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The Best Invitation January 19, 2014 Lesson: Luke 14:11–24 Key Verse: Luke 14:11 Introduction Jesus had just spoken about a parable concerning a wedding feast. The meaning was this: “For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth…
Honoring the Sabbath January 5, 2014 Lesson: Luke 6:1-11 Key Verse: Luke 6:9 Introduction The commandment of the Lord concerning the Sabbath Day reads, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all…
Repenting Sinners January 26, 2014 Lesson: Luke 15:1–10 Key Verse: Luke 15:10 Introduction John Newton said it right: “‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; /How precious did that grace appear The hour I…
Love as Christ Loved Us January 12, 2014 Lesson: Luke 6:18–36 Key Verse: Luke 6:27 Introduction What we believe and to whom we express our love tells us whether we are Christians or not. We are Christians because of the…
Salvation is of the Lord December 29, 2013 Lesson: Luke 2:22–38 Key Verse: Luke 2:30 8pyup Introduction There is a spirit of anticipation among the people of God at the time of the birth of Christ. It is recognized in…
Birth of the Son December 22, 2013 Lesson: Luke 2:1–17 Key Verse: Luke 2:7 w4ydjy Introduction Compare the account of the birth of Christ in Luke and Matthew with that in Revelation 12:1–5. There “appears a wondrous sign in heaven:…
Salvation to His People December 15, 2013 Lesson: Luke 1:67–80 Key Verses: Luke 1:76–77 truri Introduction Praise is in the heart and on the lips of the Psalmist as he lifts up the name of his Lord, saying, “He sent…
Magnify the Lord December 8, 2013 Lesson: Luke 1:46–56 Key Verse: Luke 1:47 asfsg Mary Magnifies the Lord—Luke 1:46–55 Mary responded to Elizabeth’s confirmation and blessing of the Lord that she would be an instrument in the fulfillment of God’s…
The Chosen Vessel December 1, 2013 Lesson: Luke 1:26–38 Key Verse: Luke 1:38 sthdrj Introduction Mary rejoiced in her Lord, saying, “My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in my Savior” (Luke 1:46–47). Four hundred years…
. . Bread From Heaven November 17, 2013 Lesson: Exodus 16:1-36 Key Verse: Exodus 16:4 . Introduction Jesus speaks about the true bread which comes from heaven, that which gives life, testifying, “I am the bread of life: he that…