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Romans 14:5-20, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson overview: “Unity,” for 11/22/26

Posted on 2026/11/14 by Shawn Thomas

For teachers and students of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of Romans 14:5-20, “Unity,” for November 22, 2026. Includes a suggested introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, illustrations to share, discussion questions for your group, and spiritual life … Continue reading →

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Romans 13:1-14, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson overview: “Represent,” for Nov. 15, 2026

Posted on 2026/11/07 by Shawn Thomas

For teachers and students of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of Romans 13. Includes a suggested introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, illustrations to share, group discussion questions, and spiritual life application. A video version of this overview … Continue reading →

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Romans 12:1-13, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson overview: “Sacrifice,” for Nov. 8, 2026.

Posted on 2026/10/31 by Shawn Thomas

For teachers and students of Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson of Romans 12 for Nov. 8, 2026. Includes a suggested introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, illustrations to share, discussion questions for your group, and spiritual life applications. … Continue reading →

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Romans 11:11-24 Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson overview: “Kindness,” for November 1, 2026.

Posted on 2026/10/24 by Shawn Thomas

For teachers and group members studying Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Romans 11 for Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, “Kindness.” Includes a suggested introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, illustrations to share, group discussion questions, and spiritual life … Continue reading →

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Romans 9:30-10:17 Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson, “Believe” for October 25, 2026.

Posted on 2026/10/17 by Shawn Thomas

An overview of Lifeway’s “Explore the Bible” lesson of Romans 9:30-10:3, 9-17, “Believe,” for Sunday, October 25, 2026. Includes a suggested introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, illustrations to share, group discussion questions, and spiritual life applications. A … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Romans 5:1-11, 18-21, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson, “Restored Relationship, for 9/27/26.

Posted on 2026/09/20 by Shawn Thomas

(Sorry for the glitch in the original version of this post! Please let me know if you have any further difficulties with it!) An overview for teachers, including a suggested introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, illustrations to … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Romans 2:1-13, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson, “Coming Judgment,” for 9/13/26.

Posted on 2026/09/05 by Shawn Thomas

Includes a suggested introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, illustrations to share, group discussion questions, and spiritual life applications. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRODUCTION: “How many of you have heard of … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Romans 1:13-25, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson, “True Power,” for 9/06/26

Posted on 2026/08/29 by Shawn Thomas

Includes a suggested introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, discussion questions for your group, illustrations you can share, and spiritual life applications. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRO:???DISCUSSION QUESTION???Several years ago, a … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Overview of Ruth 1:11-18, 2:5-12, Lifeway Explore the Bible lesson: “Faithfulness,” for 8/23/26

Posted on 2026/08/15 by Shawn Thomas

Includes a suggested introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, illustrations you can share, discussion questions for your group, and spiritual life applications that you can make. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRODUCTION: … Continue reading →

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Overview of Judges 16:16-31, Lifeway’s Explore the Bible lesson, “Compromise,” for August 16, 2026.

Posted on 2026/08/08 by Shawn Thomas

Includes a sample introduction to the lesson, text outline and highlights, illustrations to share, discussion questions for your group, and spiritual life applications. A video version of this overview is available on YouTube at: INTRODUCTION: ???DISCUSSION QUESTION??? “Is compromise good … Continue reading →

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