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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)

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July 2, 2023: A Vision of God’s Throne
July 2, 2023: A Vision of God’s Throne

July 2, 2023: A Vision of God’s Throne

FOCUS TEXT: Revelation 4:1-11

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Ezekiel 1:4-28; Revelation 1:10-20

DEVOTIONAL READING: Isaiah 6:1-7

KEY VERSE: The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all (Psalm 103:19).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ's rightful place is upon the throne of our hearts.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list evidences that Christ is reigning in your heart now.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. God's Glory Revealed (Revelation 4:1-3)

II. God's Saints Exalted (Revelation 4:4)

III. Unceasing Praise (Revelation 4:5-11)

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June 11, 2023: The Essence of Faithfulness
June 11, 2023: The Essence of Faithfulness

June 11, 2023: The Essence of Faithfulness

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 55:1-11

DEVOTIONAL READING: Joshua 23:6-16

KEY VERSE: And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold (Matthew 24:12).

CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian is marked by a passionate love for God.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list at least three steps that people can take to maintain their love for God.

LESSON OUTLINE:

I. Good Works Commended (Revelation 2:1-3)

II. Unfaithfulness Condemned (Revelation 2:4-7)

III. Faithfulness Rewarded (Revelation 2:8-11)

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June 4, 2023: The Revelation of Christ
June 4, 2023: The Revelation of Christ

June 4, 2023: The Revelation of Christ

PRINTED TEXT: Revelation 1:9-18

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Ezekiel 1:26-28; Daniel 7:9-28; Revelation 1:1-20

DEVOTIONAL READING: Isaiah 6:1-8

KEY VERSE: I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty (Revelation 1:8).

CENTRAL TRUTH: The living Christ reigns on high.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list ways this revelation of Christ gives us confidence for today.

LESSON OUTLINE:

I. The Eternal Christ (Revelation 1:4-11)

II. The Majestic Christ (Revelation 1:12-16)

III. The Sovereign Christ (Revelation 1:17-20)

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May 21, 2023: Christian Living in the Neighborhood
May 21, 2023: Christian Living in the Neighborhood

May 21, 2023: Christian Living in the Neighborhood

BIBLICAL BASIS: Understanding Our Relationship to Our Neighbor

FOCUS TEXT: Romans 12:14-21; Galatians 5:13-15; Hebrews 13:1-3

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 25:8-20; Matthew 25:34-46; Titus 3:2-7; James 1:26, 27

DEVOTIONAL READING: Matthew 5:13-16

KEY VERSE: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men (Romans 12:18).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Our love for God finds its release in a needy world.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify several ways they can show love for needy persons.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Peaceableness of a Christian Spirit (Romans 12:14-21)

II. The Power of Christian Love (Galatians 5:13-15)

III. The Practical Christian Witness (Hebrews 13:1-3)

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May 7, 2023: Safeguarding the Home
May 7, 2023: Safeguarding the Home

May 7, 2023: Safeguarding the Home

BIBLICAL BASIS: Strengthening Family Relationships in the Home

FOCUS TEXT: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Deuteronomy 30:11-20; Joshua 24:14-24; James 1:22-27

DEVOTIONAL READING: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

KEY VERSE: Fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son's son, all the days of thy life (Deuteronomy 6:2).

CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian home's greatest priority is instilling love for God.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify ways to develop a Christian heritage.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Keep God's Commandments (Deuteronomy 6:1-3)

II. Instruct Your Children (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)

III. Reinforce the Lesson (Deuteronomy 6:20-25)

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April 30, 2023: Building Family Relationships
April 30, 2023: Building Family Relationships

April 30, 2023: Building Family Relationships

FOCUS TEXT: Ephesians 5:31 – 6:4; Colossians 3:18-21; 1 Peter 3:1-7

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Luke 2:51, 52; Ephesians 4:32; 5:22, 25; 2 Timothy 1:3-6

DEVOTIONAL READING: Proverbs 23:19-26

KEY VERSE: Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it (Psalm 127:1).

CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian home should follow God's relational principles.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several ways they can make their home a better place in which to live.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. God's Order for Marriage (Ephesians 5:31-33; 1 Peter 3:1-7; Colossians 3:18, 19)

II. God's Order for Children (Colossians 3:20; Ephesians 6:1-3)

III. God's Order for Parents (Ephesians 6:4; Colossians 3:21)

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April 16, 2023: Christians and Money
April 16, 2023: Christians and Money

April 16, 2023: Christians and Money

FOCUS TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6-21

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 8:18-21; Ecclesiastes 2:12-23; Matthew 6:19-24; 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

DEVOTIONAL READING: Matthew 19:16-26

KEY VERSE: For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith (1 Timothy 6:10).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Biblical stewardship recognizes that all our possessions belong to God.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify several ways in which the use of money can show they are good stewards.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Avoid Materialism (1 Timothy 6:6-10)

II. Establish Right Priorities (1 Timothy 6:11-16)

III. Use Riches Rightly (1 Timothy 6:17-21)

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Aptil 9. 2023: Raised From The Dead (Easter)
Aptil 9. 2023: Raised From The Dead (Easter)

Aptil 9. 2023: Raised From The Dead (Easter)

FOCUS TEXT: Luke 23:55 – 24:12

KEY VERSE: He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay (Matthew 28:6).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ's resurrection is good news – that is true!

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify several proofs of the resurrection of Christ.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Burial of Jesus (Luke 23:50-56)

II. Resurrection Dawn (Luke 24:1-7)

III. The Good News Proclaimed (Luke 24:8-12)

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April 2, 2023; When Christians Disagree
April 2, 2023; When Christians Disagree

April 2, 2023; When Christians Disagree

FOCUS TEXT: Philippians 2:1-4; Romans 14:19-23; 15:1-7

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Romans 14:1 – 15:13; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

KEY VERSE: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost (Romans 14:17).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ expects His Church to be unified in our love for Him.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify ways they can strengthen relationships in our local church.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Seek to Avoid Confrontations (Philippians 2:1-4)

II. Follow After Peace (Romans 14:19-23)

III. Forbear One Another (Romans 15:1-4)

IV. Receive One Another (Romans 15:5-7)