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  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Assurances and Joy for the Faithful – June 21, 2026

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Assurances and Joy for the Faithful – June 21, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Assurances and Joy for the Faithful

    BIBLE BASISΒ  Zephaniah 3:9–14, 20

    BIBLE TRUTHΒ  God’s intervention was required to stop the people from rebelling and to return the people to the Lord with singing.

    MEMORY VERSEΒ  β€œSing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem” (Zephaniah 3:14).

    LESSON AIMΒ  By the end of the lesson, we will:

    (1) TELL of God’s proclamation through Zephaniah that He would bring the people to obedience.

    (2) BE ASSURED God will help us through our times of trouble and disobedience.

    (3) PRAY for one another and ourselves for God’s presence and involvement in our lives.

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  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Jonathan and David, Resolute Friends – June 21, 2026

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Jonathan and David, Resolute Friends – June 21, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Jonathan and David, Resolute Friends

    BIBLE BASISΒ  1 Samuel 18:1–4; 20:16–17, 32–34, 42; 2 Samuel 1:26–27; 21:7

    MEMORY VERSEΒ  β€œAnd Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever” (1 Samuel 20:42).

    LESSON AIMΒ  By the end of the lesson, we will:

    (1) Identify the ways David and Jonathan show loyalty to one another.

    (2) Explain the significance of the covenant between David and Jonathan.

    (3) Plan a way to show love and loyalty to a friend or community member in the week ahead.

  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ The Consequences of Disobedience – June 14, 2026

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ The Consequences of Disobedience – June 14, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    The Consequences of Disobedience

    BIBLE BASISΒ  Zephaniah 3:6–8

    BIBLE TRUTHΒ  Zephaniah recounts how God punished the people for their disobedience, and wanted them to correct their behavior.

    MEMORY VERSEΒ  β€œTherefore wait ye upon me, saith the LORD, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy” (Zephaniah 3:8).

    LESSON AIMΒ  By the end of the lesson, we will:

    (1) EXAMINE Zephaniah’s prophecy that God would want to save His people and the people’s intransigent rebellion.

    (2) HELP adults realize that God loves us, wants our obedience, and will give us a second chance to repent.

    (3) COMMIT to asking God to give another opportunity for redemption and salvation.

     

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  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Hannah, the Faithful Supplicant – June 14, 2026

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Hannah, the Faithful Supplicant – June 14, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Hannah, the Faithful Supplicant

    BIBLE BASISΒ  1 Samuel 1:9–20, 25b

    MEMORY VERSEΒ  β€œWherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bore a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD” (1 Samuel 1:20).

    LESSON AIMΒ  By the end of the lesson, we will:

    (1) Describe Hannah’s faithfulness in keeping her promise.

    (2) Explain how vows show the speaker’s sincerity and witness to God’s generosity.

    (3) Compose a specific expression of thanksgiving for God’s gifts.

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  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ The Day of the Lord – June 7, 2026

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ The Day of the Lord – June 7, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    The Day of the Lord

    BIBLE BASISΒ  Zephaniah 1:4–6, 14–16; 2:3

    BIBLE TRUTHΒ  The Lord promised punishment to the Israelites because of their unfaithfulness and an opportunity for them to seek righteousness and save their relationship with Him.

    MEMORY VERSEΒ  β€œSeek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD’s anger” (Zephaniah 2:3).

    LESSON AIMΒ  By the end of the lesson, we will:

    (1) LEARN that on the Day of the Lord, God will punish those who have not repented.

    (2) RECOGNIZE the relationship between righteous living and one’s responsibility to maintain β€œthe good” found in God’s created order.

    (3) REPENT and reaffirm our faithfulness to God.

     

     

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  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Deborah, the Dutiful Judge – June 7, 2026

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Deborah, the Dutiful Judge – June 7, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Deborah, the Dutiful Judge

    BIBLE BASISΒ  Judges 4:4–10, 14, 21–22

    MEMORY VERSEΒ  β€œAnd Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time. And she dwelt under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in mount Ephraim: and the children of Israel came up to her for judgment” (Judges 4:4–5).

    LESSON AIMΒ  By the end of the lesson, we will:

    (1) Summarize Deborah’s role in the defeat of Sisera.

    (2) Explain how Deborah demonstrated faithfulness in difficult circumstances.

    (3) State one way to follow Deborah’s example of heeding God’s call to serve others.

     

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  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Joyous Faith – May 31, 2026

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Joyous Faith – May 31, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Joyous Faith

    Bible Basis: Luke 19:1–10

    Memory Verse: β€œFor the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10).

    Lesson AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Remember the details of the encounter of Zacchaeus with Jesus.
    2. Believe that we can make necessary dramatic changes in our lives with God’s help.
    3. Repent of our shortcomings and commit to living godly lives.

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  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Living in Christian Community – May 31, 2026

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Living in Christian Community – May 31, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Living in Christian Community

    BIBLE BASIS: Matthew 28:18–20; Hebrews 10:22–25

    MEMORY VERSE: β€œLet us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)” (Hebrews 10:23).

