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| 13 |
Epilogue: Knowing Jesus and His Word |
In this, our last week in John, we will look at some of this Gospel’s key points, which can help us ... |
| 12 |
The Hour of Glory: The Cross and Resurrection |
The four Gospels present the death of Jesus in different ways. But John presents the cross as the en... |
| 11 |
The Father, the Son, and the Spirit |
This week’s lesson looks at how the Gospel of John presents the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, but no... |
| 10 |
The Way, the Truth, and the Life |
This week’s lesson will begin with the purpose of the farewell discourse and its introduction with t... |
| 9 |
The Source of Life |
This week continues with the revelation of God as given us in John. We will also more fully explore ... |
| 8 |
Fulfilling Old Testament Prophecies |
This week we will look at more ways John revealed Jesus as the Messiah, and also, we will look at wh... |
| 7 |
Blessed Are Those Who Believe |
Throughout his Gospel, John has a diversity of people—people with different backgrounds, beliefs, an... |
| 6 |
More Testimonies About Jesus |
This week’s lesson looks at some of those who witnessed and testified about Jesus. In each of these ... |
| 5 |
The Testimony of the Samaritans |
At the time of Christ, this animosity continued. The Jews avoided Samaria as much as possible. Thoug... |
| 4 |
Witnesses of Christ as the Messiah |
This week begins with the powerful witness of John the Baptist. Other witnesses come on the stage as... |
| 3 |
The Backstory: The Prologue |
This week’s lesson will begin with the Prologue (John 1:1–18) and summarize its major themes. These ... |
| 2 |
Signs of Divinity |
This week’s lesson looks at three of Jesus’ greatest signs of His divinity. What is striking is that... |
| 1 |
Signs That Point the Way |
Why did John write his Gospel? Did he wish to emphasize Jesus’ miracles? Or to emphasize some specif... |
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| 13 |
The Risen Lord |
The crucifixion of Jesus proved the death knell to the hopes and faith of His disciples. It was a da... |
| 12 |
Tried and Crucified |
Mark 15 is the heart of the Passion Narrative. It presents the trial of Jesus, His condemnation, the... |
| 11 |
Taken and Tried |
This week’s lesson focuses on Mark 14, beginning with the fifth Sandwich Story, which interlinks two... |
| 10 |
The Last Days |
This week’s lesson starts with a very brief story at the end of Mark 12, where Jesus makes a profoun... |
| 9 |
Jerusalem Controversies |
In this week’s lesson, when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, He has a series of six controversies with th... |
| 8 |
Teaching Disciples: Part II |
This week covers Mark 10, completing the special section in which Jesus teaches His disciples in pre... |
| 7 |
Teaching Disciples: Part I |
In the last part of Mark 8 through the end of Mark 10, Jesus focuses on teaching His disciples about... |
| 6 |
Inside Out |
This week’s study is Mark 7 and the first half of Mark 8. At the beginning of Mark 7, Jesus stirs up... |
| 5 |
Miracles Around the Lake |
The main goal of Mark's Chapter 5 dramatic stories is to let the reader see who Jesus is. He is the ... |
| 4 |
Parables |
For many years scholars have argued over the meaning and interpretation of Jesus’ parables: How to i... |
| 3 |
Controversies |
The Gospel writer uses a technique that is called “Sandwich Stories.” This narrative pattern appears... |
| 2 |
A Day in the Ministry of Jesus |
The Gospel of Mark recounts the calling of four disciples and describes a Sabbath in Capernaum and w... |
| 1 |
The Beginning of the Gospel |
This week's first step will be to learn about Mark as reported in Scripture, to see his early failur... |
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DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Triumph of God’s Love |
In this quarter’s final lesson, we will see Christ’s steadfast love during the most exciting time in... |
| 12 |
Earth’s Closing Events |
The aim of this week’s lesson is to reveal what the prophetic Word says about the closing events and... |
| 11 |
The Impending Conflict |
The aim of this week’s lesson is to reveal the coming conflict over worship. This week’s study empha... |
| 10 |
Spiritualism Exposed |
The aim of this lesson is to show that our only safeguard against Satan’s last-day delusions is a pe... |
| 9 |
The Foundation of God’s Government |
The aim of this lesson is to show the link between the sanctuary, God’s law, the Sabbath, and the co... |
| 8 |
Light From the Sanctuary |
This week we explore Christ’s ministry in heaven.
*Study this week’s lesson, based on chapters 22... |
| 7 |
Motivated by Hope |
In this week’s lesson we will examine why the second coming of Christ has filled the hearts of belie... |
| 6 |
The Two Witnesses |
This week, we explore one of the most vicious attacks on the Scriptures and the Christian faith.
*... |
| 5 |
Faith Against All Odds |
In this week’s study, with examples from the Reformation, we will explore how the life-changing teac... |
| 4 |
Standing for the Truth |
This week we will look at some biblical principles that motivated the Waldenses and later Reformers,... |
| 3 |
Light Shines in the Darkness |
Yet even in life’s most difficult times, God was continually with His people. They found Jesus, “the... |
| 2 |
The Central Issue: Love or Selfishness? |
We will study Satan’s twofold strategy both to deceive and destroy God’s people. What the evil one f... |
| 1 |
The War Behind All Wars |
If God is so good, why is the world so bad? How can a God of love allow so much evil to exist? Why d... |
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DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Wait on the Lord |
If there is a final word that we can draw from the Psalms, it should be “wait on the Lord.” Waiting ... |
| 12 |
Worship That Never Ends |
The Lord’s people are identified with the righteous, who worship the Lord and whose hope is in Him a... |
| 11 |
Longing for God in Zion |
The blessings of Zion overflow to the ends of the earth because the Lord’s person and grace exceed t... |
| 10 |
Lessons of the Past |
Each generation of God’s people plays a small but significant part in the grand historical unfolding... |
| 9 |
Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of the Lord |
In all the Psalms, through the psalmists’ laments, thanksgivings, praises, and cries for justice and... |
| 8 |
Wisdom for Righteous Living |
Wisdom for righteous living is gained through the dynamics of life with God amid temptations and cha... |
| 7 |
Your Mercy Reaches Unto the Heavens |
God’s people take comfort in the fact that the Lord is faithful to His covenant.... |
| 6 |
I Will Arise |
The Lord is longsuffering and holds His wrath in His great forbearance, not wanting anyone to perish... |
| 5 |
Singing the Lord’s Song in a Strange Land |
As we already have seen, the psalmists acknowledge God’s sovereign rule and power, as well as His ri... |
| 4 |
The Lord Hears and Delivers |
We should remember that the proper response to the Lord’s nearness consists in a life of faith in Hi... |
| 3 |
The Lord Reigns |
God has both the perfect knowledge of us and of our circumstances, and also the means to help us. Th... |
| 2 |
Teach Us To Pray |
This week we will look at the role the Psalms played in helping God’s people traverse their life jou... |
| 1 |
How To Read the Psalms |
The Psalms are inspired prayers and praises of Israel, and so in the Psalms the voice is that of God... |
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DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The End of God's Mission |
In this quarter’s final lesson, we will see that Revelation is a missionary book focused on a missio... |
| 12 |
Esther and Mordecai |
In its own unique way, this story shows how God’s people, even in foreign environments, can witness ... |
| 11 |
Mission to the Unreached: Part 2 |
What is the difference between faith and belief? Why might people who have the correct belief be fou... |
| 10 |
Mission to the Unreached: Part 1 |
What bridges and points of contact can you think of that would open opportunities for deeper convers... |
| 9 |
Mission to the Powerful |
Why must we be careful of the trap of thinking that because “we have the truth”, then the knowledge ... |
| 8 |
Mission to the Needy |
Whatever the situation, we are called to be God’s helpers for all people in need, regardless of thei... |
| 7 |
Mission to My Neighbor |
How can we learn to distinguish between working for salvation, which is a fatal mistake, and reveali... |
| 6 |
Motivation and Preparation for Mission |
What are some of the experiences you have had with the reality of God and His love? Why are these ti... |
| 5 |
Excuses to Avoid Mission |
Winning souls is hard, too hard for humans to do on their own. How can we learn, instead, to let God... |
| 4 |
Sharing God's Mission |
How can praying for others in need help us grow spiritually and experience more the reality of God’s... |
| 3 |
God's Call to Mission |
How would you define the word “mission” as you apply it to your own life? In what ways could you, da... |
| 2 |
God's Mission to Us: Part 2 |
God has chosen to manifest Himself to us in such a way that we can understand His nature and purpose... |
| 1 |
God’s Mission to Us: Part 1 |
What are ways that you experience God’s presence in your life?... |
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DESCRIPTION |
| 14 |
Ephesians in the Heart |
What important truths embedded in Ephesians should continue to shape our lives as believers?... |
| 13 |
Waging Peace |
In what ways can we, as a corporate body, work together in the great controversy, in order to help e... |
| 12 |
The Call To Stand |
What should Paul's warning that we fight not against flesh and blood but against supernatural enemie... |
| 11 |
Practicing Supreme Loyalty to Christ |
Practicing Supreme Loyalty to Christ... |
| 10 |
Husbands and Wives: Together at the Cross |
Paul cites the example of Jesus to both wives and husbands. What can you learn from Jesus about lovi... |
| 9 |
Living Wisely |
What are some of the “empty words” that in our day and age we need to be wary of? What strategies m... |
| 8 |
Christ-Shaped Lives and Spirit-Inspired Speech |
Think about the power of your words. How can you use them to be uplifting, encouraging, and faith-bu... |
| 7 |
The Unified Body of Christ |
Paul’s picture of a healthy, unified body helps us understand God’s goal for us: to be parts of a fr... |
| 6 |
The Mystery of the Gospel |
How can we learn to trust God and His ways amid what can be very trying circumstances?... |
| 5 |
Horizontal Atonement: The Cross and the Church |
How might your church play a positive role in actualizing the unifying work Christ already has accom... |
| 4 |
How God Rescues Us |
Who hasn’t experienced just how corrupted our own nature is, even after we have given ourselves to J... |
| 3 |
The Power of the Exalted Jesus |
Why is it important always to thank God in prayer for what you have to be thankful for?... |
| 2 |
God’s Grand, Christ-Centered Plan |
What does it mean to you that through Christ’s atoning sacrifice you are forgiven and redeemed? What... |
| 1 |
Paul and the Ephesians |
How can the message of Ephesians be summarized? From prison, Paul sets forth a vision of God’s Chris... |
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DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Ablaze With God’s Glory |
Christ has given us these last-day messages so that, knowing what is coming, we can prepare for it. ... |
| 12 |
The Seal of God and Mark of the Beast: Part 2 |
Though living in anticipation, even expectation, of final events, why must we be careful about not g... |
| 11 |
The Seal of God and Mark of the Beast: Part 1 |
The devil is preparing professed Christians by compromises in their lives to receive the mark of the... |
| 10 |
Satan’s Final Deceptions |
In this week’s lesson, we will continue looking, not only at Babylon’s deceptions but at Jesus’ plan... |
| 9 |
A City Called Confusion |
In this week’s lesson, we will study the two women of Revelation and probe, more deeply, the conflic... |
| 8 |
The Sabbath and the End |
Satan has made every attempt to distort the idea of Creation because he hates Jesus and does not wan... |
| 7 |
Worshiping the Creator |
The central issue in the book of Revelation is worship. We were created as worshiping beings. Every ... |
| 6 |
The Hour of His Judgment |
At the cross, Christ was judged as a condemned sinner so that we could be judged as righteous citize... |
| 5 |
The Good News of the Judgment |
This week we will explore the deeper themes of the judgment in relation to the great controversy rag... |
| 4 |
Fear God and Give Glory to Him |
The purpose of the book of Revelation for our generation is to prepare a people to be ready for Jesu... |
| 3 |
The Everlasting Gospel |
In this week’s lesson, we will begin a detailed study of Revelation 14:6–12, but will do so through ... |
| 2 |
A Moment of Destiny |
What can we do to more fully allow the Holy Spirit to transform us to be
more like Jesus?
