2015
June	28		Sunday School Commentary Lesson

2008
January	6		God’s People Can Never Stop Learning and Growing
	13		Grace Helps Us Love Other People Like God Loves Them
	27		Trusting God Frees Us from Unnecessary Fear and Anxiety
February	3		Following Jesus Means Sharing Our Witness With Others
	10		Repentance a Continuing Necessity for Christians to Bear Fruit
	17		Humility Necessary for All Who Would Serve the Lord
	24		Total Commitment Required of Those Who Follow Jesus
March	2		The Ark of the Covenant Helps Us Understand Worship
	9		God Calls Us to Live in a Covenant Relationship with Him
	23		You Can Count On It: God Keeps His Promises!
	30		Josiah Inspires Us to Embrace the Power of the Word of God
April	6		Daniel’s Example Continues to Inspire God’s People
	13		The Cost of Choosing to Serve the True and Living God
	20		Spiritual Disciplines Enable Us to be Faithful Disciples
	27		Intercessory Prayer a Ministry that Begins with Listening
May	4		Lessons for Life Learned from the Rebuilding of the Temple
	11		God Uses Visionary People to Inspire People to Work
	18		Faithfulness to God Requires Diligent Persistence
	25		Christ Restores Our Joy through the Renewal of Our Covenant
June	1		The Glory, Power, and Authority of God’s Son Jesus Christ
	8		Christ is the High Priest Who Makes Intercession for Us
	15		Christ’s Sacrifice Has Secured the Forgiveness of Our Sins
	22		Looking to Jesus We Find Strength to Run Life’s Race
	29		True Life Flows from the Abiding Presence of Christ
July	6		Learn to Sit at the Feet of Christ the Master Teacher
	13		Wholeness and Healing Are Still Available through Christ
	20		No Choice but to Become Servants if We Follow Christ
	27		Jesus, the Son of the Living God, is the Messiah
August	3		James Insists that True Disciples Are Doers of the Word
	10		Partiality and Prejudice Dishonor Our Lord
	17		No One but the Holy Spirit Can Tame the Tongue
	24		God’s People Must Turn to Him in Repentance and Humility
	31		God Welcomes the Faithful Prayers of His People
September	7		Repentance is the Gateway into the Kingdom of God
	14		The Birth of Jesus Was a New Beginning for the World
	21		What it means if the Beatitudes are all about Jesus
	28		Greatness is Achieved Only through Voluntary Servanthood
October	12		The Spirit Guides Believers to Work Together in Love
	19		The Spirit Transforms Us So Others Will Seek Christ
	26		The Spirit Empowers Churches to become Sending Communities
November	2		Though Different We Can Work Together in Love and Unity
	9		Christ Gives Us Grace to Work through Conflict with Others
	16		God is with Us despite the Conflicts within the Church
	23		God Expects Us to Faithfully Pass On the Faith to Others
	30		No Matter What We Face, God’s Grace is Sufficient!
December	7		Mary’s Commitment is an Example to Us All
	14		Elizabeth’s Story Reminds Us That God is with Us Too
	21		Believe it: God Never Fails to Keep His Promises
	28		John Tells Us How to Bear Fruit Worthy of Repentance

2007
January	7		Only Our Blessed Savior Jesus Christ Can Give Us Freedom
	14		God Offers Eternal Life to All Who Embrace His Son Jesus
	21		Only Jesus Can Satisfy Our Hunger and Thirst for God
	28		Darkness is No Match for the Light of the World
February	4		Christ the Gentle Shepherd Comforts and Guides Us
	11		Because He Lives We Have Hope of Life After Death
	18		There is only one way to peace with God – through His Son Jesus
	25		Our Source of Life and Fruitfulness is Jesus the True Vine
March	4		Choose to Love or You Will Walk in the Darkness
	11		The Church at its Best is a Community that Practices Love
	18		God’s Love Empowers and Motivates Us to Love Others
	25		Eternal Life is God’s Gift to All Who Embrace Jesus as Lord
April	1		Blessed is the King of Heaven who Calls Us to Serve Him
	8		Changed People Are the Best Evidence that Christ is Alive
	15		God Alone is Worthy of Our Honor, Worship and Praise
	22		Come Worship and Adore the Lamb of God that Was Slain!
	29		The Security of the Lamb Helps Us Face the Perils of Life
May	6		Glory! We Are Invited to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb!
