The text for today is based upon the Gospel lesson used in this Sunday's worship.
Pray The Lord's Prayer as you begin the study!
Read Luke 6:37-38.
Think about these questions as you watch the video:
What is the difference between Matthew's and Luke"s version of the Sermon on the Mount?
What questions should we ask when we study the Bible?
How should we act in this world?
Who is responsible for judgement?
View the video----"Judge Not!-Really?--Luke 6:37-38-Living Hope"----https://www.youtube.com/live/klnVvOW4oYg?si=0I1APvv6No7lh52D

The text for today was used as part of today's worship service.
Begin with prayer and meditation upon God's grace in your life this the past week.
Read Romans 12:1-8.
Think about these questions as you watch the video:
Why the sacrificial system in the Old Testament?
What is God's will for His children?
Why is it important to be an active part of a part of a church?
View the video---"Romans 12:1-8. Study Scripture/ Romans 12:1-8"--https://youtu.be/ZwcHOEZQKlg?si=EhfUIJj8B9S0mdCv

The text for today is based upon the Common Revised Lectionary for this Sunday.
Begin with the Lord's Prayer.
Read Matthew 21:33-46.
Thinks about these questions as you view the video:
Who are the characters in this parable?
What are the tenants' responsibilities?
What was the important question to His listeners?
What is the parable about?
Watch the video- "Daily Devotion: Matthew 21:33-46, The Parable of Tenants:"---- https://youtu.be/4Lvek4lVy7I?si=lLv9aBI5kRQtqfXz

Begin the lesson with The Lord's Prayer.
Read Matthew 21:21-32.
Thinks about these questions:
Hello children of God,
What did you learn about Matthew's Gospel text structure?
To what two religious communities was Jesus speaking?
What changes is Jesus undergoing?
What is Salvation according to Jesus?
Why the "two brothers" stories?
What is the meaning of the vineyard?
View the text ---"Preparing for Sunday,  October 1. 2023---https://youtu.be/Gvpyiy9hUbY?si=1sXeDcL57T5wePUT