Christian Living

  • Old Testament Laws Regarding the Poor

    A1 God’s concern for the poor and why B1 Concern C1 Verses D1 Deuteronomy 24:21-22 GNB  When you have gathered your grapes once, do not go back over the vines a second time; the grapes that are left are for the foreigners, orphans, and widows.  (22)  Never forget that you were slaves in Egypt;…

  • New Testament Laws Regarding the Poor

    These are more or less the same as the Old Testament. Since Israel, the nation, is different from Christians, a group of people who are followers of Jesus Christ, the principles are the same even if the law, rule, is worded differently. The principle, the foundation, of helping others is LOVE. B1 Verses C1…

  • Faithfulness is rewarded

    A good name Theme: Faithfulness is rewarded Scriptures: Ruth 2:1-23 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson Book) Know: Ruth demonstrated hard work, integrity, and compassion, and Boaz protected and provided for her. Think: Let a mindset of integrity direct my actions. Do: Do what is good and right, trusting God with the…

  • A Choice of Faith–Ruth

    Loyal Love Theme: A Choice of Faith Scriptures: Ruth 1:1-22 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson Book) Know: Ruth chose to leave her people and false gods to embrace her mother-in-law Naomi, the Israelites, and God Almighty. Think: Have the mindset that others’ needs are as important as my own. Do: Commit…

  • Honoring God with our devotion

    Totally Devoted Theme: Honoring God with our devotion Scriptures: James 4:1-4 Luke 14:26-27 Acts 12:20-23 Matthew 22:34-40 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson book) Know: Our devotion to God is to be the priority of our lives. Think: I desire more than anything to please God in everything I do. Do: Do…

  • Honoring God with Our Time

    Where Does the Time Go? Theme: Honoring God with Our Time Scriptures: 1 Peter 4:8-11 Ephesians 5:15-17 Ephesians 6:5-8 B1 Priority and Time C1 Defined D1 Priority: Something regarded or treated as more important than others. Verses: E1 Luke 12:29-31 NKJV “And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink,…

  • Honoring God with Our Treasure

    The Lure of Materialism Theme: Honoring God with Our Treasure Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:10-18 Colossians 3:1-5 1 John 2:15-16 Luke 12:13-34 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Matthew 6:24-33 Notes and questions: B1 Objectives: (from the D6 Fusion Sunday School lesson book) C1 Know: We are to worship and honor God before investing in our own pleasure and…

  • The Problem of Idolatry

    Objects of Worship Theme: The Problem of Idolatry Scriptures: Deuteronomy 5:7-9 1 John 5:19-21 1 Corinthians 10:14 Colossians 3:1-5 Notes and questions B1 Objectives: (From the Fusion D6 Sunday School Lesson book) C1 Know: God gives us all things to enjoy, but we must avoid allowing anything other than God to become an object…

  • Walking in Godliness

    Pleasing God Theme: Walking in Godliness Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Objectives (from the D6 Fusion Sunday School Lesson Book) Know: Paul instructed the Thessalonians to be a contrast to their self-serving sinful culture by living godly lives. Think: Be so focused on pleasing God that it guides everything I do. Do: Seek to please…

  • God can use flawed people

    Destructive Patterns Theme: God can use flawed people Scriptures: Judges 16:1-31 Objectives: (From the D6 Fusion lesson book) Know: Samson’s patterns of sin and lust led to the Spirit leaving him, taking away his strength. God later used Samson again when he cried out to God. Think: Maintain a mindset of humble obedience and…