	13		When We All Get to Heaven We Will Be at Home with God
	20		We Can Only Imagine the Beauty of our Home in Heaven
	27		John Allows Us to Know the Wonderful End of the Story
June	3		Amos reminds us that God still demands justice for the poor
	10		God’s Faithfulness Includes Both Love and Divine Judgment
	17		If We Do Not Walk like We Talk Our Worship is Worthless
	24		We can Remain Faithful to Christ within Our Secular Culture
July	1		Living by Scriptural Standards Helps us Do the Right Thing
	8		Zephaniah Teaches Us to Heed God’s Prophetic Warnings
	15		God Expects Us to Offer Hope and Help to the Oppressed
	22		Jeremiah Reminds Us to Put Our Trust in God Alone
	29		The Prophet Gives us Hope that God’s Plans for us are Good
August	5		Fear Not, Keep the Faith, and Wait Patiently on the Lord
	12		Despite Our Sins God Offers Us Forgiveness and Reconciliation
	19		God Calls Us to Repent and Let Him Handle Our Past
	26		Malachi Offers Us a Ray of Hope for the Judgment Day
September	2		God Created All Things to Express His Great Love for Us
	9		The Awesome Privilege of Being Created in the Image of God
	16		Faith Helps Us Believe that God Can Do Wonderful Things
	23		Because God is Love He Cares for All People Everywhere
	30		God Guides Ordinary People to do His Will in Humble Ways
October	7		God Uses Broken, Imperfect People to Accomplish His Purposes
	14		God’s Grace is not Reserved for the Qualified among Us
	21		God Gives Us Grace to Handle Life’s Disappointments
	28		Forgiveness is the Key to Healing Broken Relationships
November	4		God Does Not Give Up on Us Because of our Poor Decisions
	11		God Can Help Us Live with Integrity that Honors Our Lord
	18		God Can Redeem Our Suffering and Make Us a Blessing
	25		God Blesses Us So We Can Share His Blessing with Others
December	2		God Calls Us to Believe Rather than be Muted by Unbelief
	9		God Invites Us to Submit to His Wonderful Plan for Our Lives
	16		God Changes Our Lives So We Can Learn to Praise Him
	23		Rejoice and Give God Glory for the Baby Born in Bethlehem
	30		God Still Needs People Who Will Proclaim the Good News

