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Human beings are created to tell stories and to be moved by stories. Far more than facts and figures, stories help us to understand deeper truths about life. This is why we love so much to tell and to hear great stories. The Bible is full of wild and incredible stories in which the spiritual and physical worlds collide. The unconventional and unfamiliar circumstances lead us to approach these portions of the Bible as just stories. We often look at them as fables or fantastical stories with a moral teaching. We forget, or we never realize, that these are historical events in which God interrupted normal expectations and situations to display His glorious power, holiness, and grace. Journey with us as we explore nine incredible and historical events in which human brokenness is met by our all-powerful and loving God. Through these events, we will be challenged and encouraged to see that God often works in awe-inspiring ways so that we might know that He is the one true God, that He does the impossible, and that He does so that we might know His saving grace.   

May 31— Elijah and the Valley of Dry Bones 

Ezekiel 37 

Ezekiel trained and prepared to be a priest that served Yahweh before the people. This was a great honor and responsibility, and much sacrifice would have been made as he prepared to serve in this role. But when the time arrived for Ezekiel to serve, the temple was destroyed, and Ezekiel was exiled to a foreign land along with most of the Israelite people (Ezekiel 1). Ezekiel likely wandered if God would ever redeem His people. In this powerful vision, God encourages Ezekiel to know that God would indeed redeem His people. He would breathe new life in them. In the same way, we may wonder if God can and will redeem the brokenness and hopelessness that surrounds us. Like Ezekiel, we can be encouraged to know that God has promised to bring new life to all who look to Him. God has an ultimate plan (for His church and for the Jewish people). It involves bringing people to faith in Jesus Christ and restoring creation to all that it is intended to be. Regardless of how life may hurt and bring despair, we can hold on to hope.  

June 7— Saul Conjures Samuel  

1 Samuel 28:3-25 

In 1 Samuel we have recorded the events of the life of King Saul. Saul was chosen by God to lead God’s people. He had the opportunity to faithfully serve God and lead according to God’s commands. Yet, time and again Saul allowed his fear of people to overshadow His fear of God. He was more concerned about success and the acceptance of the Israelites than obedience to God. Therefore, God told Saul that he would be removed from kingship and replaced by David, son of Jesse. This began a long assault on David, but David continued to succeed as a military and political leader, even as he was on the run from Saul. This leads Saul to a place of absolute desperation—he believes that he must now succeed at any cost, and the Philistines are pressing in on Israel, threatening the Israelites way of life and Saul’s kingship. Saul is prepared to do whatever it takes to get what he wants—even sin. God had clearly told His people NOT to consult mediums or the dead in any way. (Leviticus 19:31; Deuteronomy 18:11).  Saul is overwhelmed with insecurity and desperation as he faced a Philistine army, and he disregards the instructions of God—determining that the results will justify the means. He is successful in conjuring Samuel, but unsuccessful in getting what he wants. The spirit of Saul rebukes Saul and brings devastating news. It turns out that Saul cannot manipulate anyone and everyone to get what he wants. Pride really does lead to the ultimate fall.  

June 14— Peter is Rescued from Prison  

Acts 12:1-19 

As the first disciples of Jesus witnessed His resurrection and were filled with the Holy Spirit, the message of the Gospel began to spread, and the church began to grow. God accompanied their preaching with great signs and wonders. People continued to be healed, restored, and saved. Once again, political and religious leaders took note of this powerful movement, and persecution began to fall on the followers of Jesus. At this time, King Herod arrests Peter, one of the primary leaders of the church and disciples of Jesus. But God cannot be stopped! God miraculously saves Peter from prison by the appearance and rescue of an angel. Peter returns to the gathering place of some of his fellow disciples, and he knocks at the door. Even they cannot believe that Peter could be there, and they believe that it must be “his angel.” As we follow Jesus we must know that trouble will come and people will fight against the Gospel in many ways. But today, just like in the time of Peter and the first disciples, God will not be stopped. At times, we may even experience the miraculous and supernatural. Are we ready? 

