Author: Tina Bell

Lesson Overview for ADULTS Genesis 1:1 is the very first verse in the Bible and introduces us to God as the Creator of all things. This foundational verse tells us that before anything existed, God was already there, and He chose to create the heaven and the earth. The word “beginning” doesn’t refer to when God started existing, but rather

LESSON THEME: Choose God’s Way In 1 Samuel 7:2-8:22, we see Samuel serving as judge over Israel for many years, leading the people back to God and defeating their enemies through prayer and God’s power. As Samuel grows old, the elders of Israel approach him requesting a king to rule over them like other nations, rejecting God’s direct leadership through

Lesson Overview for ADULTS Luke 24:13-35 tells of two disciples walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus after Jesus’ crucifixion, deeply saddened by recent events. As they walked, Jesus himself joined them, but they were kept from recognizing Him as He explained the scriptures concerning Himself. When they invited this “stranger” to stay with them and He broke bread, their eyes were

LESSON THEME: God Answers Prayers 1 Samuel 1:1-20 tells how Hannah was a woman who deeply desired a child but was unable to conceive. In her distress, she went to the temple and prayed fervently to God, promising to dedicate her son to the Lord’s service if her prayer was answered. The priest Eli initially misunderstood her silent prayer, thinking

LESSON THEME: Listen & Obey God PASSAGE OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS 1 Samuel 3:1-10 depicts young Samuel serving in the temple under Eli during a time when divine communication was rare in Israel. God calls Samuel repeatedly during the night, but Samuel initially mistakes the voice for Eli’s until the older priest recognizes God’s activity and instructs the boy on how

Lesson Overview for ADULTS In Mark 4:26-34, Jesus uses parables to illustrate the nature of God’s kingdom. First, He compares it to seeds that grow mysteriously while the farmer sleeps, showing that God’s kingdom grows by divine power rather than human effort. Second, He likens the kingdom to a mustard seed. These parables challenged the common expectation that God’s kingdom

Lesson Overview for ADULTS Proverbs 31:10-31 describes a woman of noble character who demonstrates exceptional qualities including diligence, wisdom, compassion, and strength. While often viewed as a standard for wives and mothers, this passage highlights virtues that all people can admire and cultivate, portraying a person who works with willing hands, cares for others, and lives with purpose. Opening Activity:

LESSON THEME: Walk Like Jesus 1 John 2:5-6 reminds us when we truly keep God’s word, His love is perfected and completed within us. Those who claim to abide in God must demonstrate this through their actions by walking as Jesus walked. This passage emphasizes that authentic faith isn’t merely intellectual knowledge but is proven through obedience that reflects Christ’s