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LESSON STUDY NOTES
STRUGGLING FAITH
BIBLE BASIS: Mark 14:26β31, 66β72
MEMORY VERSE: βAnd Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thriceβ (Mark 14:30).
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
(1) Remember all that happened when Peter denied Jesus as He had foretold; (2) Explore feelings experienced when one fails to meet the expectations of others; (3) Practice spiritual disciplines to build a stronger relationship with God.
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Giving to the Community
BIBLE BASIS: Deuteronomy 15:4β11, Matthew 25:42β45
MEMORY VERSE: βFor the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy landβ (Deuteronomy 15:11).
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
(1) List categories of generosity from Deuteronomy 15:4β11 and Matthew 25:42β45; (2) Explain why believers should demonstrate generosity without expectation; (3) Implement a plan to grow in a personal capacity to express generosity.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Simple Faith
Bible Basis: Mark 10:17β31
Memory Verse: βThen Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow meβ (Mark 10:21).
Lesson AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Know the facts of the rich young manβs encounter with Jesus.
- Celebrate the direct link between making sacrifices and receiving Godβs salvation.
- Commit to making greater sacrifices for others in the name of Jesus Christ.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Watching Our Consumption
Bible Basis: Daniel 1:8β17, 1 Timothy 4:7β8
Memory Verse: ββ¦exercise thyself rather unto godliness. For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to comeβ (1 Timothy 4:7bβ8).
Lesson AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- List the components of Danielβs proposal and its results.
- Outline ways to cultivate mental, physical, and spiritual health by seeking true and wholesome things.
- Make an inventory of daily habits and plan adjustments to honor God with time, diet, and attention.
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Powerful Faith
BIBLE BASIS: Mark 9:14β29
MEMORY VERSE: βAnd he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fastingβ (Mark 9:29).
LESSON AIM
By the end of the lesson, we will: (1) Recall the disciplesβ attempt to heal a demon-possessed child and Jesusβ later success in doing so; (2) Contemplate what faith it takes to use the power of Jesus Christ to minister to others; (3) Believe our prayers have real power.
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Loving God, Loving Others
Bible Basis: Mark 12:28β34, James 2:14β17
Memory Verse: βAnd to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrificesβ (Mark 12:33).
Lesson AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Identify the two greatest commandments according to Mark 12:28β34.
- Give examples of practices inspired by James 2:14β17 that embody these commandments.
- Make a plan to see and address the immediate needs of your surrounding community.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
The Feast of Booths (Tabernacles)
Bible Basis: Leviticus 23:33-43
Bible Truth: The Festival of Booths reminded the Israelites in renewing their commitment for Godβs guidance and protection.
Memory Verse: βYe shall dwell in booths seven days; all that are Israelites born shall dwell in booths: That your generations may know that I made the children of Israel to dwell in booths, when I brought them out of the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your Godβ (Leviticus 23:42-43).
Lesson AIM: That we will UNDERSTAND all aspects of the Festival of Booths; APPRECIATE a faith heritage in which God guides and protects the faithful; and DECIDE to pass on to the next generation a legacy of faith.
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Stewardship and Mission
Bible Basis: Acts 1:6β8, 2 Corinthians 8:3β9
Memory Verse: βFor ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be richβ (2 Corinthians 8:9).
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Identify characteristics of the generosity highlighted in 2 Corinthians 8:3β9.
- Explain the context of Paulβs financial collection among Gentile churches of the first century.
- State one way he or she will practice generosity in the upcoming week.
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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.
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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.
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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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LESSON STUDY NOTES
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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