That I May Preach October 4, 2009 Lesson: Mark 1:35–44 Key Verse: Mark 1:38 Introduction In the year 44 A.D., there was the day when Peter was freed from prison by the Lord’s angel, when Peter “came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together ...
The Grace of God October 11, 2009 Lesson: Mark 5:1–20 Key Verse: Mark 5:19 Introduction It is not the healing that is most wonderful, but the grace that precedes the healing that most glorifies our Lord. We pray to our Father in heaven, “Thy will be done,” acknowledging that all blessings proceed from the heart ...
Christ’s Compassion in Healing October 18, 2009 Lesson: Mark 7:24–37 Key Verse: Mark 7:26 Introduction When Jesus had opened the ear and cured the tongue, he warned all that had witnessed what he did, that they should tell no man. However, they continued to publish it, “and were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done ...
Follow Me October 25, 2009 Lesson: Mark 10:17–31 Key Verse: Mark 10:21 Introduction Who is this man who comes to Jesus asking, “What good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” (Matt. 19:16)? We usually refer to him as the rich young ruler. He was rich in possessions, young, but old enough ...
Let us Start Building! September 27, 2009 Lesson: Nehemiah 2:1-5, 12-18 Key Verse: Nehemiah 2:18 Introduction Nehemiah (meaning, Jehovah Comforts), the son of Hachaliah, and the cupbearer to the king of Persia, led the third and last return of those who were held bondage in Babylonia. Nehemiah worked alongside Ezra in the rebuilding of Jerusalem. ...
Iniquities Higher than the Heavens September 20, 2009 Lesson: Ezra 9:5-11, 15 Key Verse: Ezra 9:6 Introduction “The significance of the book of Ezra in sacred history lies in the fact that it enables us to perceive how the Lord, on the one hand, so disposed the hearts of the kings of Persia, the then ...
Gideon’s Commission September 13, 2009 Lesson: Judges 6:1-14 Key Verse: Judges 6:14 Introduction For forty years after their deliverance through Deborah and Barak, the children of the Lord found peace. Deborah’s prayer was “O Lord; but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might” (Judges 5:31). But ...
Be Strong and Courageous September 6, 2009 Lesson: Joshua 1:1-11, 16-18 Key Verse: Joshua 1:9 Introduction What’s in a name? A lot! The Spirit gives names to his prophets and servants to reveal the nature and covenant activities of God. One of these servants of the Lord is Joshua. This servant is first mentioned in ...
The Lord will not Fail August 30, 2009 Lesson: Deuteronomy 31:1-8, 34:7-12 Key Verse: Deuteronomy 31:8 Introduction “Be strong and of a good courage” are not just words to inspire or provoke obedience in time of distress, but are sustained by the strength and faithfulness of the Lord. We are to be strong and of ...
The Great Commandment August 23, 2009 Lesson: Deuteronomy 6:1-15 Key Verses: Deuteronomy 6:4-6 Introduction God's promise is that he will be our God, and we will be his people. In this relationship we see the love of God manifested in us, toward him who first loved us, and toward one another. This covenantal relationship between ...