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Gaining Christ is Joy
Devotional Reading: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Lesson Scripture: Philippians 3: 1-11 Lesson Aims: To recognize the futility of worldly success; to understand and to appreciate knowing Christ; and to deepen our relationship with Him because
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Devotional Reading: James 2:13-18 Lesson Scripture: Philippians 2: 5-11 Lesson Aims: To explain the importance of humility; to understand the humility of Christ; and to seek ways to become a selfless servant. Background: Paul’s
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Surviving Storms
Devotional Reading: Romans 1:8-17 Lesson Scripture: Acts 27: 1-11, 33-44 Lesson Aims: To summarize Paul’s trip from Caesarea to Malta; to recognize how Paul’s faith sustained the people during the storm; and
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Standing for Jesus
Devotional Reading: Acts 26: 1-18 Lesson Scripture: Acts 26: 19-32 Lesson Aims: To recognize the importance of sharing the Gospel; to depend on the power of the Holy Spirit to stand for
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A Foreigner’s Faith
Devotional Reading: Isaiah 56:1-8 Lesson Scripture: Acts 8:26-39 Lesson Aims: To recognize that God uses all believers to witness to the world; to rejoice in the knowledge that all are included and
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Buying Power
Devotional Reading: I Corinthians 1:18-25 Lesson Scripture: Acts 8:9-24 Lesson Aims: To summarize the lesson; to explain why God’s gifts are not for sale; and to always remain humble and grateful on
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Stephen’s Martyrdom
Devotional Reading: Ephesians 6:13-20 Lesson Scripture: Acts 7:51-8:1a Lesson Aims: To understand the charges against Stephen; to affirm that standing for Jesus requires boldness; and to always remember that God is with
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The Faith to Stand
Devotional Reading: Proverbs 8:1-11 Lesson Scripture: Acts 6:8-7:2a Lesson Aims: To recognize that faith empowers believers to act; to explain the charges against Stephen; and to seek the power and wisdom to
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Love Motivates All Actions
Devotional Reading: John 13: 31-35 Lesson Scripture: Hebrews 13: 1-3; I Corinthians: 13 Lesson Aims: To define the love of God; to recognize its superiority over all things; and to
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Faith Inspires Gratitude
Devotional Reading: II Thessolonians 1:1-7 Lesson Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29 Lesson Aims: To understand that faith is active; to recognize the difference between the Old and New Covenants;and to always be grateful to
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