A Great Joy May 23, 2010 Lesson: Philemon 1-11 Key Verse: Philemon 7 Introduction Paul and his companions have “a great joy and consolation” in the love expressed in their brother, Philemon. This love has refreshed the faith of the saints; “This was singular love, to feel so much joy on account of the benefit ...
The Mercy of Christ May 30, 2010 Lesson: Jude 3–7, 17–25 Key Verse: Jude 21 Introduction The writer introduces himself: “Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James.” James was one of Christ’s apostles. Jude writes to those who are “sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called.” The ...
Lesson #25—Christ the Priest Shorter Catechism Q & A #25 Q. How doth Christ execute the office of a priest? A. Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconciles us to God; and in making continual intercession for us....
Lesson # 24—Christ the Prophet Shorter Catechism Q & A # 24 Q. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet? A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by his word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Christ instructs his ...
Lesson #23—Christ Our Redeemer Shorter Catechism Q & A # 23 Q. What offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer? A. Christ, as our Redeemer, executeth the offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king, both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Christ Jesus, being ...
Lesson #22—Christ Became Man Shorter Catechism Q & A # 22 Q. How did Christ, the Son of God, become man? A. Christ, the Son of God, became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of ...
The Love of God April 11, 2010 Lesson: I John 2:1–6 Key Verse: I John 2:5 Introduction As Christians, our inclination to sin is fed by our fleshly desires when not abandoned at its early stage; as the beloved apostle teaches us: “If we confess our sins, (our Father) is faithful to forgive us our ...
Love the Lord your God April 18, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 5:17–20; 21–48 Key Verse: Matthew 22:37 Introduction Not only is the doctrine or teaching of Christ agreeable to the moral law of God, Christ testifies that he came to fulfill that law. There is full agreement between the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Law ...
Preaching the Gospel to the Community April 25, 2010 Lesson: Luke 14:15–24 Key Verse: Luke 14:21 Introduction It is recorded that Christ Jesus went about all Galilee “preaching the gospel of the kingdom” (Matt. 4:23). After his resurrection, Christ appeared to his apostles, saying, “Go ye into the world, and preach the gospel to every ...
The Lord is Present April 4, 2010 Lesson: John 16:16–24 Key Verse: John 16:16 Introduction When we read Romans 8:35–39—of which spoke Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones, “there is nothing greater or more wonderful in the whole of Scripture”—we see the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ in his eternal presence and preserving our souls. “Who shall ...