Mount Zion Church Sunday School

Christian Expectation of GraceDevotional Reading: Revelation 5:1–5 Background Scripture: Jonah 1–4; Galatians 3:1–13Prayer:"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’ name we pray. Amen."

Family: Distinct and Obedient Devotional Reading: 2 Samuel 7:25–29 Background Scripture: Matthew 19:3–9; Ephesians 6:1–4; 2 Timothy 1:3–5Prayer:"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’ name we pray. Amen."

Children: Gift and Model Devotional Reading: Psalm 8 Background Scripture: Matthew 18:1–6; Mark 9:36–37, 42; 10:13–16; Luke 2:1–20Prayer"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 2:13–17Prayer:"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 Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Resurrection: The Future Hope Devotional Reading: Luke 24:1–12 Background Scripture: Luke 24:1–12; 1 Corinthians 15:3–20, 50–58; Revelation 22:1–5Prayer"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 life are not the final word. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Waiting for God’s PeaceDevotional Reading: Revelation 5:8–14 Background Scripture: Isaiah 11:6–10; John 18:28–38; Ephesians 4:4–6, 13–19 Isaiah 2:2–4Prayer:"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 ChristDevotional Reading: Colossians 3:1–11Background Scripture: Ruth 1:1–18; John 4:5–10; Acts 10:1–11:18Prayer"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 CommunityDevotional Reading: Exodus 20:12–17Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1–11; Matthew 25:31–46; Luke 10:25–37; James 1:27; 2:14–17Prayer"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 ConsumptionDevotional Reading: Titus 1:5–9Background Scripture: Daniel 1:8–201 Corinthians 9:19–27; 1 Timothy 4:7–12Prayer:"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 OthersDevotional Reading: Proverbs 28:18–22Background Scripture: Romans 15:1–7; Philippians 2:1–8; Colossians 3:12; 4:1Prayer:"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 MissionDevotional Reading: Zechariah 8:18–23Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:17–18; Acts 26:12–20; 2 Corinthians 8:1–15; 9:1–15Prayer "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 DayDevotional Reading: Psalm 118:19–24Background Scripture: Genesis 2:2–3; Matthew 12:1–14; 28:1–10Prayer"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 SupperDevotional Reading: John 1:29–34 Background Scripture: Acts 2:38, 41; Romans 6:1–14; 1 Corinthians 11:23–29Prayer "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 worthy manner. In Your name we pray. Amen."

The Christian ChurchDevotional Reading: Acts 2:42–47Background Scripture: Matthew 16:13–20Ephesians 1:15–23; 2:13–22; 5:22–27Prayer"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. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Call and GrowthDevotional Reading: Colossians 2:1–7Background Scripture: John 1:40–42; Ephesians 4:11–16; Philippians 3:12–16; Colossians 1:9–11; Hebrews 6:1–3Prayer: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. In His name we pray. Amen.

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 17:1–26PrayerLord, 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.

Repentance and FaithDevotional Reading: Mark 1:14–20Background Scripture: Isaiah 1:10–21; Ezekiel 18:20–23, 27–32Prayer:"Heavenly Father, we are grateful for Your boundless grace and mercy. Teach us to seek Your forgiveness wholeheartedly and extend that grace to others. Grant us wisdom that we may avoid learning lessons “the hard way.” We pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen."

Sin and ForgivenessDevotional Reading: Isaiah 59:1–8Background Scripture: Genesis 3:1–24; 1 John 1:5–2:6Prayer"Heavenly Father, we are grateful for Jesus’ light. Thank You for the reminder that when we abide in You, we walk in the light. May the world know that we are Christians by our “walk” being aligned with our “talk.” In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

The Holy SpiritDevotional Reading: Ephesians 3:14–21Background Scripture: John 3:5–8; 14:16–17, 26; 15:26–27; 16:7–15; Acts 2:1–21, 32–33; 1 Corinthians 12:1–13Prayer:"Heavenly Father, thank You for making us Your children and giving us your Spirit to intercede for us. In Jesus’ name. Amen."

Christ the SaviorDevotional Reading: 2 Timothy 2:8–13Background Scripture: John 3:14–17; 10:9–11, 14–16, 27–28Prayer"Father, in this season of gift-giving, we acknowledge that You have given the gift of all gifts in Your Son, Jesus. We look beyond the manger to the cross and empty tomb, declaring with gratitude that “Christ died for us.” In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

Our Heavenly FatherDevotional Reading: Ephesians 1:3–10 Background Scripture: Exodus 34:4–7; Psalm 103:10–14; Isaiah 40:27–31Prayer:"What a sacred privilege it is to know You as our Father in heaven! May we never take this relationship for granted, and may we help others to see what a blessing it is to know You in that way and the difference it makes in our lives, both now and for eternity. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen."