... |
| 1 |
Jesus Wins—Satan Loses |
The theme of the Bible’s last book, Revelation, is this: Jesus Wins, Satan Loses. The heart of this ... |
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DESCRIPTION |
| 12 |
Rewards of Faithfulness |
From the biblical perspective, prosperity is having what you need when you need it. It is not the ac... |
| 11 |
Managing in Tough Times |
How do we strike the right balance between doing what we can, for instance, to be financially secure... |
| 10 |
Giving Back |
This week we will review God’s counsel regarding our last years. What are things that we should do, ... |
| 9 |
Beware of Covetousness |
Covetousness, right up there with extortion, idolatry, fornication, and adultery? That’s what the te... |
| 8 |
Planning for Success |
This week we are going to look at the idea of “success” in the context of basic stewardship and fina... |
| 7 |
Unto the Least of These |
Because we are managers of God’s business, helping the poor is not just an option. It is following t... |
| 6 |
Laying Up Treasure in Heaven |
This week we will review texts and illustrations that show us how to store up treasures in heaven an... |
| 5 |
Dealing With Debt |
This week we will consider the reasons for debt and how to deal with it. You may be debt-free, but y... |
| 4 |
Offerings for Jesus |
This week we will review what the Bible has to say about offerings as part of our management of God’... |
| 3 |
The Tithing Contract |
Why is it important to understand that tithing, like the Sabbath, was not something that originated ... |
| 2 |
God’s Covenants With Us |
This week we will study some very significant bilateral covenants between God and His children. Let’... |
| 1 |
Part of God’s Family |
In this week’s study, we will explore the privileges and responsibilities of being a part of the fam... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 14 |
All Things New |
During this week we will reflect on the glorious promise of a new heaven and a new earth, including ... |
| 13 |
The Judging Process |
During this week we will consider the end-time judgment process with its three main phases: the pre-... |
| 12 |
The Biblical Worldview |
How can you, today, be ready for the return of Jesus were He to return today?... |
| 11 |
End-Time Deceptions - 2022 |
During this week we will consider some end-time deceptions. These are dangerous subjects that we sho... |
| 10 |
The Fires of Hell |
As unfortunate as the fires of hell are, what does the truth about hell reveal to us about God’s lov... |
| 9 |
Contrary Passages? |
This week we will study some intriguing passages that people use to justify the natural immortality ... |
| 8 |
The New Testament Hope |
Every passing day brings us one day closer to the glorious appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ in the... |
| 7 |
Christ’s Victory Over Death |
This week we will look at Christ’s resurrection and all the convincing evidence He gave us to believ... |
| 6 |
He Died for Us |
This week we will focus on Christ’s death and what it means for the promise of eternal life.... |
| 5 |
Resurrections Before the Cross |
This week we will reflect more closely on the resurrections that occurred before Christ’s own death ... |
| 4 |
The Old Testament Hope |
This week we will reflect on how the notion of the final resurrection unfolded in Old Testament time... |
| 3 |
Understanding Human Nature |
Is there an immaterial soul or spirit that consciously survives physical death? This week we will co... |
| 2 |
Death in a Sinful World |
This week we will reflect on the fall of Adam and Eve, on how sin and death took over our world, and... |
| 1 |
Rebellion in a Perfect Universe |
Christ speaks of God’s unconditional love for all human beings as the pattern for all our own intera... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Israel in Egypt  |
Though God intimately knows the future, we are still free in the choices we make. How do we reconcil... |
| 12 |
Joseph, Prince of Egypt |
What are ways that others should be able to see, from the kind of lives that we live, the reality of... |
| 11 |
Joseph, Master of Dreams |
How can we learn to trust God and cling to His promises when events don’t appear providential at all... |
| 10 |
Jacob - Israel |
What are the idols of our culture, our civilization? How can we make sure we aren’t worshiping anyon... |
| 9 |
Jacob the Supplanter |
How can we learn to trust God when we don’t see “justice” being done, when we see people who do evil... |
| 8 |
The Promise |
Why is it so comforting to know that while not all things are God’s will, He is still in charge?... |
| 7 |
The Covenant With Abraham |
How can we learn to keep focused on Christ and His righteousness as our only hope of salvation? What... |
| 6 |
The Roots of Abraham |
What kind of influence do our actions have on others? What kind of message are we sending about our ... |
| 5 |
All Nations and Babel |
What example do we have from history, or even the present, of the trouble that can come from those w... |
| 4 |
The Flood |
What lesson can we learn from the Noah story regarding our role in warning the world about coming ju... |
| 3 |
Cain and His Legacy |
Why must we do all that we can in God’s power to eradicate sin from our lives?... |
| 2 |
The Fall |
If Satan was able to deceive a sinless Eve in Eden, how much more vulnerable are we? What is our bes... |
| 1 |
The Creation |
Think about the vast power of God, who upholds the cosmos, and yet can be so near to each of us. Why... |
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DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Let Brotherly Love Continue |
Why is it important to remember that God is leading us as a group? What are my responsibilities to t... |
| 12 |
Receiving an Unshakeable Kingdom |
The shaking of the heavens and the earth means, then, the destruction of the earthly powers that per... |
| 11 |
Jesus, Author and Perfecter of Our Faith |
Why is it important to recognize that our faith results from and feeds on God’s faithfulness? How ca... |
| 10 |
Jesus Opens the Way Through the Veil |
Why should the reality of what Christ has done, not only on the cross but what He is doing now in he... |
| 9 |
Jesus, the Perfect Sacrifice |
The sanctuary sacrifices teach us that the experience of salvation is more than just accepting Jesus... |
| 8 |
Jesus, the Mediator of the New Covenant |
By living a perfect life, and then by dying in our place, Jesus mediated a new, better covenant bet... |
| 7 |
Jesus, the Anchor of the Soul |
What do you feel when you think that God has made an oath to you? Why should that thought alone help... |
| 6 |
Jesus, the Faithful Priest |
God is holy, and sin cannot exist in His presence; so, our own corrupted nature separated us from Go... |
| 5 |
Jesus, the Giver of Rest |
What two things does the Sabbath rest commemorate, and how are they related?... |
| 4 |
Jesus, Our Faithful Brother |
What are ways that you can learn to experience more deeply that reality of just how close Christ can... |
| 3 |
Jesus, the Promised Son |
Look at all the promises God fulfilled in the past. How should this help us to trust Him for the pr... |
| 2 |
The Message of Hebrews |
Paul wrote Hebrews to strengthen the faith of the believers amid their trials. He reminded them (and... |
| 1 |
The Letter to the Hebrews and to Us |
Why is it good at times to remember how God first worked in your life to bring you to Him?... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Resurrection of Moses |
How does the story of Moses’ death and later resurrection show us how the New Testament, though ofte... |
| 12 |
Deuteronomy in the New Testament |
Whether using direct Old Testament quotations, or allusions, or references to stories or prophecies,... |
| 11 |
Deuteronomy in the Later Writings |
This week we will focus on how the book was used by later writers. What parts of Deuteronomy did the... |
| 10 |
Remember Do Not Forget |
God often tells His people to remember all the things that He has done for them; to remember His gra... |
| 9 |
Turn Their Hearts |
Because we are sinful, repentance should be a central part of our Christian existence. And, this wee... |
| 8 |
Choose Life |
Right from the start, the Bible presents us with just one of two options: eternal life, which is wha... |
| 7 |
Law and Grace |
Deuteronomy could be seen as one big object lesson in grace and law. By grace God redeems us, doing ... |
| 6 |
For What Nation Is There So Great? |
What does it mean to add or to take away from God’s commands? Outside of the obvious, such as the at... |
| 5 |
The Stranger in Your Gates |
Loving your neighbor as yourself is the highest expression of God’s law.... |
| 4 |
To Love the Lord Your God |
Loving God with all the heart and soul and strength means that our love for Him should be supreme ov... |
| 3 |
The Everlasting Covenant |
God out of His saving grace and love offers you a salvation that you do not deserve and cannot possi... |
| 2 |
Moses’ History Lesson |
Just as the children of Israel are finally to enter Canaan, Moses gives them a history lesson, a the... |
| 1 |
Preamble to Deuteronomy |
Why must love, to be love, be freely given?... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Ultimate Rest |
This week, we look at how we can rest in Jesus in the face of global unrest and our own personal unk... |
| 12 |
The Restless Prophet |
This week, let’s look at Jonah and what we can learn from his restlessness and lack of peace.... |
| 11 |
Longing for More |
How can you help others find rest in Jesus when they think that their sins have been too grievous, t... |
| 10 |
Sabbath Rest |
Sabbath is a celebration of freedom from all the things that keep us in bondage. On Sabbath, we are ... |
| 9 |
The Rhythms of Rest |
During this week, we will study God’s wonderful invitation to enter into a dynamic rest, again and a... |
| 8 |
Free to Rest |
God wants to cure us on the inside first. Sometimes He chooses to bring us immediate physical healin... |
| 7 |
Rest, Relationships and Healing |
This week we will look at forgiveness and what it can do for restless human hearts. Without forgive... |
| 6 |
Finding Rest in Family Ties |
This week we turn to the story of Joseph and his family ties in order to watch God at work bringing ... |
| 5 |
Come to Me |
Why is living a life of obedience to God’s law one of more restfulness than one in which we disobey ... |
| 4 |
The Cost of Rest |
This week we look briefly into the life of the man after God’s own heart to find out how he discover... |
| 3 |
The Roots of Restlessness |
The Roots of Restlessness... |
| 2 |
Restless and Rebellious |
Though it’s always easy to be critical of church leadership, at any level, how much better would our... |
| 1 |
Living in a 24/7 Society |
Acknowledging Jesus as the Lord of our lives also involves taking seriously our responsibility to ma... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The New Covenant Life |
Why should we feel joy? What is it about the covenant that should free us from the burden of guilt? ... |
| 12 |
Covenant Faith |
Why must salvation be a gift? Why could only Someone equal with God ransom our souls? How can we ma... |
| 11 |
New Covenant Sanctuary |
The old covenant-sacrificial system was replaced by the new; instead of animals being sacrificed by ... |
| 10 |
The New Covenant |
The “new covenant” is, in a sense, a “renewed covenant.” It is the completion, or the fulfillment, o... |
| 9 |
Covenant Sign |
Where does the Sabbath have it origins? What evidence proves that the Sabbath existed before Sinai? ... |
| 8 |
Covenant Law |
God’s law was an integral part of the covenant. Yet, it was a true covenant of grace. Grace, however... |
| 7 |
Covenant at Sinai |
Whatever God asks us to do, our relationship with Him must be founded upon faith. Faith provides the... |
| 6 |
Abraham’s Seed |
Our study this week focuses on the identity and role of God’s true Israel in every age, including ou... |
| 5 |
Children of the Promise - 2021 |
What is the greatest of all the covenant promises? What effect should God’s promise of a new earth h... |
| 4 |
An Everlasting Covenant |
God called Abraham into a special relationship with Him, one that would reveal the plan of salvation... |
| 3 |
All Future Generations |
In what ways is God’s grace revealed in the covenant with Noah before the Flood? What does the coven... |
| 2 |
Covenant Primer |
This week is a quick summary of the whole quarter, as we take one day each to look at the early cove... |
| 1 |
What Happened? |
The biblical account of the Creation of humanity is one filled with hope, happiness, and perfection.... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Rebirth of Planet Earth |
Why is the promise of eternal life in a new heaven and a new earth so basic to our Christian belief?... |
| 12 |
Desire of Nations |
Sin can destroy our relationship with the Lord and thus lead to our eternal ruin—not because sin dri... |
| 11 |
Waging Love |
What will better attract people to the truth as it is in Jesus: strict adherence to dietary laws or ... |
| 10 |
Doing the Unthinkable |
The weight, the guilt, the punishment for the sins of the whole world—every sin, by every sinner—fel... |
| 9 |
To Serve and To Save |
Deliverance requires a Deliverer. God’s servant nation would be delivered by two deliverers: Cyrus, ... |
| 8 |
“Comfort My People” |
What do Bible promises about the end of suffering mean to you now, amid your present suffering? What... |
| 7 |
Defeat of the Assyrians |
In response to the cry of a faithful king, God saved His people and showed who He is: the omnipotent... |
| 6 |
Playing God |
Ever since sin was born in the heart of a mighty angel, pride has not respected the boundaries of re... |
| 5 |
Noble Prince of Peace |
Though time and again God seeks to woo us by revealing His love and character, He will also allow us... |
| 4 |
The Hard Way |
What can we do, now, today, to learn to keep our faith intact, so that when tomorrow’s calamities co... |
| 3 |
When Your World Is Falling Apart |
What does this study teach us about God’s forbearance and willingness to bring all of us to salvatio... |
| 2 |
Crisis of Leadership |
Not only does God’s sanctuary throb with awesome power; it’s a place where weak and faulty people su... |
| 1 |
Crisis of Identity |
God does not cut off anyone who responds to Him. He appeals as long as there is hope for a response.... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Heaven, Education and Eternal Learning |
We are promised that we will be given an understanding of things that, for now, remain hidden to us.... |
| 12 |
Sabbath: Experiencing and Living the Character of God |
Jesus wanted to emphasize that the Sabbath should not be a burden. It was created as a unique opport... |
| 11 |
The Christian and Work |
Christians need to learn how to work God’s way. Work is more than an economic necessity. Rightly und... |
| 10 |
Education in Arts and Sciences |
This week we will look at some principles involved in how we can teach the arts and sciences from th... |
| 9 |
The Church and Education |
If the church is to be a place of education, it must provide the space for genuine dialogue to occur... |
| 8 |
Education and Redemption |
Learning to know God is our foremost response to His grace. We cannot earn such grace, but we can le... |
| 7 |
Worship in Education |
Worship, proper worship, is so important that, in fact, it becomes central to the issues in the last... |
| 6 |
More Lessons from the Master Teacher |
True Christian education must be about pointing us to the only solution for our rather dismal state.... |
| 5 |
Jesus as the Master Teacher |
In sending His Son to this planet, the Father sent the Master Teacher on a mission: to show humankin... |
| 4 |
The Eyes of the Lord: The Biblical Worldview |
As human beings, we never look at the world from a neutral position. We see it, always and only, thr... |
| 3 |
The Law as Teacher |
This week we will study the role of God’s law in the whole question of Christian education. As part ... |
| 2 |
The Family |
What does the Bible say about education in the family, and what principle can we take away from it f... |
| 1 |
Education in the Garden of Eden |
True education will lead to true knowledge, the knowledge of Christ, and thus not only will we becom... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
A Step in Faith |
Heaven will be worth any sacrifice we make on earth. There will be sacrifices along the way, but the... |
| 12 |
A Message Worth Sharing |
In this week’s lesson, we will study Revelation’s relevance for a 21st century contemporary society.... |
| 11 |
Sharing the Story of Jesus |
If our witness about Jesus comes from a heart that has been transformed by His grace, charmed by His... |
| 10 |
An Exciting Way to Get Involved |
"Small group ministry is ordained by God to enable each church member to grow spiritually, experienc... |
| 9 |
Developing a Winning Attitude |
"Our attitudes often determine our ability to influence others. A harsh, critical, and unfriendly at... |
| 8 |
Ministering Like Jesus |
"The living witness of a Christ-like life committed to ministering to others is a powerful testimony... |
| 7 |
Sharing the Word |
'In all of our witnessing, we must keep three biblical principles in mind: what we say, how we say i... |
| 6 |
Unlimited Possibilities |
'God calls us to witness for Him. Witnessing is not a special spiritual gift that only a select few ... |
| 5 |
Spirit-Empowered Witnessing |
'As we witness for Jesus, it is crucial to remember that we are cooperating with the Holy Spirit. He... |
| 4 |
Prayer Power: Interceding for Others |
'When we pray for others, we become a channel of God’s blessing to them. He pours out the river of t... |
| 3 |
Seeing People Through Jesus’ Eyes |
'By watching the way Jesus worked with people, we learn how to lead others to a knowledge of salvati... |
| 2 |
Winsome Witnesses: The Power of Personal Testimony |
'Why is knowing Christ personally so essential to our being able to witness about Him?'... |
| 1 |
Why Witness? |
'Why witness? When we understand who He is and have experienced the marvels of His grace and the pow... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Living by the Word of God |
'The best method of studying the Bible is of no use if we are not determined to live by what we lear... |
| 12 |
Dealing with Difficult Passages |
'In the Bible are many mysteries that finite human beings find difficult to comprehend and that are ... |
| 11 |
The Bible and Prophecy |
'Prophecy provides an internal and external mechanism to confirm the accuracy of God’s Word.'... |
| 10 |
The Bible as History |
'The Bible is constituted in history. Biblical history moves in a linear direction from an absolute ... |
