FULLY DEVOTED Challenge
We have selected twenty Bible verses that we will be focusing on throughout the Sunday School year. Below is a list of the verses and the dates that we are going to be memorizing them on. We hope that you will join us on this challenge of hiding God's Word in our hearts!!!
(September 17, 24, 2023)
9 For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. (2 Chronicles 16:9a NIV)
(October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023)
12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. 14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing (Philippians 2:12-14 NIV)
(November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023)
15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. (Philippians 2:15-16 NIV)
(December 3, 10, 17, 2023)
4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4 ESV)
December 24—No Sunday School
December 31—No Sunday School
(January 7, 14, 28, 2024)
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33 ESV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5 ESV)
January 21—No Sunday School
(February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024)
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (Colossians 3:12-14 NIV)
(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024)
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:15-17 NIV)
March 31—No Sunday School
(April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024)
4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5 NIV)
(May 5, 19, 26, 2024)
6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. (Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NIV)
May 12—No Sunday School
(June 2, 9, 2024)
2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2 NIV)
9 For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. (2 Chronicles 16:9a NIV)
(October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023)
12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. 14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing (Philippians 2:12-14 NIV)
(November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023)
15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. (Philippians 2:15-16 NIV)
(December 3, 10, 17, 2023)
4 But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4 ESV)
December 24—No Sunday School
December 31—No Sunday School
(January 7, 14, 28, 2024)
33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33 ESV)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5 ESV)
January 21—No Sunday School
(February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024)
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. (Colossians 3:12-14 NIV)
(March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024)
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:15-17 NIV)
March 31—No Sunday School
(April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024)
4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (Deuteronomy 6:4-5 NIV)
(May 5, 19, 26, 2024)
6 These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. (Deuteronomy 6:6-7 NIV)
May 12—No Sunday School
(June 2, 9, 2024)
2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2 NIV)
