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Formations: May 03
Meeting the Author
I love the Bible. I think I always have, at least since my children’s Sunday school days when I learned the names of all the books and began to memorize the key verses my teachers encouraged me to learn. My parents, both faithful church folks, encouraged me to learn the Bible and obey its teachings.
Connections: May 03
The Witness Testifies
Picture Stephen, standing before a crowd that hates his every word. He is angry too, and he turns their Scriptures against them, reminding them of the familiar stories and putting them in the role of “betrayers and murderers” (v. 52). His speech wins no followers. His passion convinces no skeptics. His accusations convict no sinners.
Intersection: May 03
Who Is My Family?
Ask a room full of teenagers to define "family," and you'll get a room full of different answers. Some will picture a traditional two-parent household. Others will think of a grandparent, a blended family with stepsiblings, or a single mom. A few might quietly think of friends. That range of responses isn't a problem to solve before class begins. It's the lesson.
FaithSteps Family Devotions
God is Our Fortress
Have you ever seen a fortress? They are usually castles and they are built out of rock. When you look at them, they look imposing and like they would be hard to get into. When I read Psalm 31, it reminds me of these fortresses. Our God is our fortress, a strong fortress to save us. God protects us with His love.
Reflections Devotional
You Are Saved Enough
In a popular method of evangelism, the preacher might say something like this: “Perhaps you’ve been baptized, but are you sure you’re saved? Was your confession genuine enough? Did you understand it enough? If you died tonight, are you sure you would go to heaven and not hell?”
Of Course, You'll Have the Good Taste Not to Mention That I Spoke to You
by Bert Montgomery
You may have already recognized that the sermon title is taken from one of the greatest, most socially relevant, and downright funniest movies ever made: Mel Brooks’s Blazing Saddles.
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