Justice and Mercy August 5, 2012 Lesson: Psalm 146:1-10 Key Verse: Psalm 146:5, 7  asdf Introduction When the prophet Samuel was old, he made his sons to be judges over Israel. They did not walk as Samuel walked, but turned aside after dishonest gain, as in bribery, thereby perverting justice. Now, what do you ...

One True Shepherd August 26, 2012 Lesson: Ezekiel 34:23–31 Key Verse: Ezekiel 34:23  dry Introduction Reading through chapter 34, you cannot miss these two words “I will.” In the first section of the chapter, the Lord confronts the false shepherds who served only themselves; but only for a while, for the Lord declares, “I ...

The Righteous Branch August 19, 2012 Lesson: Jeremiah 23:1–8 Key Verse: Jeremiah 23:5  sdg Introduction It is the Triune God who would bring salvation to His chosen people. This act of grace assures us the keeping of His promises. His promises are assured in His covenant that speaks of His everlasting presence with His ...

Christ the Son August 12, 2012 Lesson: Isaiah 9:1–7 Key Verse: Isaiah 9:6  uhiluil Introduction The promise of reconciliation to our Father and Creator is established in “the Only Begotten Son” of the Triune Godhead. The Lord himself has given us a sign that was promised to Israel, saying, “Behold a virgin shall conceive, ...

Judge for the Lord July 29, 2012 Lesson: 2 Chronicles 19:4–11 Key Verse: 2 Chronicles 19:6  sh Introduction James, wanting the people of God be made strong in the midst of persecutions, wrote: “Speak not evil of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the ...

The Lord’s Blessing July 22, 2012 Lesson: 2 Kings 8:1–6 Key Verse: 2 Kings 8:6  ag Introduction The prophet Elisha traveled among the people of God, revealing the care of the Lord through wisdom and miracles. This care is illustrated in Elisha’s concern and help for a widow whose husband had been a prophet ...

Serve the Lord July 1, 2012 Lesson: 1 Samuel 7:3–11 Key Verse: 1 Samuel 7:3  df Introduction A favorite song of God’s congregations is Psalm 100. It begins with the words, “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.” What is this “joyful noise” about? The second verse calls us to “Serve ...

Wisdom of God July 15, 2012 Lesson: 1 Kings 3:16–28 Key Verse: 1 Kings 3:28  sdgf Introduction The “wisdom of God” was in King Solomon (1 Kings 3:28). Wisdom is defined as being able to live life skillfully or wise. Noah Webster defined ‘Wisdom’ as “The right use or exercise of knowledge; the choice ...

Serve the Lord June 24, 2012 Lesson: Deuteronomy 10:12–22 Key Verse: Deuteronomy 10:12–13  asdf Introduction Matthew Henry introduces this section of Moses’ admonitions to God’s people: “When we have received mercy from God it becomes us to enquire what returns we shall make to him. Consider what he requires, and you will find it ...

A Jubilee June 17, 2012 Lesson: Leviticus 25:1–28 Key Verse: Leviticus 25:10  asdfs Introduction The sabbatical and jubilee years of Leviticus speak of those things which belong to God, of that redemption which He so freely gives to His people. This lesson bears the mark of the day of atonement, whereby the sins of ...