The obligations of a watchman weren't merely abstract to Ezekiel, and they aren't to us, either
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!
Being Warned Isn’t Enough
When you learn of an imminent threat to your well-being, does it make sense to sit and wait until it gets closer?
Job Description for a Watchman
While sentry duty might seem monotonous, it's an important responsibility
Not a Prophet, Yourself?
Being an old man wearing robes isn't a requirement to be a prophet
Where Is the Glory of God?
Is God present in our lives, or did we meet Him in the past and then take Him for granted?
Consequences Can’t Wait Forever
While God often delays consequences for sin, the penalty must be paid
A Different Kind of Mark
In a vision from God, a saving mark was given to those who did something different from what we might expect
Sorrow and Action
Sin around us should still break our heart, but that's not the end of the story
Not Fun, but Necessary
While I sometimes wish that this wasn't the case, there are topics that are necessary to study, even if they aren't fun
Breaking the Cycle for Good
It is regretful when a child rebels against what is good and falls away, but change from one generation to the next can also be positive in some families
How Far Can the Apple Roll?
Not every child walks in the ways of their parents
Show Me What Righteousness Looks Like
Sometimes, following God's will seems a little vague, but there are plenty of clear instructions and examples from Him in the Bible
Passing the Consequences to Someone Else?
While it might sometimes seem like things are unfair in the short run, justice is served in the end
Just Not Possible
What would we do differently if we didn't think that big things were impossible?
Side Benefit
The advantages of obeying God don't always just stop with our own blessings
Stubbornly Resisting
It is kind of pointless to resist or do something different when the correct path is clear to us
No Need to Hide Any Longer
Sometimes, telling the truth about a problem is a big first step towards solving it
Random Outcome Generator?
Just because God can speak to us through the physical world, doesn't mean that we get to decide when and how He will do so
You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide
While some things that people look to for rescue are limited in power or geography, the source of true help is everywhere
It’s Not Always Funny
While it can be funny when someone does something unexpected, going the opposite way from God's calling generally doesn't produce humorous results