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 ...
We Worship the Living Lord April 24, 2011 Lesson: Matthew 28:1–10 Key Verse: Matthew 28:9 aaa Introduction The resurrection of Christ Jesus speaks both about His victory over sin and its death penalty on our behalf. We have been given a new birth by the Spirit. We also look for our own resurrection in ...
Love the Lord your God April 18, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 5:17–20; 21–48 Key Verse: Matthew 22:37 Introduction Not only is the doctrine or teaching of Christ agreeable to the moral law of God, Christ testifies that he came to fulfill that law. There is full agreement between the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Law ...
Proclaim the Good News February 28, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 26:6–13 Key Verse: Matthew 26:13 Introduction There is nothing negative about the Good Message of Christ Jesus. This Good News is the proclamation of the glory of God in Christ Jesus. When Paul was sent to Rome, he declared: “I am ready to preach the gospel ...
The Glory of Christ February 21, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 17:1–13 Key Verse: Matthew 17:2 Introduction We often times, and rightly so, think of Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. For Jesus took upon himself our sin and guilt, in order that the ransom price would satisfy the justice of God through his gracious mercy for ...
God’s Anointed Savior February 14, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 16:13–19 Key Verse: Matthew 16:16 Introduction There was a young boy who worked with his father, a carpenter. His name was Joshua. It was a favorite name of the people who lived in and around the city of Bethlehem. It was a name given to him, not ...