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The Beloved Son January 3, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 3:1–17 Key Verse: Matthew 3:17 Introduction John the ‘Baptizer’ (Mark 6:14) was born to Zechariah and Elizabeth, relatives of Mary the mother of Jesus. While Zechariah was discharging his priestly office, an…
Lesson #8—Execution of His Decrees Shorter Catechism Q & A # 8 Q. How doth God execute his decrees? A. God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence. Memorize Q & A—Exposition God executes his decrees by…
Lesson #7—God’s Eternal Purpose Shorter Catechism Q & A # 7 Q. What are the decrees of God? A. The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he…
Lesson #6—The Triune Godhead Shorter Catechism Q & A # 6 Q. How many persons are there in the Godhead? A. There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are…
Lesson #5—One God, Living and True Shorter Catechism Q & A #5 Q. Are there more Gods than one? A. There is but One only, the living and true God. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Man speaks the term ‘we’ knowing…
Overwhelmed With Joy December 27, 2009 Lesson: Matthew 2:1–12 Key Verse: Matthew 2:10 Introduction Rejoicing belongs to the child of God as does breathing the air which the Creator has given him. It is the soul’s response to the wonderful…
The Son will Save December 20, 2009 Lesson: Matthew 1:18–25 Key Verse: Matthew 1:21 Introduction The betrothal of Mary to Joseph was more than an engagement. It was a commitment as strong as that of being married. The time of…
God With Us December 13, 2009 Lesson: Isaiah 7:10–17; Luke 1:30–38 Key Verse: Isaiah 7:14 Introduction There was a sign given to God’s people that would reveal the divine intervention of the Lord who would bring salvation to those whom…
A Son is Given December 6, 2009 Lesson: Ruth 2:1–16; 4:13–22; Matthew 1:1–16 Key Verse: Ruth 4:17 Introduction The name of Ruth is found in the Old Testament only in the book which bears her name. This Moabite woman finds…
Lesson #4—The ‘I AM’ God Shorter Catechism Q & A # 4 Q. What is God? A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. Memorize Q & A—Exposition God,…