TSSG Notes

LESSON STUDY NOTES

TRIUMPHANT AND VICTORIOUS

BIBLE BASIS: ZECHARIAH 9:9; MATTHEW 21:1–11

BIBLE TRUTH: Jesus deserves all the honor.

MEMORY VERSE: “And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David:  Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the  Lord; Hosanna in the highest” (Matthew  21:9, KJV).

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:

• EXPLAIN why so many gathered to acknowledge Jesus as Lord and King;
• EXPRESS a willingness to always honor Jesus through our everyday actions; and
• REPENT of the times when we have not given Jesus the honor due to Him.

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The Temple Rebuilt

Bible Basis: Haggai 1:1-4, 7-10, 12-15

Memory Verse: Haggai 1:8

Lesson AIM: That we will:

• EXPLORE why God withheld His blessings from His people.
• SENSE times when our own ambitions are contrary to God’s plans for us;
• DECIDE that we will do exactly as God has commanded.

 

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Zephaniah Announces God’s Justice

Bible Basis: Zephaniah 3:1-5

MEMORY VERSE: “Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.” Zephaniah 3:8

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, you will:
• EXPLORE those things that will bring God’s judgment upon us.
• DEVELOP heats that are not arrogant, treacherous, or profane;
• PRACTICE obedience to God’s law.

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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.

 

 

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CONTROL YOUR SPEECH

BIBLE BASIS: JAMES 3:1–12

BIBLE TRUTH: It is important to study the  impact of words on others.

MEMORY VERSE: “Out of the same mouth  proceedeth blessing and cursing. My  brethren, these things ought not so to be”  (James 3:10).

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we  will: REVIEW James’s teachings concerning  how we speak to others; EXPRESS how it  feels to be criticized and praised; and FIND  WAYS to express praise and criticism in love  despite the circumstances.

 

 

 

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Justice, Love, and Humility

Bible Basis: Micah 6:3-8

Memory Verse: Micah 6:8 

Lesson AIM: That we will:

• EVALUATE how to honor God gratefully by exhibiting the character traits that God requires;
• EXPRESS feelings about living up to God’s expectations for us to be just, loving, and humble;
• LEAD the community into making God’s requirements a reality.

 

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Faith in Times of Trouble

Bible Basis: Daniel 6:10–11, 14, 16, 19–23, 26–27
Key Verse: “My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, so that they have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him; and also, O king, I have done no wrong before you.”—Daniel 6:22
Unit 3: The Righteous Live by Faith
February 4 Faith in the Power of God. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Isaiah 40:12-13, 25-31
February 11 Faith in the Fiery Furnace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel 3:19-28
February 18 Faith in Times of Trouble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daniel 6:1-28
February 25 Faith in God’s Purpose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Habakkuk 2:1-5

Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Summarize Daniel’s personal conviction of faith in God in the midst of injustice.
2. Compare and contrast Daniel’s faith-expression with those of his three colleagues in last week’s lesson.
3. Commit to bearing faithful witness to God in facing a personal “lions’ den.

 

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SHOW YOUR FAITH BY YOUR WORKS

BIBLE BASIS: JAMES 2:14–26
BIBLE TRUTH: Practice what you believe.
MEMORY VERSE: “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26).
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
• REVIEW the connection James makes between faith and works;
• EXPRESS what it means to declare one’s faith by performing good works; and
• CONSIDER a faith statement and identify how it may manifest itself through works.

 

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