| 9 |
Creation: Genesis as Foundation, Pt. 2 |
'The Bible opens with the most sublime and profound words, words that are simple but that simultaneo... |
| 8 |
Creation: Genesis as Foundation, Pt. 1 |
'The first chapters of Genesis are foundational for the rest of Scripture. The major teachings or do... |
| 7 |
Languages, Text and Context |
'Some people not only have the Bible translated into their native language but even have various ver... |
| 6 |
Why Is Interpretation Needed? |
'If we approach and interpret the Bible wrongly, we will likely come to false conclusions, not just ... |
| 5 |
By Scripture Alone - Sola Scriptura |
'This week we will look at sola Scriptura in greater detail. We will learn that sola Scriptura impli... |
| 4 |
The Bible - The Authoritative Source of Our Theology |
'How do we distinguish between the Word of God and human tradition? Why is it so important that we m... |
| 3 |
Jesus and the Apostles’ View of the Bible |
'Jesus taught His disciples obedience to the Word of God and the law. There is never a hint of Him d... |
| 2 |
The Origin and Nature of the Bible |
'This week we will look at some foundational aspects of the origin and nature of the Bible that shou... |
| 1 |
The Uniqueness of the Bible |
'So many different writers, in so many different contexts, and yet the same God is revealed by them ... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
From Dust to Stars |
'Amid the pains and struggle of life, how can we draw hope and comfort from the promise of the resur... |
| 12 |
From North and South to the Beautiful Land |
'How can we draw comfort from knowing that, in the end, God and His people will be victorious?'... |
| 11 |
From Battle to Victory |
'How often do you think about just how closely tied heaven and earth are? How might you live differe... |
| 10 |
From Confession to Consolation |
'Christ’s sacrifice in our behalf is our only hope. How should this help keep us humble and, even mo... |
| 9 |
From Contamination to Purification |
'What should this study tell us about how precious and important the knowledge of biblical truth rea... |
| 8 |
From the Stormy Sea to the Clouds of Heaven |
'With the coming of the Son of Man, God’s dominion is restored to those to whom it properly belongs.... |
| 7 |
From the Lions’ Den to the Angel’s Den |
'What kind of witness do we present to others in regard to our faithfulness to God and to His law? W... |
| 6 |
From Arrogance to Destruction |
What are ways in which our society and culture profane the truth of God’s Word? How can we be carefu... |
| 5 |
From Pride to Humility |
'God continues to change lives today. No matter how proud or sinful people may be, in God there is m... |
| 4 |
From Furnace to Palace |
'We show real faith when we pray to the Lord for what we want but trust Him to do what’s best for us... |
| 3 |
From Mystery to Revelation |
'Whenever we face a big problem, we also should recognize that our God is great enough to resolve ev... |
| 2 |
From Jerusalem to Babylon |
'As we face the challenges of the twenty-first century, we need to recapture the perception of God t... |
| 1 |
From Reading to Understanding |
'Amid struggles, trials, or even times of great happiness and prosperity, how can we learn to keep C... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Leaders in Israel |
'It could be said that both Ezra and Nehemiah had a purpose in life. They had a vision of where they... |
| 12 |
Dealing With Bad Decisions |
'The Bible gives us formulas for practices that will keep us grounded in God and are designed to max... |
| 11 |
Backslidden People |
'The seventh-day Sabbath was, and remains, a powerful means of helping keep faith alive in those who... |
| 10 |
Worshiping the Lord |
'Excellence must always be a goal in worship. Praises must come from the heart and be expressed in t... |
| 9 |
Trials, Tribulations, and Lists |
'God knows all about us. This is comforting and gives us security and the assurance that we are in H... |
| 8 |
God and the Covenant |
'Covenant is a legal establishment of a relationship. We broke it with God, but He is always faithfu... |
| 7 |
Our Forgiving God |
"Confession of our sins does not save us; only Christ’s sacrifice in our behalf does. Confession, al... |
| 6 |
The Reading of the Word |
'How do you relate to the Word of God? That is, even though you claim to believe it, how is that cla... |
| 5 |
Violating the Spirit of the Law |
'We need to be careful not to let rules and regulations become an end in and of themselves rather th... |
| 4 |
Facing Opposition |
'When opposition gets in the way of doing what we believe God calls us to do, we have the tendency t... |
| 3 |
God's Call |
'What excuses do we often find that keep us from doing the things we know the Lord would have us do?... |
| 2 |
Nehemiah |
'Nehemiah doesn’t begin with a cry for help, but rather first states the truth about who God is, Gre... |
| 1 |
Making Sense of History: Zerubbabel and Ezra |
'Our best performance comes from a realization of who God is and what He has done, and from knowing ... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
A Community of Servants |
'Both evangelism and the desire for justice spring from recognizing God’s love for lost, broken, and... |
| 12 |
To Love Mercy |
'If it is real, our faith will cause us to die to self and live more for others. Our faith helps us ... |
| 11 |
Living the Advent Hope |
'How can and should the hope and promise of Jesus’ return impact how we live now, especially in the ... |
| 10 |
Living the Gospel |
'We can accept that God loves people other than just ourselves. He loves those we love, and we rejoi... |
| 9 |
Ministry in the New Testament Church |
'If you were to pass away, would your contribution be mourned and missed like the ministry of Dorcas... |
| 8 |
The Least of These |
'Jesus’ teaching is practical, focused on what it means to live as a follower of God. As such, we ca... |
| 7 |
Jesus and Those in Need |
'Among other reasons for His incarnation, Jesus came to
show us what God is like. He did this by His... |
| 6 |
Worship the Creator - 2019 |
'True worship is not just something that happens during a religious ritual. True worship is also abo... |
| 5 |
The Cry of the Prophets |
'Throughout the reigns of the kings of Israel and Judah, one of God’s responses was to send prophets... |
| 4 |
Mercy and Justice in Psalms and Proverbs |
'Psalms and Proverbs depict the experience of living with God in the common things of life, not just... |
| 3 |
Sabbath: A Day of Freedom |
'God created the Sabbath as the final act of the Creation week. It has been said that on the seventh... |
| 2 |
Blueprint for a Better World |
'How important is it to you that God is a God who sees the suffering of people in the world and hear... |
| 1 |
God Created... |
'This world and all life on it, our own life and all we do with it, the lives of everyone around us ... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Turning Hearts in the End-Time - 2019 |
"All the eloquent sermons, all the logic and biblical presentations, aren’t enough: The world needs ... |
| 12 |
What Have They Seen in Your House? - 2019 |
"What have people seen in your house? What have heavenly angels seen? What kind of spirit permeates ... |
| 11 |
Families of Faith - 2019 |
"Being a Christian is more than belonging to an organization with a history and a dogma. True faith ... |
| 10 |
Little Times of Trouble |
'We all have things that anger us, even to the point of pain. And, in some cases, we probably are ju... |
| 9 |
Times of Loss |
"This week, as we continue to look at family life, we will look at it in the context of the various ... |
| 8 |
Season of Parenting |
"This week we will spend time exploring the season of parenting with its challenges, fears, satisfac... |
| 7 |
Keys to Family Unity - 2019 |
"It’s one thing to quote Bible texts about oneness in Christ; it’s wholly another to actually experi... |
| 6 |
The Royal Love Song - 2019 |
"How can we protect ourselves against cultural and moral forces that either make sexuality into noth... |
| 5 |
Wise Words for Families - 2019 |
"How have your actions, either for good or bad, impacted others, especially children? In what ways m... |
| 4 |
When Alone |
"This week we will look at the question of companionship and loneliness at the various times of life... |
| 3 |
Preparing for Change |
"This week, let’s look at some of the changes that sooner or later, in one way or another, most of u... |
| 2 |
The Choices We Make |
"This week, we will look in a very broad way at the question of the choices we make, how we should m... |
| 1 |
The Rhythms of Life |
"This week let’s look at the seasons and rhythms of our lives, especially as they impact us and our ... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
“I Make All Things New” |
"Why is this promise of a new existence in a new world so central to all that we believe? What good ... |
| 12 |
Judgment on Babylon |
"In the very end, as today, and as has always been the case, the masses of the people get it wrong. ... |
| 11 |
The Seven Last Plagues |
"How can we maintain so close a walk with the Lord that, if tragedy strikes, we know enough of God’s... |
| 10 |
God’s Everlasting Gospel |
"How is our view of Creation and Salvation related? Why is resting on the Sabbath as God did so impo... |
| 8 |
Satan, a Defeated Enemy |
"Revelation 12 is intended to provide God’s people with an assurance that Satan will not succeed."... |
| 7 |
The Seven Trumpets |
'The seventh trumpet signals the conclusion of this earth’s history. The time has come for God to re... |
| 6 |
The Sealed People of God |
"The opening of the seven seals shows us that every person who claims to believe in Christ will rece... |
| 5 |
The Seven Seals |
"Why must we always remember that, in Christ, we are on the winning side, regardless of our immediat... |
| 4 |
Worthy Is the Lamb |
"The central issue in the great controversy between God and Satan is about who has the right to rule... |
| 3 |
Jesus’ Messages to the Seven Churches |
"There are Christians who always talk in glorious terms of their past faithfulness to Christ. Unfort... |
| 2 |
Among the Lampstands |
"The same Jesus who came to John with the words of hope and encouragement in the midst of his hardsh... |
| 1 |
The Gospel from Patmos |
"The primary purpose of biblical prophecies is to assure us that no matter what the future brings, G... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Final Restoration of Unity |
"The Bible speaks confidently of the time this earth will be re-created and the ravages of sin erase... |
| 12 |
Church Organization and Unity |
"Our acknowledgment of Christ as the Head of the church helps us remember to whom our ultimate alleg... |
| 11 |
Unity in Worship |
"What does it mean to worship God? And why do we do it? Worship happens when God’s creation responds... |
| 10 |
Unity and Broken Relationships |
"How can we learn to forgive those who have hurt or disappointed us? At the same time, why does forg... |
| 9 |
The Most Convincing Proof |
"What kind of witness do you present to others? What would one find in your life that would make the... |
| 8 |
Unity in Faith |
"How is an appreciation of our forgiveness and justification in Christ a basis for our fellowship an... |
| 7 |
When Conflicts Arise |
"One of the most difficult tasks of any Christian community is to maintain unity when differences of... |
| 6 |
Images of Unity |
"The New Testament uses different metaphors to illustrate both the nature and mission of the church.... |
| 5 |
The Experience of Unity in the Early Church |
"The early church experienced rapid growth because Jesus’ disciples intentionally prepared themselve... |
| 4 |
The Key to Unity |
"How can we have unity even when we don’t always agree on everything?"... |
| 3 |
That They All May Be One |
"Jesus said that eternal life is to know God. What does it mean to know God? How do we demonstrate o... |
| 2 |
Causes of Disunity |
"We are all fallen beings, and if left to our own devices, if left to follow the inclinations of our... |
| 1 |
Creation and Fall |
"Any attempt at understanding the nature of unity in the church must begin with God’s original plan ... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Journey to Rome |
"Despite everything he had gone through, Paul never gave up his faith or his mission. What can we do... |
| 12 |
Confinement in Caesarea |
"How much are we willing to sacrifice in order to see the gospel spread?"... |
| 11 |
Arrest in Jerusalem |
"How often have you humbly acknowledged God’s providence in your own life despite the trials and suf... |
| 10 |
The Third Missionary Journey |
"Misunderstood, maligned, mistreated, and often reviled, Paul nevertheless pressed on in faith. How ... |
| 9 |
The Second Missionary Journey |
"How can we as a church show the same understanding Paul had of cultural differences and the same wi... |
| 8 |
The Jerusalem Council |
"When disputes arise, how can we learn to sit together, to listen to each other, and in a spirit of ... |
| 7 |
Paul’s First Missionary Journey |
"Based on Paul and Barnabas’s example, what can we individually and as a church do to nourish or str... |
| 6 |
The Ministry of Peter |
"What does it mean to you to be called a “Christian”? What about your life is truly Christian? That ... |
| 5 |
The Conversion of Paul |
"In what ways does Saul’s conversion illustrate the operation of God’s wonderful grace? What can you... |
| 4 |
The First Church Leaders |
"Why must we be careful not to be so locked into some of our cherished notions that we close out new... |
| 3 |
Life in the Early Church |
Five main points characterized early Christian preaching: Jesus was the suffering Messiah; God resur... |
| 2 |
Pentecost |
"The outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost revealed a crucial truth about what happened in heav... |
| 1 |
You Will Be My Witnesses |
"How can we learn to keep the reality, and promise, of the Second Coming always before us? How shoul... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Return of Our Lord Jesus |
"Only one of two endings awaits every human being who has ever lived on this planet. Either we will ... |
| 12 |
Babylon and Armageddon |
"Scripture presents Armageddon as the ultimate climax, not between squabbling nations, but between t... |
| 11 |
God’s Seal or the Beast’s Mark? |
"Why is the Sabbath so important, and what special significance does it have for Christians?"... |
| 10 |
America and Babylon |
"This week we will focus mostly on Revelation 13 and the events and powers portrayed in it, as alway... |
| 9 |
End-Time Deceptions - 2018 |
"This week, we will look at some of the devil’s most effective deceptions and how we can be protecte... |
| 8 |
Worship the Creator - 2018 |
"Take time to dwell on the incredible marvels of the created world. What can and do they teach us ab... |
| 7 |
Matthew 24 and 25 |
'What is it about obedience to what God tells us to do that strengthens our faith? That is, why is f... |
| 6 |
The “Change” of the Law |
"God’s law, the Ten Commandments, is still binding, and that law includes the seventh-day Sabbath. W... |
| 5 |
Christ in the Heavenly Sanctuary |
"What is Christ doing for us in the heavenly sanctuary, and why is it so important for us to underst... |
| 4 |
Salvation and the End-Time |
"One fascinating but crucial difference between Christianity and non-Christian religions is that whi... |
| 3 |
Jesus and the Book of Revelation |
"Revelation is all about Jesus, about who He is, about what He has done for His people, and about wh... |
| 2 |
Daniel and the End-Time |
"If we are not faithful now in what is “least,” what makes us think we will be faithful in something... |
| 1 |
The Cosmic Controversy |
"The cosmic controversy, sometimes called “the great
controversy,” is the biblical worldview. It for... |
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|
| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Results of Stewardship |
"How often might we intellectually believe in God and in His love and care for us, and yet worry our... |
| 12 |
The Habits of a Steward |
"Of all the good habits a Christian could have, seeking God first thing every day would have to be t... |
| 11 |
Debt: A Daily Decision |
"Managing money requires wisdom, budgeting, and discipline."... |
| 10 |
The Role of Stewardship |
"This week we will look more at the roles that stewardship plays in Christian life. We will do so, t... |
| 9 |
Offerings of Gratitude |
"Giving generously, whether from means, time, or talent, is a powerful means of living our faith and... |
| 8 |
The Impact of Tithing |
'The greatest blessing tithing teaches us is to trust God.'... |
| 7 |
Honesty with God |
"In this week’s lesson we will study the spiritual concept of honesty through the practice of tithin... |
| 6 |
The Marks of a Steward |
"We don’t obey to be saved; we obey because we already are saved. Obedience is the practical stateme... |
| 5 |
Stewards After Eden |
"Why is it so important for us to learn to trust in and believe in spiritual things that we don’t fu... |
| 4 |
Escape from the World’s Ways |
"What do you pray for? What do your prayers tell about your priorities? What other things might you ... |
| 3 |
God or Mammon? |
"Whether we are rich or poor, how can we make sure we keep the right relationship to the things of t... |
| 2 |
I See, I Want, I Take |
"It’s hard to imagine anything in the human character that is less reflective of the character of Ch... |
| 1 |
The Influence of Materialism |
"Materialism is one of Satan’s weapons of choice against Christians. After all, who doesn’t like mon... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Christian Living |
"What kind of example do you present? Would you feel comfortable with having others, particularly yo... |
| 12 |
Overcoming Evil with Good |
"If you knew for certain that Jesus was coming next month, what would you change in your life, and w... |
| 11 |
The Elect |
This week’s lesson covers Romans 10 and 11. These two chapters have been and remain the focal point ... |
| 10 |
Children of the Promise - 2017 |
"How can knowing what God’s character is like help us to stay faithful amid trials that seem so unju... |
| 9 |
No Condemnation |
"Dwell on this idea that the Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from death, is the same one dwelling in... |
| 8 |
Who Is the Man of Romans 7? |
"Left to ourselves, without Christ, we are helpless against sin. With Christ we have a new life in H... |
| 7 |
Overcoming Sin |
"How have you experienced the reality of a new life in Christ? What tangible evidence can you point ... |
| 6 |
Adam and Jesus |
"Paul contrasts Adam and Jesus, showing how Christ came to undo what Adam did, and showing that by f... |
