TSSG Notes

LESSON STUDY NOTES

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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Faith in the Fiery Furnace 🙌🏽🔥

Bible Basis: Daniel 3:19–28

Memory Verse: Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;—Romans 12:6

Lesson Aims: By participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. List some characteristics of the Creator that are uniquely his.

2. Explain the implications of those characteristics.

3. Suggest ideas for a worship service that focuses on God as Creator.

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God is Not Fooled [Amos]

BIBLE BASIS: Amos 5:14-15, 18-27

MEMORY VERSE: “But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.” Amos 5:24
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, you will:
– ANALYZE how God establishes justice for the righteous and punishes deceivers.
– RECOGNIZE and REFLECT on actions of injustice within the community of faith.
– IDENTIFY unjust practices, commit to stop our participation in them and help others do the same.

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CALL TO REPENTANCE

Bible Basis: Joel 2:1-2, 12-14, 28-29

Memory Verse: 12 Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: 13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil. – Joel 2:12-13

 

Lesson AIM: That we will

• SUMMARIZE the changes in the heart of the believer.
• APPRECIATE God’s plan of salvation for us.
• SEEK God’s rewards for righteousness.

 

 

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Faith and Encouragement
Lesson #8 Winter Quarter: Faith That Pleases God

Text: 2 Chronicles 20:13-20
Key Verse: Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.—2 Chronicles 20:20
Unit 2: Learning About Faith
Lesson Aims:
1. Summarize the faith actions that led to Jehoshaphat’s victory.
2. Evaluate the cause-and-effect tenor of the key text.
3. Notice God’s presence and help in facing our own fears.

 

 

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A SINCERE FAITH
Same lesson – January 7, 2018

Bible Basis: Daniel 1:8-21

Memory Verse: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.” – Daniel 1:8

Lesson AIM: That we will:
• ANALYZE the choice that Daniel and his friends faced and that choice’s outcome;
• ASPIRE to have the faith of Daniel when confronted with contradictory directives from authorities;
• IDENTIFY similar situations that call for the exercise of faith.

 

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Faith and Trust
Bible Basis: Proverbs 3:1–8

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