Lesson for August 27, 2016. THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:35-38. Memory Verse: Matthew 9:35. What example does the Messiah give us concerning the Gospel? Matthew 9:35, see also Mark 1:14. What were the signs the Savior gave to John to show that He was the Christ? Luke 7:22. What commandment did [...]
Lesson for August 20, 2016. THE BIRTH OF JESUS Scriptures tell us that Christ is the "Star of Jacob" (Numbers 24:17); the "Day Star" (2 Peter 1:19); the "Bright and Morning Star" (Revelation 22:16). The wise men from east were not mere astrologers as some teach. They saw the "Star" and chose to "come to [...]
Lesson for August 13, 2016. THE UNTAMED TONGUE Scripture Reading: James 3. Memory Verse: James 3:2. In Psalms 34:13 what are we told to keep our tongues from? What example does King David give us in Psalms 35:28? What should be our prayer concerning the tongue? Psalms 120:2. What does a just mouth bring forth? [...]
Lesson for August 6, 2016. ETERNAL RICHES Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 6. Memory Verse: 1 Timothy 6:11. What is the theme of Paul's preaching relative to riches, in Ephesians 3:8 and what warning is given in 1 Timothy 6:17-19? What is the real condition of many who are poor in worldly possessions and others who [...]
Lesson for July 30, 2016. THE VICTORY OF JESUS OVER TEMPTATION Scripture Reading: Matthew 4:1-11. Memory Verse: Hebrews 4:15. When Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River, what happened there at the river to empower Him further? Matthew 3:16,17; Luke 3:21,22. What was the first temptation the devil offered Jesus? Matthew 4:1-3. NOTE: Satan always tempts [...]
Lesson for July 23, 2016. ISRAEL'S PUNISHMENT Scripture Reading: Leviticus 26:1-31. Memory Verse: Luke 21:24. What blessings and protection were promised Israel if they would obey the Lord? Leviticus 26:3-12. If they failed to obey, what would be their punishment? Leviticus 26:14-17. For what length of time would they be chastised? Leviticus 26:18. What shows [...]
Lesson for July 16, 2016. THE CALLING AND WITNESSING OF THE APOSTLES Scripture Reading: Matthew 10th chapter. Memory Verse: Matthew 10:16. What power was given the apostles? Matthew 10:5-8. What general instruction was given? Matthew 10:9-16. What did Jesus tell them about opposition which they would encounter? Matthew 10:17-31. NOTE: These unlearned timid fishermen [...]
Lesson for July 9, 2016. PROPHECIES OF DANIEL Scripture Reading: Daniel 9. Memory Verse: Daniel 9:22. After the Temple of Solomon was destroyed, Israel was taken captive into Babylon, but how long were they to remain there? Jeremiah 25:10,11. After they were gathered back from this dispersion, what was to happen to Babylon? Jeremiah 25:12,13. [...]
Lesson for July 2, 2016. PRE-ANNOUNCED CONDITIONS FOR THE LAST DAYS Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 3. Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 3:13. What kind of general times or conditions will prevail in the "Last Days?" 2 Timothy 3:1. What about covetousness and selfishness during these days? 2 Timothy 3:2. Will the people be lovers of pleasure [...]
Lesson for June 25, 2016. PAUL'S FINAL MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-8. Memory Verse: 1 Timothy 5:7. Before whom did Paul give his final charge, and at what time did he say the living and the dead would be judged? 2 Timothy 4:1. What did he admonish his people to preach, [...]
