Sunday School Lessons

Sunday School Lesson Bible Studies For Life

JULY 2: BARNABAS AND PAUL

June 26, 2023

Focal Passage: Acts 9:26-28, 11:22-26, 15:36-40 Isn’t it encouraging to read about the conflict between Paul and Barnabas? What?! How can their disagreement be encouraging? Critics and skeptics attack the Bible with striking regularity. One of the arguments they make is that the Bible is merely a compilation of contrived stories to serve a religious purpose rather than eye-witness accounts of actual events. If this was the case then why

JUNE 25: EXCLUSIVE

June 19, 2023

Focal Passage: Jeremiah 12:1-13 Introduction: Today, we dive into Jeremiah 12:1-13 and explore the theme of entering into an exclusive covenant with God. In this passage, Jeremiah grapples with the prosperity of the wicked and his own challenges as a faithful servant. Let us discover what the text says, understand its meaning, and apply its principles to our lives. What does the text say? In Jeremiah 12:1-13, Jeremiah questions the

JUNE 25: MORDECAI AND ESTHER

June 19, 2023

Focal Passage: Esther 2:5-7, 4:8-17 Why are you reading this article? Instead of saying “I’m not sure, I have some other things to do,” and put it down, keep reading. I know I’m about to wade into some dangerous waters but are you reading according to the sovereignty of God or your free will? Think about that question. The physical abilities necessary to read and the class you may be

JUNE 18: PERSONAL

June 12, 2023

Focal Passage: Jeremiah 7:1-15 What does the text say? Jeremiah 7:1-15 warns from God to the people of Judah about their idolatrous ways. The people were going through the motions of religion, but their hearts were far from God. They trusted in the false security of the temple, rather than in the Lord. The Lord warns them that He will not tolerate their hypocrisy, and that they will face severe

JUNE 18: ELI AND SAMUEL

June 12, 2023

Focal Passage: I Samuel 2:22-26, 3:7-10, 15-18 Before vocational ministry, I was a deckhand on a fishing boat. Whether it’s snapper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico or catfishing in the Tennessee River, every fisherman knows the rarer the fish the more exciting the catch. For example, we were going through the motions of a typical day offshore catching snappers when quite literally, out of the blue, we hooked a

JUNE 11: JUDGES

June 6, 2023

Focal Passage: Jeremiah 2:1-13 Introduction: Jeremiah 2:1-13 delivers a powerful message from God to His people, calling them to repentance. The passage describes the sinful behavior of the Israelites, who have turned away from the true God and pursued idols instead. As we examine this passage, we will learn about the dangers of idolatry and the consequences of turning away from God. What does the text say? Jeremiah 2:1-13 is

JUNE 11: MOSES AND JOSHUA

June 6, 2023

Focal Passage: Numbers 27:12-23 You know the Great Commission, “Go therefore and make converts. …” If you’re familiar with Matthew 28:19 you’re aware that is wrong. Jesus calls His followers to make disciples, not converts. To be clear, conversion is a biblical, necessary experience (Acts 15:3). The Oxford dictionary defines conversion as, “a change in one’s religious beliefs.” Trusting Christ is so much more than a change in a belief

JUNE 4: PREPARES

May 29, 2023

Focal Passage: Jeremiah 1:4-19 Introduction: Jeremiah’s call to prophesy emphasizes a powerful reminder that God calls and equips us for His work. In this lesson, we will explore Jeremiah 1:4-19 and discover how God’s call to Jeremiah applies to us as Christians today. What Does the Text Say? In Jeremiah 1:4-19, we see God calling Jeremiah to be a prophet to the nations. Jeremiah was reluctant to accept this call

JUNE 4: JETHRO AND MOSES

May 29, 2023

Focal Passage: Exodus 18:9-11, 14-21 A burning bush, a split sea, broken tablets before an idol of gold. When one considers the life of Moses it is likely that one of these iconic biblical scenes comes to mind. Moses is one of the most well-known people in the entire Bible and the key figure in some of the most dynamic and important parts of the Old Testament. One of the

MAY 28: DO YOU LOVE ME?

May 22, 2023

Focal Passage: John 21:15-23 As you think back over the course of your life, do you ever struggle with regret? For most of us, regrets are plentiful and painful, and some have changed the direction of our lives. But regardless of the mistakes we’ve made in the past, nothing compares to the feeling of regret that we often carry after we’ve failed the Lord. It could have been a consequential