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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Day of Atonement
Bible Basis:Β 16:11-19
Bible Truth:Β God commanded the Israelites to set aside a day to sacrifice animals for payment of sin debt.
Memory Verse:Β “And he shall make an atonement for the holy place, because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel, and because of their transgressions in all their sins: and so shall he do for the tabernacle of the congregation, that remaineth among them in the Leviticus 16:11-19midst of their uncleanness.” (Leviticus 16:16)
Lesson AIM:Β That we will EXPLORE the Day of Atonement rituals found in Leviticus; REFLECT on the meaning of atonement for our sins and its relevance today; and IDENTIFY those things in our lives needing repentance and seek atonement.
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The Lordβs Day
Bible Basis:Β Exodus 20:8-11, Romans 14:4-6, Revelation 1:10
Memory Verse:Β Exodus 20:11
Lesson AIM:Β That we will
- Summarize Exodus 20:8β11.
- Compare and contrast the Old Testament command to honor the Sabbath with the practices of worship in the early church.
- List ways to bring rest and worship together in the upcoming week.
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Baptism and the Lordβs Supper
Bible Basis:Β Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:19-20, I Corinthians 11:23-29
Memory Verse:Β Matthew 28:19-20
Lesson AIM:Β That we will
- List the directives found in Matthew 28:19β20.
- Explain the vital roles of baptism and the Lordβs Supper in the Christian community.
- Make a plan to bring the good news of Jesus to those with spiritual, economic, and social needs.
Lesson AIM:Β That we will EXPLORE the Day of Atonement rituals found in Leviticus; REFLECT on the meaning of atonement for our sins and its relevance today; and IDENTIFY those things in our lives needing repentance and seek atonement.
These notes are PERSONAL study notes ONLY. They are not a publisher’s lesson, commentary or any other scholarly publication. References KJV – The KJV is public domain in the United States.
Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Feast of Weeks
Bible Basis:Β Leviticus 23:15-22
Bible Truth: God commanded the Hebrews to offer Him joyful praise and thanksgiving as they share their harvest with the needy.
Memory Verse: “Even unto the morrow after the seventh sabbath shall ye number fifty days; and ye shall offer a new meat offering unto the Lord.”Β (Leviticus 23:16)
Lesson AIM: That we will EXAMINE the Feast of Weeks found in Leviticus; CELEBRATE with joy and thanksgiving times of giving to God what belongs to Him and to the needy; and COMMIT to a life plan of returning to God a portion of what has been received and sharing with those in need.
These notes are PERSONAL study notes ONLY. They are not a publisher’s lesson, commentary or any other scholarly publication. References KJV – The KJV is public domain in the United States.
Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Baptism and the Lordβs Supper
Bible Basis:Β Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:19-20, I Corinthians 11:23-29
Memory Verse:Β Matthew 28:19-20
Lesson AIM:Β That we will
- List the directives found in Matthew 28:19β20.
- Explain the vital roles of baptism and the Lordβs Supper in the Christian community.
- Make a plan to bring the good news of Jesus to those with spiritual, economic, and social needs.
Lesson AIM:Β That we will EXPLORE the Day of Atonement rituals found in Leviticus; REFLECT on the meaning of atonement for our sins and its relevance today; and IDENTIFY those things in our lives needing repentance and seek atonement.
These notes are PERSONAL study notes ONLY. They are not a publisher’s lesson, commentary or any other scholarly publication. References KJV – The KJV is public domain in the United States.
Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Passover
Bible Basis:Β Exodus 12:1-14
Bible Truth:Β God gave Moses and the people instructions for the first Passover.
Memory Verse:Β Exodus 12:14
Lesson AIM:Β That we will
- RECALL events surrounding the institution of the Feast of Passover;
- REFLECT on the meaning of Passover and what it says about God;
- DEVELOP a festival of praise to God for salvation.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
The Christian Church
Bible Basis:Β Mark 4:26-32, Ephesians 4:4-6, 11-18
Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:15-16
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Summarize the parables of Mark 4:26β32.
- Explain the purpose of unity in the Spirit.
- Make a plan for seeking reconciliation within the church and between the church and its surrounding community.
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A Wedding in Cana
Bible Basis: John 2:1-12
Bible Truth: Jesus performed His first miracle in Cana and His glory was revealed.
