Mount Zion Church Sunday School

A Lack of Instruction Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 6:10-16 Background Scripture: Judges 17–18 Prayer: "Father God, we thank You for preserving Your Word. Help us receive guidance from it in every way. May we remember Your miraculous and loving provision from one generation to the next. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

An Unlikely Deliverer Devotional Reading: Ecclesiastes 7:1-13 Background Scripture: Judges 3 Prayer: "Father God, You are our rescuer and redeemer. Thank you for preserving Your people despite cycles of faithlessness. Thank you for hearing us when we cry out to You. Prepare us for devoted service to You and others. Hone our skills and talents so we will be ready when You call us to action. In...

A Faithless Generation Devotional Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14 Background Scripture: Judges 1–2 Prayer: "Father God, our provider, protector, and deliverer—thank You for giving us examples of both what to do and what to avoid. Help us remember who You are and recount the miraculous and wonderful things You have done. Empower us to set aside temptations, false gods, and cultural tendencies t...

A Renewed Covenant Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 31:27-34 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:1–20; Joshua 23–24 Prayer: "Lord God, You have shown us mercy and revealed Your salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Forgive us for the times we have failed to honor You as our sovereign Lord and God. Expose the false gods that threaten to undermine our commitment to You. Help us be attentive to...

Rahab Welcomes Spies Devotional Reading: Matthew 25:31-46 Background Scripture: Joshua 2; 6:16–25; Matthew 1:5; James 2:25; Hebrews 11:31 Prayer: "Lord God, You fulfill Your will through unexpected people and in ways that confound our expectations. Empower us through Your Spirit to expect Your unexpected ways so we can be better conduits of your grace and mercy. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.&...

Joshua Fights for God Devotional Reading: Psalm 108 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 7; Joshua 6; 8:1–29; 10:28–43; 11:1–23 Prayer: "Lord God, grant us wisdom when we study challenging passages of Scripture. Help us be better attentive to the leading of the Spirit to comprehend how You have worked through Your people in history. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Israel Remembers God’s Deeds Devotional Reading: Luke 8:35-39 Background Scripture: Exodus 14; Joshua 3:1–4:24 Prayer: "Lord God, You have done mighty works for Your people, culminating in Your saving acts through Jesus Christ. Strengthen our resolve to remember these acts so that we can fully understand and celebrate Your steadfast faithfulness. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Joshua Leads Courageously Devotional Reading: Daniel 10:18-21 Background Scripture: Exodus 19–24; Deuteronomy 31:1–8; 34:1–12; Joshua 1 Prayer: "Lord God, we want to be strong and courageous. Show us how to trust Your will in all situations. Grant us peace in the uncertainty and in the waiting. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Lydia, the Generous Hostess Devotional Reading: James 2:14-26 Background Scripture: Acts 16:11–40 Prayer: "Heavenly Father, thank You for Lydia’s example of faithfulness and hospitality. We ask that Your Spirit transform our hearts so that we may be hospitable people. Strengthen us to be willing to open our hearts and homes to welcome others, even strangers. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.&quot...

Timothy, a Leader with a Legacy Devotional Reading: Matthew 12:46-50 Background Scripture: Acts 16:1–3; Philippians 2:19–22; 2 Timothy 1:1–6; 3:14–16 Prayer: "Father God, we are grateful for our spiritual fathers and mothers. Develop us into godly mentors and leaders as well. Help us to faithfully encourage our fellow believers when they face discouragement and persecution. In Jesus’ name we...

Saul of Tarsus, the Unlikely Apostle Devotional Reading: Psalm 86:1-10 Background Scripture: Acts 7:58–8:3; 9:1–31; 22:3–15 Acts 22:3–15 Prayer: "God of our ancestors in the faith, help us meld our stories into Yours! Guide and empower us to be witnesses so that others may know Your salvation. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Stephen, the Unwavering Martyr Devotional Reading: Luke 23:32-43 Background Scripture: Acts 6–7 Prayer: "Father God, empower us to be courageous witnesses to Your Son in our own settings. Enable us to respond to opposition with as much wisdom, love, and dependence on the Spirit as possible. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Thomas, the Hesitant Believer Devotional Reading: Psalm 91:1-6 Background Scripture: John 11:14–16; 14:5–8; 20:24–29; 21:1–2 Prayer: "Heavenly Father, open our eyes to see how we are like Thomas in both our strengths and weaknesses. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Mary, the Loyal Mother Devotional Reading: Revelation 12:1-6 Background Scripture: Luke 1:26–56; 2:15–19; John 2:1–5; 19:25–27 Prayer: 'Father God, may we remain committed to You in the highs and lows of life. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Zacchaeus, the Repentant Tax Collector Devotional Reading: Luke 6:31-38 Background Scripture: Luke 19:1–10 Prayer "Lord, we come before You with contrite hearts. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have failed to act with generosity in the work of reconciliation and restoration. Help us, like Zacchaeus, to live out our faith in You with immediate boldness and resolve. When it is...

