• **SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE** πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ The Ultimate Glow [Inspired by Praise for Deliverance]-Up – October 20, 2024

    SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION PACK

    A Plea for Deliverance

    Bible Basis: Psalm 22:1-11

    Check out the Hope Complains Small Group Lesson Packetβ€”the small group study I’ve prepared for the young adults at my church, and I’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 life’s toughest moments. Download it today and enrich your Bible study experience!

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.
  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ Hope Satisfies – October 20, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Hope Satisfies

    Bible Basis: Job 42:1-10

    Bible Truth: God can do all things, prevails over all things, and hears our prayers in trying situations.

    Memory Verse: Job 42:10

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

    • EXPLORE the satisfactory conclusion of Job and God’s conversation;
    • AFFIRM that God will answer our questions in ways best for us;
    • BECOME INVOLVED in active and hopeful prayer life.

    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 – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ Praise for Deliverance – October 20, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Praise for Deliverance

    Unit 2: Songs of the Old Testament [David’s prayer of forgiveness], A Plea for Deliverance

    Β Bible Basis: Isaiah 25:1-10a

    Memory Verse: β€œAnd in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.” Isaiah 25:6

     

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

    1. Summarize the historical context of Isaiah the man.
    2. Connect Isaiah’s historical context to his specific assurances of God’s faithfulness.
    3. Write a personal testimony to God’s faithfulness.

    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.

  • **SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE** πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ 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 Packetβ€”the small group study I’ve prepared for the young adults at my church, and I’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 life’s toughest moments. Download it today and enrich your Bible study experience!

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.
  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ 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: Β Job 24:1

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

    • EXPLORE Job’s complaint about the appearance that God does nothing to call wicked people to account.
    • APPRECIATE that although the timing of God’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.

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.

  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ A Plea for Deliverance – October 13, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    A Plea for Deliverance

    Bible Basis: Psalm 22:1-11

    Memory Verse: β€œMy God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?” 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 David’s experiences with his trust in God.
    3. Identify an area of personal trial and offer a prayer for God’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.

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.

  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ 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: Β β€œFor I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:” – Job 19:25

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

    • UNDERSTAND that Job had unwavering belief in God’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.

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.

  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ 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 51:1–4, 10–12, 15–17

    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 David’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.

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.

  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ 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 God’s message of patience and assurance that God will act with justice.
    • EXPERIENCE the feeling of joy that comes from patiently waiting on God’s promises;
    • PRACTICE responding to difficulties by trusting in God’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.

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.

  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ 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]

    Unit’s quarter: Worship as Response – examples from the Old Testament of God’s people responding to God’s revelation through worship. [Moses builds an altar – Solomon’s dedication prayer – Hezekiah’s prayer. Josiah celebrates Passover.]

    Bible Basis: Exodus 15:1–3, 11–13, 17–18, 20–21

    Memory Verse: Exodus 15:20

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

    1. List God’s attributes as sung by Moses and Miriam.
    2. Trace the historical elements within Moses’ and Miriam’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.

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.

  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ 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.Β 

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

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

    • REALIZE that God’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.

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.

  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ Josiah Celebrates Passover – September 22, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Josiah Celebrates Passover

    Bible Basis: 2 Chronicles 35:1–6, 16–19

    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 Josiah’s renewal of the Passover observance for Israel’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 – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ 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: β€œFor thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Houses and fields and vineyards shall be possessed again in this land.” (Jeremiah 32:15).

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

    • RETELL the hopefulness of Jeremiah’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.

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.

  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ Hezekiah’s Prayer – September 15, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Hezekiah’s Prayer

    Bible Basis: 2 Kings 19:14–20, 29–31

    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 Hezekiah’s prayer.
    2. Distinguish Hezekiah’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.

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.

  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ 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: β€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.” Numbers 14:19
    Lesson AIM: That we will:
    – RECOGNIZE the significance of Moses’ intercession for the people of Israel;
    – REPENT for rebelling against God’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.

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.

  • #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ™ŒπŸ½β€οΈ Solomon Dedicates the Temple – September 8, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Solomon Dedicates the Temple

    Unit’s quarter: Worship as Response – examples from the Old Testament of God’s people responding to God’s revelation through worship.Β 

    Bible Basis: 1 Kings 8:22–24, 37–39, 46, 48–50a

    Memory Verse: 1 Kings 8:38–39a

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

    1. Summarize Solomon’s prayer.
    2. Analyze the structure and movement of Solomon’s prayer at the temple dedication.
    3. Write a prayer to dedicate the congregation’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.

    Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.