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July 9, 2023: Our Worthy Redeemer
FOCUS TEXT: Revelation 5:1-14
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 6:1-12; Revelation 4:1-11
DEVOTIONAL READING: Hebrews 1:1-14
KEY VERSE: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing (Revelation 5:12).
CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ is worthy to receive all honor and praise in heaven and 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:
I. The Sealed Book (Revelation 5:1-4)
II. The Worthy Lamb (Revelation 5:5-7)
III. The Praise of the Redeemed (Revelation 5:8-14)
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)
June 18, 2023: A Call to Repentance
FOCUS TEXT: Revelation 2:12-20
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Numbers 25:1-8; Jude 1:8-13; Revelation 2:12- 29
DEVOTIONAL READING: Galatians 5:16-25
KEY VERSE: From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matthew 4:17).
CENTRAL TRUTH: God tolerates no competition to His lordship of our lives.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain what is involved in repentance, and identify when this action is appropriate for Christians.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Compromise Rebuked (Revelation 2:12-15)
II. Repentance Required (Revelation 2:16, 17)
III. Worldliness Judged (Revelation 2:18-23)
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)
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)
Summer 2023: CHRIST, THE TRIUMPHANT LORD
A thrilling series of studies is ahead of us for this quarter. Centering around the theme, "Christ, the Triumphant Lord," they are all taken from the book called "The Revelation of Jesus Christ."
We have chosen to center these studies around the work of Christ within the Church and in the end times. Not every lesson specifically deals with Christ, but they do deal with His work in the church ages in preparing the Church as a Bride for Himself. Several of the early lessons deal with the messages of Christ to the various churches.
Lessons 5 and 6 deal with John's thrilling vision of the throne of God and the beings and happenings around it. Of chief importance is the revelation of Christ as the Lamb of God, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, who was found worthy to loose the seals of the Book of Life. Truly, He is worthy of our praise and adoration.
In lessons 7-9 we discuss some important happenings relating to the end-of-the-world events. Although some of these things are sobering, they need to be brought to our attention occasionally.
Christ's entire life and ministry looked toward the events dealt with in the last four lessons. Faith should be inspired, weary Christians encouraged to press on, and all of us challenged to maintain the faith.
May the presence of the living, triumphant Lord be present to inspire and bless in every one of your class sessions during this quarter of thrilling studies. It is our prayer that student and teacher alike will receive a new vision of the Triumphant Lord. That will bring fresh hope in dark days and impetus to be true to the very end.