Mount Zion Church Sunday School

A Lack of Instruction

Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 6:10-16

Background Scripture: Judges 17–18

Prayer:

"Father God, we thank You for preserving Your Word. Help us receive guidance from it in every way. May we remember Your miraculous and loving provision from one generation to the next. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

An Unlikely Deliverer

Devotional Reading: Ecclesiastes 7:1-13

Background Scripture: Judges 3

Prayer:

"Father God, You are our rescuer and redeemer. Thank you for preserving Your people despite cycles of faithlessness. Thank you for hearing us when we cry out to You. Prepare us for devoted service to You and others. Hone our skills and talents so we will be ready when You call us to action. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

A Faithless Generation

Devotional Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14

Background Scripture: Judges 1–2

Prayer:

"Father God, our provider, protector, and deliverer—thank You for giving us examples of both what to do and what to avoid. Help us remember who You are and recount the miraculous and wonderful things You have done. Empower us to set aside temptations, false gods, and cultural tendencies that will corrupt us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen"

A Renewed Covenant

Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:1–20; Joshua 23–24

Prayer:

"Lord God, You have shown us mercy and revealed Your salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Forgive us for the times we have failed to honor You as our sovereign Lord and God. Expose the false gods that threaten to undermine our commitment to You. Help us be attentive to the Holy Spirit’s leading to incline our hearts toward You alone. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Rahab Welcomes Spies

Devotional Reading: Matthew 25:31-46

Background Scripture: Joshua 2; 6:16–25; Matthew 1:5; James 2:25; Hebrews 11:31

Prayer:

"Lord God, You fulfill Your will through unexpected people and in ways that confound our expectations. Empower us through Your Spirit to expect Your unexpected ways so we can be better conduits of your grace and mercy. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Joshua Fights for God Devotional Reading: Psalm 108

Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 7; Joshua 6; 8:1–29; 10:28–43; 11:1–23

Prayer:

"Lord God, grant us wisdom when we study challenging passages of Scripture. Help us be better attentive to the leading of the Spirit to comprehend how You have worked through Your people in history. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Israel Remembers God’s Deeds

Devotional Reading: Luke 8:35-39

Background Scripture: Exodus 14; Joshua 3:1–4:24

Prayer:

"Lord God, You have done mighty works for Your people, culminating in Your saving acts through Jesus Christ. Strengthen our resolve to remember these acts so that we can fully understand and celebrate Your steadfast faithfulness. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Joshua Leads Courageously

Devotional Reading: Daniel 10:18-21

Background Scripture: Exodus 19–24; Deuteronomy 31:1–8; 34:1–12; Joshua 1

Prayer:

"Lord God, we want to be strong and courageous. Show us how to trust Your will in all situations. Grant us peace in the uncertainty and in the waiting. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Lydia, the Generous Hostess

Devotional Reading: James 2:14-26

Background Scripture: Acts 16:11–40

Prayer: "Heavenly Father, thank You for Lydia’s example of faithfulness and hospitality. We ask that Your Spirit transform our hearts so that we may be hospitable people. Strengthen us to be willing to open our hearts and homes to welcome others, even strangers. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Timothy, a Leader with a Legacy

Devotional Reading: Matthew 12:46-50

Background Scripture: Acts 16:1–3; Philippians 2:19–22; 2 Timothy 1:1–6; 3:14–16

Prayer:

"Father God, we are grateful for our spiritual fathers and mothers. Develop us into godly mentors and leaders as well. Help us to faithfully encourage our fellow believers when they face discouragement and persecution. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."