December 12, 2020
December 12, 2020 – 1 Kings 3:3-14 Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the statutes of his father David; only, he sacrificed and offered incense at the high places. The … December 12, 2020
December 10, 2020
December 10, 2020 – 2 Samuel 16:1-13 David’s Adversaries When David had passed a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of donkeys … December 10, 2020
December 9, 2020
December 9, 2020 – Ruth 1:15-18 So she said, “See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” But Ruth said, “Do … December 9, 2020
December 8, 2020
December 8, 2020 – Exodus 20:1-17
December 7, 2020
December 7, 2020 – Genesis 37:1-4 Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan. This is the story of the family … December 7, 2020
December 6, 2020
December 6, 2020 – Second Sunday of Advent – Genesis 35:9-15 God appeared to Jacob again when he came from Paddan-aram, and he blessed him. God said to him, “Your name … December 6, 2020
December 5, 2020
December 5, 2020 – Genesis 28:10-22 Jacob’s Dream at Bethel 10 Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. 11 He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because … December 5, 2020
December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020 – Genesis 22:1-14 The Command to Sacrifice Isaac 22 After these things God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, … December 4, 2020
December 3, 2020
December 3, 2020 – Genesis 12:1-7; Hebrews 11:8 The Call of Abram 12 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to … December 3, 2020
December 2, 2020
December 2, 2020 – Genesis 6:11-22, 11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God saw that the earth was corrupt; for … December 2, 2020
December 1, 2020
December 1, 2020 – Genesis 3:1-7 The First Sin and Its Punishment 3 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other wild animal that the Lord God had made. He … December 1, 2020
Way of the Cross
Salem’s Faith for Life (5th-8th Grade) Students are presenting “The Way of the Cross” on Friday, April 15. All are invited to attend as we walk with Jesus on his … Way of the Cross
Week 23 – Bible Background
In first century Palestine, children were the most vulnerable members of society. Infant mortality rates were high. Life expectancies were much shorter than they are now, so children might be … Week 23 – Bible Background
Daily Lectionary – Monday, February 21 – Sunday, February 27
The daily Bible readings expound further on the Sunday readings, with the Thursday through Saturday readings preparing for the upcoming Sunday readings and the Monday through Wednesday readings reflecting on … Daily Lectionary – Monday, February 21 – Sunday, February 27
Week 22: Family Activities
-Remind your family that although we are used to seeing restaurants, drive thru windows, and food courts, in Jesus’ time food was not as easy to find. We have food … Week 22: Family Activities
Week 22: Bible Background
As the knowledge of Jesus’ ministry became more widespread, Herod increasingly saw Jesus and his movement as a threat to his power. Herod wondered whether Jesus was John the Baptist … Week 22: Bible Background
Daily Lectionary – February 14 – February 20
The daily Bible readings expound further on the Sunday readings, with the Thursday through Saturday readings preparing for the upcoming Sunday readings and the Monday through Wednesday readings reflecting on … Daily Lectionary – February 14 – February 20
Family Activities – Week 21
– For this week, try this activity each day. Give your family members two strips of paper and ask them to write the name of someone they love on one … Family Activities – Week 21
Bible Background – Week 21
The Pharisees and Sadducees, experts in the law, engaged in controversies with Jesus. They tested his interpretation of tradition and tried to corner him with their questions. They had unsuccessfully … Bible Background – Week 21
Daily Lectionary – February 6 – February 13
The daily Bible readings expound further on the Sunday readings, with the Thursday through Saturday readings preparing for the upcoming Sunday readings and the Monday through Wednesday readings reflecting on … Daily Lectionary – February 6 – February 13
Family Activities – Week 20
-God seeks us when we are lost. When was a time that you felt lost and confused? How did God find you and bring you back? -Talk about when you … Family Activities – Week 20
