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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Christ the Savior
Bible Basis:Β Luke 15:3-7, Romans 5:6-10
Memory Verse: Romans 5:10
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Identify the paradox that Jesus is both shepherd and sacrifice.
- Give examples of ways believers might experience Christβs rescue.
- Make a plan to resist complacency and resolve conflict according to Christβs reconciling example.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Acceptable Offerings
Bible Basis:Β Leviticus 22:17-25, 31-33
Bible Truth: Β Godβs people are to give obedience.
Memory Verse:Β βI beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.β β Romans 12:1
Lesson Aim:Β By the end of the lesson you will:
- REVIEW what Leviticus says about Godβs requirement for acceptable sacrifices;
- EXAMINE the connection between obedience to God and sacrificial giving of self and possessions; and
- PLEDGE to make a self-sacrifice to God
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Our Heavenly Father
Bible Basis:Β Matthew 6:24-34
Memory Verse: Matthew 6:34
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Summarize the totality of Godβs provision for the needs of all creation.
- Explain how to trust God in order to be free from worries.
- Make a plan for serving to meet the basic needs of people in the community.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
The Sabbath Day
Bible Basis:Β Exodus 20:8-11, 31:12-16
Bible Truth: Β The Lord gave the Sabbath as a day of rest and to recommit to holy living.
Memory Verse:Β Β Β β Exodus 20:
Lesson Aim:Β By the end of the lesson you will:
- EXPLORE the meaning of the Sabbath as expressed in Exodus;
- RECOGNIZE and appreciate the importance of Sabbath; and
- DISCOVER ways to practice Sabbath in the twenty-first century.
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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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Godβs Word
Bible Basis:Β Psalm 19:7-13, 2 Timothy 3:14-15
Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Identify the role of Scripture in revealing God and his desires.
- Explain how the two lesson passages teach believers to value Godβs Word.
- Make a plan to look to Godβs Word for guidance in making wise choices.
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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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Teaching Godβs Word
Bible Basis:Β Acts 18:1-11, 18-21
Bible Truth:Β Luke writes of Paul’s mission of proclaiming the Good News of Syria and Ephesus.
Memory Verse:Β “Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace; For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee; for I have much people in this city” (Acts 18:9-10).
Lesson Aim:Β By the end of the lesson, we will:Β REVIEW Paul’s zeal for teaching the Gospel to the Gentiles; EXPLORE feelings after making a transition from a vocation, from rejection to praise; and PRAY for the success of those whom God has placed in a new situation.
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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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Ezekielβs Vision
Bible Basis:Β Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12
Memory Verse: Ezekiel 47:12
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- List some key features of Ezekielβs vision.
- Explain the nature of prophecy, whose fulfillment can arrive in unexpected or surprising ways.
- Identify one image of the vision that he or she finds most encouraging and explain why it gives hope.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens
Bible Basis:Β Acts 17:1-4, 10-12, 22-25, 28
Bible Truth: Paul preached that Gospel with strong conviction in spite of opposition.
Memory Verse:Β “For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, To The Unknown God.Β Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. (Acts 17:23).
Lesson Aim:Β That we will LEARN that, although Paul and Silas’ message was accepted by some but not all, God received the glory; REFLECT on the effects of rejection in the lives of those who serve God; and SEEK out and use spiritual resources that support perseverance in the midst of rejection.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Ezekielβs Responsibility
Bible Basis:Β Ezekiel 33:7-16a
Memory Verse: Ezekiel 33:7
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Identify righteous and unrighteous behavior.
- Compare and contrast Ezekielβs role as a watchman with the New Testamentβs imperatives in that regard.
- Make a plan to speak the truth in love and warn others of danger, even when the news is unwelcome.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
From Derbe to Philippi
Bible Basis: Acts 16: 1-5, 8-15
Bible Truth: Paul’s obedience to God and his respect for the elders and apostles gave opportunities for the Gospel to spread to many regions.
Memory Verse: “And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.” Acts 16:10
Lesson Aim: That we will:
- RECALL how Paul added Timothy to his missionary team and their labors in spreading the Gospel from Derbe to Philippi,
- REFLECT on those characteristics needed for members of a successful evangelism team; and
- SPREAD the Gospel in every aspect of our lives.
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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LESSON STUDY NOTES
November 16, 2025
Ezekielβs Sign
Bible Basis:Β 2 Kings 24:18-20, 2 Kings 25: 1-9
Memory Verse: Jeremiah 3:10 [Even though the lesson is rooted in Ezekiel, this verse from Jeremiah captures the root problem God is exposing in His people β a shallow response to His warnings.]
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Describe the status of the inhabitants of Judah in general and Ezekiel in particular.
- Explain the role of a prophet as a βvisual aidβ that God uses to communicate difficult truths.
- Suggest ways that Christians can become a βvisual aidβ to proclaim the gospel of Jesus.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Jerusalemβs Fall
Bible Basis:Β 2 Kings 24:18-20, 2 Kings 25: 1-9
Memory Verse: 2 Kings 24:20
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Summarize the life and fate of King Zedekiah.
- Explain the circumstances that led to the exile.
- State one way he or she will reflect on Godβs patient mercy in the coming week.
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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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Jerusalemβs Fall
Bible Basis:Β 2 Kings 24:18-20, 2 Kings 25: 1-9
Memory Verse: 2 Kings 24:20
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Summarize the life and fate of King Zedekiah.
- Explain the circumstances that led to the exile.
- State one way he or she will reflect on Godβs patient mercy in the coming week.
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 Works
Bible Basis: Acts 12:1β11
Bible Truth: The fervent prayer of the church in acts and the work of an angel provided peters deliverance.
Memory verse: “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him ” (Acts 12:5).
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- EXPLORE the story of Peter’s deliverance from prison;
- RECOGNIZE and appreciate the power of prayer in difficult circumstances; and
- COMMIT to praying for those whose witness puts them in life-threatening or difficult situations.
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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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Jeremiahβs Rescue
Bible Basis:Β Jeremiah 38:7-13
Memory Verse: Jeremiah 38:10
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Summarize the historical context of Jeremiah 38.
- Explain the points of view and motives of the various parties involved.
- Identify the specific needs of someone who requires spiritual or physical rescue.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Trusting the Spirit
Bible Basis: Acts 11:1-18
Bible Truth:Β Peterβs testimony to the power of the Holy Spirit converting Gentiles increased Jerusalemβs church support of Peter.
Memory Verse:Β βForasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?β (Acts11:17).
Lesson Aim:Β That we will:
- LEARN that Peterβs preaching to the Gentiles was affirmed by the believers in Jerusalem;
- FEEL comfortable with reaching out to the different peoples;
- IDENTIFY Christian scriptures that include all in the Body of Christ.
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.