The Prince of Peace December 26, 2010 Lesson: Isaiah 9:1–7 Key Verse: Isaiah 9:6 aa Introduction Isaiah 9:1–7 has been fulfilled in these words of the Son which was given to us by the Father: “And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of ...
The Kingdom of our Lord December 19, 2010 Lesson: Isaiah 11:1—9 Key Verse: Isaiah 11:5 aaa Introduction Boaz took Ruth as his wife and she bore him a son. The women of the town said to Ruth’s mother-in-law, Naomi, “Blessed be the Lord, which hath not left thee this day without a kinsman, ...
The Lord will Keep You December 12, 2010 Lesson: Isaiah 42:1–8 Key Verse: Isaiah 42:6 aaa Introduction The Servant of the Lord is the Messiah, the Son of God. He is the Redeemer of his people, Israel. He will also “bring forth judgment upon the Gentiles” (Isa. 42:1), and he will be “for ...
God Comforts His People December 5, 2010 Lesson: Isaiah 40:1–11 Key Verse: Isaiah 40:1 aaa Introduction “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people.” Isaiah speaks of this comfort to Israel and the Gentiles, like a river and flowing stream: “As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be ...
Careful Deliberation The Sixth Commandment Numbers 35:16-21 “But if he struck him down with an iron object, so that he died, he is a murderer. The murderer shall be put to death. And if he struck him down with a stone tool that could cause death, and he died, he is a murderer. ...
Motive and Intent The Sixth Commandment Deuteronomy 19:11-13 “‘But if anyone hates his neighbor and lies in wait for him and attacks him and strikes him fatally so that he dies, and he flees into one of these cities, then the elders of his city shall send and take him from there, and ...
Life for Life The Sixth Commandment 6.2 Pay life for life Retributive justice, including the death penalty, is required to restore righteousness and peace to the community and to quell inclinations to take revenge. Leviticus 24:17 “Whoever takes a human life shall surely be put to death.” Leviticus 24:21b “…and whoever kills a person shall be ...
Lesson # 84—Sin Deserves God’s Wrath aaa Shorter Catechism Q & A #84 Q. What doth every sin deserve? A. Every sin deserveth God’s wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come. Memorize Q & A—Exposition “Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the ...
Guard Your Heart The Sixth Commandment 6.1 You shall not hate We must not allow hate, in any form, to take root in our hearts or come to expression in our lives. Leviticus 19:17, 18 “You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, ...
Our Brothers’ Keepers The Sixth Commandment You shall not murder Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder.” Deuteronomy 5:17 “‘You shall not murder.’” Life must be guarded by all as well. This commandment which prohibits the taking of life also obligates men to do whatever is necessary to preserve and defend it. Cain’s question, “Am I ...