Sometimes God's answers to our prayers involve actions from us, and not just His divine power
Category: Sunday School Lessons
Articles based on lessons prepared for teaching Sunday School. Many of these were based on text suggested by standard lesson plans (as cited), but there typically proves to be much more to find in a given section of the word of God than only a single lesson!
Participating in God’s Provision
Sometimes, the answer that God provides to our prayers involves some action from us
Owing Someone Else’s Debt
When people get stuck in a situation they can't solve by themselves, bringing the problem to God is a good place to begin
Asking, Waiting, Acting, and Praising
Old Testament miracles aren't just for our entertainment. We can learn from them how to better participate in God's plans for us
When the Actual is Opposite from the Apparent
Sometimes, what God sees (and knows to be true) is the opposite of what we think that we know
Floating Iron
Sometimes, God evens helps us stay on good terms with our neighbors
Blessings In Spite of Sin
Sometimes, God answers prayers even for those who really don't seem to deserve it
Not All Consequences Seem Good
The consequences of our words can be significant, especially when we engage God in them
A Miracle, but Why?
Miracles of God can be quite impressive, but they also have a purpose
Now What?
When a leader is no longer available, what do we do next?
It’s [Finally] Here!
If God sent a chariot of fire for a guy with some faults, what does His plan look like for us (with our own faults)?
It’s Here (Part II)
Some say that following Jesus has a great "retirement plan" (i.e., talking about spending eternity with God). Let's be sure to not quit that work too early, though!
It’s Here (Part I)
As Elijah and Elisha prepared to part ways, their final conversation can teach us a few things
It’s Coming (Part II)
Have you ever been so focused on something in the future that you missed a significant event in the present?
It’s Coming (Part I)
In order to experience an upcoming event, one must stick around until it occurs
Which Phase Are You In?
Our reaction to an event sometimes changes, depending on whether that event is in the future, the present, or the past
Selling Out
When the best partner in the world asks you for a committed relationship, giving yourself to anything else can never be as good
Source and Cause
Who we hang out with can influence our own behavior, but sometimes our behavior also determines those who will be around us
The “Sentence”
Let's look at the consequences of an unethical "quick win" whose ill-gotten gains would be overshadowed by divine justice
“The Solution”
There are various ways of getting things done, but some options' short-term effectiveness isn't always proportional to their level of ethical behavior
Those Who Sin Differently 