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My God and My People March 21, 2010 Lesson: Ruth 1:1–18 Key Verse: Ruth 1:16 Introduction It was the time of the Judges that Elimelech and his family traveled to Moab because of the famine in their land. The Judges…
Nineveh Believed God March 7, 2010 Lesson: Jonah 1:1–6; 3:1–6 Key Verse: Jonah 3:5 Introduction The Lord God of Israel spoke through Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, during the time of Jeroboam (2 Kings 14:23–25). The Lord sent…
A Virtuous Woman March 28, 2010 Lesson: Ruth 2:1–16 Key Verse: Ruth 3:11 Introduction (Ruth 3:11) At Bethlehem, Ruth was sent to the field to glean during the harvest. Boaz, who owned the field and was a near kinsman of…
Lesson #17—Sin and Misery (Part 1) Shorter Catechism Q & A #17 Q. Into what estate did the fall bring mankind? A. The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Sinning against God…
Lesson #16—The Fall of All Mankind Shorter Catechism Q & A #16 Q. Did all mankind fall in Adam’s first transgression? A. The covenant being made with Adam, not only for himself, but for his posterity; all mankind, descending from…
Lesson #15—The Forbidden Fruit Shorter Catechism Q & A #15 Q. What was the sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they were created? A. The sin whereby our first parents fell from the estate wherein they…
Lesson #14—Transgression of God’s Law Shorter Catechism Q & A # 14 Q. What is sin? A. Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God. Memorize Q & A – Exposition Every sin or…
Proclaim the Good News February 28, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 26:6–13 Key Verse: Matthew 26:13 Introduction There is nothing negative about the Good Message of Christ Jesus. This Good News is the proclamation of the glory of God in Christ Jesus.…
The Glory of Christ February 21, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 17:1–13 Key Verse: Matthew 17:2 Introduction We often times, and rightly so, think of Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. For Jesus took upon himself our sin and guilt, in order…
God’s Anointed Savior February 14, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 16:13–19 Key Verse: Matthew 16:16 Introduction There was a young boy who worked with his father, a carpenter. His name was Joshua. It was a favorite name of the people who lived…