| 5 |
The Faith of Abraham |
"As justified sinners, we have been made the recipients of grace and undeserved favor from God, agai... |
| 4 |
Justification by Faith |
"With the good news of salvation being so good, what holds people back from accepting it? In your ow... |
| 3 |
The Human Condition |
"How often do you, even if only in your own mind, condemn others for things that you, yourself, are ... |
| 2 |
The Controversy |
"What are some of your favorite Bible promises? How often do you claim them? What choices are you ma... |
| 1 |
The Apostle Paul in Rome |
"What kinds of issues are agitating your church at present? What role are you playing in these debat... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 14 |
Boasting in the Cross - 2017 |
"How differently do you live now than you did before giving yourself to the Lord, who died for you?"... |
| 13 |
The Gospel and the Church - 2017 |
"The church should be a place where the Spirit leads us to put others before ourselves. Understandi... |
| 12 |
Living by the Spirit - 2017 |
"We possess two natures, the flesh and the Spirit, and they are in conflict. Although our sinful na... |
| 11 |
Freedom in Christ - 2017 |
"What does Paul mean when he speaks about “freedom,” which he does so often? What does this freedom ... |
| 10 |
The Two Covenants - 2017 |
"In what ways has your lack of faith in God’s promises caused you some pain? How can you learn from ... |
| 9 |
Paul's Pastoral Appeal - 2017 |
"How much compromise has crept into your life, and what have been the ways you have justified it? Ho... |
| 8 |
From Slaves to Heirs - 2017 |
"What is it about human beings that makes them so afraid of the idea of grace, of salvation by faith... |
| 7 |
The Road to Faith - 2017 |
"The law was given to point sinners to their need of Christ. As a custodian, it provides instruction... |
| 6 |
The Priority of the Promise - 2017 |
"What does it mean to you to know that you can trust God’s promises? Or perhaps the question should ... |
| 5 |
Old Testament Faith - 2017 |
"From start to finish in the Christian life, the basis of our salvation is faith in Christ alone. T... |
| 4 |
Justification by Faith Alone - 2017 |
"We are not justified on the basis of our faith but on the basis of Christ’s faithfulness for us, wh... |
| 3 |
The Unity of the Gospel - 2017 |
"What issues are more important than unity itself? How do we learn to distinguish between what must ... |
| 2 |
Paul's Authority and Gospel - 2017 |
"Why does Paul say it is impossible to be a follower of Christ while trying to please people?"... |
| 1 |
Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles - 2017 |
"While we need zeal and fervor for what we believe, how do we learn to temper our zeal with the real... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Major Themes in 1 and 2 Peter |
This final week’s lesson will look in more detail at five of the themes Peter wrote about: the suffe... |
| 12 |
The Day of the Lord |
"Why must the Word of God, and not culture or our own judgment or reason, be the ultimate authority ... |
| 11 |
False Teachers |
"Why must we be sure to learn for ourselves the crucial truths we believe?"... |
| 10 |
Prophecy and Scripture |
"How many people have drifted off into fanaticism and error because they refused to heed the counsel... |
| 9 |
Be Who You Are |
"How 'like Christ' are you? In what areas can you do better?"... |
| 8 |
Jesus in the Writings of Peter |
"When you think about the life and death of Jesus and then realize that He was God, what does this t... |
| 7 |
Servant Leadership |
'Humility, rather than pride, should characterize the Christian’s relationship, not only with God bu... |
| 6 |
Suffering for Christ |
"How can we always be ready to face opposition for our faith, in whatever form that opposition comes... |
| 5 |
Living for God |
"Are there some areas in which we need to be in complete unity of thought in order to function as a ... |
| 4 |
Social Relationships |
"Why is it important for Christians to be as good citizens as possible, even in less-than-ideal poli... |
| 3 |
A Royal Priesthood |
"A holy nation? A royal priesthood? Applied to ourselves, what should terms like this mean in regard... |
| 2 |
An Inheritance Incorruptible |
"How can we learn to be more loving? What choices must we make in order to be able to manifest the k... |
| 1 |
The Person of Peter |
"Whatever his faults, and they were many, Peter was a spiritual man who was ready to follow the Lord... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 12 |
The Work of the Holy Spirit |
"It is a great tragedy that Christians, however well-intentioned, often approach sinners with an acc... |
| 11 |
Grieving and Resisting the Spirit |
"This week we will study biblical aspects that deal with the grieving, quenching, and resisting the ... |
| 10 |
The Holy Spirit, the Word and Prayer |
"God is deeply interested in us. He longs to be part of all aspects of our life: our worries, our fe... |
| 9 |
The Holy Spirit and the Church |
"It is the Holy Spirit who creates a spiritual community and fellowship that has the Written Word of... |
| 8 |
The Holy Spirit and the Gifts of the Spirit |
"This week we will study the Holy Spirit as the Sovereign Giver of God’s remarkable gifts and look a... |
| 7 |
The Holy Spirit and the Fruit of the Spirit |
Perhaps nothing discredits our Christian testimony and ministry more frequently than unkindness. It ... |
| 6 |
The Holy Spirit and Living a Holy Life |
"To keep the law is not legalism; it is faithfulness. The law does not save us. It never can. The la... |
| 5 |
The Baptism and Filling of the Holy Spirit |
"As Christians, we must be filled with the Holy Spirit. Without Him, our witness will be powerless a... |
| 4 |
The Personality of the Holy Spirit |
"This week we will learn more about the personality of the Holy Spirit as He is described in Scriptu... |
| 3 |
The Divinity of the Holy Spirit |
"The Bible does not present a systematic description of the divinity of the Holy Spirit. Instead we ... |
| 2 |
The Holy Spirit: Working Behind the Scenes |
"The Holy Spirit was not only present at the Creation of this world, He is also active in the proces... |
| 1 |
The Spirit and the Word |
"How has your pride been a stumbling stone that has hindered you from implementing the truth of Scri... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 14 |
Some Lessons from Job |
How can we learn more compassion for those who are suffering, even suffering from their own wrong co... |
| 13 |
The Character of Job |
"No wonder the Lord said what He did about the life and character of Job. This is a man who clearly... |
| 12 |
Job's Redeemer |
"Job saw God as Creator; after the cross, we see Him as Creator and Redeemer, or particularly, the C... |
| 10 |
The Wrath of Elihu |
"We don't live by faith when everything is fully and rationally explained. We live by faith when, l... |
| 9 |
Intimations of Hope |
"This week, as we continue to explore the question of suffering in the book of Job, we will find tha... |
| 8 |
Innocent Blood |
"We need to learn to trust God even when answers are not readily apparent and when we can see nothin... |
| 7 |
Retributive Punishment |
"As humans we should always strive for the right balance between law and grace in our theology and i... |
| 6 |
The Curse Causeless? |
"Job stands as a symbol for all humanity, for we all have been caught up in the great controversy, a... |
| 5 |
Curse the Day |
"As Christians, we certainly have wonderful promises for the future. At the same time, amid present ... |
| 4 |
God and Human Suffering |
'Though the Bible teaches the reality of an all-knowing, all-powerful, all-loving God, it also teach... |
| 3 |
Does Job Fear God for Naught? |
"Adam and Eve, sinless beings amid a true paradise, transgressed and fell into sin because of Satan'... |
| 2 |
The Great Controversy in The Book of Job |
"The great controversy theme forms a template that can help us better understand 'the total message'... |
| 1 |
The End |
"This week, as we begin the book of Job, we will start at its end, because it brings up questions ab... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
How Shall We Wait? |
"How are we waiting for Jesus to return? That is, what are we doing in our lives that reveals the re... |
| 12 |
Urban Ministry in the End-Time |
"If our actions do not demonstrate the compassion, grace, and hope of which we speak, then what we s... |
| 11 |
Jesus Bade Them, "Follow Me" |
'How do you act toward new faces in your church? Do you make an intentional effort to talk to them? ... |
| 10 |
Jesus Won Their Confidence |
"If some visitors started attending your church regularly, what would they see, and what kind of wit... |
| 9 |
Jesus Ministered to Their Needs |
"Most of us have no problem expressing our opinions. How can we learn to be better listeners?"... |
| 7 |
Jesus Desired Their Good |
"Jesus loved people more than anything else, and a church that is truly His will do the same."... |
| 6 |
Jesus Mingled with People |
"Have you ever avoided witnessing to a person who would likely not fit well in your church? What wou... |
| 5 |
Jesus on Community Outreach |
"What role should you be playing in the whole process of winning souls, as opposed to the role, if a... |
| 4 |
Justice and Mercy in the Old Testament: Part 2 |
"Light, water - both of these are images used to talk about what God can do through us to help other... |
| 3 |
Justice and Mercy in the Old Testament: Part 1 |
"One can't imagine a worse witness than those who are too busy 'worshiping' God that they don't have... |
| 2 |
Restoring Dominion |
"We have been called by God to be a light and a source of healing and hope in our communities."
... |
| 1 |
The "Restoration of All Things" |
"Who are people in need of your help right now, help that you are especially equipped to give?"... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Crucified and Risen - 2016 |
"This week, the final chapters of Matthew, we study the inexhaustible truths regarding our Lord's de... |
| 12 |
Jesus' Last Days |
"How should Jesus' willingness to do what He did for us impact every aspect of our lives, especially... |
| 11 |
Last-Day Events |
"At a time of so much turmoil and uncertainty in our world about the future, how can we learn to dra... |
| 10 |
Jesus in Jerusalem - 2016 |
"How can we make sure that we are not letting our desire to gain our maintain anything here, even so... |
| 9 |
Idols of the Soul (and Other Lessons from Jesus) |
"The gospel needs to penetrate the heart, to go right to the idols of the soul, and whatever we are ... |
| 8 |
Peter and the Rock |
"Peter and the disciples were gradually learning what true faith is. True faith isn't supposed to b... |
| 7 |
Lord of Jews and Gentiles |
"In what ways might your expectations of what you expect from God be too narrow?"... |
| 6 |
Resting in Christ |
'This week, as we continue our study of Matthew, we will look at a few of the Sabbath controversies ... |
| 5 |
The Seen and the Unseen War |
"What things, even in secular life, remain mysteries to us? Do we stop believing, for instance, in t... |
| 4 |
"Get up and Walk!" Faith and Healing |
"Whatever our physical struggles, even in the worst-case scenario they will always and only be tempo... |
| 3 |
The Sermon on the Mount |
"How different would your life be, right now, were you to love your enemies?" (Chantal and Gerald Kl... |
| 2 |
The Ministry Begins |
"Why is humility so crucial a trait for Christians? How can we learn to be and stay humble? What r... |
| 1 |
Son of David |
"If God receives us despite our faults and shortcomings, how can we learn to do the same with others... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Redemption |
"How does the reality of the great controversy help us better understand why suffering and death exi... |
| 12 |
The Church Militant |
"What happens to us, either individually or as a church, that could make our love for God grow cold?... |
| 11 |
Peter on the Great Controversy |
"Instead of us being concerned about being accepted by others and conforming to their opinions and t... |
| 9 |
The Great Controversy and the Early Church |
"The greatest barrier Jesus faced with His followers was their preconceived opinions. The disciples... |
| 8 |
Comrades in Arms |
"How many times are modern disciples more eager to race off and work for Jesus rather than spend tim... |
| 7 |
Jesus' Teachings and the Great Controversy |
"In this week's lesson, we will look at some of Jesus' teachings on very down-to-earth and practical... |
| 6 |
Victory in the Wilderness |
"Faithful people had deep misconceptions about the nature of the Lord's first coming. How might fai... |
| 5 |
The Controversy Continues |
"How can we learn, even amid the most discouraging and seemingly impossible situations, to trust in ... |
| 4 |
Conflict and Crisis: the Judges |
"We are either for the Lord, doing something of meaning and purpose for Him, or we are, in the end, ... |
| 3 |
Global Rebellion and the Patriarchs |
"What can be done for the people in your congregation who feel that they are alone in the world and ... |
| 2 |
Crisis in Eden |
"Adam and Eve started justifying their sin. What are ways that we seek to do the same? How often do ... |
| 1 |
Crisis in Heaven |
"If a perfect being, created by a perfect God, in a perfect environment, could mess himself up becau... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Lessons from Jeremiah |
"At the center of the great controversy exists a crucial issue: What is the character of God? What i... |
| 12 |
Back to Egypt |
"How often do we allow emotions or passions to cloud our judgment or even override a clear 'thus sai... |
| 11 |
The Covenant |
"The salvation God provides is a gift, unmerited and undeserved, and the human response to that gift... |
| 10 |
The Destruction of Jerusalem |
"Even while people in Jerusalem were still fighting the Babylonians, still hoping that the words of ... |
| 9 |
Jeremiah's Yoke |
"God's prophets preached not only through words but also through object lessons. At times the prophe... |
| 8 |
Josiah's Reforms |
Josiah was one of the few kings who, using free will, chose to do what "was right in the sight of th... |
| 7 |
The Crisis Continues |
"No matter what we have done, we can repent of our sin and be forgiven. This is the great provision ... |
| 6 |
Symbolic Acts |
"We can rest assured that, despite the reality of human free will and free choices, and the often ca... |
| 5 |
More Woes for the Prophet |
"God loves humanity and wants it saved, but He does not force our choice. If we want to do wrong, ev... |
| 4 |
Rebuke and Retribution |
"This week we'll start to look at the trials of Jeremiah, whose ministry seemed to consist of nothin... |
| 3 |
The Last Five Kings of Judah |
"It had never been God's intention to give Israel a king; by the end of this week's lesson, we will ... |
| 2 |
The Crisis Within and Without |
"If we could pick one word to describe the human condition since the Fall, it would be "crisis", the... |
| 1 |
The Prophetic Calling of Jeremiah |
"Jeremiah wasn't called to find solutions to the problems of the nation, or to become a great person... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Must the Whole World Hear? |
"First, on the day of judgment, how is God going to deal with the billions who have not known Him? S... |
| 12 |
Paul: Mission and Message |
"Think about your own faith. On what is it based? What good reasons do you have for it? How might yo... |
| 11 |
Paul: Background and Call |
"More is known about Paul than any other first-century Christian. He is especially remembered for hi... |
| 10 |
Philip as Missionary |
"What should our attitude be toward those who are facing religious persecution, even if we don't agr... |
| 9 |
Peter and the Gentiles |
"How do we show respect for people whose faith we believe is wrong, without giving the impression th... |
| 8 |
Cross-Cultural Missions |
“While pioneering Christian work can be accomplished by foreign missionaries who have cultural sensi... |
| 7 |
Jesus: The Master of Missions |
"In Jesus Christ, the meaning of history comes into focus, the total mission activity of God becomes... |
| 6 |
Esther and Mordecai - 2015 |
"Though not your 'typical" missionary story, the narrative of Esther and Mordecai does present some ... |
| 5 |
Exiles as Missionaries |
"Think how easy it would have been for Daniel to have compromised, especially given his circumstance... |
| 4 |
The Jonah Saga |
"The Bible's authors present the valiant along with the petty in the lives of people to illustrate t... |
| 3 |
The Unlikely Missionary |
"Personal life disruptions, tragedies, and transitions can make people more open to spiritual truth ... |
| 2 |
Abraham: The First Missionary |
"Though hardly perfect, Abraham was a man of God, and time and again in the Bible, even in the New T... |
| 1 |
The Missionary Nature of God |
"Only by knowing where we came from are we off to a good start in knowing who we are, why we exist, ... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Crucified and Risen - 2015 |
For all else that it entails, the Cross is also the great divider of history.... |
| 12 |
Jesus in Jerusalem - 2015 |
"The last week of Jesus' earthly life unfolded in Jerusalem. What tumultuous events marked that week... |
| 11 |
The Kingdom of God |
"The same Jesus who defeated sin and Satan on Calvary is soon to return to begin the process that wi... |
| 10 |
Following Jesus in Everyday Life |
"Jesus introduced a new dynamic to human relations: fulfillment comes not from power but from servic... |
| 9 |
Jesus, the Master Teacher |
"The mission and ministry of Jesus, His forgiving heart and embracing grace, did not exclude anyone ... |
| 8 |
The Mission of Jesus |
"If we were to write a mission statement for Jesus, we could not do any better than to repeat His ow... |
| 7 |
Jesus, the Holy Spirit and Prayer |
"Fully divine, equal with the Father and the Spirit, Jesus in His humanity left us an example in reg... |
| 6 |
Women in the Ministry of Jesus |
"Luke's Gospel is sometimes called "the Gospel of Women" because, more than any other one, it makes ... |
| 5 |
Christ as the Lord of the Sabbath |
Satan has worked hard to destroy the Sabbath, turning it into a heavy burden, striping it of so much... |
| 4 |
The Call to Discipleship |
"Being a disciple energizes the spirit, challenges the mind, and demands our utmost in our relations... |
| 3 |
Who Is Jesus Christ? |
"Who is Jesus Christ? This question is not a philosophical or a sociological gimmick. It gets to th... |
| 2 |
Baptism and the Temptations |
"Repentance is not just a theoretical notion. It is a way of life. The word comes from the Greek '... |
