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Clothed in Majesty September 1, 2013 Lesson: Psalm 104:1–13 Key Verse: Psalm 104:1 asfgsdg Introduction When the Word of God is sung, our hearts are filled with the grace of God in Christ Jesus. Scripture encourages us to sing to…
A Sure Covenant August 11, 2013 Lesson: Nehemiah 9:38–10:39 Key Verse: Nehemiah 9:38 drtheu Introduction The people of Israel had sinned against their God. Therefore, the Lord delivered them into the hands of their enemies. However, the Lord heard their…
God’s Servants August 18, 2013 Lesson: Nehemiah 1:1–11 Key Verse: Nehemiah 1:10 rtyeuy Introduction Nehemiah, meaning, “Jehovah is comfort,” was appointed by Artaxerxes, king of Persia, to be the king’s cupbearer. As the one who tasted the king’s wine to…
Thou Art the Lord August 4, 2013 Lesson: Nehemiah 8:13–9:6 Key Verse: Nehemiah 9:6 wry Introduction Nehemiah, “Jehovah is comfort,” was the son of Hachaliah (Neh. 1:1). Armed with the authority of the king of Persia, Nehemiah returned, as many…
The Good Work August 25, 2013 Nehemiah 2:1–18 Key Verse: Nehemiah 2:18 r6uri6 Introduction Nehemiah (Jehovah is Comfort), the son of Hachaliah, worked alongside of Ezra in the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Ezra and Nehemiah were at one time one book,…
Dedication of Joy July 14, 2013 Lesson: Ezra 6:13–22 Key Verse: Ezra 6:16 drtrdht Introduction How do we dedicate or set apart our worship and fellowship? Is it with joy (Ezra 6:16)? It is said of Jesus, the author of…
The Hand of Our God July 21, 1013 Lesson: Ezra 8:21–23 Key Verse: Ezra 8:22 dfg Introduction Matthew Henry introduced this section, writing: “Ezra has procured Levites to go along with him; but what will that avail, unless he have…
God’s Mercy Endures Forever July 7, 2013 Lesson: Ezra 3:1–13 Key Verse: Ezra 3:11 rtyer Introduction The restoration of the people to Jerusalem was the restoration of the worship of the Lord who delivered them from bondage. This bondage was…
The Care of God’s Gifts July 28, 2013 Lesson: Ezra 8:24–30 Key Verse: Ezra 8:28 dfsh Introduction The journey to Jerusalem began with much prayer before the Lord. Ezra then “separated twelve of the chief priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten…
His Mercy Endures Forever June 30, 2013 Lesson: Ezra 3:1–13 Key Verse: Ezra 3:11 asdf Introduction The restoration of the people to Jerusalem was the restoration of the worship of the Lord who delivered them from bondage. Their bondage was…