Memory Verse: “And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now” (John 2:10).
Lesson AIM: That we will:
- UNDERSTAND that Jesus performed His first miracle when He met an important hospitality need;
- REFLECT on the meaning and practice of hospitality; and
- PRACTICE ways in which we can demonstrate hospitality.
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Prayer and Humility
Bible Basis:Β Genesis 18:25-27, Luke 18:9-14
Memory Verse: Luke 15:24
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- List the characteristics of prayer from the lessonβs Scripture texts.
- Discern which occasions call for bold prayer and which occasions call for humble prayer.
- State a way to ask God for good things while humbly sharing the gospel with friends and neighbors.
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Bible Basis:Β Hosea 1
Bible Truth:Β Israel’s alienation from God and His plans for restoration is experienced in the marriage of Hosea and Gomer and their children.
Memory Verse:Β Hosea 1:2
Lesson AIM:Β That we will
- LEARN how God commanded Hosea to marry Gomer as a model for His love for Israel, despite their unfaithfulness;
- REFLECT on the meaning of marriage and unfaithfulness and God’s desire for the restoration of broken relationships; and
- DEMONSTRATE faithfulness to God through a commitment to maintain faithful friendships, relationships and marriages.
These notes are PERSONAL study notes ONLY. They are not a publisher’s lesson, commentary or any other scholarly publication. References KJV – The KJV is public domain in the United States.
Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Prayer and Humility
Bible Basis:Β Genesis 18:25-27, Luke 18:9-14
Memory Verse: Luke 15:24
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- List the characteristics of prayer from the lessonβs Scripture texts.
- Discern which occasions call for bold prayer and which occasions call for humble prayer.
- State a way to ask God for good things while humbly sharing the gospel with friends and neighbors.
These notes are PERSONAL study notes ONLY. They are not a publisher’s lesson, commentary or any other scholarly publication. References KJV – The KJV is public domain in the United States.
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The Most Beautiful Bride
Bible Basis: Song of Solomon 6: 4-12
Bible Truth: Song of Solomon describes mutual adoration for inner and outer beauty.
Memory Verse: “My dove, my undefiled is but one; she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; yea, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her” (Song of Solomon 6:9).
Lesson AIM: That we will EXPLORE love and adoration as pictured in the Song of Solomon; REFLECT on romantic relationships and the ways to nurture them; and SEEK ways to recognize and express appreciation, in appropriate ways, for inner and physical beauty in others.
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Repentance and Faith
Bible Basis:Β Luke 15:11-24, Acts 2:38-39
Memory Verse: Luke 15:24
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Summarize the actions of the younger son and the father in the parable.
- Explain why each of us must welcome others returning to God.
- Commit to sharing Godβs generosity with others.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
A Bride Worth Waiting For
Bible Basis:Β Genesis 29:15-30
Bible Truth:Β Jacob’s love for Rachel was so great, that the additional seven years of labor was not a burden for him.
Memory Verse: “And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with hi yet seven other years” (Genesis 29:30).
Lesson AIM: That we will RECALL the story of Jacob’s love for and commitment to marry Rachel; REFLECT on marital relationships and the ways unforseen circumstances affect those relationships; and COMMIT to finding faith-based resolution to difficulties before abandoning relationships.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Sin and Forgiveness
Bible Basis:Β 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 2:1-6
Memory Verse: 1 John 1:8-9
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Summarize the gospel using the terms light and darkness as used in 1 John.
- Explain the significance of confession.
- Celebrate Christβs pardon from sin by walking in the light and seeking fellowship with other believers.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
A Generous Gift
Bible Basis:Β Matthew 23:2-12; Mark 12:38-44
Bible Truth:Β Jesus denounced the Scribes and Pharisees’ need for recognition and affirmed the compassion and humility of the poor widow’s gift.
Memory Verse: “And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” Matthew 23:12
Lesson AIMS:
- OBSERVE the contrast that Jesus made between the arrogance of the religious leaders and the piety of the humble, poor woman;
- REFLECT on the tension between wanting recognition and selfless giving that often receives no recognition; and
- RESOLVE to become more selfless in giving.
These notes are PERSONAL study notes ONLY. They are not a publisher’s lesson, commentary or any other scholarly publication. References KJV – The KJV is public domain in the United States.
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