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February 1, 2026: Obeying the Bible
BIBLICAL BASIS: Ezra's Renewal of God's Covenant with Israel
FOCUS TEXT: Nehemiah 8:5, 6, 8-10; 9:1-3; 10:28, 29
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: 2 Kings 22:8-20; Proverbs 3:1-6; Romans 10:11-17; Ephesians 6:10-17; James 1:5-25; 1 Peter 1:23-25
DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 119:9-16
KEY VERSE: Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee (Psalm 119:11).
CENTRAL TRUTH: The godly life is instructed by God's Word.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to adopt a simple plan for effective Bible study.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Reading the Word (Nehemiah 8:1-18)
II. Obeying the Word (Nehemiah 9:1-38)
III. Practicing the Word (Nehemiah 10:1-39)
January 25, 2026: The Life of the Christian
FOCUS TEXT: Philippians 3:7-21
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Romans 6:3-11; Ephesians 5:1-11; Philippians 2:1-11
DEVOTIONAL READING: John 15:1-10
KEY VERSE: I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14).
CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian life is characterized by a desire to follow Christ's example in all things.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to name some areas of life in which they should follow Christ.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Commitment (Philippians 3:7-11)
II. The Course (Philippians 3:12-17)
III. The Condemnation (Philippians 3:18, 19)
IV. The Conquest (Philippians 3:20, 21)
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A Prayer of Thanksgiving 3
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God’s Purpose for Your Life 4
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World Missions: Sent Out in God’s Love 6
WM Annual Offering 7
Home Missions: Spotlighting Grace Meadows 8
HHYC: Walk in the Light 10
KCC: Alumni Spotlight 11
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Affirming Each Other 12
The Unfinished Task 13
Living With Balance in the Midst of War 14
Urgent Prayer Needs 15
Responding to H&B Content 16
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November 9, 2025: The Power of Believers’ Prayers
FOCUS TEXT: Acts 4:23-35
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Psalm 2:1-12; Acts 4:1-37; 12:1-25
DEVOTIONAL READING: Acts 12:5-12
KEY VERSE: And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness (Acts 4:31).
CENTRAL TRUTH: Great things can be accomplished when believers unite in prayer.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list evidences of power in a believer's prayer life.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. An Earnest Prayer (Acts 4:23-30)
II. An Answered Prayer (Acts 4:31)
III. A Willing Response (Acts 4:32-35)
November 2, 2025: A Prayer of Dedication
FOCUS TEXT: 2 Chronicles 6:12-21, 40-42
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: 1 Kings 8:1-66; 2 Chronicles 6:1--7:5
DEVOTIONAL READING: 2 Chronicles 2:1-9
KEY VERSE: For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there forever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually (2 Chronicles 7:16).
CENTRAL TRUTH: Christians should dedicate themselves to do God's will.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify areas of their lives which should be dedicated to God.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Adoration (2 Chronicles 6:12-15)
II. Entreaty (2 Chronicles 6:16-21)
III. Petitions (2 Chronicles 6:40-42)
October 26, 2025: A Prayer of Confession
FOCUS TEXT: Daniel 9:3-6, 11-19
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Daniel 5:1-31; 9:1--10:21
DEVOTIONAL READING: Daniel 9:7-10
KEY VERSE: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
CENTRAL TRUTH: God's grace is extended to those who confess their need of Him.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify some areas of need in their lives which require God's help.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Burden (Daniel 9:3-10)
II. The Confession (Daniel 9:11-15)
III. The Request (Daniel 9:16-19)