Author: Tina Bell

Exodus 15:22-16:36 | God Provides Water, Manna and Quail

LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Exodus 15:22-16:36, the Israelites embarked on their journey through the desert toward the Promised Land, facing immediate challenges of thirst and hunger. After traveling for three days without water, they discovered a water source at Marah, but it was too bitter to drink. The people complained to Moses, who cried out to God for help.

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Acts 9:26-30 | Barnabas Befriends Paul

LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Acts 9:26-30, we find Saul (who would later be called Paul) arriving in Jerusalem after his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus. The disciples there were terrified of him because they remembered how he had persecuted Christians and put them in prison. They did not believe he had truly changed. Barnabas stepped forward as

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Exodus 13:17-15:21 | Crossing the Red Sea

LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Exodus 13:17-15:21, God’s people finally leave Egypt after 430 years of slavery. The Lord doesn’t leave them to wander aimlessly but provides supernatural guidance through a pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night, ensuring they never lose their way. When the Israelites reach the Red Sea, they find themselves

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Acts 2:44-45 | Share with Others (The First Church)

LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Mark 10:21, Luke 8:3, and Acts 2:44-45, we discover the beautiful picture of early Christian community and the heart of generosity that God desires from His people. Jesus taught a rich young man that following Him meant letting go of possessions and giving to those in need. We also see women like Mary Magdalene, Joanna,

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Exodus 11-12 | The First Passover Meal

LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Exodus 11-12, we witness the climax of God’s deliverance of His people from Egyptian slavery. After nine devastating plagues failed to soften Pharaoh’s heart, God announced a final and terrible judgment: death would sweep through Egypt, taking the firstborn of every household and animal. However, God provided a way of protection for His people through

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Luke 10:25-37 | The Parable of the Good Samaritan

LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Luke 10:25-37, Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan to answer the question, “Who is my neighbor?” A man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho was attacked by robbers who beat him, stole his clothes, and left him wounded on the road. Two religious leaders, a priest and a Levite, saw the injured man but

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Amos 2:6-7; 5:11-17 | Be Fair, Amos

LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Amos 2:6-7 and 5:11-17, God speaks through the prophet Amos about the importance of justice and fairness. Amos lived during a time when wealthy people in Israel were treating poor people unfairly. The rich were cheating farmers by not paying them correctly for their grain and fruit. Judges were accepting bribes to make unfair decisions.

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Luke 2:40-52 | Grow Like Jesus | Jesus in the Temple

LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Luke 2:40-52, we discover an important glimpse into Jesus’ childhood when He was twelve years old. Jesus traveled with His family to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Feast, a special religious holiday that Jewish families attended each year. After the celebration ended, Mary and Joseph began their journey home, assuming Jesus was traveling with relatives

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Daniel 1 | Daniel Dared to Be Different

LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Daniel 1:3-17, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon captured the city of Jerusalem and took some prisoners, including young men from the royal family and nobility. The king wanted strong, intelligent, and handsome young men to serve in his palace. He ordered his servant to select these young men and give them the same rich food and

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Exodus 4:20-10:29 | Let My People Go

LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Exodus 4:20-10:29, God demonstrates His power and love for His people through ten miraculous plagues upon Egypt. Moses and Aaron repeatedly came to Pharaoh with God’s command to release the Israelites from slavery, but Pharaoh’s heart remained hardened. Each time Moses warned of consequences, Pharaoh refused, and God sent increasingly severe plagues, from water turning

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