Simon Peter, the Restored Disciple Devotional Reading: Isaiah 40:26-31 Background Scripture: Mark 8:27–29; Luke 22:7–38; John 18:15–18, 25–27; 21:15–17 Mark 8:27–29 Prayer: "Heavenly Father, You are our Healer. You restore brokenness. Thank You for the testimony of Peter. We need Your healing power, and we pray that You will restore, renew, and strengthen us so that we may help others and dir...

The Believing Centurion Devotional Reading: Acts 10:19-22, 30-35 Background Scripture: Matthew 8:5–13; Luke 7:1–10 Prayer: "Heavenly Father, teach us to approach You like the centurion. May we boldly intercede on behalf of those who suffer. Grant us complete faith in Your authority. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Amos, the Courageous Prophet Devotional Reading: Psalm 23 Background Scripture: Amos 1:1; 2:6–16; 3:1–15; 7:10–17 Prayer: "Heavenly Father, help us be open to Your challenge and quick to repent of sin. Give us ears to hear Your words and hearts committed to obeying. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Jonathan and David, Resolute Friends Devotional Reading: Proverbs 27:6, 10-11, 17, 19 Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1–7; 20:1–42; 2 Samuel 1:17–27 Prayer: "Heavenly Father, lead us to create unshakable bonds of friendship like we see between David and Jonathan. Help us to be faithful and loyal to one another, even when it is difficult. Build us into healthy communities through which You c...

Hannah, the Faithful Supplicant Devotional Reading: Isaiah 49:13-17 Background Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1–28; 2:1–11, 18–21; 3:1–18 Prayer: "Heavenly Father, God of impossible things, thank You for Your miraculous provisions. May we relish them with delight while they are ours and release them back to You when required. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Deborah, the Dutiful Judge Devotional Reading: Matthew 20:20-28 Background Scripture: Judges 4–5 Prayer: "Almighty God, help us remember that the victory is Yours. Thank You for using people of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and skills to implement Your will. May You embolden us to answer Your call whenever and however it comes. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Living in Christian Community Devotional Reading: Hebrews 1:1–6 Background Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1–12; Psalm 122:1–9; Hebrews 10:19–25 Matthew 28:18–20 Prayer "All-powerful God, through Your Son, you invite us to participate in building Your kingdom. Empower us through Your Spirit to make disciples. Strengthen us to live faithfully in light of Your promises. Show us how to love and serve one...

Christian Rhythms of Life Devotional Reading: Ecclesiastes 2:20–25 Background Scripture: Jeremiah 31:12–13; Mark 2:18–28; 6:30–32; John 2:1–11 Prayer: "Heavenly Father, may we depend on You in every act of devotion and every rhythm of life. Whether we are feasting in joy or fasting in sadness, working or resting, may we keep our eyes fixed on You, our Lord and king. In Jesus’ name we pray. Am...

Christian Manner of Justice Devotional Reading: Luke 3:7–14 Background Scripture: Exodus 1:8–14; Amos 5:6–15; Zechariah 8:16–17; 1 Timothy 6:17–19 Prayer: "Heavenly Father, help us never to neglect the most vulnerable members of our communities. Give us eyes to see how we can act justly and generously meet needs. May we do this to reflect Your love to the world. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.&...

Work as Christian Duty Devotional Reading: Ecclesiastes 9:4–10 Background Scripture: Genesis 2:15–25; 2 Thessalonians 3:6–12 Prayer: "Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding us why we are called to work. Help us embrace this message and maintain a positive attitude toward the work You have given us. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen."