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Give Greed a Rest God knows, we need ways to check our greed. Deuteronomy 15:1-6 “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release. And this is the manner of the release: every creditor shall release what…
A Principle of Rest for the Land God knows the earth needs to rest, too. Leviticus 25:1-7 The LORD spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai, saying,“Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you come into the…
The Best Invitation January 19, 2014 Lesson: Luke 14:11–24 Key Verse: Luke 14:11 Introduction Jesus had just spoken about a parable concerning a wedding feast. The meaning was this: “For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth…
Honoring the Sabbath January 5, 2014 Lesson: Luke 6:1-11 Key Verse: Luke 6:9 Introduction The commandment of the Lord concerning the Sabbath Day reads, “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all…
Repenting Sinners January 26, 2014 Lesson: Luke 15:1–10 Key Verse: Luke 15:10 Introduction John Newton said it right: “‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; /How precious did that grace appear The hour I…
Love as Christ Loved Us January 12, 2014 Lesson: Luke 6:18–36 Key Verse: Luke 6:27 Introduction What we believe and to whom we express our love tells us whether we are Christians or not. We are Christians because of the…
Making More of Pentecost This holy day needs more attention than we give it. Leviticus 23:9-11 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When you come into the land that…
Keep Them Holy We must strive to keep our holy days holy. Exodus 34:22-24 “You shall observe the Feast of Weeks, the firstfruits of wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the year’s end. Three times in the year…
Feast Day Foci Each feast day has its own focus. Exodus 23:14-17 “Three times in the year you shall keep a feast to me. You shall keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread. As I commanded you, you shall eat unleavened…
Merry Christmas! Feast Days We should make the most of our holy days. Leviticus 23:4-6 “These are the appointed feasts of the LORD, the holy convocations, which you shall proclaim at the time appointed for them. In the first month,…