2006
January	1		Forgiven Sinners May Find Strength to Serve Christ
	8		When We Are Willing to Pray for Everyone We Experience God’s Power at Work in Our Prayers
	15		Effective Leadership Requires that We Walk like We Talk
	22		A Good Example is the Best Way to Defeat False Teachers
	29		Life in God’s Family Calls for Honor, Justice and Mercy
February	5		Share Your Faith So that Others May Embrace the Faith
	12		Pursue Righteousness and Shun Senseless Controversies
	19		Godly Mentors Help Us Develop Our God-given Uniqueness
	26		The Way We Live Can Make Our Faith Attractive to Others
March	5		Made in His Image, Each of Us is Very Special to God
	12		Celebrate and Enjoy God’s Beautiful Gifts of Creation
	19		We cannot hide from the God who knows all about us
	26		Great is the Lord and Worthy of Praise For Ever and Ever!
April	2		Faith Helps Us Trust God Even In the Worst of Times
	9		When All Seems Hopeless, Tie a Knot in Your Rope & Hold On
	23		Where Can We Find Peace?
	30		There is a Time for Everything
May	07		God’s Wisdom is a Treasure Worth Seeking
	14		Wisdom Invites Us to Walk in the Ways of the Lord
	21		The Church Helps Us Choose the Path of Righteousness
	28		The Wise Woman Who Serves the Lord Deserves Our Praise
June	04		Living in Unity in the Community of Faith
	11		True Wisdom Comes Through Christ and the Cross
	18		Building Together as a Team on the Foundation of Christ
	25		Authentic Christians Are Privileged to Serve Responsibly
July	02		We Practice the Faith by Relating to Others with Grace
	09		Loving People is More Important than Personal Privilege
	16		Discipline, Perseverance, and Grace Help us Win the Race
	30		Love always Wins because Nothing is Greater than Love
August	06		Forgiveness is the Key to Restoring Broken Relationships
	13		God’s Grace Inspires Us to Give Generously
October	8		Caring Christian Leaders Will Defend the Oppressed
	22		God’s Ideas Are Always Better than Our Own
	29		Rejoice and Give Thanks Because God Always Answers Prayer
November	5		Trusting God Means to Depend On His Power, And His Alone
	19		Despite Our Wrong Choices God Never Gives Up On Us
	26		God’s Plan for the Church and the World Will Not Fail!
December	3		God Offers Us Reconciliation through His Son Jesus Christ
	10		Jesus the Son is the Supreme Revelation of God the Father
	17		Walking in the Light as the Blood Cleanses us from Sin
	24		Receive the Living Word and Become a Child of God!
	31		God wants Christians to humbly seek the best for others

