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  • #TSSGNotes –  πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Jeremiah’s Call and Arrest – October 5, 2025

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Jeremiah’s Call and Arrest – October 5, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Jeremiah’s Call and Arrest

    Bible Basis:Β  Jeremiah 1:6-10, 26:8-9, 12-15

    Memory Verse: Jeremiah 1:7

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Summarize the context of Jeremiah’s call.
    2. Compare and contrast Jeremiah’s reaction to God’s call with that of Isaiah in reaction to his own call (Lesson 1).
    3. Develop a plan to encourage congregational ministry free from age discrimination.

     

    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 COGIC –  πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Remembering God’s Faithfulness – September 28, 2025

    #TSSGNotes COGIC – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Remembering God’s Faithfulness – September 28, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Remembering God’s Faithfulness

    Bible Basis:Β  Acts 7:2-4, 8-10, 17, 33-34, 45-47, 53

    Bible Truth: Β Stephen spoke to the council on the history of God’s faithfulness.

    Memory Verse: Acts 7:55

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. STUDY Stephen’s proclamation before the council in which he reminded the Jews of God’s faithfulness through the ages and their disregard of God’s Law;
    2. REFLECT on the meaning of beliefs and a willingness to stand firm in life-threatening circumstances;
    3. COMMIT to stand for beliefs about God in all circumstances.

     

     

    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’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ The Servant’s Suffering – September 28, 2025

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ The Servant’s Suffering – September 28, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    The Servant’s Suffering

    Bible Basis:Β  Isaiah 53:1-7

    Memory Verse: Isaiah 53:6

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Identify the suffering servant.
    2. Relate the servant’s suffering to the concept of substitutionary atonement.
    3. Write a prayer of gratitude for what the servant’s suffering accomplished.

     

    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 COGIC –  πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Witnessing to the Truth – September 21, 2025

    #TSSGNotes COGIC – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Witnessing to the Truth – September 21, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Witnessing to the Truth

    Bible Basis:Β  Acts 5:27-29, 33-42

    Bible Truth: Β The apostles knew that they were obeying God’s calling, even when the authorities tried to stop them.

    Memory Verse: Acts 5:29

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. EXAMINE the apostles’ proclamation of Jesus as the Messiah despite being ordered not to do so by the Sanhedrin;
    2. ASSESS our commitment to witnessing and proclaiming the name of Jesus; and
    3. IDENTIFY and overcome barriers to evangelism efforts within and without the church community.

     

    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’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Hilkiah’s Discovery – September 21, 2025

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Hilkiah’s Discovery – September 21, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Hilkiah’s Discovery

    Bible Basis:Β  2 Chronicles 34:15-22, 26-27

    Memory Verse: 2 Chronicles 34:15

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Identify what Hilkiah found.
    2. Contrast King Josiah’s reaction to hearing Scripture read to that of his son King Jehoiakim in Jeremiah 36:20–26.
    3. Make a plan to value the public and private reading of Scripture in an effort to keep God’s Word from being neglected.

    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 COGIC –  πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Sharing All Things – September 14, 2025

    #TSSGNotes COGIC – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Sharing All Things – September 14, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Sharing All Things

    Bible Basis:Β  Acts 4:34-5:10

    Bible Truth: Β The early followers of Jesus shared everything with one another, so there was not a needy person among them.

    Memory Verse: Acts 4:34

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. UNDERSTAND the sacrifices and rewards of the early Christians’ willingness to share their possessions with others;
    2. EXAMINE our motivation for making sacrificial offerings;
    3. DRAFT a list of statement that would motivate others to contribute freely to a community project.

     

     

     

    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 ISSL –  πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Hezekiah’s Passover – September 14, 2025

    #TSSGNotes ISSL – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Hezekiah’s Passover – September 14, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Hezekiah’s Passover

    Bible Basis:Β  2 Chronicles 30:1-9, 26-27

    Memory Verse: 2 Chronicles 30:26

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Identify qualities of Hezekiah’s leadership.
    2. Compare and contrast Hezekiah’s Passover celebration with that of Josiah in 2 Chronicles 35.
    3. Suggest leadership traits that are desirable for Christians today.

     

     

     

    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 COGIC –  πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Praying for One Another – September 7, 2025

    #TSSGNotes COGIC – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Praying for One Another – September 7, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Praying for One Another

    Bible Basis:Β  Acts 4:23-31

    Bible Truth: Β Prayer is a powerful weapon that God has given His people.

