LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 13:2–18, we see Abram and his nephew Lot growing prosperous with flocks and servants, but their blessings lead to strife among their herdsmen. To keep peace, Abram graciously allows Lot to choose the land first. Lot picks the lush Jordan Valley, settling near the sinful city of Sodom, while Abram remains in Canaan. Though
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 12:1–9, God commands Abram to leave everything familiar and go to a new place. God doesn’t give a map or destination, only a promise: to bless Abram, make his name great, and turn his family into a nation that would bless the whole world. Despite having no children and not knowing where he was
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 11:1-9, the people of the earth, still united after the flood, began building a tower to make a name for themselves rather than honor God. Though God had instructed Noah’s descendants to spread out and repopulate the earth, they stayed together and tried to show off their own greatness by constructing a tower that
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 7:11–9:17, God carries out His judgment on the world through a great flood, yet preserves Noah, his family, and the animals in the ark. After the waters recede, God makes a covenant with Noah, promising never again to destroy the earth by flood. The rainbow becomes a sign of that unbreakable promise. This story
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In 1 Samuel 26:1–23, David has a second opportunity to harm King Saul, who is chasing him. Instead of seeking revenge, David chooses to honor Saul as God’s anointed king. David demonstrates integrity and reverence for God’s authority, choosing peace over personal justice. This lesson reveals David’s heart and commitment to doing what is right in
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Luke 15:11–32, Jesus tells the parable of the prodigal son to teach about God’s forgiveness and love. A young man disrespects his father by demanding his inheritance early and leaving home. After wasting everything, he returns and is welcomed by his father with open arms. This story is often seen as a picture of God’s
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 4:1–16, 25, we learn about Cain and Abel, two brothers who brought offerings to God. Abel offered the firstborn of his flock and the best of the best, and God accepted his gift, while Cain’s less‑hearted offering was not accepted. Out of jealousy and anger, Cain killed Abel and was punished by God, yet still received
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 6:5–7:16, the world had become full of wickedness and people no longer wanted to obey God. But one man, Noah, chose to listen to the Lord and live righteously. God saw Noah’s faithfulness and gave him instructions to build a large boat, an ark, to protect his family and two of every kind of
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Scripture Joshua 4:1–24, the people of Israel crossed the Jordan River because God held back the waters for them. God told Joshua to have twelve men pick up twelve stones from the river to build a memorial. These stones were to remind future generations of God’s mighty power and His faithfulness to His people. In
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Isaiah 6:1–8, the prophet Isaiah experiences a powerful vision of God seated on His throne, surrounded by angels proclaiming His holiness. This moment of divine encounter leads Isaiah to recognize his own sinfulness. Yet, in response to God’s cleansing and call, Isaiah boldly says, “Here am I; send me.” This passage reveals how worship and
