Mount Zion Church Sunday School

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."

Christian Expectation of Grace Devotional Reading: Revelation 5:1–5 Background Scripture: Jonah 1–4; Galatians 3:1–13 Prayer: "Lord God, You are gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. We repent of the times we have not reflected Your grace and mercy. Shape our hearts and desires to faithfully imitate Your compassion and kindness toward the world. In Jesus’...

Family: Distinct and Obedient Devotional Reading: 2 Samuel 7:25–29 Background Scripture: Matthew 19:3–9; Ephesians 6:1–4; 2 Timothy 1:3–5 Prayer: "Heavenly Father, God of Moses and Jesus, help us to love You with all our hearts, all our souls, and all our might. Help us to love You in our homes and outside of our homes. Help us to love You with all our words and in all our deeds. In Jesus’ na...

Children: Gift and Model Devotional Reading: Psalm 8 Background Scripture: Matthew 18:1–6; Mark 9:36–37, 42; 10:13–16; Luke 2:1–20 Prayer "Heavenly Father, we thank You for welcoming us into Your kingdom as You welcomed the little children. Teach us to depend on You as a child depends on an adult. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Authority: Belonging to God Devotional Reading: Proverbs 31:4–9 Background Scripture: Mark 12:17; Romans 13:1, 6–8; 1 Peter 2:13–17 Prayer: "Father God, teach us to balance life in this world with our citizenship in Your kingdom. Guide us in Your will as we fulfill our responsibilities to earthly authorities and fellow humans. In so doing, may we be the fragrance of Jesus Christ on earth. In...

Resurrection: The Future Hope Devotional Reading: Luke 24:1–12 Background Scripture: Luke 24:1–12; 1 Corinthians 15:3–20, 50–58; Revelation 22:1–5 Prayer "Father, thank You for the hope of Jesus’ resurrection. Thank You for the comfort it brings us to know that death is not the end. We praise You for the promise of eternal life in Jesus. May we live differently, knowing the trials of this lif...

Waiting for God’s Peace Devotional Reading: Revelation 5:8–14 Background Scripture: Isaiah 11:6–10; John 18:28–38; Ephesians 4:4–6, 13–19 Isaiah 2:2–4 Prayer: "Lord God, we pray for peace among the nations. Work among the nations through us, God, to move them toward peace and toward You. May they seek Your face. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Welcoming Others in Christ Devotional Reading: Colossians 3:1–11 Background Scripture: Ruth 1:1–18; John 4:5–10; Acts 10:1–11:18 Prayer "Lord God, forgive us for the times we’ve failed to consider every believer in Christ as an equal member of Your family. Unite us to see no distinctions in Your salvation. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen"

Giving to the Community Devotional Reading: Exodus 20:12–17 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1–11; Matthew 25:31–46; Luke 10:25–37; James 1:27; 2:14–17 Prayer "Father God, give us loving hearts open wide to all people. Protect us from the sin of selfishness. Open our hands in generosity. Help us remember that everything we have comes as a gift from You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Watching Our Consumption Devotional Reading: Titus 1:5–9 Background Scripture: Daniel 1:8–20 1 Corinthians 9:19–27; 1 Timothy 4:7–12 Prayer: "Heavenly Father, You created all things and pronounced them good. Thank You for making us in Your image. Help us honor that image so that we may bring glory to You in all that we are and in all that we do. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.'

Loving God, Loving Others Devotional Reading: Proverbs 28:18–22 Background Scripture: Romans 15:1–7; Philippians 2:1–8; Colossians 3:12; 4:1 Prayer: "Blessed are You, Father, for pouring Your love upon us through Jesus’ payment of sin’s price on the cross. Fill us with Your love that our whole selves might love You and love our neighbors. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen"

Stewardship and Mission Devotional Reading: Zechariah 8:18–23 Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:17–18; Acts 26:12–20; 2 Corinthians 8:1–15; 9:1–15 Prayer "Heavenly Father, You showed us generosity when You gave us Your gift of grace through Your Son, Jesus. May our thankfulness for this gift be revealed in our heartfelt gifts in return. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

The Lord’s Day Devotional Reading: Psalm 118:19–24 Background Scripture: Genesis 2:2–3; Matthew 12:1–14; 28:1–10 Prayer "Lord, You order time and space. We worship You as Lord of our lives. Show us how to devote our time to Your kingdom’s purposes in both work and rest. Amen."

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Devotional Reading: John 1:29–34 Background Scripture: Acts 2:38, 41; Romans 6:1–14; 1 Corinthians 11:23–29 Prayer "Heavenly Father, thank You for the gifts of baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Through baptism, we experience unity with You and other believers. In the Lord’s Supper, we remember Your sacrifice. Empower us, through Your Spirit, to participate in a wort...

The Christian Church Devotional Reading: Acts 2:42–47 Background Scripture: Matthew 16:13–20 Ephesians 1:15–23; 2:13–22; 5:22–27 Prayer "Heavenly Father, we confess Your Son to be the head of the church. Use us to raise His name high so that everyone will be drawn to You. Help us not forget that growth of the church means the salvation of more people and their experience of new life in You. I...

Call and Growth Devotional Reading: Colossians 2:1–7 Background Scripture: John 1:40–42; Ephesians 4:11–16; Philippians 3:12–16; Colossians 1:9–11; Hebrews 6:1–3 Prayer: Heavenly Father, give us a heart for transforming growth in Your Son through Your Holy Spirit! Forgive us for times when we fail You. Empower us to recognize opportunities to invite others to become Your Son’s disciples as well. I...

Prayer and Humility Devotional Reading: Psalm 141 Background Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4–11; Daniel 6:10; Matthew 6:5–15; Luke 18:1–14; John 17:1–26 Prayer Lord, You are worthy of all praise. We come to You seeking your mercy and knowing that You care to hear and answer our petitions. Conform our wills to Yours. In Jesus’ name. Amen.