29 Thought to Remember We have the promised Spirit of God.

The Word Resurrects Devotional Reading: John 11:20-27, 38-44 Background Scripture: John 11:17-44 Today’s Scripture: John 11:17-27, 38-44 Thought to Remember The grave is not the end.

The Word Saves Devotional Reading: John 12:44-50 Background Scripture: John 12:27-50 Today’s Scripture: John 12:44-50 Thought to Remember Jesus brings spiritual light!

The Word Heals Devotional Reading: John 4:46-54 Background Scripture: John 4:46-54 Today’s Scripture: John 4:46-54 Thought to Remember Our God can heal – in every way!

The Word Becomes Flesh Devotional Reading: John 1:1-14 Background Scripture: John 1:1-14 Today’s Scripture: John 1:1-14 Thought to Remember God’s salvation has dwelt among us.

God Offers Deliverance Devotional Reading: Isaiah 51:1-8 Background Scripture: Isaiah 51 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-8 Thought to Remember Hear that? God is calling.

God’s People Shall Prosper Devotional Reading: Isaiah 49:18-23 Background Scripture: Isaiah 49:18-26 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 49:18-23 Thought to Remember Wait for the Lord, who does not disappoint.

God Foretells of Redemption Devotional Reading: Isaiah 49:1-17 Background Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-17 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13 Thought to Remember The day of salvation is now!

God Foretells Destruction Devotional Reading: Isaiah 47:10 -15 Background Scripture: Isaiah 47 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 47:10-15 Thought to Remember Since God’s enemies will fall, don’t stand with them!

The Fruit of Freedom Devotional Reading: Galatians 5:16-26 Background Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26 Thought to Remember The sweetest fruit comes from walking in God’s Spirit.

Freedom, Love, and Faith Devotional Reading: Galatians 5:1-15 Background Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15 Thought to Remember Christian liberty always seeks the good of others.

Freedom and the Law Devotional Background: Galatians 3:18-29 Background Scripture: Galatians 3 Today’s Scripture: Galatians 3:18-29 Thought to Remember Through Christ we are offered a life that the law could …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 11 – May 15, 2022

Freedom for the Future Devotional Reading: Romans 8:18-30 Background Scripture: Romans 8:18-30 Today’s Scripture: Romans 8:18:30 Thought to Remember God is working all things together to accomplish His perfect will.

Freedom from Sin Devotional Reading: Romans 6:1-14 Background Scripture: Romans 6:1-14 Today’s Scripture: Romans 6:1-14 Thought to Remember Let us live free from sin in the grace of Jesus.

Freedom in the King Devotional Reading: John 8:31-38 Background Scripture: John 8:31-38 Today’s Scripture: John 8:31-38 Thought to Remember Freedom is found in the truth of Jesus.

Resurrection of the King Devotional Reading: Matthew 28:1-10 Background Scripture: Matthew 27; 28:1-10 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Thought to Remember Our king is risen! Everything has changed!

Passover with the King Devotional Reading: Matthew 26:17-30 Background Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30 Thought to Remember The Lord’s Supper reminds us that we are part of God’s …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 6 – April 10, 2022

Triumphal Entry of the King Devotional Reading: Matthew 21:1-11 Background Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28; 21:1-11 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Thought to Remember Hosanna in the highest! Jesus has come.

Free Because of the Lord Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 8:1-11 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 8 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-11 Thought to Remember The Lord’s faithfulness to us calls for our faithfulness to …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 4 – March 27, 2022

Free to Celebrate Devotional Reading: Ezra 6:13-22 Background Scripture: Ezra 6:13-22; Leviticus 23:4-8 Today’s Scripture: Ezra 6:13-22 Thought to Remember God’s people live in joyous and celebratory hope!

Free to Worship Devotional Reading: Ezra 6:1-12 Background Scripture: Ezra 5; 6:1-12; 10:1-5 Today’s Scripture: Ezra 6:1-12 Thought to Remember God can work through surprising circumstances to bring restoration and …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 2 – March 13, 2022

Freed from Captivity Devotional Reading: Ezra 1:1-8, 11; 2:64-70 Background Scripture: Ezra 1; 2:64-70 Today’s Scripture: Ezra 1:1-8, 11; 2:64-70 Thought to Remember Rebuilding requires courage and envisioning a new …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 1 – March 6, 2022

Job And the Just God Devotional Reading: Job 42:1-11 Background Scripture: Job 42 Today’s Scripture: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Thought to Remember Instead of asking why, ask, “What’s next?”

Bildad Misspeaks God’s Justice Devotional Reading: Job 8:1-10, 20-22 Background Scripture: Job 8 Today’s Scripture: Job 8:1-10, 20-22 Thought to Remember Our loving presence is the greatest ministry we have …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 12 – February 20, 2022

Ezra and the Law Devotional Reading: Ezra 7:1-10, 23-26 Background Scripture: Ezra 7:1-26 Today’s Scripture: Ezra 7:1-10, 23-26 Thought to Remember Follow Ezra’s example!

Nathan Condemns David Devotional Reading: 2 Samuel 12:1-9, 13-15 Background Scripture: 2 Samuel 12 Today’s Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-9, 13-15 Thought to Remember Confess your sins and turn to the …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 10 – February 6, 2022

Justice and the Marginalized Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 24:10-21 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:10-21 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:10-21 Thought to Remember Remembering how God has treated us should always govern how we …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 9 – January 30, 2022

Justice, Judges, and Priests Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 16:18-21; 17:8-13 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:18-20; 17:8-13; 19:15-21 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:18-20; 17:8-13 Thought to Remember No one is exempt from practicing justice!

Justice and Fairness Devotional Reading: Exodus 23:1-12 Background Scripture: Exodus 23 Today’s Scripture: Exodus 23:1-12 Thought to Remember Drawing near to God requires caring for others.

Injustice and Hope Devotional Reading: Genesis 21:8-21 Background Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 21:8-20 Thought to Remember Call out to the God who hears.

Justice, Vengeance, and Mercy Devotional Reading: Genesis 4:1-13 Background Scripture: Genesis 4 Today’s Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15 Thought to Remember God calls all people to turn to Him and live.

Justice and Deliverance Devotional Reading: Nahum 1:1-3, 6-8, 12-13, 15 Background Scripture: Nahum 1 Today’s Scripture: Nahum 1:1-3, 6-8, 12-13, 15 Thought to Remember Use your feet to spread the …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 4 – December 26, 2021

Justice and Righteousness Devotional Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 Background Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Thought to Remember Jesus the King is like no other!

Justice and Kindness Devotional Reading: 2 Samuel 9:1-7, 9-12 Background Scripture: 2 Samuel 9 Today’s Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-7, 9-12 Thought to Remember Show God’s kindness – keep your promises.

Justice and Obedience Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 5:1-3; 10:12-13; 28:1-2 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 5; 10; 27; 28:1-2 Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1b-3; 10:12-13; 27:1-10 Thought to Remember Obedience to God must remain …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 1 – December 5, 2021

Good News for All Devotional Reading: Acts 10:34-47 Background Scripture: Acts 10:34-47 Today’s Scripture: Acts 10:34-47 Thought to Remember God doesn’t discriminate; salvation is for all people – period.

Marriage of the Lamb Devotional Reading: Revelation 19:1-8 Background Scripture: Revelation 19 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 19:1-8 Thought to Remember Look for alleluia moments in your life.

God of Power Devotional Reading: Revelation 11:11-19 Background Scripture: Revelation 11 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19 Thought to Remember There is a future when God’s reign in Heaven will join His …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 11 – November 14, 2021

United in Praise Devotional Reading: Revelation 7:9-17 Background Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17 Today’s Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17 Thought to Remember Salvation comes through the blood of the Lamb!

Praise God for His Greatness Devotional Reading: Psalm 150 Background Scripture: Psalms 147-150 Today’s Scripture: Psalms 149:1-5, 150 Thought to Remember Praise the Lord – always!

Praise God for His Presence Devotional Reading: Psalm 84 Background Scripture: Psalm 84 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 84 Thought to Remember Remember the Lord’s presence and be blessed.

Praise God for Past Deliverance Devotional Reading: Psalm 107:33-43 Background Scripture: Psalm 107 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9, 39-43 Thought to Remember We can never praise the Lord too much!

Praise for God’s Ultimate Justice Devotional Reading: Psalm 9:1-12 Background Scripture: Psalm 9; Ecclesiastes 3:16-22 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 9:1-12 Thought to Remember Seek, trust, and know the righteous God of …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 6 – October 10, 2021

Praise God with Joy Devotional Reading: Psalm 100 Background Scripture: Psalm 100 Today’s Scripture: Psalm 100 Thought to Remember Be joyful! The Lord is good, and we belong to Him.

Praise for Salvation Devotional Reading: Acts 2:37-47 Background Scripture: Acts 2:32-33, 37-47 Today’s Scripture: Acts 2:32-33, 37-47 Thought to Remember “God can transform those who have ready hearts.”

Praise by Expecting and Following Devotional Reading: Mark 10:46-52 Background Scripture: Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43 Today’s Scripture: Mark 10:46-52 Thought to Remember “Physical blindness is temporary; spiritual blindness is eternal.“

Praise in Dance Devotional Reading: 2 Samuel 6:12-19 Background Scripture: 2 Samuel 6 Today’s Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 14-19 Thought to Remember “Praise God with all your might.“

Praise with Music Devotional Reading: Exodus 15:11-21 Background Scripture: Exodus 14:1-15:21 Today’s Scripture: Exodus 15:11-21 Thought to Remember “God always wins.”

