If we're not sure who needs justice and mercy from us, Jesus gives us a good example
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!
Delegating, or Unwilling to Work?
Do we see God's instructions to us as arbitrary, or as a reflection of what He has already done for us?
Why Do We Need to be Reminded?
Perhaps reminders aren't always as significant as the realization that we forgot in the first place
Faith, Facts, and a Future
Chapter 7 of Micah offers us some examples of what can get us through difficult times
Forgiveness is a Big Deal
Forgiveness is neither trivial nor free, but it is available to us from God
What the Wise Realize
If we aren't coming to the same conclusions as God, maybe we still lack enough wisdom to do so
Admitting I Have a Problem
The process of returning to God isn't new, but it must start with admitting that we have turned away from Him in the first place
Needing Discipline
Despite it sometimes being confused with punishment, God's discipline is actually a good thing for us
Fight the Hand that Feeds You?
God loves us, but sometimes we still fight back against him, contrary to what is best for us
Putting God’s Work First
We are not just spectators in the Body of Christ. There is work for all of us to do
Sometimes, It’s Just Carrying Firewood
Sometimes, the most practical things are what the Kingdom of God needs
Applied Holiness
Holiness isn't an abstract concept, nor a characteristic limited to God's nature
Making a Commitment
No matter how far we stray, we can return to God and start over
Leading by Example
Nehemiah didn't just give orders. He also exhibited a positive example to others
“Mine” or “Amen”?
Are we willing to agree to something that benefits our community, even if it costs us?
Can Business Be God-Honoring?
What's the difference between earning money fairly and taking advantage of our fellow human being?
Helping or Exploiting?
Helping someone with a job can turn into exploitation if we're not careful
A New (but Old) Problem
In Nehemiah's time (like today) families were going to great measures to have enough to eat
Tactical Adjustment
Sometimes, doing the same thing just doesn't provide the same results as it used to
Action and Encouragement
Nehemiah provides us some good examples of what to do when those around us get discouraged
Those Who Sin Differently 