A Great Nation December 4, 2011 Lesson: Genesis 11:31–12:9 Key verse: Genesis 12:2 aaa Introduction A great nation is one that recognizes that the triune creator is the governor of that nation. Ben Franklin expressed this knowledge in his later life: “I have lived, sir, a long time; and the longer I live, ...
Fear God December 18, 2011 Lesson: Genesis 22:1–14 Key Verse: Genesis 22:12 aa Introduction We lift up our voices and sing: “Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation” (Psa. 111:1). The Psalmist calls God’s people to praise ...
The Kingdom of God November 27, 2011 Lesson: Matthew 6:24–34 Key Verse: Matthew 6:33–34 aa Introduction What is life like in the Kingdom of God? What is life like in the Kingdom of God here on earth? God’s Word, among other things, teaches us what it is like to live in God’s kingdom, ...
The Children of Heaven November 13, 2011 Lesson: Matthew 5:38–48 Key Verse: Matthew 5:44 aaa Introduction Today’s lesson covers some of the thoughts of Matthew, chapter five, from the previous lesson. May the Spirit continue to teach us as we grow in His Word; the emphasis being on the love which our Lord ...
The Heavenly Reward November 20, 2011 Lesson: Matthew 6:5–15 Key Verse: Matthew 6:6 aa Introduction When you pray, do you truly know that you are in the presence of your Father in heaven? Do you know that your Father is present with you, and that He has called you to come to Him ...
Law and Love November 6, 2011 Lesson: Matthew 5:17-48 Key Verses: Matthew 5:17, 23–24 aaa Introduction The doctrine or teaching of Christ is most agreeable to the moral law of God. Christ testifies that He, the Savior and Lord, came to fulfill that law: “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, ...
Blessed Christians October 30, 2011 Lesson: Matthew 5:1–12 Key Verse: Matthew 5:6 aa Introduction Christ Jesus, teaching His disciples as they sat on the side of a mountain, began, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Christ chose the word ‘blessed’ to show us the true character of Christian happiness. However, it more than ...
The Pleasant Fruits October 23, 2011 Lesson: Song of Solomon 4:7–5:1 Key Verse: Song of Solomon 4:16 aa Introduction How shall we approach the Song of Solomon? The Song begins with these words, “The song of songs, which is Solomon’s.” the word ‘song’ means to sing; it is the music of heaven: for ...
Wisdom is Better October 9, 2011 Lesson: Ecclesiastes 9:13–18 Key Verse: Ecclesiastes 9:16 aaa Introduction Solomon, after being rebuked by the Lord and brought to repentance (1 Kings 11), being moved by the Spirit, wrote, “Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanities” (Eccl. 1:2). “Hence Solomon, throughout the Book ...
Your Duty October 16, 2011 Lesson: Ecclesiastes 12:1–14 Key Verse: Ecclesiastes 12:13 aa Introduction Solomon wrote, “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man” (12:13). M. Henry wrote that “The root of religion is fear of God reigning ...