Boldness in speaking does not come easy. Courage to do the right thing in a risky situation does not come easy either. Yet in Esther, we see a woman who had both. Lives were at stake, and if she didn’t speak and act boldly, thousands could die. However, if she acted courageously but blundered it,
EXTRA! For Student Leaders—God Is—Session 5
The resurrection is one of the most important truths in all the universe, and our response has eternal implications—will we doubt or believe? There were skeptics present on that first morning of Jesus’ resurrection, but our faithful God was also present. Leader Devo Luke 24:1-12 In our world, we are daily under a deluge of
Made for Something More—Session 5—I Am Just Passing Through
For followers of Jesus, when we place our faith in Him, we become citizens of heaven. Though we live in the world, it’s not our permanent home. As we grow to be more and more like Jesus, it won’t take people very long to see that we’re different. We’re not truly at home here. Peter
Jesus Changes Everything—Session 5—Jesus Heals
The Gospel of Mark records the story of a man who did things differently than we often do. He went to Jesus right away. When we experience pain or hurt, we turn to doctors and pharmacists. After all, they have remedies for much of what ails us. But we all experience pain and hurt—physical, emotional,
Upstream—Session 5—John the Baptist: Single-Minded Focus
As beautiful as they are, the Northern Lights simply couldn’t exist on their own. They depend entirely on the power of the sun. Jesus called us to be lights in this world (Matt. 5:14)—to be fascinatingly and attractively beautiful. But we must realize, if there’s anything lovely about us, it’s because God’s beauty lights up
The Dark Side—Session 5—Equipped for Battle
You can’t control the things the world throws at you, but you can control how you respond. Satan does not like it when we choose to follow and obey Christ. The great enemy of God will seek to defeat us, pull us from full devotion to Christ, and make us ineffective. Thankfully, we are not left
Reclaimed—Session 5—A Passion to Share the Gospel
We are created by God with particular interests, abilities, and personalities. Our individuality is compounded by our history—including our sins, failures, and victories. We are all unique, but God calls us to the same task: to share His gospel. Our individual histories and experiences provide opportunities for us to bring the gospel into the lives
Relationship Status—Session 5—Share Christ
Jesus’ first disciples, when they recognized that He was the Messiah, couldn’t help but share with their friends and family. They’d found the One who would bring them great joy, but their joy wouldn’t be full until they shared it with others. We have the opportunity to invite others to Jesus, too. He could change
Identity—Session 5—Life in the Community
Jesus teaches that our true identity is revealed in the ways we treat others. Just as God recognized and provided for the needs of the lost, His children are continuously aware of the needs of others. We are surrounded by people with real needs. We have to set aside our own self-interests, often going out
For the Win—Session 5—Trust for the Win
We all have things we’re afraid of. Snakes, public speaking, and small confined spaces will likely appear in a poll of your Bible study group. As adults many of us fear separation from God, but we can stand unashamed for Christ because absolutely nothing can keep us from Him and His love for us. #JesusFTW