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June 16, 2025
Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 10, Session 4—Samuel Anointed David
In 1 Samuel 16, we come to a turning point in the storyline of God’s leadership over His people. What began with Samuel mourning for Saul’s rejection as king, soon becomes a celebration of God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His word in 1 Samuel 13:14: “The LORD has found a man after his own heart, and the LORD has appointed...
June 16, 2025
Weekly Leader Training for Adults: Unit 10, Session 4 – Foolish Appearances
Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults Listen to this week’s leader training podcast with Y Bonesteele, team leader for The Gospel Project for Adults, for a summary and guidance in leading your group. This week’s additional resources for study and preparation: Transcript of Leader Training Podcast: Hi, this is Y Bonesteele, team leader...
June 10, 2025
Weekly Leader Training for Students: Unit 10, Session 3—To Obey Is Better
OUR OBEDIENCE TO GOD MUST BE COMPLETE. SCRIPTURE | 1 Samuel 15:1-3,7-9,10-15,22-23 CENTRAL TRUTH God never asked for pieces of us; He commands our total surrender. And He doesn’t ask us for anything Jesus hasn’t already modeled. When we give God only what we view as worthless or what we don’t want, we show Him that He is worthless...
June 9, 2025
Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 10, Session 3—Saul Disobeyed God
Rather than follow the instructions of the Lord, King Saul relied on his own strength, wisdom, and timeline to achieve success. God had promised to extend favor to Saul on the condition that he remain obedient to His commands. The devastating impact of King Saul’s disobedience, however, and its effect on his legacy is seen in 1 Samuel 14-15....
June 9, 2025
Weekly Leader Training for Adults: Unit 10, Session 3 – Foolish Defiance
Tips for Teaching This Week’s Session of The Gospel Project for Adults Listen to this week’s leader training podcast with Y Bonesteele, team leader for The Gospel Project for Adults, for a summary and guidance in leading your group. This week’s additional resources for study and preparation: Transcript of Leader Training Podcast: U10S3 Leader Training Hi, this is Y...
June 3, 2025
Weekly Leader Training for Students: Unit 10, Session 2—What Have You Done?
DEPENDING ON OURSELVES WILL ALWAYS LEAD TO FAILURE. SCRIPTURE | 1 Samuel 13:6-14 CENTRAL TRUTH Saul’s actions were rooted in fear and rebellion rather than honoring the Lord. Anything done in rebellion to God’s commands is considered sin—even actions that appear to be good on the outside. We can do all of the right things and still do them...