Session: 3 

Date of First Use: June 21, 2026 

Title: Showing Love 

The Point: We are called to love God and love others.  

Life Connection: “Cocooning” has become a part of the American lifestyle. Many people retreat into their homes, insulated from other people. Even when they engage with others through social media, it’s done from a distance. We are called to love others, but such love will call us out of our comfort zones. When we see others as God sees them, love compels us to step in with encouragement, help, and support. 

Session Passage: Luke 10:25-37 

Session: 2 

Date of First Use: June 14, 2026 

Title: Making Others a Priority 

The Point: We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus.  

Life Connection: We are drawn to people who look like us, act like us, or have the same interests as us. Such people are easy to love, but what about those who aren’t easy to love? Jesus had time for people from all walks of life. His love for people is seen in His interaction with different types of people. We should be like Jesus in making our interactions with people—all people—a priority. 

Session Passage: Luke 7:36-48 

Session: 1 

Date of First Use: June 7, 2026 

Title: Meeting Needs 

The Point: Meeting needs is an opportunity to introduce others to Jesus. 

Life Connection: We can be thankful that many organizations around the world—both secular and faith-based—are intent on helping people in need. Christians should be at the forefront of helping others. Jesus met needs, but He didn’t do so simply for the purpose of meeting a need. He took it a step further: He used His actions to point to who He is. We can do the same as we meet needs. 

Session Passage: Luke 5:12-16,27-32 

Special Focus Session 

Date of First Use: May 31, 2026 

The Point: Never lose sight of God’s goodness and faithfulness. 

Life Connection: Each May, Americans observe a day to remember those who died in service to their country. It’s important that we not forget the fallen soldiers who fought for freedom. It’s also important that we remember what God has done to gain our ultimate freedom. Throughout Scripture, we see occasions where people set up their own memorials to God’s work. We can follow their example with ways to remember God’s work in our lives. 

Session Passage: Joshua 4:1-7,20-24 

Session: 6 

Date of First Use: May 24, 2026 

Title: A Mission Without Boundaries 

The Point: Sharing the message of Christ is a privilege that could take you anywhere. 

Life Connection: America has become an amazingly diverse country of ethnicities and backgrounds. We can be thankful for the many opportunities to do “international missions” in our own backyard. The nations have come to us, but that does not negate the call for us to go to the nations. The world needs to know about Jesus, and we have a role to play in that. 

Session Passage: Acts 13:1-3,44-52 

Session: 5 

Date of First Use: May 17, 2026 

Title: A Mission Outside Your Comfort Zone 

The Point: The gospel crosses cultures—and so should we. 

Life Connection: It’s tempting to stay within the circle of those we already know. It’s easier to talk with people just like us, but those are not the only people we encounter on a daily basis. America is becoming ever more diverse, and we see that in our local communities. These are people made in the image of God, ones for whom Christ died, and we should embrace the privilege and opportunity to introduce them to Jesus. 

Session Passage: Acts 8:26-38 

Session: 4 

Date of First Use: May 10, 2026 

Title: A Mission Soaked in Prayer 

The Point: God empowers and emboldens us to share the gospel. 

Life Connection: As we learn a new skill, we get progressively more confident the more we practice and hone that skill. We become less dependent on a teacher or mentor. That’s a good thing in every area but one. We should never lose our dependence on God. No matter how skilled or confident we become in ministry and sharing the gospel, it is critical that we maintain a dependence on Him through prayer. 

 Session Passage: Acts 4:23-31 

Session: 3 

Date of First Use: May 3, 2026 

Title: A Mission Met with Courage 

The Point: God gives us courage to speak boldly about Christ. 

Life Connection: We are familiar with the cynical expression: “No good deed goes unpunished.” That is not a biblical statement, but good deeds do occasionally get us into hot water. In Acts 4, Peter and John did a good deed that drew attention to Jesus Christ, and that got them in hot water with the religious leaders who opposed them. God gives us courage to stand strong in the face of adversity. 

 Session Passage: Acts 4:1-3,8-12,19-20 

Session: 2 

Date of First Use: April 26, 2026 

Title: A Mission with a Message 

The Point: We can have a relationship with God through Christ alone. 

Life Connection: Our world abounds with religions and spokespersons telling us their version of how to know God, but there is only one way to know Him. The world may fuss about the exclusive nature of such a claim, but it is no less true. The death and resurrection of Christ opened the way for us to come to God. Because there is only one way to God, it is imperative that we share this message. 

Session Passage: Acts 3:12-20,24-26 

Session: 1 

Date of First Use: April 19, 2026 

Title: A Mission Full of Opportunities 

The Point: We intersect daily with people who need Christ. 

Life Connection: Whenever we drive any distance at all, we pass intersection after intersection. Many times, we just pass through those intersections without noticing what’s around. These intersections are like our lives. Every day we intersect with people, but we should take the time to notice them without simply passing by. God put us on this pathway to impact and influence lives along our journey. Intersections become opportunities. 

Session Passage: Acts 3:1-10