Regarding God’s Name We must hold God’s Name in the highest honor. Leviticus 19:12  “You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the LORD.” Leviticus 24:15, 16 “And speak to the people of Israel, saying, Whoever curses his God shall bear his sin. Whoever ...

Taking God’s Name for Selfish Ends We must take God’s Name for His purposes, not ours. Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” Deuteronomy 5:11 “‘You shall not take the name of the ...

For His Glory We must take God’s Name in order to glorify Him. Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” Deuteronomy 5:11 “‘You shall not take the name of the LORD your God ...

Amazing! God calls us to take His Name—but not in vain. Exodus 20:7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.” Deuteronomy 5:11 “‘You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, ...

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 the words of Zacharias and Elizabeth, and in the song of Mary. They saw ...

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: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon ...

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 redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend ...

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 promise of the coming of His Messiah, praising Him, saying, “My soul doth magnify ...

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 before she said this, it was spoken of her, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive ...

Guard Against Pagan Practices God forbids the use of pagan practices in worshiping Him. Deuteronomy 18:9-13 “When you come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations. There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his ...