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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Bold Ministers
Lesson Scripture: 2 Cor. 3:5-18 Key Text: 2 Cor. 3:18
Background Scripture:Β 2 Cor. 3:5-18
Lesson Scripture, KJV:Β 2 Cor. 3:5-18
Lesson Aims
- Identify the nature of the hope to which Paul refers
- Explain the transformational change that is to occur as one matures in the faith.
- Make a plan to push toward that transformational change personally.
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Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
One in Jesus Christ [See same lesson December 11, 2022]
Bible Basis: Ephesians 2:11-22
Memory Verse: Β βIn whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:β – Ephesians 2:21
Lesson Aims: By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- UNDERSTAND Paulβs explanation of Jews and Gentiles becoming one in Christ.
- EXPRESS pain and sorrow over the divisions within Christβs church and joy when divisions are broken down.
- BECOME acquainted with church-unifying and church-dividing issues in order to devise strategies for addressing them.
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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OBEY THE LORD
BIBLE BASIS: HAGGAI 1:1-11
BIBLE TRUTH: Doing the work and will of God should be our first priority
MEMORY VERSE: Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying, Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your ceiled houses, and this house lie waste?β (Haggai 1:3β4)
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- UNDERSTAND why God commanded Haggaiβs encouragement to the Israelites to rebuild the Temple;
- INTERNALIZE the connection between the neglect of Godβs house and the poor results of the Israelitesβ selfish efforts; and
- LIST ways to carry out Godβs desires before attempts to satisfy our personal agendas.
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
Who Has Believed?
Background Scripture: Romans 10:1-21 Printed Scripture: Romans 10:1-17
Lesson Aims: (NIV Standard Lesson Commentary 2023-2024) 1. Identify the seven Old Testament passages that Paul quotes. 2. Summarize how those seven quotations undergird Paulβs argument. 3. State his or her personal responsibility in light of verses 14-15.
Key Verse: If you declare with your mouth, ,βJesus is Lord,β and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. – Romans 10:9 NIV
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Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.
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JESUSβ TEACHING ON THE LAW
BIBLE BASIS: MATTHEW 15:1β11, 15β20
BIBLE TRUTH: Do not allow traditions to Β violate the spirit of the law.
MEMORY VERSE: \”This people draweth nigh Β unto me with their mouth, and honoureth Β me with their lips; but their heart is far Β from me. But in vain they do worship me, Β teaching for doctrines the commandments Β of men\” (Matthew 15:8β9, KJV).
Lesson Aims:Β By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- KNOW the cost of discipleship;
- FEEL Β able to recall a time when we relied on Godβs Β power; and
- LOOK for opportunities to serve Β others.Β
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Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
New Birth Brings Freedom
Text: Galatians 4:8-20
Memory Verse:
But now, because you have come to know God, or rather have come to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and miserable elemental spirits? Do you want to be enslaved to them all over again? – Galatians 4:9
Lesson Aims: By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- CLASSIFY religious expectations and practices that diminish Christian freedom;
- EMPATHIZE with those who have been harmed by narrow religiosity; and
- CHALLENGE unhealthy attitudes toward religious practices or traditions.
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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Salvation for All Who Believe [see July 31, 2021]
Bible Basis: Romans 10:5-17
Memory Verse: βFor whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.β Romans 10:13
Lesson Aims: By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- EXAMINE Paulβs confidence in the salvation offered in Christ.
- FEEL justified through our faith in Christ; and
- EMBRACE with joy the possibility for all.
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
Salvation for All Who Believe [see July 31, 2021]
Bible Basis: Romans 10:5-17
Memory Verse: βFor whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.β Romans 10:13
Lesson Aims: By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- EXAMINE Paulβs confidence in the salvation offered in Christ.
- FEEL justified through our faith in Christ; and
- EMBRACE with joy the possibility for all.
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
Salvation for All Who Believe [see July 31, 2021]
Bible Basis: Romans 10:5-17
Memory Verse: βFor whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.β Romans 10:13
Lesson Aims: By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- EXAMINE Paulβs confidence in the salvation offered in Christ.
- FEEL justified through our faith in Christ; and
- EMBRACE with joy the possibility for all.
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
Salvation for All Who Believe [see July 31, 2021]
Bible Basis: Romans 10:5-17
Memory Verse: βFor whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.β Romans 10:13
Lesson Aims: By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- EXAMINE Paulβs confidence in the salvation offered in Christ.
- FEEL justified through our faith in Christ; and
- EMBRACE with joy the possibility for all.
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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JESUS RESISTS TEMPTATION
BIBLE BASIS: DEUTERONOMY 6:13β16; MATTHEW 4:4β11
BIBLE TRUTH:* Only through the Word comes the power to resist temptation.
MEMORY VERSE:* \”Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve\” (Matthew 4:10, KJV).
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- UNDERSTAND the significance of using Scripture to fight and overcome temptation;
- REFLECT on the awesome power of the written Word of God; and
- DEVELOP a workable, realistic, desirable, and systematic plan for studying the Bible.
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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Counted as Righteous
BIBLE BASIS: Romans 4:13-25
MEMORY VERSE: βFor whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” – Romans 10:13
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Summarize Paulβs view of Abraham.
- Explain faithβs role in being counted as righteous.
- Brainstorm ways to celebrate with loving actions Godβs blessing of grace through faith.
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Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.
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WORTHY IS THE LAMB
BIBLE BASIS: REVELATION 5:6β13
BIBLE TRUTH: There will be a victory celebration in Heaven.
MEMORY VERSE: βSaying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessingβ (Revelation 5:12, KJV).
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- RECOGNIZE that the God-given unlimited power believers possess is linked to total submission to His will;
- TRUST that even while living a life of obedience to God, troubles will come; and
- DECIDE to worship and praise God continuously, with zeal, through all of lifeβs 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.
Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.
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Peter Takes a Risk
Bible Basis: Acts 10:24-38
Memory Verse: β34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.β Acts 10:34-35
Lesson Aims: By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- DISCOVER that Peter told the Gentiles about the message of Godβs love;
- CELEBRATE that God loves all people;
- COMMUNICATE Godβs love to those who do not know Jesus Christ as Savior.
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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Justified by Faith
BIBLE BASIS: Romans 3:21-30
MEMORY VERSE: “Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:” – Romans 3:22-24
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, you will:
– EVALUATE the birth story of Jesus with fresh eyes
– FEEL the presence of God in our lives,
– CONSIDER fresh ways of sharing the Good News with others.
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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The Living Word
Bible Basis: John 20:1-10, 19-20
Memory Verse: “Then the disciples went away again unto their own home.” – John 20:10
Lesson AIM: That we will:
– DESCRIBE the disciplesβ response to Jesusβ death and resurrection;
– APPRECIATE the beginning of a new life in Christ; and
– INVITE someone to learn more about 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.