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July 16, 2023: The Judgments of God
FOCUS TEXT: Revelation 6:8-17
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Joel 2:1-11; Zechariah 6:1-8; Matthew 24:1-51; Revelation 6:1-17
DEVOTIONAL READING: Matthew 24:32-51
KEY VERSE: The great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? (Revelation 6:17).
CENTRAL TRUTH: God will one day judge those who persist in wickedness.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list elements of God's coming judgment.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Severity of God's Judgment (Revelation 6:1-8)
II. The Justice of God's Judgment (Revelation 6:9-11)
III. The Fear of God's Judgment (Revelation 6:12-17)
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)