    LESSON AIM

    By the end of the lesson, we will: (1) Identify the facets of worship in these Scripture passages; (2) Evaluate whether these facets are present in our lives; (3) Make a plan to encourage fellow believers to live out their faith.

     

     

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  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Childlike Faith – May 24, 2026

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Childlike Faith – May 24, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Childlike Faith

    BIBLE BASIS: Luke 18:15–17; Mark 10:16

    MEMORY VERSE: β€œVerily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein” (Luke 18:17).

    LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: (1) Know Jesus valued children and that they were models for His Kingdom; (2) Believe that we should cultivate in ourselves the qualities of children; (3) Commit to self-examination and improvements with childlike faith.

     

     

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  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Christian Rhythms of Life – May 24, 2026

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Christian Rhythms of Life – May 24, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Christian Rhythms of Life

    BIBLE BASIS: Mark 2:18–28

    BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 31:12–13; Mark 2:18–28; 6:30–32; John 2:1–11

    MEMORY VERSE: β€œAnd he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath” (Mark 2:27–28).

    LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: (1) Summarize the significance of the Sabbath for a first-century audience; (2) Explain the diversity of Christian practices for fasting and Sabbath-keeping in light of the ministry of Jesus; (3) Make a plan to balance fasting and feasting, working and resting.

     

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  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Humble Faith – May 17, 2026

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Humble Faith – May 17, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Humble Faith

    BIBLE BASIS: Luke 18:9–14

    MEMORY VERSE: β€œAnd the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13).

    LESSON AIM

    By the end of the lesson, we will:

    (1) Know why the Pharisee’s words were wrong and the tax collector’s words were right;

    (2) Appreciate God’s mercy and grace;

    (3) Inspect and if necessary correct our motivation for our own piety.

     

     

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  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Christian Manner of Justice – May 17, 2026

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Christian Manner of Justice – May 17, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Christian Manner of Justice

    Bible Basis: Deuteronomy 24:14–21, Ephesians 6:5–9, 1 Timothy 6:17–19

    Memory Verse: β€œWhen thou cuttest down thine harvest in thy field, and hast forgot a sheaf in the field, thou shalt not go again to fetch it: it shall be for the stranger, for the fatherless, and for the widow: that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hands” (Deuteronomy 24:19).

    Lesson AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Identify themes of justice in each text.
    2. Contrast God’s justice and impartiality with societal tendencies toward β€œ-isms” (classism, racism, ableism, etc.).
    3. List ways to care for others in and through our work.

     

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  • #TSSGNotes COGIC – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Saying Thanks – May 10, 2026

    #TSSGNotes COGIC – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Saying Thanks – May 10, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Saying Thanks

    Bible Basis: Luke 17:11–19

    Memory Verse: β€œAnd one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God” (Luke 17:15).

    Lesson AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Review the story of the ten healed lepers.
    2. Express gratitude for all blessings including healing we have received.

    Celebrate how the expression of gratitude for personal healing becomes beneficial in the 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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  • #TSSGNotes ISSL – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Work as Christian Duty – May 10, 2026

    #TSSGNotes ISSL – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Work as Christian Duty – May 10, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Work as Christian Duty

    Bible Basis: Genesis 2:15, Exodus 20:9, John 5:17, John 9:4, Acts 20:33–35, 2 Thessalonians 3:6–12

    Memory Verse: β€œFor even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat” (2 Thessalonians 3:10).

    Lesson AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Identify the biblical basis for work as a God-given responsibility.
    2. Examine how Jesus and Paul modeled the dignity of work.

     

     

     

    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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  • #TSSGNotes COGIC – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Increased Faith – May 3, 2026

    #TSSGNotes COGIC – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Increased Faith – May 3, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Increased Faith

    Bible Basis: Luke 17:1–10

    Memory Verse: β€œTake heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him” (Luke 17:3).

    Lesson AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Review what Jesus said about causing another to stumble.
    2. Appreciate the importance of giving and receiving correction.
    3. Improve our methods and style of godly correcting of others when necessary.

     

     

    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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  • #TSSGNotes ISSL – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Christian Expectation of Grace – May 3, 2026

    #TSSGNotes ISSL – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Christian Expectation of Grace – May 3, 2026

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    May 3, 2026

     

    Christian Expectation of Grace

    Bible Basis: Jonah 3:1–5, Jonah 4:6–11

    Memory Verse: β€œThen said the Lord, Thou hast had pity on the gourd, for the which thou hast not laboured, neither madest it grow; which came up in a night, and perished in a night: And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city” (Jonah 4:10–11a).

    Lesson AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Identify the reason for Jonah’s anger.
    2. Describe how God’s desire to extend grace to Nineveh expresses impartiality.
    3. List ideas for extending God’s grace to neighbors from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

     

     

    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.