A Great Faith February 7, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 15:21–28 Key Verse: Matthew 15:28 Introduction The Shorter Catechism question “What is faith in Jesus Christ?” is answered “Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace, whereby we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation, as he is offered in the gospel.” This faith is a ...

Worship the Lord our God January 10, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 4:1–11 Key Verse: Matthew 4:10 Introduction “It is written!” This is a unique approach to the Bible, the Word of God; unique, in the sense that it judges the various approaches to the Bible today. Some look to the Bible for proof texts that will ...

The Good News January 17, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 9:27–31; 11:1–6 Key Verse: Matthew 11:5 Introduction Jesus traveled through the cities and villages, “teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people” (9:35). We must never dismiss the preaching of the “gospel of the ...

Mighty Works of Christ January 31, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 13:54–58, Luke 4:14–30 Key Verses: Matthew 13:54 Introduction (Matthew 13:54-58) The people of Nazareth saw Jesus as the carpenter’s son, the son of Mary. The people knew his sisters and brothers, saying, “Whence then hath this man all these things?” Jesus’ reply to them was, “A ...

Refreshment from God January 24, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 11:25–30 Key Verse: Matthew 11:28 Introduction There is a valuable promise given to the children of God, a promise worth more than silver and gold, a promise that comes with each rising and setting sun; each day we hear it in the words of our Lord: “Come ...

The Beloved Son January 3, 2010 Lesson: Matthew 3:1–17 Key Verse: Matthew 3:17 Introduction John the ‘Baptizer’ (Mark 6:14) was born to Zechariah and Elizabeth, relatives of Mary the mother of Jesus. While Zechariah was discharging his priestly office, an angel of the Lord visited him. The angel told him that he and Elizabeth would ...

Overwhelmed With Joy December 27, 2009 Lesson: Matthew 2:1–12 Key Verse: Matthew 2:10 Introduction Rejoicing belongs to the child of God as does breathing the air which the Creator has given him. It is the soul’s response to the wonderful gift of salvation in Christ, the Son of God, and our Savior. God gives this ...

The Son will Save December 20, 2009 Lesson: Matthew 1:18–25 Key Verse: Matthew 1:21 Introduction The betrothal of Mary to Joseph was more than an engagement. It was a commitment as strong as that of being married. The time of betrothal was about a year. It was during this time of betrothal that Mary was ...

God With Us December 13, 2009 Lesson: Isaiah 7:10–17; Luke 1:30–38 Key Verse: Isaiah 7:14 Introduction There was a sign given to God’s people that would reveal the divine intervention of the Lord who would bring salvation to those whom he had chosen to be his very own people: the Savior, the chosen Messiah. Joseph ...

A Son is Given December 6, 2009 Lesson: Ruth 2:1–16; 4:13–22; Matthew 1:1–16 Key Verse: Ruth 4:17 Introduction The name of Ruth is found in the Old Testament only in the book which bears her name. This Moabite woman finds an honored place in the covenant of God. The Lord chose Ruth to become an ...