The End is Near

We are continuing our lesson on the end times from last week in the light of being a hero.

The Bible has this to say about the people who live and work for God in the end times: "But the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits."

We may not think of ourselves as being physical giants, but God says we can be heroes. By sharing the good news of the gospel with the lost and helping them to be ready for the day the Lord arrives to take us to be with Him, we become mighty in the eyes of God. In fact, the Bible describes the end time soulwinners as wise: "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever" (Daniel 12:3).

Our desire is that each of the young people would be ready for the return of the Lord and that they would, in turn, help to make ready their friends and family.

Our memory verse is the same is last week and it's taken from Mark 13:35 -

"Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning."

Please feel free to come and see us at any time,

Robin, Dave and Heather

A time for Heroes

Welcome to a new term of Sunday School. This term we will be exploring the concept of heroes and what it means to be a Christian living in the last days.

Our first four lessons will be looking at the end times and how important it is to be ready when Jesus comes to take His church. In later lessons, we will be looking at Old Testament heroes, characteristics of a hero, and the family.

The end times are at once a highly fascinating and extremely controversial study. While the Bible makes it obvious that God wishes us to have an understanding of the events and sequence of the end times, the chronology of those events has long been a subject of discussion. Therefore, we will not be launching theological discussions about timing (pre-tribulation versus mid-tribulation versus post-tribulation, etc), and instead focus on the reality that Jesus is coming again, and that we must be ready for whatever moment He chooses to do so.

Our memory verse for this week is taken from Mark 13:35 -

Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning.

Please feel free to discuss any concerns or ideas you might have with any one of us.

God bless you,

Robin, Dave and Heather

Integrity

As we conclude another term, we will be integrating three lessons on integrity to conclude our curriculum. We will be having an activity-based lesson this week, involving mainly role-plays, both scripted and improvised, and discussion of potential situations involving a choice to be honest or not be to honest, and the consequences both choices offer.

We will be finishing the lesson, and hence, the term, with a little party to celebrate the achievements of each of these young people. It really is a pleasure to teach them (in collaboration with the youth leaders); it is encouraging to watch them flourish as they give themselves to Jesus; and, it is plain, pure fun to interact with them and to get their insights into life.

Have a wonderful break and enjoy your young people. We look forward to returning to you in three weeks time with a new curriculum.

God bless you,

Robin, Dave and Heather