| 1 |
The Coming of Jesus |
"Luke places the story of Jesus in history - real people, real times - in order to dismiss any idea ... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Women and Wine |
"How can we make sure that we don't neglect the practical aspects of faith as we seek to fulfill its... |
| 12 |
The Humility of the Wise |
"Think about just how dependent you are on God. How can keeping that stark fact ever in your mind h... |
| 11 |
Living by Faith |
"So many voices call to us from so many directions. How do people know what is right and what is wr... |
| 10 |
Behind the Mask |
"Everything that Christians do should be as transparent as the sunlight. Truth is of God; deception... |
| 9 |
Words of Truth |
"It is not enough for the student to listen or even to understand intellectually, what is being taug... |
| 8 |
Words of Wisdom |
"A person's character is measured less by wisdom or even religious commitments than by readiness to ... |
| 7 |
Dealing With Fights |
"Think about a time you messed up badly and you were forgiven, ministered to, and comforted. What d... |
| 6 |
What You Get Is Not What You See |
"Why is it important to understand the reality of human free will and free choice, even if God is ul... |
| 5 |
The Blessings of the Righteous |
The book of Proverbs tells us that wisdom is righteousness, and "righteousness" means to walk accord... |
| 4 |
Divine Wisdom |
"Wisdom is truth - the Truth as it exists in God, the source and foundation of all truth."... |
| 3 |
A Matter of Life and Death |
"How can we be serious about the gravity of sin without falling into the trap of fanaticism?"... |
| 2 |
From Ears to Feet |
"Training in wisdom consists in hearing proper instruction and in following and obeying what we have... |
| 1 |
The Call of Wisdom |
"From Eden onward, the root of human tragedy lies in wrong choices. ... The book of Proverbs is all ... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Everlasting Gospel - 2014 |
"How can we, as people who believe in the importance of keeping the law, protect ourselves from the ... |
| 12 |
Prayer, Healing and Restoration |
"More important than the healing of the body is the healing of the soul. Our purpose is not, after ... |
| 11 |
Getting Ready for the Harvest |
"In Greco-Roman times (as in some places still today), a flurry of activity preceded the coming of a... |
| 10 |
Weep and Howl! |
"How do we work, as Christians, to help alleviate the problem of extreme poverty? What things shoul... |
| 9 |
One Lawgiver and Judge |
"God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what ... |
| 8 |
The Humility of Heavenly Wisdom |
"Only a person humble, meek, and aware of his or her utter need and dependency is open to grace, to ... |
| 7 |
Taming the Tongue |
"If you recorded all your spoken words in a single day and then played them back to yourself, what w... |
| 6 |
Faith that Works |
"Faith and works are inseparable. Like two sides of a coin, one cannot exist without the other. Al... |
| 5 |
Love and the Law |
"Though it's not easy, and often goes against our nature, true love involves a substantial amount of... |
| 4 |
Being and Doing |
"Salvation begins by seeing who we really are, not who we imagine ourselves to be."... |
| 3 |
Enduring Temptation |
"Temptations are real, sin is real, and the battle against self is very real. But God is real, too,... |
| 2 |
The Perfecting of Our Faith |
"We need to believe in a loving Father, rely on His wisdom, and act on the basis of His Word. We ca... |
| 1 |
James, the Lord's Brother |
"Why is humility so important in the Christian life? That is, in light of the Cross and what happene... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Second Coming of Jesus |
"When Jesus comes, the destiny of each human being will already have been decided... The fact that ... |
| 12 |
Death and Resurrection |
"The Bible teaches that God will judge the lives of every human being, deciding the eternal destiny ... |
| 11 |
The Sabbath |
"The same God who created humanity with the need to rest also provided the means to rest: a weekly d... |
| 10 |
The Law of God |
"One would be hard pressed to find in the life and teachings of Jesus anything implying that the Ten... |
| 9 |
Our Mission |
"Our task is to invite people to follow Jesus, which means to believe in Him, to obey His teachings,... |
| 8 |
The Church |
"We need to remember that love without truth is blind, and truth without love is fruitless. Mind an... |
| 7 |
Living Like Christ |
"The supreme proof of genuine Christianity is loving our enemies."... |
| 6 |
Growing in Christ - 2014 |
"The new life in Christ is not a patched-up life with a few external reformations. It is not a modi... |
| 5 |
How to Be Saved |
"This week we will look at Jesus' teachings regarding the simple practical steps needed for salvatio... |
| 4 |
Salvation |
"The Bible is clear. We have only two choices regarding our sins: either we pay for our sins in the... |
| 3 |
The Holy Spirit |
"Of the Three Persons of the God head, the Holy Spirit is the least understood. It is ironic that t... |
| 2 |
The Son |
Sooner or later, everyone has to answer the question of 'Who is Jesus?'. ...the answer must be genu... |
| 1 |
Our Loving Heavenly Father |
"This week we will explore what Jesus taught about our Father and about His infinite love for us. W... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Christ's Kingdom and the Law |
"This week we'll look at the question of God's eternal kingdom and the role of the law in relation t... |
| 12 |
Christ's Church and the Law |
"Why can't we really be keeping the commandments if we don't show love?"... |
| 11 |
The Apostles and the Law |
"With so much evidence for the continued validity of God's law, why do so many Christians argue agai... |
| 10 |
Christ, the Law and the Covenants |
"God's eternal decision to save humanity has been revealed to us through the ages by the covenants."... |
| 9 |
Christ, the Law and the Gospel |
"Grace not only frees us from the condemnation of the law, but it enables us to keep the law in the ... |
| 8 |
The Law of God and the Law of Christ |
"Jesus and His Father are united in purpose as they urge the people of God's creation to love as the... |
| 7 |
Christ, the End of the Law |
This lesson explores the law and grace.... |
| 6 |
Christ's Death and the Law |
This lesson looks at the death of Jesus and what it means in relation to the law.... |
| 5 |
Christ and the Sabbath |
"The issue of an alternative day of worship was not introduced into Christianity unitl more than a c... |
| 4 |
Christ and the Law in the Sermon on the Mount |
This lesson covers the third section of the Sermon on the Mount to see what it teaches about the law... |
| 3 |
Christ and Religious Tradition |
"This week's lesson investigates the religious traditions upon which the scribes and Pharisees based... |
| 2 |
Christ and the Law of Moses |
"The Biblical feast days were done away with long ago when they met their fulfillment in Christ. Ho... |
| 1 |
Laws in Christ's Day |
"This week's lesson investigates the various laws that functioned in the community during the time o... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Cost of Discipleship |
"The rewards of discipleship may likewise be measured through comparison with the costs. ... Everyon... |
| 12 |
The Harvest and the Harvesters |
"God could have commissioned angels, unassisted by human beings, to broadcast the gospel. Instead, ... |
| 11 |
Discipling Spiritual Leaders |
"In the end, a combination of knowledge and experience that produces unselfish love will be the most... |
| 10 |
Discipling the Nations |
"God's final work is incomplete until the eternal gospel expressed in the message of the three angel... |
| 9 |
Discipling the Powerful |
"Jesus always sought to be redemptive. ... He was seeking the salvation of all people, even of thos... |
| 8 |
With the Rich and Famous |
"Christ neither resented nor revered the social elite. The Savior recognized that financial prosper... |
| 6 |
Discipling the “Ordinary” |
"Christ's death was the great equalizer: it showed that we all are sinners in need of God's grace. .... |
| 5 |
Discipling the Sick |
"During His ministry, Jesus devoted more time to healing the sick than to preaching. His miracles t... |
| 4 |
Discipling Children |
"We can preach and sermonize all we want; in the end, as with adults, the best way to disciple child... |
| 3 |
Discipleship and Prayer |
"What powerful changes might occur if constant, fervent prayer was central to our methodology in see... |
| 2 |
Discipling Through Metaphor |
"Jesus framed eternal truths in ways that went beyond mere intellect alone. Jesus spoke through con... |
| 1 |
Disciples and Scripture |
"How can we make sure that our study and reading of the Bible help us to come to a better knowledge ... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Exhortations From the Sanctuary |
"Throughout the book of Hebrews, passages about Christian faith alternate with passages about Christ... |
| 12 |
The Cosmic Conflict Over God's Character |
"This week we will study some milestones in the great conflict between Christ and Satan that reveal ... |
| 11 |
Our Prophetic Message |
"We know that 'God is llove,' and nothing reveals this love more than the Cross. We know, too, that... |
| 10 |
The Eschatological Day of Atonement |
"This week we will study Daniel 8. We will discover the real issue of the conflict between the horn... |
| 9 |
The Pre-Advent Judgment - 2013 |
"The pre-Advent judgment results in fulfilling the hopes of both God and the believers. God's desir... |
| 8 |
Christ, Our Priest |
"This week we will study the work of Jesus during His daily ministry and see some of the practical r... |
| 7 |
Christ, Our Sacrifice |
"How do the concepts of death, sacrifice, and blood help to show us just how serious sin and its con... |
| 6 |
The Day of Atonement |
"This week we will study what happened on the Day of Atonement in the earthly sanctuary, specificall... |
| 5 |
Atonement: Purification Offering |
"This week we will study several concepts linked to the 'purification offering' (also called 'sin of... |
| 4 |
Lessons From the Sanctuary |
"The sanctuary is one of God's major devices to teach us the meaning of the gospel. ... This week's... |
| 3 |
Sacrifices |
"Central to the entire gospel is the concept of sacrifice. In the biblical languages, the words for... |
| 2 |
Heaven On Earth |
"Though the sanctuary in heaven is the original, the one where God Himself is ministsering 'for us,'... |
| 1 |
The Heavenly Sanctuary |
"Scripture is clear: the heavenly sanctuary is a real place, and from it we can learn truths about t... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Promised Revival: God's Mission Completed |
"The proclamation of the gospel to the entire world may seem impossible, but God's power will overco... |
| 12 |
Reformation: Healing Broken Relationships |
"What is forgiveness? Does forgiveness justify the behavior of someone who has horribly wronged us?... |
| 11 |
Reformation: Thinking New Thoughts |
Our earthly bodies won't go to Heaven, only our minds in our new, heavenly bodies. What we expose o... |
| 10 |
Reformation: The Willingness to Grow and Change |
"Reformation is the choice to respond to the Holy Spirit's leading for change and growth. It is the... |
| 9 |
Reformation: The Outgrowth of Revival |
"Revival is an ongoing process. ... True spiritual renewal leads to a change in our thought patterns... |
| 8 |
Discernment: The Safeguard of Revival |
"In the context of revival, we need to ask, Is it possible that the devil can create a false religio... |
| 6 |
Confession and Repentance: The Conditions of Revival |
"Throughout Scripture, both repentance and confession have prepared the way for spiritual revival. ... |
| 5 |
Obedience: The Fruit of Revival |
"The results of revival are not necessarily positive feelings. They are a changed life. Our feelin... |
| 4 |
Witness and Service: The Fruit of Revival |
"The purpose of revival is to fill our hearts with such a love for Jesus that we long to share this ... |
| 3 |
The Word: The Foundation of Revival |
"In this week's lesson we will study the role of the Bible in revival and how God's Word can make a ... |
| 2 |
Prayer: The Heartbeat of Revival |
Why is prayer so vital? The answer lies in understanding God's respect for our freedom of choice. G... |
| 1 |
Revival: Our Great Need |
"Laodicea is the last church in Revelation's sequence of seven churches. ... the Laodicean message i... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Lest We Forget! (Malachi) |
"Malachi teaches us the extent of God's commitment to His people but also points to their sacred res... |
| 12 |
Heaven's Best Gift |
"Zechariah has some wonderful Messianic prophecies that point to Jesus and affirm our faith in Him."... |
| 11 |
Visions of Hope (Zechariah) |
"Though Israel had been punished for its sins, it was time for its people to live again in relations... |
| 10 |
First Things First! (Haggai) |
"Haggai's message is simple: What are our priorities, and why is it so important to get them right?"... |
| 9 |
The Day of the Lord (Zephaniah) |
"Judgment is coming, but grace and mercy are still available for those who earnestly seek for it."... |
| 8 |
Trusting God's Goodness (Habakkuk) |
"We may not understand always why tragedy happens, but we can trust God, no matter what."... |
| 7 |
God's Special People (Micah) |
"Even amid the worst apostasy, the Lord was willing to forgive and heal his people."... |
| 6 |
Eager to Forgive (Jonah) |
"The book of Jonah reveals, among other things, that God is more willing to forgive others than we o... |
| 5 |
Seek the Lord and Live! |
"Amos reminds us that only in seeking the Lord is there life."... |
| 4 |
Lord of All Nations (Amos) |
"Acts of inhumanity are sins against God and will be judged accordingly."... |
| 3 |
A Holy and Just God (Joel) |
"God can use crises to make His people sensitive to both their dependence on Him and their need for ... |
| 2 |
Love and Judgment: God's Dilemma (Hosea) |
"Hosea reveals more of God's love for His wayward people."... |
| 1 |
Spiritual Adultery (Hosea) |
"Even amid spiritual adultery and divine judgment, God's love for His people never wavers."... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Creation, Again |
"The same Lord who through the supernatural power of His Word created the world once will create it ... |
| 12 |
Creation and the Gospel |
"The original Creation gives us confidence that God's creative power is able to change our lives and... |
| 11 |
Sabbath: A Gift From Eden |
"God is calling people to worhip Him as the Creator, and nowhere in the Bible do we find anything th... |
| 10 |
Stewardship and the Environment |
"...The concept of stewardship, in the context of the way in which we take care of the planet, is ti... |
| 9 |
Marriage: A Gift from Eden |
"In both the Old and the New Testament, the marriage relation is employed to represent the tender an... |
| 8 |
Jesus, Provider and Sustainer |
"... Jesus continues to sustain the existence of the universe by His power. The universe is not ind... |
| 7 |
Through a Glass, Darkly |
"...this week's lesson will examine what the Bible has to say regarding the question of what it is t... |
| 6 |
Creation and the Fall |
"Satan is a defeated foe, he is here on the earth, and he is determined to wreak as much havoc and d... |
| 5 |
Creation and Morality |
"People love to talk about 'human rights. ... How are we to determine what they are? Why should we... |
| 4 |
Creation, a Biblical Theme |
"This week we will look at various references that point back to the Genesis account and show how ot... |
| 3 |
The Creation Completed |
"This week's lesson reviews the Bible's brief description of the last three Creation days and the Sa... |
| 2 |
Creation: Forming the World |
"The creation is not an entity independent of God, but it is instead God's chosen arena in which He ... |
| 1 |
Jesus, Creator of Heaven and Earth |
"Only something greater than what it creates could have created it. Thus, only a Being greater than... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
When All Things Become New |
"What is the millennium, when does it happen, and to what does it lead?"... |
| 12 |
Last Things: Jesus and the Saved |
"The Bible's teaching on Christ's ministry in the heavenly sanctuary, His second coming, and the res... |
| 11 |
The Christian Life |
"Anyone can call himself or herself a Christian. What, though, does that mean in practical terms?"... |
| 10 |
The Law and the Gospel |
"God's entire moral law is what reveals our sin and, thus, our need for a Savior. The law and the g... |
| 9 |
The Church: Rites and Rituals |
"God has instituted ordinances that, properly understood, help to reinforce our faith."... |
| 8 |
The Church: In Service to Humanity |
"'We should remember that the church, enfeebled and defective though it be, is the only object on ea... |
| 7 |
Arming for Victory |
"Every believer must be personally and individually armed as we each find ourselves immersed in the ... |
| 6 |
Victory Over Evil Forces |
"In Christ, we have victory over all forces that would oppress us."... |
| 5 |
Growing In Christ - 2012 |
"Christ's victory on the cross defines the scope of the victory into which the Christian may grow."... |
| 4 |
Salvation: The Only Solution |
"The sin problem is very big; how thankful we should be that the solution was big enough to solve it... |
| 3 |
Mankind: God's Handiwork |
"God created humanity in His own image, sin defiled that image. God's plan is to restore that image ... |
| 2 |
Revelation, and the God Revealed In It |
"However important it is to understand the way in which Biblical inspiration works, it's more import... |
| 1 |
The Great Controversy: The Foundation |
"The great-controversy motif is the overarching concept that gives cohesion to Seventh-day Adentist ... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Keeping the Church Faithful |
"Even with all the grand and glorious promises for the future, we have to deal with daily challenges... |
| 12 |
The Antichrist |
"In correcting the Thessalonians' false theology of last-day events, Paul reveals truth about end-ti... |
| 11 |
Promise to the Persecuted |
"The second coming of Jesus is the culimnation of all Christian hope."... |
| 9 |
Final Events |
"The reality of Christ's return calls us to continual readiness."... |
| 8 |
The Dead in Christ |
"Paul gives the Thessalonians (and us) a powerful hope for the future, the promise of the second com... |
| 7 |
Lesson 7 is not available. Please enjoy this sermon in its place. |
Please accept our appologies, lesson #7 is not available. In its place we present "How Perfect Shou... |
