FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 25:1-13
CENTRAL TRUTH: The possibility that the Lord may return at any time should determine the priorities of our daily living.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my pupils will be able to tell others how they can be ready for Christ's return.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Waiting Virgins (Matthew 25:1-5)
II. The Coming King (Matthew 25:6-9)
III. The Just Reward (Matthew 25:10-13)
TITLE: The Folly of Opposing Christ
FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 21:28-42
CENTRAL TRUTH: The work of the Lord may suffer reverses at the hands of opposers, but His cause will ultimately triumph.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my pupils will be able to list at least three results of opposing Christ.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Opposition Illustrated (Matthew 21:28-32)
II. Opposition Exposed (Matthew 21:33-39)
III. Opposition Punished (Matthew 21:40-46)
FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-40
CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ the righteous Judge will reward us according to our works.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain why God allows the wheat and tares to grow together, and to tell what will happen to people who are not ready to meet God.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. An Evil Deed (Matthew 13:24-26)
II. A Wise Decision (Matthew 13:27-30)
III. A Certain Destiny (Matthew 13:36-43)
Wednesday, February 3
Read Matthew 13:47-52
"So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just" (v.49)
Standing in the barn, peering at the feed barrels, I was struggling with identifying which one contained catfish feed, horse pellets, or chicken feed. I had not et learned the characteristics of each type of feed. I soon discovered that catfish feed is little balls. Horse pellets are longer. Chicken feed is smaller pellets. It is no longer a problem to fill the feed bucket with the desired food for the correct animal.
At the end of the world, the characteristics of the wicket and the just will be easy for the angels to distinguish. The just have been transformed by the blood of Jesus Christ. Their lives are filled with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
It will be too late for the wicked to accept God's gift. Their lives have not been changed. Their lives will be recognized by the sins of lust, gluttony, greed, laziness, wrath, envy, and pride. Prepare today to be identified with the just! Jesus paid the price, accept His gift. (Tamara M. Crawford)
There's a great day coming,
A great day coming,
There's a great day coming by and by,
When the saints and the sinners shall be parted right and left
-- Will L. Thompson
Does your life emanate righteousness or wickedness?
FOCUS TEXT: Luke 19:11-27
CENTRAL TRUTH: When Christ returns, He will give a just reward to His stewards.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this class my students should be able to list three ways in which they will seek to be stewards in various areas of their lives.
LESSON OUTLINE: I. Responsibilities Assigned (Luke 29:11-14)
II. Faithfulness Rewarded (Luke 19:15-19)
III. Unfaithfulness Punished (Luke 19:20-27)
Wednesday, January 27
Read Mark 12:1-11.
FOCUS TEST: Luke 19:11-27
CENTRAL TRUTH: When Christ returns, He will give a just reward to His stewards.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this class my students should be able to list three ways in which they will seek to be better stewards in various areas of their lives.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Responsibilities Assigned (Luke 19:11-14)
II. Faithfulness Rewarded (Luke 19:15-19)
III. Unfaithfulness Punished (Luke 19:20-27)
FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 20:1-16
CENTRAL TRUTH: God's grace calls us to both salvation and service.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should have a clear knowledge that the Master still needs and is calling laborers into the harvest.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Call (Matthew 20:1-7)
II. The Compensation (Matthew 20:8-10)
III. The Complaint (Matthew 20:11-16)