June 21— Baalam and the Talking Donkey 

Numbers 22:21-38 

As Israel wandered through the wilderness, God continued to protect and bless His people. There were some around them that saw this as a threat, including King Balak of Moab. Fearful of the Israelites, Balak attempted to pay a local seer, named Balaam, to curse the Israelites. Even though God will not allow Balaam to curse the Israelites, God does allow Balaam to go to hear from Balak and respond to his request. Along the way, God sends the angel of the Lord to block the way, but only Balaam’s donkey is able to see the angel of the Lord, and the donkey refuses to move. Three different times, Balaam attempts to force the donkey forward. Finally, God gives the donkey the ability to speak, and Balaam is warned by God that he cannot curse the Israelites. This strange account reminds us that, even though we may be allowed to move forward for a time, God will not quietly stand aside as His people pursue paths that are in contradiction with His desires and His plans.  

June 28— Stephen is Martyred and Sees Heaven 

Acts 7:44-60 

Jesus warned the disciples that they would face struggles and persecution for following Him. Even their lives would be threatened for sharing the good news about the resurrection of Jesus. This applied not only to the first disciples, but to those who began to follow Jesus in the first century. Throughout the centuries, and even today, many Christians are persecuted and risk their lives for the sake of following the risen Jesus. It is heartbreaking and creates fear in many of us when we see a Christ-follower lose their life for the sake of the Gospel. But those who are willing to endure persecution for the sake of telling others about Jesus will see God’s glory revealed and they can expect heavenly reward. The first recorded martyr, a disciple named Stephen, shows us that God is powerfully present with us, even in supernatural ways, when we risk facing hardship for Him. While we may never face death in the way that Stephen did, we are all called to make sacrifices for our faith. And we can be sure that God will give us the strength and encouragement to keep moving forward, even if it requires extraordinary supernatural means.  

July 5— Uzzah Dies from Touching the Arc 

Exodus 25:10-22; 1 Samuel 6:1-12; 2 Samuel 6:1-7; 1 Chronicles 15:1-2 

Sometimes we are faced with Biblical events that challenge us to our core. One of those stories is the account of a man named Uzzah. In this historical account, Uzzah is one of King David’s men, and he is tasked to join the group who will transport the ark of God to Jerusalem. The ark is placed on a wooden cart and the men begin the transport. One of the oxen pulling the cart stumbles, Uzzah reaches out to steady it, and he immediately loses his life for touching the ark. This challenges our since of morality. How could God take the life of Uzzah just for trying to protect the ark!?! While we may not fully understand it or even like it, there are three critical lessons for us. First, Uzzah is in this position because David does not arrange for the ark to be transported according to God’s instructions. Rather, he simply copies to behavior of the nearby Philistines, assuming that it will be OK with God. Our disobedience always has consequences, sometimes for those around us too. Second, this tragic event reminds us that we cannot challenge the glory and instructions of God, even if we don’t like it or understand it. Even if it were seemingly innocent, Uzzah was unable to approach the glory of God and live. Finally, this tragic event foreshadows God’s great gift to us. Because Jesus gave His life to forgive and to cleanse us from sin, we now can come into the glorious presence of God. We may often take this gift for granted, but here we are reminded that this is a gift that we cannot ignore, minimize, or take for granted.  

July 12— Jesus Casts Out Legion 

Luke 8:26-39 

Throughout his ministry, Jesus showed His power over Satan, demons, and the entire world of evil. One particularly powerful encounter was Jesus casting out a collection of demons from one man. These demons collectively called themselves Legion. In this account, Jesus shows that his ministry goes beyond the Jewish people to Gentiles as he intentionally goes to “the other side” of the Sea of Galilee to the region of the gentiles. He also displays his mighty power of the forces of evil. The demons recognize who Jesus is and they recognize both his power and authority. There is not question of where the victory lies. Those who follow Jesus must understand that the forces of evil are still real and present today. But we also must remember that there is a mighty power in Jesus that brings victory. While we do not underestimate the forces of evil, we don’t have to fear them because of the victory that Jesus brings.  