God’s WordDevotional Reading: Psalm 119:105–112Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Joshua 1:8–9; 2 Kings 22:8–20; Acts 17:10–12Prayer:"Thank You, heavenly Father, for providing us with the precious treasure of Your Word, the Bible. It is indeed a light for us in this dark world. Thank You for its timeless wisdom and, most of all, for its message of salvation through the living Word, Christ Jesus. In His name we pray. Amen."

Ezekiel’s VisionDevotional Reading: Revelation 7:9–17Background Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1–12

Ezekiel’s ResponsibilityDevotional Reading: Jeremiah 17:5–10Background Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1–32; 33:1–20

Ezekiel’s SignDevotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:2–6Background Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1–3; 2:1–3:27; 8:1–4; 11:22–25; 24:15–24; 33:30–33

Jerusalem’s FallDevotional Reading: Lamentations 1:18–22Background Scripture: 2 Kings 23:1–25:21

Jeremiah’s RescueDevotional Reading: Romans 13:1–10Background Scripture: Jeremiah 20:1–6; 37:1–38:28; 43:1–7

Changes Promised Devotional Reading: Psalm 103:17–22 Background Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1–40; John 1:17; Hebrews 8:7–13

A Family’s ExampleDevotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:16–7:4Background Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1–19

Jeremiah’s MessageDevotional Reading: Luke 6:40–46Background Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1–26

Jeremiah’s Call and ArrestDevotional Reading: Jeremiah 1:11–19Background Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1–10; 6:10–11; 8:18; 9:2; 26:1–24

September 28, 2025: The Servant’s Suffering (Isaiah 53:1–7)

Hilkiah’sDiscoveryPrinted Text: 2 Chronicles 34:15-22, 26-27Devotional Reading: Romans 7:7-12Background Reading: 2 Chronicles 33:1-33

Hezekiah’s PassoverPrinted Text: 2 Chronicles 30:1-9, 26-27Devotional Reading: Psalm 1Background Reading: 2 Chronicles 30:1-27

Isaiah’s Call to MinistryPrinted Text: Isaiah 6:1-8; 38:1-5Devotional Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5Background Reading: Isaiah 6:1-13; 7:1-7; 20:1-6; 38:1-22

Living Stones in a Spiritual TemplePrinted Text:  1 Peter 2:1-12Devotional Reading: Galatians 3:23-29Background: 1 Peter 2:1-17

Sacrifices of Praise and Good WorksPrinted Text: Hebrews 13:9-21Devotional Reading: Psalm 146Background: Hebrews 13:1-21 

Jews and Gentiles Form One TemplePrinted Text: Ephesians 2:11-22Devotional Reading: Romans 9:14-24Background Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22

Our Bodies Belong to GodPrinted Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20Devotional Reading: Psalm 139:13-24Background Reading: Romans 12:1-21; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 

Believers (the Church) as God’s TemplePrinted Text: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23Devotional Reading: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18Background Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 

Lesson Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14 Key Text: Then he asked them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly I tell you, not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.” (Matthew 24:2)

Cleansing the TemplePrinted Text: John 2:13-25Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 7:1-15Background: John 2:13-25 (see Matthew 21:12-17; Mark 11:15-19; Luke 19:45-48)

Lord of the SabbathPrinted Text: Matthew 12:1-8Devotional Reading: Luke 13:10-17Background: Matthew 12:1-14 (see Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-11)

The Boy Jesus in the TemplePrinted Text: Luke 2:41-52Devotional Reading: Psalm 27Background: Luke 2:41-52

Jacob Sets Up a Sacred PillarPrinted Text: Genesis 28:10-22Devotional Reading: John 15:1-8Bible Background: Genesis 28:1-22; 33:17-20; 35:1-7

Isaac Calls on the Name of the LordPrinted Text: Genesis 26:24-33Devotional Reading: Genesis 26:12-23Bible Background: Genesis 26:1-33

Abraham Makes an OfferingPrinted Text: Genesis 22:1-14Devotional Reading: Romans 4:1-15Background: Genesis 22:1-19

Noah Builds an AltarPrinted Text: Genesis 8:13-22, 9:11-13Devotional Reading: Psalm 77:1-2, 7-19Background: Genesis 6:1-9:17

Cain and Abel Offer SacrificesPrinted Text: Genesis 4:1-16Devotional Reading: Luke 20:45-21:4Background: Genesis 4:1-25

A Covenant RenewalPrinted Text: Nehemiah 10:28-39Devotional Reading: Psalm 66:8-20Bible Background: Nehemiah 10:28-39