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These Scripture lessons record a moment where God spoke of a promise of salvation that he fulfilled in the coming of Jesus Christ. Genesis 28:10-15 Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Harran. 11When he reached a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones there, […]Read more

These Scripture lessons are reminders that God rewards our perseverance in our acts of faithfulness toward him. 1 Samuel 17:32, 40, 45-49 David said to Saul, “Let no one lose heart on account of this Philistine; your servant will go and fight him.” 40 Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth […]Read more

People in the Bible who came under judgment were sometimes condemned to death by stoning. These scripture lessons teach about God’s intention to save us from both being judged and from condemnation. Acts 6:8-10, 54-60 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the Read more

What does it mean that Moses smashed the stone tablets on which God wrote the Ten Commandments? These scripture readings provide some insight into what the prophet’s act of frustration seems to be foreshadowing in the coming of the Messiah.  Exodus 31-34 (selected verses) 31:18 When the Lord finished Read more