The Backslider’s Calendar – Bible study

The backsliders calendar is a result of the many excuses some members give for not attending the worship services of the church. Our Lord had to deal with folks who gave Him some lame excuses as well (Matthew 8:18-22; Luke 9:57-62; Luke 14:15-20). Sad to say, people havent changed too much since then.

January I hereby resolve to start attending worship regularly. Gotta get over the holidays first though.

February Weather is terrible. Ill start when it gets a bit warmer. My blood is too thin this time of year.

March Lots of sickness just now. Got to stay in and keep away from those bugs.

April Big crowds Easter. They wont miss me.

May Ive been holed up all winter, and now that the weather is getting better, its time for us to have reunions.

June Ill wait until the baby is older. How on earth do some folks take their babies out when they are just a few weeks old and never miss a service!

July Boy! The heat is terrific! That air conditioning in the church building gives me a chill. Anyway, weve got the cabin and the boat for Sundays.

August Preacher is on vacation. Hell never know that Ive missed. I never like those guest preachers anyway. When the preacher gets back ..

September School has started. Vacation threw me behind in my work. Got to make one last visit to relatives before the snow flies.

October Leaves are beautiful this time of year. I can worship God outdoors anyway. Kids will be cooped up all winter.

November Getting colder. Cant stand the warm church building with so many people. Ill start back after Thanksgiving.

December Christmas! I dont have time for church now. Roads are dangerous. Anyway, next month is January, and Ill resolve to start back with the New Year.

Brethren and friends, if we have any excuses, lets dispose of them, and do what the Lord said do regarding faithful attendance with the saints (Hebrews 10:23-26; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2; cf. Acts 2:42-47).