2005
January	2		Delivered and Empowered to Spread the Good News
	9		Finding Ways to Reach Our Friends for Christ as Levi Did
	16		Disciples Are Still Sent Out to Share the Good News
	23		Following Jesus Requires Giving Your All
	30		True Greatness Comes from Serving Others in Love
February	6		The Indwelling Christ Helps Us Overcome Grief
	13		We Can Never Overcome Pride Until We Humble Ourselves and Obey God
	20		Overcome Uncertainty by Accepting The Necessity of the New Birth
	27		We Can Overcome Prejudice By Seeing People through the Eyes of Jesus
March	6		There is No One Who is Righteous
	13		The Coming Judgment Should Make Us Less Judgmental
	20		The Glorious Benefits of Being Justified by Faith
	27		Embracing Jesus as Lord of All is the Key to Salvation
April	3		The Holy Spirit Gives Us Power for Living
	10		There is No One Who is Righteous
	17		Practicing the Faith by Loving Others as Christ Loves Us All
	24		We Can Live in Harmony – But Only with God’s Help!
May	1		We Must Not Compromise the Essential Truths of the Gospel
	8		The Secret of the Christian Life is Christ Living within Us
	15		Despite our Differences, in Christ We are All Children of God
	22		What Matters Most is Faith Expressing itself in Love
	29		Bearing One Another’s Burdens is God’s Plan for Our Life Together
June	5		The Vital Link between Baptism and the Call to Ministry
	12		Open Hearts Can Receive Christ’s Forgiveness and Healing
	19		Jesus Helps Us Find the Courage to Do What is Right
	26		Life is Never the Same Once We Believe the Tomb Was Actually Empty
July	3		Jesus Can Take Us Beyond Happiness to Lasting Joy
	10		We Have a Choice: Try to Impress Other People or Do What Pleases God
	17		Learning to Listen with the Ears of the Heart
	24		An Understanding Heart Frees Us to Forgive Others
	31		We Serve Christ When We Minister to Others in His Name
August	7		God Calls All Christians to the Ministry of Servanthood
	14		Faith in Jesus Can Release God’s Healing Power
	21		Jesus Calls Us to Offer “Love without End Amen” to Others
	28		Exclude No One If You Wish to Feast at God’s Table
September	4		Embracing the Power and Guidance of the Holy Spirit
	11		True Christian Fellowship Grows through Caring and Outreach
	18		Christ Still Offers Healing Through His Church
	25		The Spirit Empowers Us to Live and Witness Boldly
October	2		Church Leaders Need Loving Support Not Criticism
	9		Christ Helps Us Turn Problems into Opportunities
	16		The Spirit Helps Us Share God’s Word with Others
	23		The Spirit Helps Us Overcome Our Prejudices
	30		Persecuted Christians Everywhere Need Our Prayers
November	6		God Often Lets Us Assist Him in Transforming Others
	13		The Spirit Moves Us to Share Our Lives with Others
	20		The Spirit Guides Us to Work Together in Ministry
	27		The Spirit Helps Us Live Life in Chapters With Grateful Hearts
December	4		We love God by seeking justice for all people
	11		The Lord Gives Us the Strength We Need to Do His Work
	18		Jesus Offers Hope for Those Who Suffer
	25		Christmas – a Gift of Joy to Receive and Share!
2004
January	4		Grace Enables Us to Trust God in the Midst of Suffering
	11		Integrity in Seeking to Know God
	18		Integrity in Everyday Living
	25		Integrity in the Presence of God
February	1		A Time for All Things
	8		A Time to Remember
	15		A Time for the Joy of Marital Love
	22		A Time for Courage
	29		A Time for Celebration
March	7		Extravagant Love and Tragic Betrayal
	14		This Do in Remembrance of Me
	21		Agonizing Prayer and a Betrayer's Kiss in the Garden
	28		Falsely Accused, Condemned to Die, Jesus Obeys the Father’s Will
April	4		Despised, Rejected, and Scourged, Jesus Was Crucified for Our Sins
	11		Hallelujah! The Tomb is Empty for He has Risen from the Dead!
	18		Faithful in Serving Christ – the Goal of Every Church
	25		We need to be Ready for His Return Since Christ is Coming Again!
May	2		Growing Christians Reflect Christ’s Glory in Daily Living
	9		Jesus, the Lamb of God, is Worthy of our Worship and Praise
	16		The Salvation of the Lamb Gives Us Victory Over Suffering
	23		Choose God’s Eternal Reward Or Face Everlasting Punishment
	30		Eternal Home Called Heaven Awaiting the Faithful
