Read John 17:15-19
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth” (v. 17).
Once while working at Mt. Zion Bible School, I was sitting at my desk in the office and thinking about something which was quite troubling to me. It seemed that a dark cloud came to overshadow the day. (more…)
Lesson 8 - July 26
Focus Text: Ephesians 1:15-23; 3:14-21
Central Truth: God's power for the Christian is unlimited.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify two prayers for God's unlimited power the Christian should pray.
Lesson Outline:
"But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world" (Galatians 6:14).
Verse two of the great hymn, "When I Survey", by Isaac Watts refers to this scripture, saying...
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.
This video from YouTube is a recent rendition of this wonderful hymn...
In the "Biblical Perspectives" section of our lesson Dr. Marsh Jones writes:
Our behavior in this life will be the basis of our reward in the next, just as the type of seed that the farmer plants determines the kind of crop that he grows.
Teacher, what are some ways you could illustrate this truth of sowing and reaping to your class? What are the various applications you should make from this verse?
Source: Lesson 6: "The Works of a Christian", Adult Teacher's Insights, pg. 35.
In the "Teaching Tips" for this lesson, Greg Blake notes:
Church discipline is always open to abuse, so Paul left some principles for the Galatians to follow:
The task is not that of punishment but of restoration; (more…)
Read Hebrews 10:22-24
“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works” (v. 24).
Contrary to the opinion of many of my friends and relatives, I crave solitude. (more…)
Lesson 6 - July 12
Focus Text: Galatians 6:1-18
Central Truth: Living by the law of Christ results in good works.
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In Lead Your Group to think Like Missionaries Mark Miller writes...
Historically, the Sunday School was age-graded for the primary purpose of outreach and evangelism. (more…)
In the "Biblical Perspective" notes on this verse, Dr. Marsh Jones writes:
The apostle used a metaphor to explain the behavior of a Christian. (more…)
In the Teaching Tips for this coming Sunday's lesson, Greg Blake writes:
The flesh and the Spirit are used here by Paul to talk about two regimes or domains, if you will. Life in the Spirit, or according to the Spirit, is a life where the Spirit is in control and has come to reside with the individual who has accepted God’s gift of eternal life in Christ Jesus. To “walk by the Spirit” entails a genuine decision. However, this is not a decision involving a strong effort of the will to overcome enormous obstacles in order to get something accomplished. Rather, Christians are called to entrust themselves to the Spirit, to God’s activity, and simply to follow His guidance. It is just the opposite of all the characteristics of life, or existence, accord- ing to the flesh, which will eventuate in death.
Lesson 5: "Flesh Vs. Spirit", Galatians and Ephesians, Adult Teacher's Insights, p. 29.