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 ...
Lesson #8—Execution of His Decrees Shorter Catechism Q & A # 8 Q. How doth God execute his decrees? A. God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence. Memorize Q & A—Exposition God executes his decrees by carrying out his purpose, bringing to pass what he has ordained. Thus we ...
Lesson #7—God’s Eternal Purpose Shorter Catechism Q & A # 7 Q. What are the decrees of God? A. The decrees of God are, his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Decree: an enactment, ...
Lesson #6—The Triune Godhead Shorter Catechism Q & A # 6 Q. How many persons are there in the Godhead? A. There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory. Memorize ...
Lesson #5—One God, Living and True Shorter Catechism Q & A #5 Q. Are there more Gods than one? A. There is but One only, the living and true God. Memorize Q & A—Exposition Man speaks the term ‘we’ knowing that decisions and actions come not from ‘one’ thought but many. However, God ...
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 ...