    Memory Verse: Acts 4:31

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. REVIEW the apostles’ prayer for strength to speak with boldness and to continue Jesus’ ministry while under political pressure;
    2. GAIN insights into prayer as a means through which Christians can remain strong voices for change and effective ministries in their communities today;
    3. ASK God in bold prayers to empower their mission and ministry.

     

     

    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’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Isaiah’s Call to Ministry – September 7, 2025

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Isaiah’s Call to Ministry – September 7, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Isaiah’s Call to Ministry

    Bible Basis:Β  Isaiah 6:1-8

    Memory Verse: Hebrews 13:15

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Summarize what Isaiah saw and his reaction to it.
    2. Compare and contrast Isaiah’s reaction to God’s call with that of Jeremiah in reaction to his own call (lesson 5). [???]
    3. Express how to distinguish an authentic call of God from a mere felt need.

     

    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’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Return to a Just God – August 31, 2025

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Return to a Just God – August 31, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Return to a Just God

    Bible Basis: Malachi 3:1-10

    Memory Verse: Malachi 3:7

    Lesson AIM: That we will

    • REVIEW Malachi’s prophecy about possessions, wealth, and hospitality in light of our faithfulness and justice;
    • CONFESS personal unfaithfulness to God and
    • PRAY for forgiveness; and institute a personal plan for charitable living.

     

    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’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Living Stones in a Spiritual Temple – August 31, 2025

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Living Stones in a Spiritual Temple – August 31, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Living Stones in a Spiritual Temple

    Bible Basis:Β  1 Peter 2:1-12

    Memory Verse: 1 Peter 2:5

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Identify the stone in Zion.
    2. Explain the relationship between Christians as β€œliving stones” and Jesus as β€œthe living Stone.”
    3. Propose a way to guard himself or herself against unholy behaviors.

     

    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’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ God Demands Justice – August 24, 2025

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ God Demands Justice – August 24, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    God Demands Justice

    Bible Basis:Β  Zechariah 7:8-14

    Memory Verse: Zechariah 7:9-10

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. STUDY the punishment meted out by God for those who reject His demands.
    2. MAKE confessions concerning how we abandon the weak.
    3. SHOW kindness to the oppressed and the 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’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Sacrifices of Praise – August 24, 2025

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Sacrifices of Praise – August 24, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Sacrifices of Praise

    Bible Basis:Β  Hebrews 13:9-21

    Memory Verse: Hebrews 13:15

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Match elements of the old covenant with their new covenant counterparts.
    2. Identify some ways that the new covenant is unlike the old covenant while being an extension of it.
    3. Make a list of ways that he or she can improve on being a β€œsacrifice of praise.”

     

     

    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’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Call For Repentance – August 17, 2025

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ Call For Repentance – August 17, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    A CALL FOR REPENTANCE

    Bible Basis: Β  Ezekiel 18: 1-13, 31-32

    Bible Truth: Ezekiel advises confession and, along with Proverbs, exhorts the people to do the right thing and thereby build a just community.

    Memory Verse: Ezekiel 18:3-31

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    • REVIEW the message of Ezekiel that God holds each person responsible for his or her own actions;
    • FEEL accountability for personal acts of omission that damage the community’
    • PRAY for discernment in how to amend our ways and build communities of justice.

     

    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’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ The Two Made One – August 17, 2025

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ The Two Made One – August 17, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    The Two Made One

    Bible Basis:Β  Ephesians 2:11–22

    Memory Verse: Ephesians 2:21–22

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    1. Identify Christ’s purpose and his method for achieving it.
    2. Explain the meanings of being β€œfar off” and being β€œnear.”
    3. State one way that he or she can live in peace and unity with believers.

     

     

    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 –  πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ A Chance to be Just – August 10, 2025

    #TSSGNotes – πŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ™ŒπŸ½ A Chance to be Just – August 10, 2025

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    A Chance to be Just

    Bible Basis: Β  Jeremiah 7:1-15

    Bible Truth: Through Ezra and Jeremiah, God sent messages of hope to those who will amend their ways and messages of doom to those who will not.

    Memory Verse: Jeremiah 7:3Β 

    Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:

    • REVIEW the messages of doom and hope found in Jeremiah.
    • REGRET the error of our ways and resolve to change.
    • ADDRESS our personal unfaithfulness and their community’s corruption.

     

    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.