July 19— Elisha Prays for His Servant to See God’s Army 

2 Kings 6:8-23 

Many people struggle to believe in the spiritual world or in supernatural events because they are, most of the time, invisible to the human eye. While we may not be able to see the spiritual world all around us, we don’t have to doubt that it is present. The evidence shows up repeatedly. Feelings of unexplainable peace, protection through extraordinary circumstances, moments of personal transformation, and unimaginable miracles point us to a world that is present and unseen. God requires us to have faith as we follow Him. By definition, this is a hope and trust in the things that we do not see. But that does not mean that we cannot ask God for encouragement and even confirmation of His activity from time to time. Such was the case with Elisha and his servant. Facing the threat of a coming army, Elisha prays that God will give his servant encouragement and boldness by opening his eyes to the reality of the spiritual world around him. We don’t have to shy away from asking for spiritual eyes and encouragement when we need it as well.  

July 26— Moses is Supported by Aaron and Hur 

Exodus 17:8-16 

Most people realize that we are not created to do life alone. We need others for accountability, encouragement, wisdom, resources, and support. We may not realize that there is often a supernatural component as well. In the account of the Israelites battling the neighboring Amalekites, God instructs Moses to stand above the battle on a nearby cliff with his staff raised in the air. While his staff was raised, the Israelites prevailed. As it dropped, the Israelites began to lose the battle. So, Aaron and Hur join Moses. They cannot bear the burden for Moses, but they are able to help him hold it up. This was more than a physical phenomenon—this was a spiritual event. In similar ways, the church is formed to support one another in supernatural ways—through presence, worship, prayers, and intervention. A somewhat modern-day missionary story exemplifies the point. A missionary named David Livingston shared the Gospel with a number of villages in Africa in the 1800s. At one point he was opposed by a nearby village and its chief. The chief gathered his greatest warriors and went to Livingston’s camp to murder him and those with him, but they were stopped by 39 giant warriors that were protecting Livingston and his co-workers. A few years later Livingston experienced a breakthrough with the chief and the entire village came to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. The chief shared the encounter with the 39 giants that saved his life. Soon after, Livingston returned to his sending church in Scotland and shared the event with them, only to discover that there were 39 faithful members of the church praying for Livingston at the exact day and hour. We are meant to care for one another, and often the impact of how we lift one another is far beyond our understanding or sight—it is supernatural in nature and powerful in impact.  

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MAY KIDS AND NURSERY INFO

MAY 3

Bible Story: The Lord's Word and Samuel (1 Samuel 1; 3)

Memory Verse: "Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son." Hebrews 1:1–2

Big Truth: God’s people should obey and share God’s word, the Bible.

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MAY 10

Bible Story: The Rise and Fall of King Saul (1 Samuel 8-15)

Memory Verse: "I will raise up your offspring after you, . . . and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever." 2 Samuel 7:12-13

Big Truth: Our good God is the only king we need.

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MAY 17

FX (Family eXperience)

Kids in K-5th and their parents are invited to see what Kids Ministry is learning this month! Join the fun at 9:30 or 11AM in the Kids Worship Room upstairs.

MAY 24

Bible Story: David Stands Tall (1 Samuel 16-17)

Memory Verse: "Know that the Lord saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the Lord’s." 1 Samuel 17:47

Big Truth: Through his anointed king, God defeats our biggest enemies.

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MAY 31

Bible Story: David Sins...and Repents (2 Samuel 11-12)

Memory Verse: "The Lord also has put away your sin." 2 Samuel 12:13

Big Truth: God forgives even big-time sins when we repent.

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