Mount Zion Church Sunday School

Waiting for God’s Peace

Devotional Reading: Revelation 5:8–14

Background Scripture: Isaiah 11:6–10; John 18:28–38; Ephesians 4:4–6, 13–19 Isaiah 2:2–4

Prayer:

"Lord God, we pray for peace among the nations. Work among the nations through us, God, to move them toward peace and toward You. May they seek Your face. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Welcoming Others in Christ

Devotional Reading: Colossians 3:1–11

Background Scripture: Ruth 1:1–18; John 4:5–10; Acts 10:1–11:18

Prayer

"Lord God, forgive us for the times we’ve failed to consider every believer in Christ as an equal member of Your family. Unite us to see no distinctions in Your salvation. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen"

Giving to the Community

Devotional Reading: Exodus 20:12–17

Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1–11; Matthew 25:31–46; Luke 10:25–37; James 1:27; 2:14–17

Prayer

"Father God, give us loving hearts open wide to all people. Protect us from the sin of selfishness. Open our hands in generosity. Help us remember that everything we have comes as a gift from You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Watching Our Consumption

Devotional Reading: Titus 1:5–9

Background Scripture: Daniel 1:8–20

1 Corinthians 9:19–27; 1 Timothy 4:7–12

Prayer:

"Heavenly Father, You created all things and pronounced them good. Thank You for making us in Your image. Help us honor that image so that we may bring glory to You in all that we are and in all that we do. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.'

Loving God, Loving Others

Devotional Reading: Proverbs 28:18–22

Background Scripture: Romans 15:1–7; Philippians 2:1–8; Colossians 3:12; 4:1

Prayer:

"Blessed are You, Father, for pouring Your love upon us through Jesus’ payment of sin’s price on the cross. Fill us with Your love that our whole selves might love You and love our neighbors. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen"

Stewardship and Mission

Devotional Reading: Zechariah 8:18–23

Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:17–18; Acts 26:12–20; 2 Corinthians 8:1–15; 9:1–15

Prayer

"Heavenly Father, You showed us generosity when You gave us Your gift of grace through Your Son, Jesus. May our thankfulness for this gift be revealed in our heartfelt gifts in return. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

The Lord’s Day

Devotional Reading: Psalm 118:19–24

Background Scripture: Genesis 2:2–3; Matthew 12:1–14; 28:1–10

Prayer

"Lord, You order time and space. We worship You as Lord of our lives. Show us how to devote our time to Your kingdom’s purposes in both work and rest. Amen."

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

Devotional Reading: John 1:29–34

Background Scripture: Acts 2:38, 41;

Romans 6:1–14;

1 Corinthians 11:23–29

Prayer

"Heavenly Father, thank You for the gifts of baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Through baptism, we experience unity with You and other believers. In the Lord’s Supper, we remember Your sacrifice. Empower us, through Your Spirit, to participate in a worthy manner. In Your name we pray. Amen."

The Christian Church

Devotional Reading: Acts 2:42–47

Background Scripture: Matthew 16:13–20

Ephesians 1:15–23; 2:13–22; 5:22–27

Prayer

"Heavenly Father, we confess Your Son to be the head of the church. Use us to raise His name high so that everyone will be drawn to You. Help us not forget that growth of the church means the salvation of more people and their experience of new life in You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Call and Growth

Devotional Reading: Colossians 2:1–7

Background Scripture: John 1:40–42;

Ephesians 4:11–16; Philippians 3:12–16; Colossians 1:9–11;

Hebrews 6:1–3

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, give us a heart for transforming growth in Your Son through Your Holy Spirit! Forgive us for times when we fail You. Empower us to recognize opportunities to invite others to become Your Son’s disciples as well. In His name we pray. Amen.