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A Heart to Obey Q 10: Why did God give this Law to His people through Moses? A 10: God gave His Law to His people so that they might love and fear Him, dwell together in the fullness of…
The Content of the Law (2) Q 7: What is the place of the civil laws in the Law of God? A 7: The civil laws, based on the Ten Commandments, guide the redeemed of the Lord in understanding how…
The Content of the Law (1) Q 4: Of what does the Law of God consist? A 4: The Law of God consists of commandments, statutes, precepts, rules, and testimonies revealed by God through His servant, Moses. (Deut. 4:44-5:21; Matt.…
The Program for Love Q 1: What is the Law of God? A 1: The Law of God is God’s program, which Jesus fulfilled, for bringing into being a people holy and blameless before Him in love. (Eph. 1:3, 4;…
The Lord Keeps His Promise November 29, 2009 Lesson: 2 Peter 3:1–18 Key Verse: 2 Peter 3:9 Introduction Peter closes his letter to those of like precious faith with these words of encouragement to mature in the grace and knowledge…
By God’s Power November 22, 2009 Lesson: 2 Peter 1:1–15 Key Verse: 2 Peter 1:3 Introduction The Apostle Peter gives us, in the so-called nutshell, what is the true character of the child of God, writing to “them that have…
Our Faithful Creator November 15, 2009 Lesson: 1 Peter 4:12–19 Key Verse: 1 Peter 4:19 Introduction Justin Martyr was born in Flavia Neapolis, a city of Samaria, A.D. 114. In the reign of Marcus Aurelius, Justin was killed for his…
A Holy Nation: God’s People November 8, 2009 Lesson: 1 Peter 2:1–10 Key Verse: 1 Peter 2:9 Introduction God’s peculiar people, a nation, a royal priesthood, a chosen generation! Our existence as a church—a gathering of people in every generation,…
Our Conduct in Christ November 1, 2009 Lesson: 1 Peter 1:13–25 Key Verse: 1 Peter 1:15–16 Introduction Peter has been instructing the saints in Asia Minor about the genuineness of their faith, which is more precious than gold, being tested…
Justice by Law and Precedent “…and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.” Deuteronomy 16:18 All those in a community who are charged with the maintenance of justice must have some understanding of how one proceeds to reach just…