Seekers with Dr. Violet T. Adams

Luke 10:25–37; Luke 6:35–38; Micah 6:8 Guiding Question So here's our guiding question for today: How do we demonstrate Christlike love toward people whose differences, beliefs, or actions make them difficult for us to love? Lesson Focus That's what we're going to explore in today's lesson, Loving Our Neighbor. Our focus today is understanding that Christlike love reaches beyond our personal prefe...

Related Scripture 2 Corinthians 9:6–11; Proverbs 3:9–10 Lesson Focus Biblical generosity begins with compassion and is expressed through the way we use what God has entrusted to us to serve others and honor Him. So the question for us today is: How does God move us from simply protecting what is ours to compassionately using what He has entrusted to us to serve others? I have three points for toda...

Guiding Question How can courage help us live in peace as we wait on God in a world filled with uncertainty? Lesson Focus Uncertainty can make us anxious because we want answers before God is ready to reveal them. Jesus reminds us that peace does not depend on knowing what will happen next. Courage allows us to keep trusting Him even when life feels unsettled. As we wait, we learn to be still befo...

Guiding Question How can we care for our minds and hearts so that worry, unhealthy thoughts, and emotional pressure do not prevent us from living the life God has called us to live? Lesson Focus God calls us to guard our emotional and spiritual well-being by trusting Him with our thoughts and emotions. Caring for ourselves does not mean ignoring our responsibilities. It means recognizing what is h...

Guided Question How can we trust God enough to release what has ended so we can embrace what He is beginning in our lives? Lesson Focus We cannot move forward while continuing to measure our new season by the one that ended. Healthy transitions require us to release the past and trust that God is still working even when the next step is not yet clear. Labor Day reminds us that our work has seasons...

Guiding Question How do we recognize the greater blessings God has already given us when our attention is fixed on the one thing we believe we are missing? Lesson Focus Sometimes what we desire is legitimate, deeply personal, and painful to live without. But when all of our attention becomes fixed on that one unmet need, we can overlook the many ways God has already provided love, respect, affirma...

Guiding Question How can I collaborate God’s way, become an active part of the Christian body, and still remain who God created me to be? Lesson Focus We grow stronger when we grow together in Christ. That does not mean everyone has to think alike or do everything the same way. Unity is not sameness. It is learning how to bring who we are into a shared purpose while also making room for what someb...

Related Scripture Romans 5:1–5 (KJV) Romans 8:18, 28–30 (KJV) Lamentations 3:22–26 (KJV)

Hebrews 10:23–25 Hebrews 3:12–14 Psalm 84:5–7 Guiding Question How do we keep trusting God when our journey is longer and harder than we expected? Lesson Focus Many of us have experienced seasons when life did not unfold according to our plans. We prayed for an answer, but the answer seemed delayed. We worked toward a goal, but the goal appeared farther away with every setback. We continued servin...

Today’s guiding question is: How can we develop a heart that humbly follows God’s direction? Walking humbly with God begins when we surrender our hearts to His will. As we learn to think like Christ, our lives begin to reflect His character. When we trust God’s direction, we grow into the people He has called us to become. Today, I have three points to make. First, Choose Humility Philippians 2:1–...

Guiding Question How can we love someone who has deeply hurt us without ignoring the wrong they have done? Lesson Focus Followers of Christ demonstrate God's love by extending grace even to those who oppose them. Loving our enemies may be one of the hardest commands Jesus ever gave. It doesn't mean pretending the pain never happened. It doesn't mean ignoring justice or removing healthy boundaries....

Guiding Question How can my faith beyond the church walls help others see the heart of God? Lesson Focus Jesus never intended for our faith to remain inside the church. He calls us to live as a visible witness wherever we go. This lesson reminds us that true discipleship is shown through the way we treat people beyond the church walls. When our actions reflect the character of Christ, others have...

