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Live the Truth, Teach the Truth – July 7, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
Live the Truth, Teach the Truth
Bible Basis: Titus 2
Memory Verse: “In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,” Titus 2:7
Lesson AIM: That we will EXAMINE what it means to live as examples for Christ; FEEL strongly that God desires and expects us to live godly; and COMMIT to display faith in God through acts and deeds.
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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Hope for a New Day – June 23, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
HOPE FOR A NEW DAY
BIBLE BASIS: Haggai 2:23; Zechariah 4:1–3, 6–14
BIBLE TRUTH: The Spirit of God is the source of our success.
MEMORY VERSE: “Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, !is is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts” (Zechariah 4:6).
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- ACKNOWLEDGE the connection between God’s promises to Israel for rebuilding the Temple and the Israelites’ obedience to Him;
- APPRECIATE the community’s restoration of the Temple and God’s restoration of the people; and
- ARTICULATE our thankfulness to God for the blessings bestowed upon us for our obedience.
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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Full Assurance – June 23, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
Sunday June 23, 2024
Full Assurance
Bible Basis: Hebrews 6:9–20
Memory Verse: We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.—Hebrews 6:19–20
Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- List elements of the “diligence” Christians are to practice.
- Explain the meaning and significance of Jesus as “forerunner” and “high priest forever.”
- Write a prayer of thanks for God’s keeping of his promises.
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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Visible to God – June 23, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
Sunday June 23, 2024
*Visible to God
Bible Basis: 1 Thessalonians 1
Memory Verse: 1 Thessalonians 1:6
Lesson AIMS:* By the end of this lesson we will:
- RECOGNIZE how the Thessalonian church’s commitment to God was visible in their relationships to others;
- FEEL confident in the power of the Holy Spirit to help in times of trouble;
- IDENTIFY an opportunity to be more intentional in living out our commitment to 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.
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Empowered Servants – June 16, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
Sunday June 16, 2024
Empowered Servants
Lesson #1 Summer Quarter: Hope In the Lord
Text: Romans 15:1-13
Key Verse: “Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. —Romans 15:5-6
Lesson Aims:
- Identify who set the ultimate example of acceptance.
- Contrast the Christian concept of empowerment with secular concepts of that term.
- Suggest a way to react to a common failing of new Christians (“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.
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Live Pure Lives – June 16, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
LIVE PURE LIVES
BIBLE BASIS: Haggai 2:10–19
BIBLE TRUTH: Live honorably.
MEMORY VERSE: “Is the seed yet in the barn? yea, as yet the vine, and the fig tree, and the pome- granate, and the olive tree, hath not brought forth: from this day will I bless you” (Haggai 2:19).
LESSON AIM: By the end of this lesson, we will:
- GRASP Haggai’s message of encouragement to press forward in rebuilding the Temple;
- REALIZE that reneging on promises to God yields catastrophic results; and
- DEVELOP ways to commit to doing God’s work on behalf of 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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Hearts United in Love – June 16, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
Hearts United in Love [ See lesson June 23, 2019]
Bible Basis: Colossians 2:1-15
Bible Truth: Paul urged the Colossians to be united in love to fully understand the rich treasures offered to them by faith. That way, they can resist false teachings and come to appreciate their new spiritual standing in Christ.
Memory Verse: “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” Colossians 2:6-7
Lesson AIM: That we will:
CONTRAST the deceptive philosophies of true faith discussed in Colossians;
BE ENCOURAGED by being rooted and built up in Christ; and
EMBRACE our new standing in Christ as a guard against false teaching.
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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Devote All to Christ – June 9, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
Bold Ministers
Lesson Scripture: 2 Cor. 3:5-18 Key Text: 2 Cor. 3:18
Background Scripture: 2 Cor. 3:5-18
Lesson Scripture, KJV: 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.
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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Bold Ministers – June 9, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
Bold Ministers
Lesson Scripture: 2 Cor. 3:5-18 Key Text: 2 Cor. 3:18
Background Scripture: 2 Cor. 3:5-18
Lesson Scripture, KJV: 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.
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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One in Jesus Christ – June 2, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
One in Jesus Christ [See same lesson December 11, 2022]
Bible Basis: Ephesians 2:11-22
Memory Verse: “In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:” – Ephesians 2:21
Lesson Aims: By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- UNDERSTAND Paul’s explanation of Jews and Gentiles becoming one in Christ.
- EXPRESS pain and sorrow over the divisions within Christ’s 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.
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Obey the Lord – June 2, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
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?” (Haggai 1:3–4)
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- UNDERSTAND why God commanded Haggai’s encouragement to the Israelites to rebuild the Temple;
- INTERNALIZE the connection between the neglect of God’s house and the poor results of the Israelites’ selfish efforts; and
- LIST ways to carry out God’s 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.
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Who Has Believed? – May 26, 2024LESSON 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 Paul’s argument. 3. State his or her personal responsibility in light of verses 14-15.
Key Verse: If you declare with your mouth, ,”Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. – Romans 10:9 NIV
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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JESUS’ TEACHING ON THE LAW – May 26, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
JESUS’ TEACHING ON THE LAWBIBLE BASIS: MATTHEW 15:1–11, 15–20BIBLE TRUTH: Do not allow traditions to violate the spirit of the law.MEMORY VERSE: \”This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men\” (Matthew 15:8–9, KJV).Lesson Aims: By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- KNOW the cost of discipleship;
- FEEL able to recall a time when we relied on God’s power; and
- LOOK for opportunities to serve 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.
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New Birth Brings Freedom – May 26, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
New Birth Brings FreedomText: Galatians 4:8-20Memory 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 4:9Lesson 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.
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Jesus’ Mission On Earth – May 19, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
Salvation for All Who Believe [see July 31, 2021]
Bible Basis: Romans 10:5-17
Memory Verse: “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13
Lesson Aims: By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- EXAMINE Paul’s 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.
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Reconciled to God – May 19, 2024LESSON STUDY NOTES
Salvation for All Who Believe [see July 31, 2021]
Bible Basis: Romans 10:5-17
Memory Verse: “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13
Lesson Aims: By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- EXAMINE Paul’s 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.