June	6		God Proclaims the Absolute Superiority of His Son, the Christ
	13		We May Be Saved Because Jesus Shared Our Humanity
	20		Faithfulness Necessary to Inherit God’s Promise of Eternal Rest
	27		We May Confidently Ask God for Mercy Because Jesus is Our Compassionate High Priest
July	4		Growing Up and Moving On Toward Maturity
	11		Christ the Mediator of the New and Better Covenant
	18		Roll Call of Heroes in the Bible’s Hall of Faith
	25		God Disciplines us in Love, to Bring Us to Maturity in Christ
August	1		The Biblical Qualities Expected of Good Church Leaders
	8		Modeling the Lifestyle of a Godly Minister of Christ
	15		Grace Enables Us to Do Our Best as Christ's Workers
	22		God Uses the Holy Scriptures to Protect Us from Evil and Equip Us for Holy Living and Fruitful Service
	29		Set a Good Example by Doing the Right Thing
September	5		We have Value because God Created us for Himself
	12		Story of the Flood Reminds Us of God’s Great Mercy
	19		Our God is Able to Deliver His People from Evil
	26		God’s People live and Serve within a Covenant Community
October	3		Leaving a Legacy that God can Use
	10		We Serve a God Who is Always Doing New Things
	24		Good News: God has the Power to Bring Life Out of Death
	31		Authentic Worship Changes Us and Renews our Trust in God
November	7		Christ Gives Us New Rules for Living
	14		We Thank God for the Blessed Hope of Our Resurrection
	21		Called to the Thrilling Work of being Ambassadors for Christ!
	28		In Christ, God’s People Can Become One Family
December	5		God Continues to Call Us to Be a Blessing to Others
	12		Inward Qualities More Important than Outward Appearance
	19		God Expects Us to Stay Ready for the Unexpected
	26		Sharing Our Indomitable Hope that Salvation is in Christ
2003
January	5		The Rich Man: He was Poor Because His Possessions Owned Him
	12		Mary and Martha: Jesus Helped Them with Their Priorities
	19		Pitiful Pilate: He Chose to Placate the Crowd Rather than Protect the Christ
	26		Penitent Peter: Forgiven, Restored, and Ready to Serve his Lord
February	2		Barnabas: His Example Inspires the Ministry of Encouragement
	9		Paul: He Led the Way with Vision, Obedience, and Perseverance
	16		Timothy: Paul's Devoted Son, Supporter, Helper, and Teammate
	23		Priscilla and Aquila: Paul's Beloved Helpers in the Ministry of Christ
March	2		Jesus Begins His Ministry
	9		The Inevitable Conflict Begins
	16		Jesus Reveals His Power
	23		Jesus Reused to Let Rejection Deter Him from His Mission
	30		Our Traditions Must Yield to the Greater Wisdom of Jesus
April	6		Jesus Boldly confronts Evil
	13		Jesus Gives the Passover Rich, New Meaning
	20		Up from the Grave He Arose, with a Mighty Triumph Over Death
	27		Faith in Christ Can Conquer Fear
May	4		The One Who Does All Things Well Invites Us To Act Boldly In Faith
	11		A Genuine Disciple Will Listen to Jesus and Obey Him
	18		Doubt and Unbelief are Ovecome By Deep Faith and Serious Prayer
	25		God Rewards Bold Faith - If We are Bold for the Right Reason
June	1		Embracing Opportunities for Ministry that God Provides
	8		Genuine Worship is Always Exciting and Never Boring
	15		The Lord Stirs Us to Choose Wisely the Priorities of Our Work
	22		God Gives Us Hope for the Future
	29		Worship at its Best is Celebrating the Mercies of God
July	6		Nehemiah Shows Us that One Person Can Make a Great Difference
	13		Nehemiah Completes the Work Despite Opposition
	20		God Still Uses the Holy Bible to Make His Will Known to His People
	27		A Serious Covenant With God is Essential to Authentic Christian Living
August	3		Pride Can Destroy Us and Separate Us From the Mercy of God
	10		In Times of Trouble We Do Well to Repent and Turn to the Lord
	17		God Expects Us to Serve him by Living a Righteous Life
	24		In the End, God Wins, and His Servants Are on the Winning Team
	31		If You Accept God's Invitation, You Can Be There When the Roll is Called Up Yonder
September	7		James Shows Us the Way to Victory Over Our Trials
	14		True Faith Leads to Action that Reflects the Love of Christ
	21		To Honor Christ the Tongue Must Be Bridled by the Spirit And the Mind Must Be Open to Godly Wisdom
	28		When We Humble Ourselves before God, He Gives Us Winning Attitudes
