• #TSSGNotes – 📚🙌🏽🗣️ Control Your Speech – February 25, 2024

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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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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚🙌🏽❤️ Justice, Love, and Humility – February 25, 2024

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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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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚🙌🏽❤️ Faith in God‘s Purpose – February 25, 2024

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    Faith in God‘s Purpose

    Bible Basis: Habakkuk 2:1–5

    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. Describe the dialogue between Habakkuk and God.
    2. Contrast the first half of Habakkuk 2:4 with the second half of that verse in light of Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; and Hebrews 10:37–38.
    3. State a commitment of “yet I will rejoice in the Lord” in spite of some lingering and personal negative situations.

     

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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚🐳🌊 Jonah Rejects God’s Call – February 18, 2024

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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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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚😃🙌🏽 Faith in Times of Trouble – February 18, 2024

    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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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚😃🙌🏽 Show Your Faith by Your Works – February 18, 2024

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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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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚⚡️🙌🏽 Edom’s Condemnation- February 11, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Edom’s Condemnation

    Bible Basis: Obadiah 1-4, 10-11, 15, 21

    Memory Verse: Obadiah 15

    Lesson AIM: That we will
    – IDENTIFY opportunities to serve God;
    – BE INSPIRED by God’s expectations of His people for mutual love, aid in time of trouble and intervention.
    – SUPPORT one another in our experiences of injustice.

     

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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚💙🙌🏽 TREAT EVERYONE EQUALLY – February 11, 2024

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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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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚🔥🙌🏽 Faith in the Fiery Furnace- February 11, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    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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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚💙🙌🏽 God is Not Fooled – February 4, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    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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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚💙🙌🏽 FAITH AND TRANSFORMATION – January 28, 2024

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    FAITH AND TRANSFORMATION

    Devotional Reading: Ezekiel 11:17-21

    Background Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

    Printed Text: Romans 12:3-8

    Lesson Aims: (NIV Standard Lesson Commentary 2023-2024)
    1. List several spiritual gifts.
    2. Compare and contrast the printed text with the gift lists in 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4
    3. Create a plan to use a spiritual gift more effectively.

     

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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚💙🙌🏽 COMPASSION FOR THE POOR – January 28, 2024

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    COMPASSION FOR THE POOR

    BIBLE BASIS: LUKE 16:19–31

    BIBLE TRUTH: Compassion and generosity are important Christian values.

    MEMORY VERSE: “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much” (Luke 16:10).

    LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
    – REVIEW the story of the rich man and Lazarus;
    – DISCUSS our feelings about compassion toward the poor; and
    – CONSIDER involving our congregation in developing a project that addresses selfishness and has a positive effect on everyone’s attitudes and actions toward the poor.

     

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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚💙🙌🏽 Call to Repent – January 28, 2024

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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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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚💙🙌🏽 Faith and Encouragement – January 21, 2024

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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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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚💙🙌🏽 GODLY RELATIONSHIPS – January 21, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    GODLY RELATIONSHIPS
    BIBLE BASIS: Luke 14:7-18a, 22-24

    BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Psalm 147:1-11and Luke 14:1-6

    MEMORY VERSE: “But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you” (Luke 6:27).

    LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
    – KNOW how to interpret the meanings of love and judgment;
    – EXPLORE the difficult feelings associated with loving people who show total DISDAIN for us; and
    – DEVELOP prayers that express love for the enemy.

     

     

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  • #TSSGNotes – 📚💙🙌🏽 Hosea Preaches God’s Accusation Against Israel – January 21, 2024

    LESSON STUDY NOTES

    Hosea Preaches God’s Accusation Against Israel

    BIBLE BASIS: Hosea 4:1-4; 7:1-2; 12:8-9

    MEMORY VERSE: “Hear the word of the Lord, ye children of Israel: for the Lord hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.” – Hosea 4:1

    LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, you will:
    – ANALYZE the need to confess and be forgiven,
    – SENSE that although God is displeased when we sin, He forgives and restores us when we truly repent;
    – ASK God to forgive us for any known sin of acting callously or selfishly.

     

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