First love. Puppy love. First true love. Finally the real thing. Dating, courtship, engagement; what wonderful moments in our lives! Parents tell their teenagers that there is no more precious—or important!—time than dating. It can be a time of intense joy in the family circle as parents see sons and daughters pair off with partners […]

Scripture Reading: Ezra 9 Background Reading: 1 Corinthians 5:6–13; 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1 Discussion Starters 1. What is the response of the leaders of Israel to the arrival and the teaching of Ezra? Did they come forward voluntarily, or were they coerced? (See Note 9:1.) Compare this with Achan’s confession in Joshua 7:13–21. 2. What specific […]