TSSG Notes

LESSON STUDY NOTES

Emmanuel is Born

Bible Basis: Matthew 1:18-25

Memory Verse: Matthew 1:21

Lesson AIM: That we will

• EVALUATE the story of the birth of Jesus with fresh eyes,
• FEEL the presence of God in our lives, and
• CONSIDER fresh ways of sharing the Good News with others.

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The Resurrection: Key to Faith

Bible Basis: Mark 16:1-8

Memory Verse: ” And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.” – Mark 16:6

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

1. Summarize the women’s encounter with the man at Jesus’ empty tomb.
2. Explain the significance of the time elements of the text.
3. Make a commitment not to allow fear to result in failure to speak up when doing so is necessary.

 

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Living in Faith

 

Background Scripture: Acts 6

 

Printed Text: Acts 6:7-15

 

Lesson Aims: (NIV Standard Lesson Commentary 2023-2024)

1. State the charge against Stephen and its basis
2. Critique the \”ends justify the means\” tactic used by Stephen’s opponents.
3. Evaluate various ways of responding or reacting when he or she faces opposition to Jesus today.

 

Key Verse:

Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called) – Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia and Asia – who began to argue with Stephen. But they could not stand up against the wisdom the spirit gave him as he spoke. – Acts 6:9-10, NIV

 

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A MESSIANIC PRIEST-KING

 

BIBLE BASIS: JEREMIAH 23:5–6; ZECHARIAH 6:9–14; JOHN 19:1–5

 

BIBLE TRUTH: Jesus should be received as Priest and King. MEMORY VERSE: \”And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands\”(John 19:3,KJV).

 

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

• OBSERVE how Jesus’ humility amid suffering fulfilled prophecies made about Him;
• TRUST that we will become all that God has ordained us to be, even if the road to our destiny is a humble one; and
• PRAY for strength to endure when things don’t appear as God has promised.

 

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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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Testing our Faith

Lesson Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-11
Key Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5a

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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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Sustaining Our Faith

Bible Basis: Jude 17-25

Memory Verse: “But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.”—Jude 20–21

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

1. Identify the doxology in the text.

2. Distinguish between what God promises to do and what he expects us to do regarding personal holiness.

3. Create a plan to implement the imperatives of the Key Text.

 

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