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October 5, 2025: A Prayer of Hope
FOCUS TEXT: Psalms 71:1-5; 130:1-8
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Psalms 37:1-7; 71:1-24; 103:1-22; Lamentations 3:55-59
DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 113:1-9
KEY VERSE: For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth (Psalm 71:5).
CENTRAL TRUTH: God's merciful nature extends help to those who seek Him.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify ways in which God shows His mercy to man.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Trusting in God (Psalm 71:1-5)
II. The Sinner's Cry (Psalm 130:1-3)
III. The Hope for Forgiveness (Psalm 130:4-6)
IV. The Mercy of God (Psalm 130:7, 8)
September 21, 2025: Power Through Prayer
BIBLICAL BASIS: Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
FOCUS TEXT: 1 Kings 18:25-39
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: 1 Kings 18:1-46; James 5:13-18
DEVOTIONAL READING: 1 John 3:19-24
KEY VERSE: If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you (Matthew 17:20).
CENTRAL TRUTH: Faith in God's power can accomplish great things.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify qualities a person must possess in order to have power through prayer.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Test (1 Kings 18:25-29)
II. The Challenge (1 Kings 18:30-35)
III. The Prayer (1 Kings 18:36, 37)
IV. The Answer (1 Kings 18:38, 39)
August 31, 2025: Dorcas: A Woman of Good Works
FOCUS TEXT: Acts 9:36-42; Matthew 5:14-16
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Romans 12:10-17; I Corinthians 3:12-15; James 2:18-26
DEVOTIONAL READING: Colossians 3:12-17
KEY VERSE: For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also (James 2:26).
CENTRAL TRUTH: Good works are an evidence of a genuine saving faith.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify several good deeds they can do for someone this week.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. An Exemplary Life (Acts 9:36-39)
II. A Miracle Realized (Acts 9:40-42)
III. A Command Given (Matthew 5:14-16)
August 20, 2025: Following Christ
Read Luke 5:27-32.
“And he left all, rose up, and followed him” (v. 28).
Continuing the theme on the call to ministry, my mind returns to scenarios in which I observed my father- pastor fulfill his commitment to preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. I distinctly recall anticipating the surprises that awaited my parents as a pastoral team. In my youthfulness, I watched Dad prayerfully contemplate a situation in which the denomination’s conference president had asked him to consider relocating to lead a troubled congregation. He framed it this way: “Rev. Kuhn, I believe you have the skillset and wisdom to mitigate tension and confusion.” Whoa! No pressure, right?!
You probably can guess the rest of the story. Dad and Mom packed up and chased the moving van down the road, anxiously anticipating the surprises that awaited them. It did not take long for the reality of their assignment to reveal its intensity. But I’m here to report that nearly a decade of effective ministry ensued. Not only was their daily ministry wonderful, but the lasting effects of having forged friendships while leading many to follow Christ will only be revealed in eternity. The opportunity to lead others to reformation, repentance, and restoration resulted in meaningful experiences that surround being a Christ- follower.
When Jesus calls to follow Him, though the plan may be obscure,
We can trust Him fully for we know His way is sure. (R. B. Kuhn)
Follow Christ, even as He followed His Father.
August 24, 2025: Paul: Saved to Serve
FOCUS TEXT: Acts 9:1-16
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Acts 22:1-21; Philippians 3:4-14; 2 Timothy 4:6-8
DEVOTIONAL READING: Acts 26:12-20
KEY VERSE: Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? (Acts 9:6).
CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ calls us from self-centered righteousness to selfless service.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify some areas of service in which they need to be involved.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Confronted by Christ (Acts 9:1-5)
II. Submission to Christ (Acts 9:6-9)
III. Sent by Christ (Acts 9:10-16)
August 17, 2025: Peter: A Man of Action
FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 14:25-31; Acts 3:1-7
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Matthew 16:13-28; Mark 9:1-10; John 13:1-11; Acts 2:1 -- 5:42
DEVOTIONAL READING: Acts 4:13-22
KEY VERSE: Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men (Acts 5:29).
CENTRAL TRUTH: Faith in God requires action.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify ways we can put our faith into action.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Faith in Action (Matthew 14:25-31)
II. Healing the Sick (Acts 3:1-7)