| 6 |
Friends Forever |
"Paul continues to praise the Thessalonians for the good things he sees in them and to encourage the... |
| 5 |
The Apostolic Example |
"By revealing what the true motive in ministry must be, Paul can help us all to examine our hearts a... |
| 3 |
Thessalonica in Paul's Day |
"A short study of the context of ancient Thessalonica deomonstrates that Paul's approach to the citi... |
| 2 |
Preserving Relationships |
"True evangelism leads to relationships that can stand the test of time."... |
| 1 |
The Gospel Comes to Thessalonica |
"Our assurance of God's promises must be based on our confidence in His Holy Scriptures."... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
A Perpetual Ministry |
"Evangelism and witnessing are the means by which the mustard seed (the church of God) becomes a hug... |
| 12 |
Evaluating Witnessing and Evangelism |
"It is a mistake to become involved in God's great task of evangelism without effective evaluation."... |
| 11 |
Let the Church Know |
"As a report of the early church's missionary endeavors, the book of Acts is filled with lessons for... |
| 10 |
A Love Response |
"We should work to win souls to Christ the question we need to ask ourselves is, 'What motivates us ... |
| 9 |
Releasing Into Ministry |
"It is not enough that people be trained for evangelism and witnessing work they must actively work ... |
| 8 |
Equipping for Evangelism and Witnessing |
"Whatever the important proper training, we must first be grounded in our relationship with Jesus be... |
| 7 |
Corporate Evangelism and Witnessing |
"The dissemination of the truth of God is not confined to ministers. The truth is to be scattered b... |
| 6 |
Personal Evangelism and Witnessing |
"Those who have the joy of assurance of salvation will want to lead others to experience the same."... |
| 5 |
Sequential Evangelism and Witnessing |
"In all evangelism and witnessing, it is important that we first present the simple truth of the gos... |
| 4 |
Evangelism and Witnessing as a Lifestyle |
"Whether we acknowledge it or not, all believers preach a message by the example of their lives."... |
| 3 |
Spiritual Gifts for Evangelism and Witnessing |
"Spiritual gifts are special attributes given to each member to be used for God's glory and for the ... |
| 2 |
Every Member Ministry |
"Too often evangelism and witnessing are seen as the pastor's job alone this attitude is wrong."... |
| 1 |
Defining Evangelism and Witnessing |
"If we are to be involved in fulfilling the great gospel commission, we must understand what we mean... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Promise of His Return |
God is coming again, we can be sure of this. We may not know the day or the hour of His coming, but... |
| 12 |
Love Stories |
Love is an attribute of God, but it also is who He is. God is love. "we cannot overestimate God's l... |
| 11 |
God as Artist |
"God's skills as an artist have been underrated. His created world is often appreciated, but the ex... |
| 10 |
The Promise of Prayer |
Prayer is a very important component of our relationship and our walk with God. "There are a lot of ... |
| 9 |
The Bible and History |
"Our God works in and through history, and in and through history He has given us powerful evidence ... |
| 8 |
Creation Care |
"No question, this world is coming to an end it will not last forever. And yes, Jesus is coming soon... |
| 7 |
Lord of the Sabbath |
"The seventh-day Sabbbath, in every way, points to Jesus, our Creator and our Redeemer." Sabbath Sch... |
| 6 |
God the Lawgiver |
"God's law is an inseparable part of the Old and New Testaments. It is also an expression of His Lov... |
| 5 |
The Holiness of God |
"It might be much nicer to focus only on God's love instead of His holiness, but that would e to dis... |
| 4 |
The God of Grace and Judgment |
The Bible is full of stories that show God's grace and love for fallen sinners, but it also shows th... |
| 3 |
God as Redeemer |
God is not only our Creator, He is our Redeemer. "From the earliest pages of Genesis, the Bible poi... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 14 |
Boasting in the Cross - 2011 |
Nowhere do our 'glorious' human wisdom, our riches, and our might appear more clearly in all their f... |
| 13 |
The Gospel and the Church - 2011 |
The actions we sow result in a harvest, either for good or evil. This happens both in our individual... |
| 12 |
Living by the Spirit - 2011 |
Though everyone struggles with moral conflict, the converted Christian faces an internal war between... |
| 11 |
Freedom in Christ - 2011 |
Paul explores the boundless limits of the freedom we have in Jesus Christ freedom to serve God and e... |
| 10 |
The Two Covenants - 2011 |
A careful look at Paul's argument about the covenant promise of Isaac and its fulfillment in Christ ... |
| 9 |
Paul's Pastoral Appeal - 2011 |
Paul makes a personal appeal to the Galatians based on their previous relationship and his pastoral ... |
| 8 |
From Slaves to Heirs - 2011 |
Jesus Christ offers us freedom in the gospel, so Paul says turning back to a system of obedience to ... |
| 7 |
The Road to Faith - 2011 |
A discussion about the law of God and its relationship to grace, the gospel and the New Testament be... |
| 6 |
The Priority of the Promise - 2011 |
The law was "added" at Sinai to demonstrate the exceeding sinfulness of Israel and all mankind, but ... |
| 5 |
Old Testament Faith - 2011 |
Paul clearly outlines the consistency of the gospel message and uses Abraham's example to illustrate... |
| 4 |
Justification by Faith Alone - 2011 |
Exploring the concept of justification by faith helps us understand who God is and why the issue was... |
| 3 |
The Unity of the Gospel - 2011 |
Paul's conflict with Peter over reverting to ceremonial Jewish customs shows how important the apost... |
| 2 |
Paul's Authority and Gospel - 2011 |
A look at the origin, content and authority of the gospel message preached by Paul, which was challe... |
| 1 |
Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles - 2011 |
Paul's conversion experience and the impact it had on his ministry, and the church, throughout his l... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Worship in the Book of Revelation |
From start to finish, the prophecies and controversies in Revelation focus on true and false worship... |
| 12 |
Worship in the Early Church |
The early Christian church, having learned spiritual truth from Jesus, placed an emphasis on proper ... |
| 11 |
In Spirit and in Truth |
Part of Christ's mission was to demonstrate that the religious rituals were only a means to an end, ... |
| 10 |
Worship: From Exile to Restoration |
Adulterated worship led to the exile in Babylon, so Jewish leaders emphasized a return to true worsh... |
| 9 |
Trust Not in Deceptive Words: The Prophets and Worship |
The Israelites were prone to turn pure worship into meaningless ritual, and the prophets helped stee... |
| 8 |
Conformity, Compromise, and Crisis in Worship |
The Old Testament contains several stories that demonstrate the calamities that come when we adulter... |
| 7 |
Worship in the Psalms |
The Psalms reveal the raw human emotional side of worship, as well as powerful lessons about God Him... |
| 6 |
Worship and Song and Praise |
David's artistic life reveals to us how music and praise fit into worship.... |
| 5 |
Happy Are You , O Israel! |
Though a God of mercy, God is also very particular about the kinds of worship that will lead to life... |
| 4 |
Rejoicing Before the Lord: The Sanctuary and Worship |
The sanctuary outlines many major principles to guide our worship of the Lord.... |
| 3 |
The Sabbath and Worship |
The Sabbath commandment can be linked to several aspects of God including His role as Creator, Redee... |
| 2 |
Worship and the Exodus: Understanding Who God Is |
Exodus reveals that even when confronted with the presence of God, it is difficult to always know wh... |
| 1 |
Worship in Genesis: Two Classes of Worshipers |
Genesis records the earliest worship styles and demonstrates how easy it is to worship ourselves ins... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Clothed In Christ |
Hiding our weakness under Jesus, overcoming sin and being restored to the kingdom of heaven are majo... |
| 12 |
More Clothing Imagery |
Various imagery of Jesus' clothing throughout the gospels reveals much to us about his character, mi... |
| 11 |
The Wedding Garment |
Christ's parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22 demonstrates that God will one day judge whose... |
| 10 |
The Prodigal's New Clothes |
The story of the prodigal son describes God's willingness to give us freedom of choice and to forgiv... |
| 9 |
A Brand Plucked From the Fire |
The visions from the first three chapters of Zechariah demonstrate justification by Christ's merits ... |
| 8 |
Garments of Splendor |
The prophet Isaiah describes Israel's glory, downfall, redemption and salvation through clothing ima... |
| 7 |
In the Shadow of His Wings |
King David's experience with Bathsheba lays bare the truth about temptation, sin, and God's forgiven... |
| 6 |
Elijah's and Elisha's Mantle |
Elijah was one of the most powerful prophets in Israeli history, but for all his strong faith and go... |
| 5 |
The Priestly Garments of Grace |
The earthly priesthood was to be entirely devoted to God's service. It prefigured the work of the tr... |
| 4 |
The Coat of Different Colors |
Excited by envy, the other sons of Jacob stripped Joseph of his colorful coat and sold him into slav... |
| 3 |
A Garment of Innocence |
Adam and Eve lost their original garments of light and purity, but God Himself supplied new garments... |
| 2 |
From Exalted to Cast Down |
Lucifer fell from his high and exalted position among Heaven's angels to become Satan, the accuser.... |
| 1 |
In the Loom of Heaven |
Only the righteousness of the resurrected Christ can cover our sins and weaknesses. Obedience to God... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Partnership with Jesus |
A strong connection to God through prayer, worship and church fellowship can overcome many of the em... |
| 12 |
Nature as a Source of Health |
Though long marred by sin, the environment still contains many beautiful things from God. When used ... |
| 11 |
Freedom From Addictions |
The Bible says everyone is a slave, either to sin or to righteousness. Many substances and behaviors... |
| 10 |
Jealousy |
Jealousy was Lucifer's original sin, and it continues to plague humanity today. The Bible contains m... |
| 9 |
Self-esteem |
In a world that seems intent on breaking down self-esteem, God offers a perspective of human value t... |
| 8 |
Resilience |
While we wait for the promise of paradise restored, pain and suffering are assured in our world of s... |
| 7 |
Hope Against Depression |
Depression is a serious medical condition and should be treated as such. The Lord offers advice abou... |
| 6 |
Good Thinking |
Since our thoughts are the root of our behaviors, it is important to follow God's advice about the i... |
| 5 |
Guilt |
Though guilt is a common negative emotion, it can be used by God to lead sinners to repentance if ch... |
| 4 |
Relationships |
Relationships can make us joyful or miserable. The Bible offers guidelines to improve your relations... |
| 3 |
Stress |
Mental and physical stress can negatively affect your health and attitude toward life. The Bible off... |
| 2 |
Divine Provision for Anxiety |
One of the most destructive legacies of sin is the fear of an unknown future, or anxiety. The Bible ... |
| 1 |
Emotions |
God wants us to enjoy the effects of positive emotions, but because of sin we must face negative emo... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Baruch: Building a Legacy in a Crumbling World |
Jeremiah's scribe, Baruch, left an important legacy as the world he knew crumbled around him.... |
| 12 |
Gehazi: Missing the Mark |
As Elisha's servant, Gehazi had little excuse to fail as badly as he did.... |
| 11 |
The Widow of Zarephath: The Leap of Faith |
An unnamed widow during Elijah's time demonstrates the "great controversy" in miniature form.... |
| 10 |
The Man of God: Obedience Is Not Optional |
A nameless prophet's death underscores how importantly God views our obedience to His commands.... |
| 9 |
Rizpah: The Influence of Faithfulness |
Though only specifically mentioned twice in the Bible, Rizpah demonstrates that faithfulness is not ... |
| 8 |
Joab: David's Weak Strong-Man |
Joab shows weakness by supporting David's sin rather than standing up for righteousness.... |
| 7 |
Abiathar: The Priest |
Abiathar the priest had faithfully served David during his lifetime, but his unwillingness to adhere... |
| 6 |
Uriah: Faith of a Foreigner |
Uriah teaches us about living faithfully as a foreigner in a society and about loyalty in the face o... |
| 5 |
Abigail: No Victim of Circumstances |
Abigail, wife of the foolish Nabal, demonstrates the importance of listening, not speaking rashly, a... |
| 4 |
Jonathan: Born for Greatness |
Jonathan, son of King Saul, demonstrates the importance of friendship and the relationship between a... |
| 3 |
Hannah: Learning to Be Someone |
Hannah gives us an example of relying on God to find self-worth in times of trouble.... |
| 2 |
Caleb: Living With The Wait |
Caleb stands out as an example of godly living amid a population intent on rebellion and apostasy.... |
| 1 |
Story and History |
A look at some Old Testament stories help us understand the purpose of setting and plot in Bible sto... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
All the Rest is Commentary |
The final three chapters of Romans cover a variety of issues not directly related to salvation.... |
| 12 |
Love and Law |
Paul offers practical advice about living life as a living sacrifice to God.... |
| 11 |
The Election of Grace |
Romans 10 and 11 are discussed. Paul expands on the concept of the Gentiles belonging to Israel.... |
| 10 |
Redemption for Jew and Gentile |
A discussion of Romans 9 reveals the universality of the gospel message to the Jews and Gentiles ali... |
| 9 |
Freedom in Christ - 2010 |
After struggling with sin in chapter 7, Paul now discusses the freedom believers have in Christ and ... |
| 8 |
The Man of Romans 7 |
A discussion of Romans 7 explores the law's relationship to sin and grace.... |
| 7 |
Victory Over Sin |
Paul teaches about sanctification while addressing the role of obedience with the grace of God.... |
| 6 |
Expounding the Faith |
Paul refers to Jesus as "the second Adam" to show the universality of His redeeming grace.... |
| 5 |
Justification and the Law |
Paul uses the example of Abraham to demonstrate that salvation comes only by the grace of God for bo... |
| 4 |
Justified by Faith |
The heart of Paul's message to the Romans was one of justification by faith.... |
| 3 |
All Have Sinned |
Paul makes the point that Jews and Gentiles alike are guilty of sin and require Christ's righteousne... |
| 2 |
Jew and Gentile |
The introduction of Gentiles into the Christian church caused dissension among some Jews who wanted ... |
| 1 |
Paul and Rome |
The social, temporal and geographical context for the book of Romans is discussed to set a framework... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Social Support: The Tie That Binds |
People were created to be social beings, and an adequate social network of love and support can prev... |
| 12 |
Nutrition in the Bible |
Though our lives are more than just the food we eat, this food nourishes and sustains our bodies in ... |
| 11 |
Optimism: Happiness and Healing |
Many of life's problems can be better handled by keeping a positive attitude and remaining optimisti... |
| 9 |
Temperance |
The Bible strongly endorses temperance, which mean the total avoidance of harmful things and the use... |
| 8 |
The Atmosphere of Praise |
Humans can only survive a few minutes without air. Because oxygen travels to every organ in our bodi... |
| 7 |
Rest and Restoration |
Rest is such an important part of human health that God designed the daily and weekly cycles to incl... |
| 6 |
Faith and Healing |
The condition of the mind has unquestionable effects on the body's health, so a proper understanding... |
| 5 |
The Environment |
The environment, as God created it, is full of healthful benefits, even after millennia of pollution... |
| 4 |
The Water of Life |
Water is essential to all living organisms on Earth, but it is beneficial also to maintaining and re... |
| 3 |
Celebrating Spiritual and Physical Fitness |
Our bodies need exercise to remain healthy, but so does our faith.... |
| 2 |
The Power of Choice |
God gives us freedom of choice, but with that freedom comes the consequences of the choices we make.... |
| 1 |
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow! |
Divine healing, physical and mental, begins with an attitude of praise and thankfulness to God for t... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Fruit of the Spirit: The Essence of Christian Character |
All the fruits of the Spirit come as a result of following Christ's command to "seek first the kingd... |
| 12 |
The Fruit of the Spirit is Truth |
God reveals to us the objective truth of life and existence, but we must also have a subjective expe... |
| 11 |
The Fruit of the Spirit is Righteousness |
Righteousness has two inseparable components: that which Christ has done for us at the cross, and th... |
| 10 |
The Fruit of the Spirit is Self-Control |
Self-control is both a free gift from the Spirit of God as well as a daily exercise we are called to... |
| 9 |
Sabbath School Special: Meekness in the Crucible |
Meekness if often overlooked and undervalued in today's society, but Jesus promises heaven to the me... |
| 8 |
The Fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness |
Faithfulness is the action of working according to a person's faith. As with all the fruits of the S... |
| 7 |
The Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness |
Because the word "good" is used so flippantly by so many, the only way to measure what is truly "goo... |
| 6 |
Sabbath School Special: Being a Sweet Christian |
Pastor Doug draws some parallels between honeybees and Christians in the church.... |
| 5 |
The Fruit of the Spirit is Patience |
The Bible says that patience is an attribute of God, and comes by the grace of God as He works to pe... |
| 4 |
The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace |
Christ won an everlasting peace for His followers, but the Bible says this peace must be striven for... |
| 3 |
The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy |
Happiness is caused by favorable outward circumstances in life, but true joy comes from knowing and ... |
| 2 |
