Following - Faithful to the End - Chris McCurley
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class began with a warm introduction of guest speaker Chris McCurley, whose background as a basketball and baseball coach inspired the opening illustration of "sectional eaters" versus "general eaters" at a Thanksgiving table. Chris used this metaphor to point out that some believers keep their faith confined to church activities, never allowing it to mingle with daily work, leisure, or relationships. He emphasized that true discipleship requires a 24‑hour, 365‑day commitment, describing the ideal as a "hokey‑pokey Christian" who puts their whole self into Jesus. Drawing on the tragic story of King Jehoram in 2 Chronicles 21, Chris highlighted the consequences of a life lived apart from God. Jehoram’s evil deeds, the rebellion of Edom, his incurable disease, and his lonely death served as a stark warning: a faith that does not spill over into all areas of life leads to an empty legacy. He challenged listeners to consider whether their lives will be missed or leave a lasting impact, urging them to become believers whose love and service permeate every corner of their existence, fulfilling the call to follow Christ faithfully to the end.
Key Scriptures
Jehoram did what was evil in the sight of the Lord
he departed with no one's regret