LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In John 3:1-17, a religious leader named Nicodemus came to visit Jesus at night. Nicodemus had seen the miracles Jesus performed and recognized Jesus must have come from God. During their conversation, Jesus explained to Nicodemus that to enter God’s kingdom, a person must be born again. This confused Nicodemus, who wondered how someone could be
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 35:23–26, we learn the names of Jacob’s 12 sons. These sons would go on to form the 12 tribes of Israel. Among them, Joseph was especially favored by Jacob because he was born to Rachel, the wife Jacob loved most. This favoritism became a seed of jealousy and bitterness among the brothers. Genesis 37:1–36
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Luke 4:16–21, Jesus reads from the scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue and declares, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” This moment marks the beginning of His public ministry and reveals that He is the long-awaited Savior who brings good news, healing, freedom, and favor. Jesus boldly identifies Himself as the fulfillment of
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Mark 1:1–11 and Matthew 3:13–17, we see John the Baptist appearing in the wilderness to call people to repentance, baptize them, and point them to Jesus. When Jesus comes, John baptizes Him and the Father’s voice affirms Him, and the Holy Spirit descends like a dove. These passages show us that before Jesus began his
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Nehemiah 4:1–23, we find God’s people hard at work rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem. Even when enemies mocked and threatened them, the people kept building. Nehemiah encouraged them to pray and trust in God. With tools in one hand and swords in the other, they stayed alert and never stopped working. This passage reminds us
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 28:10–33:20, we follow Jacob’s journey away from home after deceiving his brother Esau. On his way to Haran, Jacob dreams of a stairway to heaven and hears God’s promise to bless and protect him. This divine moment comes when Jacob is vulnerable and alone, showing that God often meets us when we are hurting
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 25:19–34; 27:1–28:5, we see a family story filled with choices, some wise, others deceitful. Isaac and Rebekah had twin sons, Esau and Jacob. Though Esau was the firstborn, he gave away his birthright for a bowl of stew, showing how little he valued God’s promises. Later, Jacob, with help from his mother, tricked Isaac
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 24:1–67, Abraham is nearing the end of his life and knows the legacy of faith must continue through his son Isaac. Rather than choosing from the local women who did not follow the Lord, Abraham sends his trusted servant back to his homeland to find a wife for Isaac from among his own people.
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 22:1–19, Abraham is tested by God in a deeply emotional and dramatic way. God asks him to offer his beloved son, Isaac, as a burnt offering. Abraham’s obedience reveals the depth of his faith, trusting that God could even raise Isaac from the dead if necessary. This moment marks a pivotal demonstration of surrender,
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 18:16–19:29, we witness God revealing His plan to Abraham to destroy the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah because of their overwhelming sin. Abraham, in his compassion, pleads for mercy on behalf of any righteous people that may be found there. Though God agrees to spare the cities if even ten righteous people are found,