The Fruit of the Spirit is Love |
The word "love" is used rather loosely in our modern day, but divine love is altogether different. G... |
| 1 |
By Their Fruit |
Jesus promises that all His true followers will receive the Holy Spirit and bear fruit in their live... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Cities of Refuge |
Final preparations are made to enter the Promised Land, including land divisions for the Levites and... |
| 12 |
The Second Generation: Admonitions |
Israel's second generation receives warnings as they prepare to enter into the Promised Land.... |
| 11 |
Immorality on the Border |
At rest near the border of the Promised Land, the Israelites go astray after foreign women and fall ... |
| 10 |
The Madness of the Prophet |
Balaam, a prophet of God, attempts to curse Israel for money. He is recorded in the New Testament as... |
| 9 |
The Sin of Moses and Aaron |
Nearly 40 years after their sojourn began, the second generation of Israelites rebel again, driving ... |
| 8 |
Priests and Levites |
God further defines the roles of the priests and Levites, and institutes a tithing plan to support t... |
| 7 |
Power Struggle - November 2009 |
Burning with resentment over their situation, the Israelites quickly turn to rebellion again, this t... |
| 6 |
Planning Ahead |
Despite their rebellion in previous chapters, God still guides them through the wilderness and creat... |
| 5 |
From Complaints to Apostasy |
The Israelites quickly descend into open rebellion against God, resulting in their 40-year journey i... |
| 4 |
Trumpets, Blood, Cloud, and Fire |
A year after the Exodus, the Israelites begin to move as a highly organized company of people under ... |
| 3 |
Worship and Dedication |
God ordained the sanctuary to teach the Israelites about Himself, the coming Messiah and proper wors... |
| 2 |
Preparing a People |
God instituted several laws to guide them into good health and stable society.... |
| 1 |
A New Order |
After their liberation from Egypt, God organized His people into an army and a priesthood as they go... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Power Struggle - September 2009 |
3 John addresses a power struggle in an early Christian church congregation.... |
| 12 |
John's Letter to the Chosen Lady |
2 John parallels 1 John in many ways, and many themes are repeated and reinforced.... |
| 11 |
Important Themes in First John |
A review of the major important themes found in 1 John.... |
| 10 |
Confidence |
Having confidence in God is crucial to establishing a love-relationship with him.... |
| 9 |
Believing in the Son of God |
John explores what it means to believe in the Christ of the Bible.... |
| 8 |
Loving Brothers and Sisters |
John explores what it means to love our brother in practical terms.... |
| 7 |
Living as Children of God |
John discusses what it means to be 'sons of God.'... |
| 6 |
Walking in the Light: Rejecting Antichrists |
John warns that the antichrist will come in the future, but that there are many antichrists already ... |
| 5 |
Walking in the Light: Renouncing Worldliness |
John further defines 'walking in the light' as renouncing the world and its ways.... |
| 4 |
Walking in the Light: Keeping His Commandments |
John defines what it is to know and love Jesus: keeping His commandments.... |
| 3 |
Walking in the Light: Turning Away From Sin |
1 John opens with a description of God's holiness and a call to 'walk in the light.'... |
| 2 |
Experiencing the Word of Life |
There are similarities between the openings of 1 John and John's gospel, and the role of fellowship ... |
| 1 |
Jesus and the Johannine Letters |
A general look at the contents of 1, 2 and 3 John reveal common authorship and Jesus Christ as the c... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Mission |
The mission to preach the gospel to the whole world is at the heart of Christianity.... |
| 12 |
Community |
God created humanity to be social, and church provides a valuable social environment for His people ... |
| 11 |
Stewardship |
When we realize that all good things come from God, we learn the importance of caring for the things... |
| 10 |
Discipleship |
A disciple is a lifelong learner of the teachings of someone else. Christians are called to a life o... |
| 9 |
Heaven |
Modern Christianity has much confusion about heaven, but the Bible offers a beautiful picture of wha... |
| 8 |
Rest |
Sabbath is not only a sign between God and His people, but it also provides rest and physical relief... |
| 7 |
Grace |
Once we understand the destructive power of sin, the miracle of the grace God provided at the cross ... |
| 6 |
Sin |
Sin affects everyone on Earth, but Jesus provided a mean to escape for everyone.... |
| 5 |
Revelation |
God is intimately interested in humanity and speaks to all who are willing to listen.... |
| 4 |
Life |
Life comes from God, and the Bible reveals that God wants us to have full, healthy, abundant life.... |
| 3 |
Hope |
It is sometimes hard to find hope in our sinful world, but the Christian has hope now and forever in... |
| 2 |
Faith |
Faith affects the entire person and guides how we relate to God and to each other.... |
| 1 |
Love |
Love is the most basic building block of the Christian life. We should model our love after the embo... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Confidence in the Prophetic Gift |
Through the record of the lives of the prophets and careful study of the Scriptures, we can gain con... |
| 12 |
The Blessings of the Prophetic Gift |
Throughout time, the gift of prophecy has been a blessing to the church in a number of ways.... |
| 11 |
Interpreting the Prophetic Writings |
Since prophetic writings are communications from God, they can be difficult to understand sometimes.... |
| 10 |
The Message of the Prophets |
The prophets have shared a message with common themes throughout history, which have shaped our unde... |
| 9 |
The Integrity of the Prophetic Gift |
The integrity, and limitations, of the prophetic gift are discussed here.... |
| 8 |
The Authority of the Prophets |
The auhority of the prophets is explored here from several angles.... |
| 7 |
The Work of the Prophets |
The ministry of the prophets is explored in depth.... |
| 6 |
Testing the Prophets |
God warns that there will always be false prophets and tells us how to test them.... |
| 5 |
The Inspiration of the Prophets |
The Bible gives details about the nature of God's communication with His prophets.... |
| 4 |
The Gift of Prophecy and God's Remnant Church |
Revelation chapter 12 depicts a church at the end of time that keeps God's commandments and has the ... |
| 3 |
Spiritual Gifts and Prophecy |
The Bible promises that spiritual gifts will be manifest in the church until Christ's return, but we... |
| 2 |
The Prophetic Gift |
The books of Moses reveal much about the nature of the gift of prophecy. This gift was still active ... |
| 1 |
Heaven's Means of Communication |
This is an overview of the various ways that God has revealed Himself throughout time.... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Atonement and Universal Harmony |
God will bring the great controversy to a close by eradicating sin forever and recreating the earth ... |
| 12 |
United to Christ |
The Bible describes the Christian's state of union with Christ as being "in Christ."... |
| 11 |
Benefits of Christ's Atoning Sacrifice |
Christ's priestly work in the Heavenly sanctuary magnifies and solidifies what He did on Calvary's c... |
| 10 |
Atonement at the Cross |
By exploring Jesus' experience leading to and at the cross, we can better understand what He did for... |
| 9 |
Metaphors of Salvation |
The Bible describes what Jesus did on the cross in a number of ways to demonstrate the mystery of th... |
| 8 |
Born of a Woman - Atonement and the Incarnation |
A look at Christ's nature both as God and man simultaneously give us insight into the atonement.... |
| 7 |
Atonement in Symbols: Part 2 |
The role of the sanctuary priests and the annual Day of Atonement reveal more about God's atonement ... |
| 6 |
Atonement in Symbols: Part 1 |
The atonement, as well as other aspects of how we relate to God, were demonstrated through symbols a... |
| 5 |
Atonement Announced |
God first proclaimed the atonement through the coming Messiah in Genesis 3. He repeated this promise... |
| 4 |
Atonement and the Divine Initiative |
The atonement is God's plan to rescue fallen humanity and restore us to our rightful place in the un... |
| 3 |
The Fall Into Sin |
Our world is full of sin and death because of a single act of rebellion that occurred a long time ag... |
| 2 |
Cosmic Crisis: The Disruption of God's Established Order |
We need an atonement because of the existence of sin. This study explores the origin of sin.... |
| 1 |
God's Nature: The Basis of Atonement |
A study of the atonement must begin with a study on the nature of God Himself.... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Here Am I! Send Me: The Prophet Isaiah |
The mission God gave to Isaiah prophesies and mirrors the gospel commission to the whole world in th... |
| 12 |
Gifted for Service: Philip |
The disciple Philip displayed powerful gifts of the Spirit as he executed his ministry in foreign la... |
| 11 |
Mission In a Pagan Land: Daniel and Company |
Daniel and his friends had to uphold God's standards in their lives while living in a hostile, pagan... |
| 10 |
Women of Mission |
The New Testament reveals that women played an important role in the advancement of the early Christ... |
| 9 |
A Pillar of Mission: The Apostle Peter |
After Pentecost, Peter became a central figure in the early church, even though he still had importa... |
| 8 |
From Folly to Faith: The Apostle Peter |
Peter's transformation of character is one of the most striking examples of the power of God's work ... |
| 7 |
The Apostle John |
John was "the apostle Christ loved." He has a special message forus through his eyewitness of the li... |
| 6 |
The Compassionate Savior |
A look at the compassionate character of Jesus gives us an example to follow in our own lives.... |
| 5 |
Matthew 10: Jesus and His Disciples |
Christ trained His disciples to carry on His work, which included physical and spiritual healing.... |
| 4 |
The Son of God Among Us |
Christ came to show that God doesn't favor riches or human position, but rather humility of heart.... |
| 3 |
John the Baptist: Preparing the Way for Jesus |
The mission of John the Baptist was to prepare the people to receive Christ. God's end-time people h... |
| 2 |
All Things to All Men: Paul Preaches to the World |
Paul tailored his missionary approach to be the most effective for whatever group of people he was t... |
| 1 |
For Such a Time As This: The Apostle Paul |
Paul's background, education, conversion and love of God made him the best person to take the gospel... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
His Return as King and Friend |
The "blessed hope" for Christians is the return of Christ in glory, to become our king and friend, a... |
| 12 |
The Efficacy of His Priestly Ministry |
The Bible reveals that Jesus has been ministering in the heavenly sanctuary on behalf of sinners sin... |
| 11 |
The Power of His Resurrection |
Christ's resurrection demonstrates that sin is defeated, gave power and authority to the early churc... |
| 10 |
The Meaning of His Death |
The Bible is clear that Christ was born to die. His death solved the problem of sin and ensures the ... |
| 9 |
The Tenderness of His Love |
Christ's love was so all-encompassing that He taught us to love even our enemies.... |
| 8 |
The Intensity of His Walk |
Jesus lived His life as an example for all who would follow in His footsteps.... |
| 7 |
The Puzzle of His Conduct |
The ways in which Jesus behaved puzzled the people during His time, who were expecting a different t... |
| 6 |
The Challenge of His Sayings |
Many of Christ's teachings challenged the established social order of His day and give Christians to... |
| 5 |
The Wonder of His Works |
Jesus performed many great miracles that stunned His audience and continue to amaze us today.... |
| 4 |
The Wisdom of His Teachings |
Jesus' teachings were so revolutionary that they changed the course of humanity and continue to inst... |
| 3 |
The Reality of His Humanity |
That God would become human and take our sinful nature has caused controversy with individuals and w... |
| 2 |
The Mystery of His Deity |
One of the great mysteries of Jesus is His deity, or His preexistence as God before becoming a man.... |
| 1 |
Who Was Jesus? |
Though the name Jesus is known throughout most of the world today, the fundamental question "Who was... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Patterns of Discipleship |
A recap of the main points of the quarter's lessons on discipleship, focusing on patterns that we ca... |
| 12 |
Mission and Commission |
Jesus calls His disciples to train others to be disciples as well.... |
| 11 |
More Lessons in Discipleship |
A review of additional lessons about discipleship that Jesus offers us.... |
| 10 |
Discipleship Under Pressure |
Disciples of Christ often face trials, both from within themselves as well as from the world around ... |
| 9 |
Following the Master: Discipleship in Action |
Watching Jesus perform His ministry reveals an example for His disciples. Watching those He healed r... |
| 8 |
Experiencing Discipleship |
The gospels describe different groups of people and their experiences with discipleship to demonstra... |
| 7 |
Preparation for Discipleship |
Discipleship can be tough work. Jesus prepared His disciples with principles we can follow today as ... |
| 6 |
Ethnicity and Discipleship |
Christ's attitude of acceptance toward people outside of Judaism demonstrates God's love for all peo... |
| 5 |
Gender and Discipleship |
Though not as well known as many of the men, Jesus had several female disciples as well.... |
| 4 |
Lessons From Would-be-Disciples |
Many people in Christ's day wanted to follow Jesus, but refused to do so with their whole hearts and... |
| 3 |
Called to Discipleship by Jesus |
Learning about the initial call of the twelve apostles teaches us how to respond to Christ's call to... |
| 2 |
Discipleship Then and Now |
Discipleship predates the Christian era, and its principles apply to us today.... |
| 1 |
An Overview of Discipleship |
Jesus calls His followers to a life of discipleship. The Bible clarifies what this means.... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Christ in the Crucible |
Jesus Christ is our example for many things, including how to react to trials and suffering.... |
| 12 |
Dying Like A Seed |
Molding God's children into reflections of His image first requires them to die a spiritual death to... |
| 11 |
Waiting in the Crucible |
Patience can be among the hardest traits to exhibit during trials, but God sets an example for us ab... |
| 10 |
Meekness in the Crucible |
Meekness and humility are not discussed much in our culture, but God promises that learning these sk... |
| 9 |
A Life of Praise |
Praising God may not feel natural when life is hard, but the Bible promises that praise in these tim... |
| 8 |
Seeing the Invisible |
Though it can be difficult to "see" the invisible God when things are falling apart around us, this ... |
| 7 |
Indestructible Hope |
Watching God interact with His people as they go through the trials of life help us understand how w... |
| 6 |
Struggling With All Energy |
Relating to God often requires perseverance and struggle, but God's grace can transform the human he... |
| 5 |
Extreme Heat |
Experiencing extreme pain or difficulty can cause people to reject God or form untrue opinions of Hi... |
| 4 |
Seeing the Goldsmith's Face |
God's plan is to conform His children into the likeness of Himself, but often the only way we can se... |
| 3 |
The Birdcage |
God plays a role in our lives, even when we face trials, but understanding how God fits into the tri... |
| 2 |
The Crucibles That Come |
Living in a world of sin comes with inevitable trials. The Bible helps to put these trials into prop... |
| 1 |
The Shepherd's Crucible |
Psalm 23 helps us to understand the journey on which God leads us throughout our lives.... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Yahweh and Israel: Fulfillment Beyond Failure |
God uses marriage imagery to illustrate the relationship between He and His people.... |
| 12 |
Hosea and Gomer: Forgiving the Unfaithful |
Hosea reconciles with his adulteress wife, just as God forgives His wayward people when they stray.... |
| 11 |
Ahab and Jezebel: Abuse of Authority |
King Ahab's marriage to Jezebel is an excellent example of what not to emulate in our Christian live... |
| 10 |
David and Bathsheba: Adultery and After |
David's crimes regarding Bathsheba are horrifying, but their union afterward was strengthened and bl... |
| 9 |
The Jobs: Living With Losses |
We know little about Job's relationship with his wife except how each of them reacted to the sufferi... |
| 8 |
Elkanah and Hannah: Fulfilling a Vow |
Hannah and Elkanah were ordinary people, but their dedication to God influenced their son, Samuel, t... |
| 7 |
Boaz and Ruth: Firm Foundations |
Although the society around them was disorderly, Ruth's relationship with Boaz shows that the right ... |
| 6 |
Samson and His Women: The Folly of Passion |
Samson was a slave to his passions and lusts, and kept repeating the same relationship errors again ... |
| 5 |
Moses and Zipporah: Relating with Relations |
Moses was a powerful prophet, but he faced the same family challenges we face today.... |
| 4 |
Jacob and Rachel: Labor of Love |
Jacob was willing to work for fourteen years to earn Rachel's hand in marriage because of his unwave... |
| 3 |
Isaac and Rebekah: Rearing Rivals |
Jacob and Esau had a rivalry that remained well beyond either man's life, but their parents were not... |
| 2 |
Abraham and Sarah: Faith Tested and Tried |
Though Abraham is often cited as an example of faith, his relationship with Sarah was strained at ti... |
| 1 |
Adam and Eve: The Intended Ideal |
Adam and Eve demonstrate both God's intended ideal for relationships as well as the consequences of ... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Word of God Endures |
Despite the advancement of time, knowledge and technology, the Bible remains just as relevant today ... |
| 12 |
Growing Through the Word |
The Bible underscores the need for spiritual growth once we accept Jesus Christ.... |
| 11 |
Daily Wisdom |
The Bible offers practical pieces of wisdom for a multitude of issues we face each day.... |
| 10 |
The Bible and Happiness |
Happiness is often fleeting in our world of sin, but the Bible offers advice to find happiness that ... |
| 9 |
The Bible and Health |
