Lesson for October 8, 2016.
PRIDE
Scripture Reading: Daniel the 4th chapter.
Memory Verse: Proverbs 16:18.
- Of a long list of things that the Lord hates, what is the first thing mentioned? Proverbs 6:16-19.
- Why will the wicked not seek after the Heavenly Father? Psalms 10:4.
- What will a manΓÇÖs pride gain him? Proverbs 29:23.
- What is mentioned in Proverbs 16:18, that goes before destruction?
- What was the cause of LuciferΓÇÖs downfall? Isaiah 14:12-15.
- What high position did Haman once hold in the kingdom of Persia and Media? Esther 5:7-12.
- In his anger against Mordecai what did he do? Esther 5:13,14.
- How did Haman meet his death? Esther 7:10.
NOTE: This is a man who held a very high position in life but became exalted through pride. He met his bitter end, being hanged on the gallows that he had prepared for the man he hated.
- What happened to King Nebuchadnezzar because of pride? Daniel 4:30-33.
- What great lesson did this king learn the hard way? Daniel 4:34-37.
- Where does pride come from? 1 John 2:16.
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