Guiding Question How can I remain faithful in the little things God requires of me when it looks like I may not reach my purpose? Lesson Focus God often prepares us for greater opportunities through our faithfulness in everyday responsibilities. While we work toward our purpose, we must continue serving, growing, and honoring God in the tasks He places before us today. Success is not measured only...

Today’s Guiding Question How can I choose integrity when the world punishes me for making the right decisions? The Focus of Today’s Lesson Today we will discover that doing what is right does not always bring immediate rewards. Sometimes integrity costs us friendships, opportunities, comfort, or approval. Yet God sees our faithfulness, develops our character, and works through every season of our...

Point 1: The Mission to Go Gospel of Matthew 28:18–20 Jesus reminds believers that they are sent with divine authority and called to actively share His teachings through faithful living and spiritual leadership.

Guiding Question How do I continue living out God’s mission when the people around me do not yet recognize what God has placed within me? Lesson Focus God calls ordinary people to carry out meaningful missions, often before recognition or opportunity arrives. Jesus teaches that believers are the light of the world, and that light should not be hidden when others fail to understand it. This lesson...

Guiding Question How does the Holy Spirit bring me together with people from whom I am separated? Focus of the Lesson Pentecost teaches us that God’s Spirit meets us when distance has grown between us. The Spirit helps people gather, heal, and begin understanding one another again.

Guiding Question: How can struggle become part of God’s call without pulling us away from Him? Lesson Focus: Struggle does not always mean we have stepped outside of God’s will. Sometimes, the wilderness becomes the place where God teaches us how to stand in obedience, hold to His Word, and worship without surrendering ourselves to despair. I have three points for today: Depend in the Wilderness —...

Matthew 26:36–39, John 19:16–18, Romans 5:6–8 Guiding Question How do we measure our love for Christ—and are we willing to love each other like Him, even when it’s hard? Lesson Point Jesus was fully human and fully divine—He felt the weight, the pain, and the struggle, yet chose the cross anyway. His love shows us that real love goes beyond feelings and is revealed in obedience, sacrifice, and how...

Today’s lesson is called Seeing the Bigger Picture . In this lesson, we will learn how to see the bigger picture by trusting God with our needs, surrendering our lives to His purpose, and recognizing that where we are may be part of His plan. I have three points to make today. Point 1 — Matthew 6:25–33 We see the bigger picture when we trust God with what we need. Point 2 — Matthew 16:24–26 We see...

Guiding Point A mother’s purpose is not limited to giving birth. A mother’s purpose is revealed through nurturing love, godly wisdom, faithful guidance, and the willingness to help others grow into who God created them to be.

Scripture Focus: Luke 10:38–42; Luke 11:28Psalm 1:1–3 Introduction – A Martha Moment I remember a season in my life when I realized something about myself while sitting in church. I realized that I was Martha. At that time, I was involved in many responsibilities and activities in the church. When I arrived each Sunday, I was already moving from one assignment to another. I would begin by teaching...

Guiding Question If God has called me, why does the journey feel slow, stretching, or unclear? Lesson Point (Concise) Calling is not full explanation. It is faithful movement — and formation happens in the walking. I Have 3 Points to Make Learning as You Walk — Mark 3:13–15 Jesus calls the disciples to be with Him before sending them out, showing that relationship and formation come before assignm...

Lesson Point (Concise) You were born with divine purpose, and God develops destiny through identity and formation before granting visibility. I have 3 points to make today Purpose Before Platform — In Luke 2:46–49, Jesus Christ demonstrates awareness of purpose long before public ministry begins. Identity Before Influence — In Luke 3:21–23, heaven affirms Jesus’ identity before His ministry starts...

Lesson Guiding Question What does it require of us to follow God when obedience means releasing what is familiar, even when the future is unclear? Lesson Point The point of today’s lesson is to understand that following God often requires leaving behind what feels secure, predictable, or familiar in order to step into His greater purpose. God’s call invites us to trust Him beyond our plans, our pr...