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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:
- Identify the stone in Zion.
- Explain the relationship between Christians as βliving stonesβ and Jesus as βthe living Stone.β
- Propose a way to guard himself or herself against unholy behaviors.
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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:
- STUDY the punishment meted out by God for those who reject His demands.
- MAKE confessions concerning how we abandon the weak.
- SHOW kindness to the oppressed and the weak.
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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:
- Match elements of the old covenant with their new covenant counterparts.
- Identify some ways that the new covenant is unlike the old covenant while being an extension of it.
- Make a list of ways that he or she can improve on being a βsacrifice of praise.β
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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 communityβ
- PRAY for discernment in how to amend our ways and build communities of justice.
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Accompanying lesson video on Youtube.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
The Two Made One
Bible Basis:Β Ephesians 2:11β22
Memory Verse: Ephesians 2:21β22
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Identify Christβs purpose and his method for achieving it.
- Explain the meanings of being βfar offβ and being βnear.β
- State one way that he or she can live in peace and unity with believers.
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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 communityβs corruption.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Our Bodies Belong to God
Bible Basis: Β 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 6:19
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Identify the reason why Paulβs original readers were to honor God with their bodies.
- Explain why itβs better to view Paulβs conclusions as guiding principles rather than direct imperatives.
- Suggest ways to apply the principles Paul states to a modern situation that didnβt exist in Paulβs day.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Our Redeemer Comes
Bible Basis: Β Isaiah 59:15b-21
Bible Truth: Isaiah and the psalmist promise a time when God will come as a Redeemer with a foundation of righteousness and justice and will place Godβs spirit on those who repent of their sins.Β
Memory Verse: Isaiah 59:20
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- EXPLORE how God promises a renewed covenant relationship;
- REVEAL their feelings about the cruelty and violence of society;
- EXPRESS gratitude and joy for Godβs salvation from worldly dangers and work toward a renewed community.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Christians as Godβs Temple
Bible Basis: Β 1 Corinthians 3:10β23
Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 3:11
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- DEFINE wisdom and foolishness.
- EXPLAIN how Jesus is the foundation for Paulβs ministry.
- MAKE A PLAN for honoring Godβs templeβhis people.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
God Shows Clemency
Bible Basis: Β Micah 7:14-20
Bible Truth: God will show compassion and faithfulness to His people, even to the unjust.
Β Memory Verse: Micah 7:18
Lesson Aim: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- LEARN of Godβs mercy even when punishment seems in order;
- REFLECT on experiences when Godβs mercy and compassion were more than expected;
- CARRY OUT acts of mercy and compassion.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Jesus Predicts the Templeβs Destruction
Bible Basis: Matthew 24:1-14
Memory Verse: Matthew 24:2
Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- Relate facts about the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple in AD 70.
- Explain the relationship between the templeβs destruction and βthe end.β
- Review what spiritual habits help him or her endure in the faith and recommit to practicing them.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Cleansing the Temple
Bible Basis: John 2:13-25
Memory Verse: John 2:16
Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- Identify Jesusβ reason for βcleansingβ the temple.
- Explain the relationship between being βzealousβ and being βjealous.β
- Make a plan to cleanse himself or herself of one unholy practice, considering that his or her body is Godβs new covenant temple (see 1 Corinthians 3:16β17 in lesson 10).
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
Cleansing the Temple
Bible Basis: John 2:13-25
Memory Verse: John 2:16
Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- Identify Jesusβ reason for βcleansingβ the temple.
- Explain the relationship between being βzealousβ and being βjealous.β
- Make a plan to cleanse himself or herself of one unholy practice, considering that his or her body is Godβs new covenant temple (see 1 Corinthians 3:16β17 in lesson 10).
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
No Tolerance for Corrupt Leaders and Prophets
Bible Basis: Β Micah 3:5-12
Bible Truth: God will judge and punish corrupt leaders prophets.
Memory Verse: Micah 3:8Β
Lesson Aim: By the end of the Lesson, we will:
- EXPLORE how Micah confronted corrupt leaders;
- REFLECT on reactions to leaders who mislead and deceive people;
- ADDRESS corruptions in leadership within the church and the broader community.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
Lord of the SabbathΒ
Bible Basis: Matthew 12:1-8
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Memory Verse: Matthew 12:6
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Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- Identify the source of Jesusβ statement regarding mercy and sacrifice.
- Compare and contrast the Phariseesβ basis of concern with Jesusβ own.
- Make a plan to follow Jesusβ example and show abundant mercy in a place or time it would not be expected.
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LESSON STUDY NOTES
No Rest for the Wicked
Bible Basis: Β Micah 2:4β11
Bible Truth:Β
Memory Verse: Micah 2:10 β βArise ye, and depart; for this is not your rest: because it is polluted, it shall destroy you, even with a sore destruction.β
Lesson Aim: By the end of the Lesson, we will:
- EXPLORE Micah’s depiction of people who deny their wrongdoing in the community;
- EXPRESS feelings about people who attempt to justify the evil and harm the commit;
- RESPOND the appropriate opposition to those engaged in wrongdoing in the 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.
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