Curriculum & Bible Studies Resources
The book of Ruth recounts how God used her loyalty to her widowed mother-in-law, Naomi, to advance His plan of redemption. . . . People would benefit from studying this book of the Bible to see God’s faithfulness in bringing good out of tragedy. He uses the ordinary to bring about His purposes. And, we see a foreshadow of Christ in this book who became the ultimate Redeemer. Continue reading Ruth’s Loyalty, God’s Faithfulness
Though a book of the Bible without any mention of God, the book of Esther shows God’s sovereign working ever so clearly. First we find His hand in making . . . Studying this book of the Bible can provide encouragement in times of uncertainty and persecution in a godless world. We have a God who cares for His people and works behind the scenes to bring about His perfect will. Continue reading Esther and the Sovereignty of God
Out of a land filled with idolatry, God called Abram. He promised Abram, “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will . . . After a long time of waiting, God began to fulfill His promise through the birth of Isaac. Heirs of this same promise, Isaac and his son Jacob, never saw its fulfillment yet maintained faith in God. We read of them in the faith chapter of Hebrews 11. While God hasn’t promised us the same as these patriarchs, there are times we too wait for God so studying these Bible characters can be quite beneficial to our faith. Continue reading Israel’s Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
We can learn a lot by studying different characters in the Bible. Most important is that we consider what it shows us about God. For example, we may see God’s faithfulness, mercy, or His power at work through their experiences. Remember, we’re not just teaching biographical or historical accounts. It’s about the Almighty God at work in and through people. Before teaching on . . . Continue reading Bible Characters Overview