• **SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE** ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ A Plea for Deliverance – October 13, 2024

    SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION PACK

    A Plea for Deliverance

    Bible Basis: Psalm 22:1-11

    Check out the Hope Complains Small Group Lesson Packetโ€”the small group study Iโ€™ve prepared for the young adults at my church, and Iโ€™m excited to share it with you! This packet includes thought-provoking discussion questions, a verse-by-verse study in modern, relatable language, personal reflections, and practical applications to spark meaningful conversations in your small group. Whether you’re a leader or just looking to dive deeper into Job 24, this resource is perfect for exploring themes of justice, faith, and hope in lifeโ€™s toughest moments. Download it today and enrich your Bible study experience!

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  • #TSSGNotes โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ Hope Complains – October 13, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Hope Complains

    BIBLE BASIS: Job 24:1, 9-12, 19-25

    BIBLE TRUTH: God takes care of the unjust and saves the needy and gives the poor hope in the battle they are waging.

    MEMORY VERSE: ย Job 24:1

    LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, your students will:

    • EXPLORE Jobโ€™s complaint about the appearance that God does nothing to call wicked people to account.
    • APPRECIATE that although the timing of Godโ€™s justice if often inscrutable to us, it is certain;
    • DETERMINE ways to help God bring justice to the poor and weak.

    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 โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ A Plea for Deliverance – October 13, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    A Plea for Deliverance

    Bible Basis: Psalm 22:1-11

    Memory Verse: โ€œMy God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?โ€ Psalm 22:1

    Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

    1. Identify the New Testament significance of Psalm 22.
    2. Compare and contrast Davidโ€™s experiences with his trust in God.
    3. Identify an area of personal trial and offer a prayer for Godโ€™s help or rescue.

    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 โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ Even So, My Redeemer Lives – October 6, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Even So, My Redeemer Lives

    BIBLE BASIS: Job 19:1-7, 23-29

    BIBLE TRUTH: God, the Redeemer, lives and constantly sends forth steadfast love to all people.

    MEMORY VERSE: ย โ€œFor I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:โ€ – Job 19:25

    LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, your students will:

    • UNDERSTAND that Job had unwavering belief in Godโ€™s redemption even as he was made to suffer;
    • AFFIRM that, though we suffer much, God loves us and offers us redemption.
    • ACKNOWLEDGE ways we are loved and blessed during times of trouble.

    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 โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ Prayers of Repentance and Confession – October 6, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Prayers of Repentance and Confession

    Unit 2: Songs of the Old Testament

    Bible Basis: Psalm 51:1โ€“4, 10โ€“12, 15โ€“17

    Memory Verse: Psalm 51:10

    Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

    1. Summarize the circumstances that led King David to write Psalm 51.
    2. Interpret Psalm 51 through the lens of King Davidโ€™s experience of repentance and forgiveness.
    3. Confess and repent of personal and corporate sins.

    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 โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ Rejoice Anyway – September 29, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Rejoice Anyway

    Bible Basis: Habakkuk 2:1-5, 3:17-19

    Memory Verse: Habakkuk 3:17-18

    Lesson AIM: That we will

    • DISCOVER Godโ€™s message of patience and assurance that God will act with justice.
    • EXPERIENCE the feeling of joy that comes from patiently waiting on Godโ€™s promises;
    • PRACTICE responding to difficulties by trusting in Godโ€™s presence and by praising God for strength to endure.

    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 โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ Moses and Miriam Lead in Praise – September 29, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Moses and Miriam Lead in Praise [Similar lesson see my YouTube channel Moses and Miriam Praise God – September 5, 2021]

    Unitโ€™s quarter: Worship as Response – examples from the Old Testament of Godโ€™s people responding to Godโ€™s revelation through worship. [Moses builds an altar โ€“ Solomonโ€™s dedication prayer โ€“ Hezekiahโ€™s prayer. Josiah celebrates Passover.]

    Bible Basis: Exodus 15:1โ€“3, 11โ€“13, 17โ€“18, 20โ€“21

    Memory Verse: Exodus 15:20

    Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

    1. List Godโ€™s attributes as sung by Moses and Miriam.
    2. Trace the historical elements within Mosesโ€™ and Miriamโ€™s celebratory songs of praise.
    3. Write and sing a song of praise to God for his character and deliverance of his people.

    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 โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ Improbable Possibilities – September 22, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    IMPROBABLE POSSIBILITIES

    BIBLE BASIS: JEREMIAH 33:2-11

    BIBLE TRUTH: God is willing to forgive and bring recovery, healing, and restoration.ย 

    MEMORY VERSE: โ€œCall unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.โ€ (Jeremiah 33:3).

    LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, your students will:

    • REALIZE that Godโ€™s promise to follow punishment with forgiveness and restoration is still a valid promise;
    • AFFIRM that with God, punishment, forgiveness, and healing come as a package;
    • DESIGN a thanks offering for hope, healing, and forgiveness we receive from God.

