1 John 2:3-11 Introduction Take a moment to reflect on your experience with childhood education. Do you recall the years when fulfilling prerequisites was an obligation to advance to the...
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1 John 1:5-2:2 Introduction Fellowship with God is based on understanding and activating His provision for addressing sin. The world often describes fellowship as an experience of shared interests, activities,...
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1 John 1:1-4 Introduction As Christians, we stay right with God when we fellowship with Him and His people and His Word. Fellowship refers to a shared experience with God’s...
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Psalm 127:1-5 Introduction As a young man, Daniel was taken captive into Babylon. He had to leave his homeland of Judah and be ripped away from everything he knew—his family,...
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Proverbs 27:23-27 Introduction In the parable of the Talents, a man goes on a journey and entrusts his possessions to his servants (Matthew 25:14–30). Two servants manage their master’s belongings...
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1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Introduction God alone is the author and definer of human sexuality and the context in which sexual intimacy is to occur. Sex, sexual identity, and sexuality were...
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Matthew 19:3-12 Introduction Marriage is a covenantal union between a man and a woman who function in unison under divine authority. Husbands and wives are meant to be joined permanently....
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1 Corinthians 7:25-39 Introduction “You complete me.” This phrase is often heard in romantic comedies, where one person expresses love for another by viewing that person as their missing piece....
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Titus 2:3-5 Introduction While there are a variety of flowers enjoyed throughout the world, roses are one of the most familiar. Roses are known for their beauty and wonderful lasting...
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Matthew 7:24-27 Introduction Houses built on slab foundations can have particular disadvantages, especially in North Texas; the clay soil expands when exposed to moisture. The expansion of the ground causes...
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Joshua 24:14-15 Introduction Since God owns the family and not culture, He alone should define what it is and how it functions. God created the family for three reasons. First,...
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1 John 2:12-14 Introduction In school, children go through different stages of learning. They begin with the letters of the alphabet, sounding out words, addition and subtraction. Once they master...
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2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction Caterpillars undergo a fascinating transformation to become butterflies. They begin as tiny eggs that hatch into voracious eaters, consuming all parts of the plants on which...
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Hebrews 6:1-12 Introduction Butterflies go through metamorphosis, transitioning from egg to larva, pupa, and adult. Similarly, Christians undergo transformation after salvation, striving for spiritual maturity. This ongoing process requires a...
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Acts 3:1-12 Introduction Over time, homes develop issues that must be repaired, or the style of the home becomes outdated. These homes need improvements and upgrades. Just like homes, people...
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1 Peter 2:9-12 Introduction "Charlie's Angels" originated as a television series and was later adapted into a successful blockbuster movie. The show and the movie both featured three young women...
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1 Chronicles 29:10-20 Introduction Children are amazed and enthralled by magicians because they are unaware of the true source of the magic. When a magician appears to pull a quarter...
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Luke 9:57-62 Introduction When it comes to sports teams, people tend to have a favorite. Some even pledge their allegiance to a particular team, regardless of whether it is doing...
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James 5:19-20 Introduction On a boat, a lifesaver or life buoy is a flotation device used to save the life of someone who has fallen overboard. These lifesaving devices are...
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