TSSG Notes

LESSON STUDY NOTES

A Kingdom of Priests, A Holy Nation

BIBLE BASIS: Exodus 19:1–14

MEMORY VERSE: Exodus 19:5–6a

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

1. Summarize God’s expectations as expressed through Moses.
2. Explain the concept of “covenant” in its original context.
3. Declare God’s praises as one of his treasured people.

LESSON STUDY NOTES

A Kingdom of Priests, A Holy Nation

BIBLE BASIS: Exodus 19:1–14

MEMORY VERSE: Exodus 19:5–6a

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

1. Summarize God’s expectations as expressed through Moses.
2. Explain the concept of “covenant” in its original context.
3. Declare God’s praises as one of his treasured people.

LESSON STUDY NOTES

GOD’S GRACE TO DO THE RIGHT THING!

BIBLE BASIS: Jonah 3 

BIBLE TRUTH: God spares Nineveh, which disappoints the prophet, Jonah.

LESSON STUDY NOTES

Clothed and Ready

BIBLE BASIS: Ephesians 6:10-20

BIBLE TRUTH: Christians can better serve God as they fortify themselves with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and prayer.

MEMORY VERSE: Ephesians 6:11

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

• EXAMINE the epistle’s teaching to put on the whole armour of God;
• VALUE the feeling of being prepared to serve God;
• ARM themselves with those character traits needed to best serve God.

LESSON STUDY NOTES

Heeding Wholly

BIBLE BASIS: Matthew 11:7-15, 20-24

MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 11:20

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

1. Summarize Jesus’ description of John the Baptist.
2. Explain why the generation that Jesus criticized displayed a lack of wisdom in its evaluation of both him and John the Baptist.
3. Recruit an accountability partner to ensure that hearing results in heeding.

LESSON STUDY NOTES

Praying Properly

BIBLE BASIS: Matthew 6:5-15

MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 6:10

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

1. List Jesus’ key teachings about prayer in Matthew 6:5–15.
2. Explain the purpose(s) of the prayer’s four couplets.
3. Resolve to devote more prayer time to one area identified in Matthew 6:5–15 that may currently be lacking.

LESSON STUDY NOTES

THE LORD IS ACTIVE

[Quarterly theme: A King Forever and Ever]

BIBLE BASIS: Psalm 103:1-14

MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 103:6

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

1. Give the reasons for praising the Lord in today’s text.
2. Explain the importance of considering the history of God’s work when anticipating his future work.
3. Write a prayer that celebrates God’s character as the source of blessings.

LESSON STUDY NOTES

JESUS INTERCEDES FOR HIS DISCIPLES

BIBLE BASIS: Hebrews 4:14-5:10

BIBLE TRUTH: God appointed Jesus, the High Priest, as an intercessor on behalf of His people.

MEMORY VERSE: Hebrews 4:15

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

• REVIEW how Jesus fulfills the role of intercessor with God for His people;
• APPRECIATE that Christians do not stand alone before God with their sins; and pray with thanksgiving for our intercessor;
• TELL others about Him.