October	5		God Expects His People to Live Holy Lives in an Unholy Culture
	12		We Can Advance the Kingdom by Setting a Good Example
	19		By Growing in Faith We Become “More Like the Master”
	26		Jesus Will Return Because He Keeps All His Promises!
November	2		What a Fellowship We Enjoy as Children of God
	9		Beloved, We Must Find a Way to Love One Another!
	16		Live with Confidence as Children of God
	23		We Can, with God’s help, Live Lives of Humble Loyalty to Our Lord
	30		Lest We Become Fruitless Trees, We Must Maintain Steadfast Faith
December	7		Dedicating Our Gifts to God Makes Us Partners with God
	14		God’s People Are Always Preparing the Way, as John Did for Jesus
	21		God Kept His Promise – Jesus is God with Us – Believe it!
	28		Jesus Grew Up in a Home with Parents who Honored God
2002
January	6		Hear the Good News
	13		Seek The Lord
	20		Worship In Truth
	27		Anticipate God's New Creation
February	3		Ruth Chooses Naomi's God
	10		God Blesses Ruth
	17		Jonah Rejects God's Call
	24		God Shows Mercy to Ninevah
March	3		God's Righteousness Revealed
	10		Justified By God's Grace
	17		Sharing In the Promise
	24		Reconciled By Christ's Death
	31		Made Alive in Christ
April	7		Anticipate God's Glory
	14		Proclaim the Gospel
	21		Live the Gospel
	28		Live Unto the Lord
May	5		Gospel of Faith
	12		Gospel of Adoption
	19		Gospel of Freedom
	26		Gospel of Life by the Spirit
June	2		Follow the Way of the Righteous
	9		Hope In God
	16		Follow The Lord, Our Keeper
	23		Look to God for Justice
	30		Teach the Wonders of God
July	2		Worship the Creator and Sustainer
	14		Live As the Crown of Creation
	21		Find Joy in Forgiveness
	28		Let All Peoples Praise God
August	4		Embrace Wisdom
	11		Run From Evil
	18		Watch What You Say
	25		Care for the Poor
September	1		Repentance and Renewal
	8		God Restores a Sinner
	15		The Lord Promises Future Glory
	22		Josiah Makes a New Beginning
	29		Rebellion and Judgement
October	6		God Warns His People to Listen
	13		God Demands Justice
	20		Hope for the Future
	27		Like Habakkuk We Can Rejoice in Hard Times
November	3		Captivity Begins as Jerusalem Falls
	10		God Gives Us Hope in the Midst of Our Grief
	17		God Offers Life to All Who Repent and Turn from Their Sins
	24		Look to the Future with Confidence in God
December	1		God Honors Elizabeth and Zechariah
	8		Mary, Humble and Joyous Servant
	15		Joseph, A Faithful Model for Believers
	22		Mary, Blessed Mother of Our Savior
	29		Rugged John the Baptist, Who Promoted Jesus Rather Than Himself
2001
January	7		Jesus In Nazareth
	14		The Cost of Discipleship
	21		Lost and Found
	28		Threat of Riches
February	4		Going to Jerusalem
	11		One Who Serves
	18		Dying on the Cross
	25		Witnesses to the Resurrection
March	4		The Promise of the Spirit's Power
	11		The Holy Spirit Comes in Power
	18		The Holy Spirit Works with Power
	25		Obedient to the Spirit
April	1		Empowered to Serve
	8		Witnessing Beyond Jerusalem
	15		Proclaiming the Risen Lord
	22		Gentiles Receive the Spirit
	29		The Church in Antioch
May	6		Mission to Gentiles
	13		The Jerusalem Conference
	20		Responding to Need
	27		Serving with Humility
2000
January	2		The Twelve Disciples
	9		Teachings on Prayer
	16		Miracles of Compassion
	23		Opposition to Jesus
	30		Laborers in the Vineyard
February	6		Coming to Jerusalem
	13		Watching for Christ's Return
	20		Death of Jesus
	27		Resurrection and Commission
March	5		Helping a Church Confront Crisis
	12		The Holy Spirit as a Teacher
	19		The Church and Its Leaders
	26		The Need for Discipline in the Church
April	2		Counsel Concerning Marriage
	9		Concerning Love and Knowledge
	16		Spiritual Gifts
	23		Christ's Resurrection and Ours
	30		The Way of Love
May	7		Christian March of Triumph
	14		Trials and Triumphs of Christian Ministry
	21		The Collection for Jerusalem Christians
	28		Living in Faith
June	4		Living Is Christ
	11		Having the Mind of Christ
	18		Pressing On In Christ
	25		Rejoicing in Christ
September	3		Deborah
	10		Gideon
	17		Samson
	24		Samuel
October	1		Saul Becomes King
	22		David Becomes King Of All Israel
	29		God's Covenant With David
November	5		David and Bathsheba
	26		Solomon's Mistake