Our Blog
Our Worthy Redeemer
Lesson 6 - July 10, 2016
Focus Text: Revelation 5:1-14
Central Truth: Christ is worthy to receive all honor and praise in heaven and in earth.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify various ways we can honor Christ as our Redeemer.
Lesson Outline:
- The Sealed Book (Revelation 5:1-4)
- The Worthy Lamb (Revelation 5:5-7)
- The Praise of the Redeemed (Revelation 5:8-14)
Happy Independence Day!
Let us thank God today for the freedoms our country enjoys and ask again that God bless America!
Prayer – Lesson 5, A Vision of God's Throne
Heavenly Father, as our classes today study about the revelation of Your throne in Heaven, help our students to reexamine their lives to see if You occupy the throne of their lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
The King of Glory
“Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory” (v. 10).
Cassius Marcellus Clay, one of our nation’s boxers of renown, said of himself, "It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am." Athletes are not the only segment of society that hold high opinions of themselves or are worshiped by people who do. A singer who was popular in the 60's was and still is referred to as the King. Both boxer and singer reveled in the adulation given them. But their fame does not begin to compare to that of the King of glory! In that comparison, all the praise, honor, and fame of man’s history would look like a teardrop compared to the world’s oceans.
Who is the King of glory? He is the Lord of hosts. Is He only Lord over the angels of heaven? No. More. He is the Creator and Sustainer of this tiny terrestrial ball called Earth, but He keeps all the orbits of the planets in proper alignment so as to compliment and keep this world functioning. He is the designer of every atom of every living thing. But more than that – He so loved that He planned and executed His redemptive purpose to allow us to be in right relationship with Him now and prepared to live in His house eternally. He is the King worthy of all glory! Amen and Amen! (Lonnie Witt)
<
p style="text-align:center;font-style:italic;">“All the praise and all the glory,
Of earth’s most noted men
Pales before the splendor
Of the coming King of Kings.” (Gordon Snider)
This devotional is the Tuesday, June 28, 2016 entry of Opening the Word.
Arrive to church 15 minutes early
Beginning with this lesson, we will now discuss several "Sunday" best practices for the Sunday school teacher. The topic for today's lesson a good habit to develop, simply for the benefit of being punctual. However, there are several other practical reasons for developing this habit.
Why should you arrive early for Sunday school?
- Arriving early will give you extra time to do any set-up of the class - arranging tables and chairs or setting up the whiteboard or projector, etc.
- Arriving early may allow you to review needed materials for class, and make quick last-minute calls to someone who can bring them, if you realize materials you thought were in the room are missing.
- Arriving early as a practice sets a good example before your students how they should approach Sunday school and church attendance.
- Arriving early can allow you to spend some time in quiet thought about the lesson and prayer for you and your students.
- Arriving early gives you the opportunity to be available to students who may have spiritual questions, but are intimidated by the prospect of voicing them before the whole class.
We should recognize that good intentions do not develop good habits. What changes in your Sunday morning routine do you need to make in order to develop this habit?
A Vision of God's Throne
Lesson 5 - July 3, 2016
Focus Text: Revelation 4:1-11
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:
- God's Glory Revealed (Revelation 4:1-3)
- God's Saints Exalted (Revelation 4:4)
- Unceasing Praise (Revelation 4:5-11)