    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 โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ Josiah Celebrates Passover – September 22, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Josiah Celebrates Passover

    Bible Basis: 2 Chronicles 35:1โ€“6, 16โ€“19

    Memory Verse: 2 Chronicles 35:1

    Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

    1. Explain the setting and guidelines for the first Passover celebration mentioned in Exodus 12.
    2. Evaluate the significance of Josiahโ€™s renewal of the Passover observance for Israelโ€™s ongoing relationship with God.
    3. Create a plan to revitalize one neglected spiritual practice.

    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.

  • #TSSGNotes โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ A New Future – September 15, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    A NEW FUTURE

    BIBLE BASIS: JEREMIAH 32:2-9, 14-15

    BIBLE TRUTH: While Jerusalem was under siege, God instructed the prophet Jeremiah to purchase property as a sign that there was a future for the people and their land beyond defeat and exile.

    MEMORY VERSE: โ€œFor thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Houses and fields and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land.โ€ (Jeremiah 32:15).

    LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, your students will:

    • RETELL the hopefulness of Jeremiahโ€™s purchase of a field while he awaits the invasion and siege of Jerusalem;
    • APPRECIATE hope ad hopeful actions in the face of deep hardship;
    • REVIEW our personal times of hardship in the past that held, and hold, hope for the future.

    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 โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ Hezekiahโ€™s Prayer – September 15, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Hezekiahโ€™s Prayer

    Bible Basis: 2 Kings 19:14โ€“20, 29โ€“31

    Memory Verse: 2 Kings 19:19

    Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

    1. Explain the historical circumstance behind Hezekiahโ€™s prayer.
    2. Distinguish Hezekiahโ€™s response to God from the responses of other Old Testament kings.
    3. Create a plan to respond to any crisis with immediate prayer to the Lord.

    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 โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ God Forgives – September 15, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    God Forgives
    Bible Basis: Numbers 14:10-20
    Bible Truth: Moses intercedes for the people of Israel.
    Memory Verse: โ€œPardon, I beseech thee, the iniquity of this people according unto the greatness of thy mercy, and as thou hast forgiven this people, from Egypt even until now.โ€ Numbers 14:19
    Lesson AIM: That we will:
    – RECOGNIZE the significance of Mosesโ€™ intercession for the people of Israel;
    – REPENT for rebelling against Godโ€™s plans and not trusting His strength; and
    – ASK for forgiveness for our sins.

    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 โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ Solomon Dedicates the Temple – September 8, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Solomon Dedicates the Temple

    Unitโ€™s quarter: Worship as Response – examples from the Old Testament of Godโ€™s people responding to Godโ€™s revelation through worship.ย 

    Bible Basis: 1 Kings 8:22โ€“24, 37โ€“39, 46, 48โ€“50a

    Memory Verse: 1 Kings 8:38โ€“39a

    Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

    1. Summarize Solomonโ€™s prayer.
    2. Analyze the structure and movement of Solomonโ€™s prayer at the temple dedication.
    3. Write a prayer to dedicate the congregationโ€™s meeting place(s) to the Lord.

    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 โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ Restoration – September 8, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    RESTORATION

    BIBLE BASIS: JEREMIAH 31:31โ€“37

    BIBLE TRUTH: Jeremiah assures the people that God will make a new covenant with Godโ€™s people that will nurture and equip them for the present and the future.

    MEMORY VERSE: โ€œBehold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judahโ€ (Jeremiah31:31).

    LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, your students will:
    – KNOW Godโ€™s new covenant to reveal Himself to all the people, forgive their sins, and hold them accountable;
    – SENSE the relief and joy that come from starting over in agreement with someone; and
    – MAKE PLANS for renewing our personal covenant with God.

    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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  • *BONUS* #TSSGNotes โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ A Vision of the Future – September 1, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

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    A VISION OF THE FUTURE

    BIBLE BASIS: Jeremiah 30:1-3, 18-22

    BIBLE TRUTH: Godโ€™s promise to restore the fortunes of the people, Israel and Judah, and to reestablish the covenant with them.

    MEMORY VERSE: โ€œFor, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess itโ€ (Jeremiah 30:3)

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

    • REVIEW Godโ€™s written promise to restore the people and the land of Israel and Judah as of old
    • IMAGINE and EXPRESS the feelings of safety in a community that has great promise for the future; and
    • PLAN a way to invite people who are not part of the covenant community to become members of the church and Sunday School

    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 โ€“ ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝโค๏ธ A Vision of the Future – September 1, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    A VISION OF THE FUTURE

    BIBLE BASIS: Jeremiah 30:1-3, 18-22

    BIBLE TRUTH: Godโ€™s promise to restore the fortunes of the people, Israel and Judah, and to reestablish the covenant with them.

    MEMORY VERSE: โ€œFor, lo, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the LORD: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess itโ€ (Jeremiah 30:3)

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

    • REVIEW Godโ€™s written promise to restore the people and the land of Israel and Judah as of old
    • IMAGINE and EXPRESS the feelings of safety in a community that has great promise for the future; and
    • PLAN a way to invite people who are not part of the covenant community to become members of the church and Sunday School

    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.