They Saw the Lord April 8, 2012 Lesson: John 20:1–10, 19–20 Key Verse: John 20:20 aa Introduction (John 20:19–20) It was the first day of the week, the day of our Lord’s resurrection from the tomb. The doors were shut, as the disciples assembled in fear of the Jews. Suddenly Jesus stood in their ...
My Father’s House April 15, 2012 Lesson: John 2:13–22 Key Verse: John 2:16 aa Introduction Christ Jesus spent His early years being faithful to His chosen human family: “And the angel said unto her, ‘Fear not Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring ...
I Am the Light April 29, 2012 Lesson: John 9:1–12, John 3:1–8 Key Verse: John 9:5 sdfas Introduction The majestic triune God reveals Himself in Christ the Son who said, “I am the Light.” Christ the Son, in whom the glory of the godhead dwells, pierces the darkness of wickedness; for “In him was ...
A Lengthening of Prosperity Law Matters: The Law and the Nations (3) “Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity.” Daniel 4:27 That a nation ...
The Destruction of Nations Law Matters: The Law and the Nations (2) Thus says the LORD: “For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment….” Amos 1:3 In the language of Scripture, “transgression” indicates any violation of the Law of God (cf. 1 John 3:4). Nations and peoples ...
What Nations Desire Law Matters: The Law and the Nations (1) “Keep them and do them, for that will be your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’” Deuteronomy 4:6 From ...
A Constant Guide Law Matters: The Law and Sin (7) How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might ...
Even to Unbelievers Law Matters: The Law and Sin (6) For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because John had been saying to him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” Matthew 14:3, 4 Believers, who ...
How Shall They Know? Law Matters: The Law and Sin (5) What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. I would not have known what it is to covet if the law ...
Guilt, Shame, Fear Law Matters: The Law and Sin (4) “And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment….” John 16:8 We know that sin is lawlessness; thus, the Law of God is a reliable means for helping us to understand what is and is not sin. ...