Proclaim the Good News February 28, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 26:6–13 Key Verse: Matthew 26:13 Introduction There is nothing negative about the Good Message of Christ Jesus. This Good News is the proclamation of the glory of God in Christ Jesus. When Paul was sent to Rome, he declared: “I am ready to preach the gospel ...

The Glory of Christ February 21, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 17:1–13 Key Verse: Matthew 17:2 Introduction We often times, and rightly so, think of Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. For Jesus took upon himself our sin and guilt, in order that the ransom price would satisfy the justice of God through his gracious mercy for ...

God’s Anointed Savior February 14, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 16:13–19 Key Verse: Matthew 16:16 Introduction There was a young boy who worked with his father, a carpenter. His name was Joshua. It was a favorite name of the people who lived in and around the city of Bethlehem. It was a name given to him, not ...

A Great Faith February 7, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 15:21–28 Key Verse: Matthew 15:28 Introduction The Shorter Catechism question “What is faith in Jesus Christ?” is answered “Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered in the gospel.” This faith is a ...

Worship the Lord our God January 10, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 4:1–11 Key Verse: Matthew 4:10 Introduction “It is written!” This is a unique approach to the Bible, the Word of God; unique, in the sense that it judges the various approaches to the Bible today. Some look to the Bible for proof texts that will ...

The Good News January 17, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 9:27–31; 11:1–6 Key Verse: Matthew 11:5 Introduction Jesus traveled through the cities and villages, “teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people” (9:35). We must never dismiss the preaching of the “gospel of the ...

Mighty Works of Christ January 31, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 13:54–58, Luke 4:14–30 Key Verses: Matthew 13:54 Introduction (Matthew 13:54-58) The people of Nazareth saw Jesus as the carpenter’s son, the son of Mary. The people knew his sisters and brothers, saying, “Whence then hath this man all these things?” Jesus’ reply to them was, “A ...

Refreshment from God January 24, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 11:25–30 Key Verse: Matthew 11:28 Introduction There is a valuable promise given to the children of God, a promise worth more than silver and gold, a promise that comes with each rising and setting sun; each day we hear it in the words of our Lord: “Come ...

The Beloved Son January 3, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 3:1–17 Key Verse: Matthew 3:17 Introduction John the ‘Baptizer’ (Mark 6:14) was born to Zechariah and Elizabeth, relatives of Mary the mother of Jesus. While Zechariah was discharging his priestly office, an angel of the Lord visited him. The angel told him that he and Elizabeth would ...

Overwhelmed With Joy December 27, 2009 Lesson: Matthew 2:1–12 Key Verse: Matthew 2:10 Introduction Rejoicing belongs to the child of God as does breathing the air which the Creator has given him. It is the soul’s response to the wonderful gift of salvation in Christ, the Son of God, and our Savior. God gives this ...