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This week's ABS OnLine Columns:

July 27, 2008 Getting to know a person Matthew 16:13-23

August 3, 2008 Committed living James 1:17-27

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Summer 2008 Quarter
June - August, 2008

Images of Christ

UNIT I - Images of Christ in Hebrews
June 1, 2008, Finding deeper meaning in life Hebrews 1:1-4, 8-12
June 8, 2008, Who can speak for us? Hebrews 7:20-28
June 15, 2008, Guilt removed Hebrews 9:11-18; 10:12-14, 17-18
June 22, 2008, Trustworthy leadership Hebrews 12:1-13
June 29, 2008, Finding stability and permanence today Hebrews 13:1-16
UNIT II - Images of Christ in the Gospels
July 6, 2008, Teaching that transforms Luke 4:31-37; 20:1-8
July 13, 2008, Finding healing and wholeness Mark 1:29-45
July 20, 2008, To be a servant John 13:1-8, 12-20
July 27, 2008, Getting to know a person Matthew 16:13-23
UNIT III - Images of Christ in us
August 3, 2008, Committed living James 1:17-27
August 10, 2008, Honoring all people James 2:1-13
August 17, 2008, Thoughtful speech James 3:1-10, 13-18
August 24, 2008, Living responsibly James 4:1-12
August 31, 2008, Powerful and effective living James 5:13-18

Spring 2008 Quarter
March-May 2008

Unit I - Signs of God’s covenant
March 2, 2008, A symbol of God’s presence 1 Chronicles 15:1-3, 14-16, 25-28
March 9, 2008, Convenanting 1 Chronicles 17:1, 3-4, 6-15
March 16, 2008, Chosen for a specific task 1 Chronicles 28:5-10, 20-21
March 23, 2008, Whose promises can you trust? 2 Chronicles 6:12-17; Luke 24:44-49
March 30, 2008, Mending a broken relationship 2 Chronicles 34:15, 18-19, 25-27, 29, 31-33
Unit II - The covenant in exile
April 6, 2008, Holding to your convictions Daniel 1:8-20
April 13, 2008, Holding on to your faith Daniel 3:10-13, 16-18, 21, 24
April 20, 2008, Faith without compromise Daniel 6:4-7, 10, 16, 19, 21, 25-26
April 27, 2008, Intercession in crisis Daniel 9:1-7, 17-19
Unit III - Restoration and covenant renewal
May 4, 2008, First things first Haggai 1:1-4, 7-10, 12-15
May 11, 2008, Following a visionary leader Nehemiah 2:1-8, 11, 17-18
May 18, 2008, Finishing the task Nehemiah 4:1-3, 7-9, 13-15; 6:15
May 25, 2008, Restored and renewed Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 13-14, 17-18

Winter 2007-08 Quarter
December-February 2007-08

Unit I - God’s call at Christmas and beyond
December 2, 2007, Surprising opportunities Luke 1:8-23
December 9, 2007, Significance and purpose Luke 1:26-38
December 16, 2007, Life-changing events Luke 1:67-80
December 23, 2007, Reasons to rejoice Luke 2:1-14
December 30, 2007, Hearing and telling good news Luke 2:22-35
Unit II - The awareness of God’s instruction
January 6, 2008, Questions and answers Luke 2:41-52
January 13, 2008, Responding to opposition Luke 6:27-36
January 20, 2008, Finding a listening ear Luke 11:5-13
January 27, 2008, Combating anxiety and worry Luke 12:22-34
Unit III - God summons us to respond!
February 3, 2008, Response requires work Luke 10:1-12, 17-20
February 10, 2008, Turning our lives around Luke 13:1-9
February 17, 2008, The necessity of humility Luke 14:1, 7-14
February 24, 2008, Becoming passionate supporters Luke 14:25-33

Fall 2007 Quarter
September—November 2007

God created a people

Unit I - God created a people

September 2, 2007, How is creation possible?, Genesis 1:1-25
September 9, 2007, Why are we here?, Genesis 1:26-30
September 16, 2007, Our place in the family, Genesis 15:5-6; 18:11-14a; 21:1-8
September 23, 2007, Dealing with dissension in family, Genesis 21:9-21
September 30, 2007, Recognizing the right woman, Genesis 24:34-48

Unit II - God’s people increased

October 7, 2007, Sibling rivalry, Genesis 25:19-34
October 14, 2007, Understanding our dreams, Genesis 28:10-22
October 21, 2007, Dashed hopes and fond wishes, Genesis 29:21-35

October 28, 2007, Family reunion, Genesis 33:1-11

UNIT III - God’s people re-created

November 4, 2007, Interpreting a call, Genesis 37:5-11, 19-21, 23-24a, 28
November 11, 2007, A dream unfolds, Genesis 41:25-40
November 18, 2007, Negative actions, positive results, Genesis 45:1-12
November 25, 2007, Leaving a legacy, Genesis 48:11-19


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