Man’s Fall

Adam and Eve ate from the fruit of the tree of good and evil. They had chosen to disobey God and had broken their relationship. As a result, God pronounced punishment on the serpent and both the man and woman. At the same time, He also provided a promised hope that, while the serpent would bruise…

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History

God’s mission to make Himself known among all nations is reflected throughout human history. Yet, most believers have no knowledge of how the gospel spread in the centuries after the events recorded in Acts up until the 1700s when William Carey, the father of modern missions, came onto the scene. God can and does use…

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Mealtime

At dinner, add a cultural element by eating your family meal in a way that is not typical for you. Family Activity: Teaching Time: 15-20 minutes Materials: chopsticks, large spoons, communal platter, bowls, tablecloth, etc. Forego silverware and use your hands or chopsticks. Instead of sitting at the table, sit on the floor around a…

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The Tajiks

Family Activity Imagine that you are visiting Nargis in her village home. Spread out colorful beach towels or blankets on the floor. Take off your shoes, sit down, and share a Tajik treat of apricots, raisins, prunes, or dates. Pray: Most Tajiks people have not experienced the love of Jesus. Tajik comes from the word…

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Who is Jesus?

Jesus alone is the way to God. Contrary to what many religions teach, humans cannot earn or achieve their way to Him. Instead, God came down to us in the form of a baby. That baby, Jesus, grew up to pay the price for sin and open the way to God for all mankind through…

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Creation

God’s story begins. Before the creation of the world, He existed. By merely speaking, He created the world we live in…every plant, animal, and star in the sky. Then He created man and woman in His own image. Neither Adam nor Eve looked like God, but they both reflected who God is. Humans were unique…

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