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October 26, 2025: A Prayer of Confession
FOCUS TEXT: Daniel 9:3-6, 11-19
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Daniel 5:1-31; 9:1--10:21
DEVOTIONAL READING: Daniel 9:7-10
KEY VERSE: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
CENTRAL TRUTH: God's grace is extended to those who confess their need of Him.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify some areas of need in their lives which require God's help.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Burden (Daniel 9:3-10)
II. The Confession (Daniel 9:11-15)
III. The Request (Daniel 9:16-19)
Nov. 19, 2025: A Prayer for Believers
FOCUS TEXT: John 17:1-5, 14-26
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: John 14:1--17:26
DEVOTIONAL READING: 1 Peter 1:3-9
KEY VERSE: I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil (John 17:15).
CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian lives in victory through Christ's provision.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify several things for which Christ prayed in John 17.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. A Prayer for Eternal Life (John 17:1-5)
II. A Prayer for Preservation (John 17:14-16)
III. A Prayer for Sanctification (John 17:17-19)
IV. A Prayer for Unity (John 17:20-26)
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.