Strange Stories From Scripture

In this week’s lesson, we’re diving into one of the most terrifying stories in the New Testament—when Jesus faced a legion of demons. While the world feared this supernatural threat, Jesus stood unfazed, showing that even our darkest battles are no match for His power. This story reminds us that we can live boldly in the face of adversity, because our God isn’t scared of what scares us.

While God’s people were in exile, He appointed some of the most prolific prophets to speak on His behalf. Among those prophets was a man named Ezekiel. His message contained a weird plot twist, though. Ezekiel delivered hope through a vision where God breathed life into a valley of dry bones, bringing them back to life and creating a skeleton army. When God’s Spirit swept through the valley, it was a sign of restoration and revival for God’s people. The same thing God did for them, He can do for you too. As the Spirit works within you, God brings revival and restoration to us all.

In this session, we learn how dangerous it can be when we try to solve our own problems without God. In one of the Bible’s strangest stories, King Saul—desperate and afraid—consults a medium to speak to the dead prophet Samuel. His disobedience shows us that things get dark fast when we ignore God’s guidance. But even in the darkness, God’s plans still move forward. This lesson challenges us to trust God, even when we feel desperate, and reminds us that God can use even our worst moments to bring about His purposes.