What can the result of years of waiting teach us about being patient for requests that seem to take forever?
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!
It’s Just Not Going to Work
Are you trying to fit Jesus' teachings into some other worldview? That's going to be a challenge.
When to Not Fast
While many people of faith might not fast often enough for their spiritual health, are there times when it isn't necessary?
Mercy vs. Religious Ritual
Do we sometimes just repeat the same actions over and over again?
Two Kinds of Attention
Want to get more attention? Be careful what you wish for!
Feeling Like an Outcast?
What does Jesus choice of disciples and dinner guests have to say to those of us who don't feel likely to be invited to become either of those things?
What Do We Do After We’re Healed?
When we - or loved ones - are sick, we think a lot about healing. What do we do after we are healed, though?
First Things…Second?
Sometimes, we have good things in mind to do, but we are setting about to take them on in the wrong order.
Inferior Righteousness
If Jesus Christ calls His followers to a superior righteousness, what does the implied "inferior righteousness" look like?
Returner or Returnee?
When a relationship has been broken, there are responsibilities for both the offending party, and the one who was hurt.
Why Would We Need an Oath?
What causes us (or others) to feel the need to back up claims with an oath?
Definitely Not Fair
Are there cases where we should strive to make life "more unfair"?
“Both / And” and “More Than”
We want it all, but maybe we're overlooking a situation where we really need more.
How Many Can Hear?
We may have studied what Jesus taught, but let's look at how He taught it, too.
Too Much Light?
While we may worry about light pollution in the physical world, the spiritual condition of many people is extremely dark, and they need some light (along with some love).
Who’s Getting Blessed?, Part 2
Let's consider how we can relate our behavior and our blessings.
Who’s Getting Blessed?, Part 1
Maybe whether or not we are blessed isn't measured the way that we thought it was.
It’s OK to Ask
Sometimes, it's better to set our authority aside and just ask someone to do the right thing.
Opportunities to Do Good
God gives us the choice to do righteous or selfish things. Do we offer the same choice to others?
Salvation Is an Amazing Thing
Are there any "minimum holiness requirements" to accept God's salvation and new life in Jesus Christ?