The Bible offers much advice to keep our bodies, minds, and even relationships healthy.... |
| 8 |
Revelation of Hope |
The Bible reveals to us a loving God who offers us hope amidst life's trials.... |
| 7 |
The Word in Our Lives |
Millions of people throughout time can testify to the Bible's transforming power in their lives.... |
| 6 |
The Bible and Science |
Though science is often viewed as contrary to belief in the Bible, several scientific trains of thou... |
| 5 |
When the Rocks Cry Out |
Archaeological discoveries over the last 200 years have lent great credibility to the Bible.... |
| 4 |
The Bible is Reliable |
There is plenty of evidence to help us build faith in the reliability of the Bible.... |
| 3 |
Bible Prophecy Fulfilled |
Understanding Bible prophecy helps us have confidence in the things God says are yet to come.... |
| 2 |
The Final Word |
Christians believe the Bible is the final authority on important matters because the Bible claims to... |
| 1 |
The Voice From Heaven |
Since the fall of humanity, God has been communicating to us in various ways.... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Conclusion of the Matter |
Solomon concludes his thoughts about youth and age, then turns his attention to the horror and inevi... |
| 12 |
The Way of the Wind |
Solomon turns again to the mystery of God. He tells us to enjoy our lives, but warns against finding... |
| 11 |
Dead Flies and Snake Charmers |
Among other things, Solomon now makes the point that a single mistake can ruin an otherwise spotless... |
| 10 |
Whatever Your Hand Finds to Do |
Solomon encourages us to do everything to the best of our abilities, because the grave holds nothing... |
| 9 |
Seeing Through a Glass Darkly |
Solomon realizes that a healthy fear of God brings hope into an otherwise hopeless existence.... |
| 8 |
God Made Man Upright? What Happened? |
Solomon turns his attention to religion and explores how character compromises lead only to further ... |
| 7 |
Striving After the Wind |
Solomon's despair grows as he ponders the futility of seeking riches and of life in general.... |
| 6 |
Rich Man, Poor Man |
Solomon realizes that human passions, whatever they are, can never be satisfied unless they are surr... |
| 5 |
More Life Under the Sun |
Solomon wonders if life is really worth living, but recognizes the benefits of having a support comm... |
| 4 |
Of Being and Time |
Solomon ponders God's role in the timing of events in human life, and of God's judgment of men's act... |
| 3 |
All That My Eyes Desired |
Solomon pursues wisdom, but he finds meaninglessness in pleasure and despair about how he will be re... |
| 2 |
Nothing New Under the Sun |
Solomon reigned over a time of peace and prosperity, but from this he learned that everything in lif... |
| 1 |
The Rise and Fall of the House of Solomon |
To understand Ecclesiastes, we must first understand the context of Solomon's life.... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The End of the Beginning |
Joseph rises to prominence and reunites with his brothers and father. Thus, the nation of Israel was... |
| 12 |
From Prison Cell to Palace |
Jacob has twelve sons. One, Joseph, is sold into slavery by his brothers, but endures servitude and ... |
| 11 |
Jacob Becomes Israel |
Jacob labors for 14 years to marry Rachel, then returns to Canaan to face his estranged brother. Alo... |
| 10 |
The Price of Duplicity |
Jacob lies to his father to steal his brother's birthright and faces enormous consequences. Despite ... |
| 9 |
The Triumph of Faith |
Abraham is called to the ultimate test of faith: the sacrifice of his son Isaac.... |
| 8 |
Faith and Frailty |
Abram and Sarai become Abraham and Sarah as their personal and spiritual lives progress up to the de... |
| 7 |
The Man Abram |
Abram lived a life of faith as an example for all of us.... |
| 6 |
The Earth After the Flood |
Not long after the flood, humanity had already fallen into sinful ways again.... |
| 5 |
Destruction and Renewal |
The flood in Noah's day demonstrates the capacity for unrepentant evil that exists in the hearts of ... |
| 4 |
Paradise Lost |
Genesis 3 and 4 describe how the world fell into sin and the moral condition of the early Earth.,... |
| 3 |
The Early Earth |
The Creation account in Genesis 2 gives us important information about families, life, and God.... |
| 2 |
In The Beginning... |
Genesis 1 and 2 give a clear and beautiful picture of how and why we came to exist.... |
| 1 |
Foundations |
The foundation of belief in God lies in understanding God Himself, through the pages of Scripture.... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 14 |
The Meaning of the Judgment Today |
The heavenly judgment is not just an interesting Bible study it affects the way we live our lives to... |
| 12 |
The Pre-Advent Judgment - 2006 |
We now look at the pre-Advent judgment as demonstrated in Daniel chapters 7 and 8.... |
| 11 |
The Sanctuary and the Little Horn |
We take a closer look at how the little horn attacks the Prince of the Host and the "daily" in Danie... |
| 10 |
Rome and Antiochus |
The Bible gives ample evidence to help us correctly identify prophetic symbols in history, but other... |
| 9 |
Day-Year Principle |
The key to unlocking the time prophecies in the Bible is to first understand the day-year principle ... |
| 8 |
1844 Made Simple |
The 70-week prophecy of Daniel 9 is discussed in greater detail, and the link to chapter 8 is explor... |
| 7 |
70 Weeks |
The 70-week prophecy in Daniel 9 gives the starting point for both the vision in chapter 8 as well a... |
| 6 |
Daniel 9 |
Daniel 9 completes the vision that began in chapter 8.... |
| 5 |
Daniel 8 |
Daniel 8 continues the trend in chapters 2 and 7, this time focusing on the cleansing of the heavenl... |
| 4 |
Daniel 7 |
Daniel 7 parallels and expands upon chapter 2, revealing both the papal phase of the Roman empire an... |
| 3 |
Daniel 2 |
Daniel chapter 2 outlines human history from the mid-6th century BC until the return of Jesus Christ... |
| 2 |
Judgment Must Begin |
Several New Testament authors write of God's judgment of our works prior to the return of Jesus Chri... |
| 1 |
Principalities and Powers |
God is involved in a cosmic controversy over His character and the nature of His law. This battle af... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Holy Spirit in the Last Days |
God's church must consecrate itself before God to prepare for the latter rain of the Holy Spirit dur... |
| 12 |
The Sin Against the Holy Spirit |
The "unpardonable sin" is the only sin that God cannot forgive.... |
| 11 |
The Restorer |
Mankind was created in the image of God, but sullied that image with sin. The Holy Spirit works to r... |
| 10 |
Life Through the Holy Spirit |
Believers in a relationship with the Holy Spirit are promised a new life the experience of being "bo... |
| 9 |
The Christian's Guide |
The Holy Spirit speaks to and guides those who have a relationship with Him.... |
| 8 |
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit |
Receiving the Holy Spirit produces certain characteristics, called fruits, in believers' lives.... |
| 7 |
Gifts of the Holy Spirit |
The Holy Spirit gives certain gifts to those who receive Him. We must understand those gifts so we a... |
| 6 |
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit |
The Bible contains several stories about a believer's experience when he is baptized by the Holy Spi... |
| 5 |
The Promise Fulfilled |
The promise of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost.... |
| 4 |
The Promise of the Holy Spirit |
John the Baptist and Christ both promised the Holy Spirit to Christian believers after Christ's deat... |
| 3 |
Jesus and the Holy Spirit |
The Holy Spirit was present at Christ's conception and throughout His life and ministry.... |
| 2 |
The Holy Spirit Symbolized in Scripture |
The Bible uses several symbols for the Holy Spirit to help us understand Him and His ministry.... |
| 1 |
The Personality and Divinity of the Holy Spirit |
The Holy Spirit is fully divine and as much a part of the Godhead as the Father and the Son.... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 12 |
Turning Hearts in the End Time - 2006 |
As Christ's return approaches, prophecy promises many hearts will be turned back to God.... |
| 11 |
What Have They Seen In Your House? - 2006 |
A Christian's home life can be a powerful evangelistic tool.... |
| 10 |
Families of Faith - 2006 |
Christian families face cultural barriers to living a Biblical family life everywhere in the world.... |
| 9 |
Homes of Peace and Healing |
Christian families are not exempt from problems, but the Bible gives advice to resolve the inevitabl... |
| 8 |
Keys to Family Unity - 2006 |
Christ's principles and example should heal the physical and the church families, but this only happ... |
| 7 |
The Royal Love Song - 2006 |
The Song of Solomon reminds us that healthy sexual intimacy in a marriage is part of God's intention... |
| 6 |
Wise Words for Families - 2006 |
The book of Proverbs contains much practical advice for Christ-centered family living.... |
| 5 |
Disciples Making Disciples |
As Jesus taught His disciples to make disciples of their own, parents are called to train their chil... |
| 4 |
Living with Lambs |
Becoming a parent means taking on a special stewardship role, since God claims children as His own.... |
| 3 |
Restoration |
God's perfect plan for marriages and families was distorted by the curse of sin, but Christ offers a... |
| 2 |
God's Word on Family Living |
The Bible describes God's ideal for families in a variety of ways.... |
| 1 |
A Family of Families |
The family has its origin in the Garden of Eden. Our spiritual family, the church, is composed of a ... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Christian Armor |
Using military imagery, Paul describes how to withstand the assaults of the enemy.... |
| 12 |
The Christian Warfare |
Christians face a real adversary: the devil.... |
| 11 |
Christian Relationships |
Christianity is a communal religion, and the Bible outlines what Christian relationships should look... |
| 10 |
The Christian Walk |
While exhorting the Ephesians to live a life by the Spirit, he gives several reasons to do so.... |
| 9 |
Living the New Life |
The new life Christ calls us to lead is not an improvement on the old life, but a transformation of ... |
| 8 |
Unity Amid Diversity |
The midpoint of the epistle shifts in focus from unity to the Christian life.... |
| 7 |
God's Mystery: The Universal Fellowship |
Paul describes the mystery of how a diverse group of people can become one through the blood of Chri... |
| 6 |
The Church Without Walls |
Outside of Christ, humanity builds walls to alienate its various groups, but Christ erases the walls... |
| 5 |
The Church: God's Workmanship |
The universal consequence of sin is death to the human family, but God's solution is life through fa... |
| 4 |
Praise and Prayer |
Paul was a man of praise and prayer, and he commends the Ephesian church for being the same way.... |
| 3 |
What God Has Done |
A look at the "mystery" of predestination.... |
| 2 |
Ephesians: Themes in Relationships |
A look at the author, recipients and theme of Ephesians.... |
| 1 |
The Church at Ephesus |
An overview of the church in Ephesus.... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
King of Kings and Lord of Lords! |
For those who accept Christ as Lord, His second coming will be a glorious event.... |
| 12 |
Lord of Our Service |
In heaven, the greatest ones will be the servants of others.... |
| 11 |
Lord of Our Worship |
God is actively seeking true worshipers.... |
| 10 |
Lord of Our Labor |
Christ as Lord means we use our talents to be productive in our daily lives, even as we look toward ... |
| 9 |
Lord of Our Body Temples |
Christ is both our Creator and Redeemer, and as such claims Lordship over our bodies.... |
| 8 |
Lord of Our Resources |
Every good gift we receive comes from God. When we accept Christ as Lord, He calls us to be good ste... |
| 7 |
Lord of Our Relationships |
Mankind was created to have relationships with God and each other. Christ shows us heaven's standard... |
| 6 |
Lord of Our Prayers |
Christ as Lord means imitating Jesus' life of prayer.
... |
| 5 |
Lord of Our Speech |
Christ as Lord means using our gift of speech to the glory of God.... |
| 4 |
Lord of Our Desires |
Christ as Lord means yielding our passions to Him so we may desire the things He desires for us.... |
| 3 |
Lord of Our Thoughts |
Christ as Lord means bringing every thought into captivity so He may sanctify our minds.... |
| 2 |
Lord of Our Priorities |
When we receive Christ as Lord of our lives, He imparts His priorities to us.... |
| 1 |
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ |
The Bible calls us to receive Jesus as both Savior and Lord, and shows us how those things are diffe... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
Buried—But Risen! |
Christ is buried but rises again! He appears to many after His resurrection to announce God's triump... |
| 12 |
Tried and Crucified |
Christ is tried, beaten and crucified, all in fulfillment of the Scriptures.... |
| 11 |
Betrayed and Arrested |
Judas betrays Jesus and His other apostles scatter after His arrest.... |
| 10 |
Predictions of the End |
Jesus foretells of the fall of Jerusalem and of His return to bring an end to sin.... |
| 9 |
Last Days in the Temple |
Christ's final Tuesday before His death is filled with conflict from every angle.... |
| 8 |
The Final Journey |
The last week of Christ's life begins.... |
| 7 |
Teaching The Disciples |
Christ's apostles can't drive out certain demons, and Jesus teaches on divorce and riches.... |
| 6 |
The Passion Predicted |
Christ's ministry continues with a prediction of His death and the transfiguration on the mountain.... |
| 5 |
Confrontation In Galilee |
Christ's popularity reaches a turning point with the feeding of the 5,000, and controversy follows H... |
| 4 |
By Galilee |
The next phase of Christ's ministry brings Him to the Sea of Galilee and its surrounding areas.... |
| 3 |
Sabbath Healings and Hard Hearts |
Christ's ministry continues with lessons about the Sabbath, ministry, and remaining faithful amidst ... |
| 2 |
Amazing Miracle Worker |
Mark's gospel launches directly into stories of Jesus actively engaged in ministry.... |
| 1 |
Introducing Jesus, The Son of God |
Each gospel emphasizes a different aspect of Christ's ministry. Here we look at Mark's.... |
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| LESSON |
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DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Cross and the Great Controversy |
The cross is important to the redemption of humanity, but its implications affect the entire univers... |
| 12 |
The Cross and Sanctification |
Contrary to the idea of cheap grace, the cross enables us to live a sanctified life in harmony with ... |
| 11 |
The Cross and Justification |
The cross offers us both justification and the right to be sanctified by Christ's righteousness.... |
| 10 |
The Heart of the Cross |
The cross demonstrates that one man's righteousness brought life to the entire fallen human race.... |
| 9 |
He Is Risen |
Christ gave many evidences before and after His death and resurrection that He was the promised Mess... |
| 8 |
Darkness at Noon |
Watching Jesus hang and die on the cross reveals to us so much about the nature of God.... |
| 7 |
Passage to Calvary |
Jesus is arrested, falsely accused and sentenced to die without cause.... |
| 6 |
The Passion Week |
A look at Christ's last week of ministry before His death.... |
| 5 |
In the Shadow of Calvary |
John the Baptist prepared the people for Christ's ministry and Jesus warned of His own death, but th... |
| 4 |
A Body You Have Prepared for Me |
To begin to understand what Jesus accomplished on the cross, we must understand who and what He was ... |
| 3 |
Jesus and the Sanctuary |
The earthly sanctuary foreshadowed Jesus' sacrifice. This lesson looks at the meaning of some of the... |
| 2 |
His Glorious Purpose Foreshadowed in Types |
Many faithful believers lived before Jesus' ministry, but the promise of the Messiah always existed ... |
| 1 |
The Provocation and Provision |
The controversy between God and Satan spilled into this world, but God's plan of salvation is to res... |
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TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Time of the End Or The End of Time |
The final chapter promises the resurrection and the conclusion to the great controversy, and offers ... |
| 12 |
When Kings Go to War |
Daniel receives another vision that parallels the earlier ones but focuses more on specific historic... |
| 11 |
God's Timetable |
The prophecy of Daniel 9 both completes the one from chapter 8 and gives a concrete timeline for the... |
| 10 |
The Sanctuary Cleansed |
Just as the Old Testament sanctuary was cleansed each year, so too will Christ cleanse the heavenly ... |
| 9 |
The Sanctuary Attacked |
Daniel receives another vision that enlarges further the misdeeds of the little horn, who attacks Ch... |
| 8 |
The Pre-Advent Judgment |
God executes His judgment of humanity in full view of the universe, so fallen sinners may be vindica... |
| 7 |
Daniel's History Lesson |
Daniel receives another vision about Earth's history, but this one details a religious power intent ... |
| 6 |
An Ancient Death Decree |
Daniel's experience in the lions' den demonstrates that God honors those who honor Him.... |
| 5 |
Surprise Party |
God pronounces judgment on King Belshazzar, and Babylon falls to the Medo-Persians that same night.... |
| 4 |
Nebuchadnezzar's Judgment |
God must humble Nebuchadnezzar. After warning him in a dream, God causes the king to go mad for seve... |
| 3 |
The Fiery Furnace |
Daniel's friends are thrown into the furnace after refusing to worship Nebuchadnezzar's image, but G... |
| 2 |
Nebuchadnezzar's Image |
Daniel interpret's the king's dream, which is a prophecy from God about the rise and fall of kingdom... |
| 1 |
To Eat or Not to Eat That Is the Question |
As captives in a hostile foreign land, Daniel and his friends must stand up for their faith in God s... |
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| LESSON |
TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
| 13 |
The Power of the Resurrection |
Christ's appearances after His resurrection are meant to build and strengthen our faith.... |
| 12 |
Jesus Lays Down His Life for His Friends |
Jesus is betrayed, arrested, denied, falsely accused, condemned, crucified and buried.... |
| 10 |
True Greatness |
John chapters 13 and 17 record part of Christ's "upper room prayer" after the last supper.... |