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November 5, 2023: Help in Time of Trouble
November 5, 2023: Help in Time of Trouble

November 5, 2023: Help in Time of Trouble

FOCUS TEXT: Psalm 91:1-16

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Psalm 31:20; Proverbs 18:10; I Peter 5:7

DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 124:1-8

KEY VERSE: I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust (Psalm 91:2).

CENTRAL TRUTH: The Lord protects those who trust in Him.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain how to reconcile God's promise of help with the occurrence of difficulties in life.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Lord Is Our Helper (Psalm 91:1-4)
II. The Deliverance From Fear (Psalm 91:5-8)
III. The Protection From Evil (Psalm 91:9-16)

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Oct. 26, 2023: Worship – When
Oct. 26, 2023: Worship – When

Oct. 26, 2023: Worship – When

Read Acts 2:38-47.

“And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart” (v. 46).

Worship is a lifestyle. The Christians in the Early Church understood this. The idea of “continuing daily” is that they were constantly diligent in their worship. Whether they went to the Temple every day- which seems very likely- or found a place or attitude of worship every day, those Christians knew the concept and practice of lifestyle worship.
I knew a man who has since gone to Heaven, who seemed to live in the presence of God. He talked about God, he lived like Jesus, and when he prayed, he had an open line to the throne of grace.
While none of us may be exactly like the man to whom I refer, the reality is all of us have the privilege of worship, not just on Sunday and not just in a church building, but we have the privilege of worship wherever we go. (MDA)
Take the name of Jesus ever,
As a shield from ev’ry snare.
If temptations round you gather,
breathe that holy name in prayer.

O the precious name of Jesus!
How it thrills our souls with joy,
When His loving arms receive us,
and His songs our tongues employ!
--- Lydia Baxter

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October 29, 2023: Worshiping the Lord
October 29, 2023: Worshiping the Lord

October 29, 2023: Worshiping the Lord

FOCUS TEXT: Psalm 86:1-15

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: 1 Chronicles 22:1-16; 2 Chronicles 6:1-42; Matthew 21:12-16

DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 95:1-6

KEY VERSE: O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker (Psalm 95:6).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Our worship should seek to give God His rightful glory.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list new ways to worship God in their lives.

LESSON OUTLINE:

I. Petition in Worship (Psalm 86:1-6)
II. Humility in Worship (Psalm 86:7-10)
III. Praise in Worship (Psalm 86:11-15)

bookstoreadmin2023-10-23T14:25:55+00:00October 23rd, 2023|Categories: Lesson Highlights, Weekly Lesson Summaries|0 Comments

October 11, 2023: Recalling God’s Past Help
October 11, 2023: Recalling God’s Past Help

October 11, 2023: Recalling God’s Past Help

Read Psalm 44:1-8.

“But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated us” (v. 7).

Notice how verse 3 ends: “For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favor unto them” (v. 3).
Have you ever played peek-a-boo with a baby? When your face comes into view, the baby often breaks out into a big smile. While a baby might not recognize or appreciate all that is done to protect and care for it, he or she does recognize a smiling face! I think of this when I read how God used His sword and strength and gave us the gift of the “light of [His] countenance.” He also let the light of His wonderful face shine on us. He has done more things for us than we will ever know or perceive, but He did not stop there.
As your relationship with God deepens and matures, you will recognize more and more ways He has helped you in the past. We can take great comfort in remembering His past help, but our present troubles also look much smaller when we see the light of His loving face shining down on us. (Karen Speak)
"Turn your eyes upon Jesus.
Look full in His wonderful face.
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim.
In the light of His glory and grace."
--- Helen H. Lemmel

Let the light of Your face shine on me!

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October 15, 2023: Uplook for the Downcast
October 15, 2023: Uplook for the Downcast

October 15, 2023: Uplook for the Downcast

FOCUS TEXTS: Psalms 42:1-11; 43:1-5

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Psalm 27:1-14; Isaiah 25:9; Habakkuk 3:18, 19; 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 103:13-22

KEY VERSE: Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God (Psalm 42:11).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Hope in God gives us victory over discouragement.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list at least three ways to express hope in God.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Desire of the Heart (Psalm 42:1, 2)
II. The Dilemma of the Soul (Psalm 42:3-7)
III. The Determination of the Will (Psalm 42:8 -- 43:5)

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October 8, 2023: How to Deal with Worry
October 8, 2023: How to Deal with Worry

October 8, 2023: How to Deal with Worry

FOCUS TEXT: Psalm 40:1-17

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 20:22; Isaiah 40:28-31; 1 Timothy 6:17

DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 37:27-40

KEY VERSE: Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass (Psalm 37:5).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Faith rests assured that God always knows our needs.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify one area in their lives in which they will exercise greater trust in God.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Trusting Brings Deliverance (Psalm 40:1-6)
II. Trusting Brings Joy (Psalm 40:7-10)
III. Trusting Brings Victory (Psalm 40:11-17)

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October 1, 2023: The Greatness of God
October 1, 2023: The Greatness of God

October 1, 2023: The Greatness of God

FOCUS TEXT: Psalm 33:1-15

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Psalm 104:1-9; Ephesians 3:14-21

DEVOTIONAL READING: Isaiah 43:10-15

KEY VERSE: Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable (Psalm 145:3).

CENTRAL TRUTH: God delivers all who trust in Him.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify three attributes of God and the specific effects each of these has on their lives.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Great in His Righteousness (Psalm 33:1-5)
II. Great in His Power (Psalm 33:6-12)
III. Great in His Knowledge (Psalm 33:13-22)

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Sept. 24, 2023: Turning Fear into Courage
Sept. 24, 2023: Turning Fear into Courage

Sept. 24, 2023: Turning Fear into Courage

FOCUS TEXT: Psalm 27:1-14

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 29:25; Isaiah 41:9-13; 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:18

DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 34:4-18

KEY VERSE: For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee (Isaiah 41:13).

CENTRAL TRUTH: In every kind of circumstance we can count on God's faithfulness.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to tell how we should respond when trouble arises.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Confidence in the Promise of God (Psalm 27:1-3)
II. Refuge for a Time of Trouble (Psalm 27:4-6)
III. Prayer for a Time of Need (Psalm 27:7-14)

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Sept. 14, 2023: Christ’s Transfiguration
Sept. 14, 2023: Christ’s Transfiguration

Sept. 14, 2023: Christ’s Transfiguration

Read Mark 9:2-8.

“And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘This is my beloved Son: hear him’” (v. 7).

In this mountain-top experience of the transfigured Jesus, the Lord showed the His glory to His inner circle, Peter, James, and John. Moses and Elijah were also present. Jesus is seen as the perfect fulfillment of the Old Testament law given by Moses and the prophets’ messages represented by Elijah. Jesus’ glorious appearance and approval by the voice of the heavenly Father, “This is my beloved Son: hear him” (v. 7) revealed Him as the eternal Saviour of the world.
Dr David McKenna said Jesus’ sinlessness, Sonship, and suffering were all revealed when God the Father said, “Hear him" v. 7. Peter wanted to build three tabernacles on the mountain. Still, they were to “follow” Jesus until His death, resurrection, and ascension. So we are to “hear Him” and follow Him today.
“And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am His own;
And the joy we share as we tarry there,
None other has ever known.”
---C. Austin Miles

Don’t just “hear” Jesus, but tell others who He is. (David Fruth)

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Sept. 17, 2023: A Portrait of Christ
Sept. 17, 2023: A Portrait of Christ

Sept. 17, 2023: A Portrait of Christ

FOCUS TEXTS: Psalms 22:1-8; 23:1-6; 24:7-10

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Psalms 22:1--24:10; Matthew 27:45-50; John 10:1-18; Revelation 19:11-21

DEVOTIONAL READING: John 10:7-18

KEY VERSE: Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle (Psalm 24:8).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ desires to be the Savior, Guide, and Master of all men.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to express worship and thanks for specific attributes of Christ.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Savior (Psalm 22:1-31)
II. The Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-6)
III. The Sovereign (Psalm 24:1-10)

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November 5, 2023: Help in Time of Trouble

November 5, 2023: Help in Time of Trouble

Oct. 26, 2023: Worship – When

Oct. 26, 2023: Worship – When

October 29, 2023: Worshiping the Lord

October 29, 2023: Worshiping the Lord

October 11, 2023: Recalling God’s Past Help

October 11, 2023: Recalling God’s Past Help

October 15, 2023: Uplook for the Downcast

October 15, 2023: Uplook for the Downcast

October 8, 2023: How to Deal with Worry

October 8, 2023: How to Deal with Worry

October 1, 2023: The Greatness of God

October 1, 2023: The Greatness of God

Sept. 24, 2023: Turning Fear into Courage

Sept. 24, 2023: Turning Fear into Courage

Sept. 14, 2023: Christ’s Transfiguration

Sept. 14, 2023: Christ’s Transfiguration

Sept. 17, 2023: A Portrait of Christ

Sept. 17, 2023: A Portrait of Christ

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