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Finding Meaning in Suffering
Finding Meaning in Suffering

Finding Meaning in Suffering

Lesson 11 - February 11, 2018
Focus Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Central Truth: While no suffering is pleasant, God often chooses to make suffering the birthplace of blessing.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students will understand that just as God used suffering in the life of Jesus to bring salvation to the world, He can cause our suffering to also bear precious fruit.
Lesson Outline:

Rejected by Others (Isaiah 52:13-53:3)
Punished for Others (Isaiah 53:4-9)
Exalted by God (Isaiah 53:10-12)

Herald & Banner Press2018-02-05T08:26:53+00:00February 5th, 2018|Categories: Weekly Lesson Summaries|Tags: suffering|0 Comments

Encouragement for the Downcast
Encouragement for the Downcast

Encouragement for the Downcast

Lesson 10 - February 4, 2018 
Focus Text: Isaiah 51:1-16
Central Truth: God’s people will always find encouragement when they truly seek and listen to the Lord of hosts.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students will have found encouragement because they have clarified their focus (vs. 1-8); expressed their need (vs. 9, 10); and listened to the Lord of hosts speak (vs. 11-16).
Lesson Outline: 

Clarifying Our Focus (Isaiah 51:1-8)
Expressing Our Need (Isaiah 51:9-10)
Listening to Our God (Isaiah 51:11-16)

Herald & Banner Press2018-01-29T09:22:44+00:00January 29th, 2018|Categories: Weekly Lesson Summaries|Tags: Encouragement|0 Comments

A Model for Servants
A Model for Servants

A Model for Servants

Lesson 9 - January 28, 2018
Focus Text: Isaiah 42:1-12
Central Truth: As servants of God all Christians seek to model their lives after God’s perfect Servant.
Objective: After comparing their lives with the perfect Servant, my students will be prepared to share at least one area of their lives that needs attention if they are to be like the model Servant of Isaiah 42.
Lesson Outline:

The Character to Which Christians Aspire (Isaiah 42:1-4)
The Mission Christians Pursue (Isaiah 42:5-9)
The Song Christians Sing (Isaiah 42:10-12)

Herald & Banner Press2018-01-22T09:05:00+00:00January 22nd, 2018|Categories: Weekly Lesson Summaries|Tags: Servant|Comments Off

Who is God?
Who is God?

Who is God?

Lesson 8 - January 21, 2018
Focus Text: Isaiah 40:12-18, 25-31
Central Truth: The mission of the Church is to know God and to make Him known.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students will be able to share three facts about God that motivate them to want to make Him known.

Our God is Wise (Isaiah 40:12-18)
Our God is Sovereign (Isaiah 40:25-26)
Our God is Strong (Isaiah 40:27-31)

Herald & Banner Press2018-01-15T08:55:12+00:00January 15th, 2018|Categories: Weekly Lesson Summaries|Tags: God|0 Comments

Trusting God in the Dark (Act 2)
Trusting God in the Dark (Act 2)

Trusting God in the Dark (Act 2)

Lesson 7 - January 14, 2018

Focus Text: Isaiah 37:8-20, 36-38
Central Truth: Praying to God is not an act of desperation, but an expression of deep trust in God.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students will be able to identify three ways that imitating Hezekiah’s actions in the dark gives us hope in our dark times.
Lesson Outline:

"When Darkness Surrounds Me" (Isaiah 37:8-13)
"I Will Trust in God" (Isaiah 37:14-20)
"And He Will Deliver Me" (Isaiah 37:36-38)

Herald & Banner Press2018-01-08T08:55:10+00:00January 8th, 2018|Categories: Weekly Lesson Summaries|Tags: Trust|0 Comments

The Glorious Hope
The Glorious Hope

The Glorious Hope

Lesson 6 - January 7, 2018
Focus Text: Isaiah 11:1-12
Central Truth: In a world of darkness, Christians must be known as people of hope.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students will be able to identify three ways they can be known as people of hope in a world of darkness.
Lesson Outline:

The Glorious Hope: Righteousness (Isaiah 11:1-5)
The Glorious Hope: Peace (Isaiah 11:6-10)
The Glorious Hope: Victory (Isaiah 11:11-12)

Herald & Banner Press2018-01-03T10:40:00+00:00January 3rd, 2018|Categories: Weekly Lesson Summaries|Tags: hope|Comments Off

Calling: The Fruit of Cleansing
Calling: The Fruit of Cleansing

Calling: The Fruit of Cleansing

Lesson 5 - December 31, 2017
Focus Text: Isaiah 6:1-10
Central Truth: Cleansing from sin should always produce a passion for proclaiming the Word of the Lord.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify ways the passionate Christian can proclaim the Word of the Lord.
Lesson Outline:

The God Who Calls (Isaiah 6:1-4)
The Hindrance to Hearing God's Call (Isaiah 6:5)
The Hindrance Removed (Isaiah 6:6-7)
The Call of God Explained (Isaiah 6:8-10)

Herald & Banner Press2017-12-30T13:26:02+00:00December 30th, 2017|Categories: Weekly Lesson Summaries|Tags: Calling, Ministry, Preaching|0 Comments

God’s Providences
God’s Providences

God’s Providences

Lesson 13 - November 26, 2017
Focus Text: Genesis 37:23–28, 36; 39:19–23; 41:37–41
Central Truth: God works through our circumstances to fulfill His purposes.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to give examples how God works through various circumstances to accomplish His will.
Lesson Outline:

Sold into Slavery (Genesis 37:23–28, 36)
Betrayed by a Lie (Genesis 39:19–23)
Promoted (Genesis 41:37–41)

Herald & Banner Press2017-11-20T08:43:39+00:00November 20th, 2017|Categories: Weekly Lesson Summaries|Tags: Circumstances|0 Comments

Finding God’s Will
Finding God’s Will

Finding God’s Will

Lesson 12 - November 19, 2017
Focus Text: Genesis 24:10-20
Central Truth: Knowing God’s will gives confidence for all life’s choices.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list ways we can know God’s will.
Lesson Outline:

Prospects for a Bride (Genesis 24:1-27)
Proposal to the Bride (Genesis 24:28-49)
Preparation of the Bride (Genesis 24:50-60)
Presentation of the Bride (Genesis 24:61-67)

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Herald & Banner Press2017-11-13T08:46:56+00:00November 13th, 2017|Categories: Weekly Lesson Summaries|Tags: God's Will|0 Comments

The Importance of Faith
The Importance of Faith

The Importance of Faith

Lesson 11 - November 12, 2017
Focus Text: Genesis 22:1-13
Central Truth: Our faith in God is demonstrated by our obedience to His will.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify why faith must result in action.
Lesson Outline:

The Command Received (Genesis 22:1-2)
The Command Respected (Genesis 22:3-10)
The Command Rescinded (Genesis 22:11-19)

Herald & Banner Press2017-11-06T08:41:13+00:00November 6th, 2017|Categories: Weekly Lesson Summaries|Tags: faith|0 Comments