Remembering Compassion, Hosea 11:1 – 12:14

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Remembering Compassion,” focused on Hosea 11:1-11.

Seeking the Savior, Matthew 1:18-2:18

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Seeking the Savior,” focused on Matthew 2:1-15.

“Deciding on Discipline”, Hosea 8:1 – 10:15

Gary Payne posted his PPT slides for Sunday's lesson, “Deciding on Discipline,” focused on Hosea 8:1-3, 7-10; 9:7-8; 10:10-12.

I appreciate Gary's slides since these last chapters of Hosea are somewhat depressing. Thirty years ago, I had a department director named Jack Longgear who always started our meetings by quoting, "This is a day that the Lord hath made. Let's rejoice and be glad in it." I appreciated Jack's enthusiasm and upbeat nature, and whenever we had to teach a difficult passage from the Old Testament, Jack advised us to "crank the engine by reading the O.T. focal passage and then head straight for Jesus in the N.T.". I still smile today thinking about that lesson strategy. I share it in hopes that God may use it to help you prepare Sunday's lesson.

“Rebuking Destructive Behavior,” Hosea 4:1 – 7:16

I'm thankful Gary Payne posted his slides for the lesson this week, “Rebuking Destructive Behavior”, which is based on Hosea 4:1-6, 12-14.

Randy Stewart also posted his slides. Thanks guys!

“Exposing a Broken Relationship”, Hosea 1:1 – 3:5

Sorry I didn't post slides from Dave Richards last week for the Dec 2nd lesson, “Exposing a Broken Relationship”, Hosea 1:1-2; 2:25; 3:1-5. I was traveling and did not have Internet access.

Gary Payne posted his slides for the same lesson.