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Sunday between July 3 and July 9 inclusive<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Testament Lesson Plans: God Shows the Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scripture:\u00a0Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Written by Trudy Ardizzone<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Book of Genesis provides the foundational stories of our faith, God\u2019s calling of a people, and their often-failed responses to God and God\u2019s steadfast love throughout. The Abraham Saga tells of the formation of the nation of Israel, beginning with the faithfulness of its patriarch Abraham. Although disillusioned with the wickedness of humanity, God separates out one family line to bring divine blessing to all subsequent families of the world. Abraham, the model of absolute faithfulness, trust, and obedience, is symbolic of Israel\u2019s idealized self. At the request of God, Abraham has left his homeland to travel to a promised land. Abraham has entertained angels unaware and trusted God\u2019s promise of him an heir even at the advanced old age of he and his wife, Sarah. Abraham trusted in God and made the sacrifices God asked of him. God kept the promise of making a great nation from Abraham. Abraham and Sarah\u2019s son grew up, and it was time for Isaac to get married. Abraham makes his servant swear an oath that he will not find a wife for Isaac from the Canaanite people (who had corrupt religious practices), but from one of Abraham\u2019s relatives. So the servant sets out with gifts and camels to the city of Nahor to seek a wife for Isaac. Before he leaves, he seeks God\u2019s guidance and blessing on his mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lesson Plan for Younger Children<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lesson Plan for Older Children<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

New Testament Lesson Plans: My Yoke is Easy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Written by the Rev. Shannon Kelly<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s lesson comes from a section in Matthew where John the Baptist and Jesus are talking about what Jesus\u2019 ministry is going to be. John the Baptist had a different picture of what Jesus\u2019 ministry would bring to the world. People are comparing what John had said and what Jesus was doing and wondering about their ministry. We hear Jesus\u2019 response in our passage today. Jesus recognizes John\u2019s ministry, and at the same time, he tells people that his ministry is different. John\u2019s ministry was filled with austerity (no food and drink) as it is a period of waiting and repentance, and Jesus\u2019 ministry is filled with celebration (eating and drinking) as it is the time of fulfillment.\u00a0 The final verses lead us to see that Jesus\u2019 ministry is also full of compassion and mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lesson Plan for Younger Children<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lesson Plan for Older Children<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lesson Plan for Adults<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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