Isaac, the Prosperous Peacemaker

Christ’s followers are to be peacemakers This lesson is about Isaac. Of the three patriarchs, Isaac was the least adventurous, led the most peaceful life, and lived the longest (180 years). At first glance the accomplishments of Isaac do not look impressive when compared to those of Abraham and Jacob....

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Abraham: Generous and Strong

Generosity is an essential characteristic of godly living. GOLDEN TEXT: Gal 3:9  So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. This lesson is based on two episodes in Abrahams life that demonstrated his Godly generosity and moral strength. Both episodes were in relation to Abraham’s nephew Lot....

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Paul’s Ministry of Reconciliation

The ministry of reconciliation is the Christian work of peacemaking. This lesson is based on a short, personal letter the apostle Paul wrote to a fellow Christian named Philemon. This letter was not written for doctrinal instruction, and it did not deal with problems in the churches. It was, instead,...

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