An Eternal Hope Devotional Reading: Romans 7:14-26 Background Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18-5:10 Thought to Remember Base hope in faith, not sight.

A Conquering Faith Devotional Reading: John 14:15-24 Background Scripture: 1 John 4-5 Today’s Scripture: 1 John 4:2-3, 13-17 Thought to Remember The only way to overcome the world is through …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 12 – August 22, 2021

A Patient, Persevering Faith Devotional Reading: Psalm 40:1-13 Background Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39 Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-36 Thought to Remember God’s promises are certain for all who walk the difficult path …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 11 – August 15, 2021

A Necessary Faith Devotional Reading: Hebrews 11:32-40 Background Scripture: Hebrews 11; 13:1-19 Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-8, 13-16 Thought to Remember The faithful looks for God’s country.

Salvation Available for All Devotional Reading: Psalm 19:1-4 Background Scripture: Romans 10:5-17 Today’s Scripture: Romans 10:5-17 Thought to Remember Spread the Gospel so others may believe.

Peace with God Devotional Reading: Isaiah 53:1-12 Background Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 Today’s Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 Thought to Remember Christ’s death has brought about our peace with God.

Faith of Abraham Devotional Reading: Genesis 15:1-6 Background Scripture: Romans 4 Today’s Scripture: Romans 4:1-12 Thought to Remember The Lord is still the Father of the faithful.

Power of The Gospel Devotional Reading: Psalm 71:1-6, 17-24 Background Scripture: Romans 1 Today’s Scripture: Romans 1:8-17 Thought to Remember The gospel is powerful for all who believe.

Attitude of Gratitude Devotional Reading: Isaiah 56:1-8 Background Scriptures: Leviticus 13-14; Luke 5:12-16; 17:11-19 Today’s Scripture: Leviticus 13:45-46; Luke 17:11-19 Thought to Remember Let us determine to give thanks to …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 5 – July 4, 2021

Rescued From Doubt Devotional Reading: Isaiah 38:16-20 Background Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23 Thought to Remember Cry out to Jesus, who overcomes our doubt.

Healed By Faith Devotional Reading: Proverbs 3:1-8 Background Scriptures: Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26 Thought to Remember Jesus’ power and authority are greater than the …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 3 – June 20, 2021

Delivered from Fear Devotional Reading: Psalm 107:23-32 Background Scriptures: Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27 Thought to Remember Allow the Lord to grow your faith and …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 2 – June 13, 2021

Freed from Worry Devotional Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16 Background Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34 Today’s Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 Thought to Remember “Worry…empties today of its strength.” – Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983)

Preaching to Enemies Devotional Reading: Jonah 2 Background Scripture: Jonah 3 Today’s Scripture: Jonah 3 Thought to Remember No human boundaries limit God’s grace.

Preaching to the Exiles Devotional Reading: Psalm 147 Background Scripture: Ezekiel 18 Today’s Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-9, 30-32 Thought to Remember If we cannot acknowledge God’s judgement, we will see no …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 12 – May 23, 2021

Preaching Doom Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 38:7-13; 39:15-18 Background Scripture: Jeremiah 37-38 Today’s Scripture: Jeremiah 38:14-23 Thought to Remember Proclaiming God’s message is risky, but to ignore that message is fatal.

Offering Hope for the Future Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 29:10-14 Background Scripture: Isaiah 29 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 29:13-24 Thought to Remember God is able and willing to renew our hearts.

Speaking Truth To Power Devotional Reading: 1 John 3:23-4:3a; Deuteronomy 18:19-22 Background Scripture: 1 Kings 22:1-40 Today’s Scripture: 1 Kings 22:15-23, 26-28 Thought to Remember Our commitment to truth is …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 9 – May 2, 2021

The Nation’s Plea Devotional Reading: Lamentations 3:22-33 Background Scripture: Lamentations 5 Today’s Scripture: Lamentations 5 Thought to Remember Let sorrow draw you closer to God.

The Restoring Builder Devotional Reading: Daniel 9:4-6, 15-19 Background Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20; 13:1-22 Today’s Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20 Thought to Remember Pray for God’s powerful hand to be at work in …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 7 – April 18, 2021

The Faith-In-Action Preacher Devotional Reading: Ezekiel 18:25-32 Background Scripture: Ezra 9-10 Today’s Scripture: Ezra 10:1-12 Thought to Remember Action is the hallmark of true conviction.

The Suffering Servant Devotional Reading: Philippians 2:1-11 Background Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Luke 24:1-35 Today’s Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-11a Thought To Remember Jesus makes both the prophecies of Scripture and our lives …

Read moreSunday School Lesson 5 – April 4, 2021

Prophet of Wisdom Devotional Reading: Psalm 25:1-10 Background Scripture: 2 Kings 22 Today’s Scripture: 2 Kings 22:14-20 Thought to Remember God hears those who humbly seek Him.