The Holy Spirit Produces Love, Joy and Peace.   1 Love by the Spirit   Text   Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Colossians 3:13-14 (NKJV) 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another,

Guarding God’s Truth 1John 3:19-24 (1) God is Greater Than Our Feelings.   Romans 8:16 (2) Learn To Discern God’s Truth  1 John 4:1-6 (3) Hold To The Truth About Christ  2 John  1:7-11 Focus: Perceive the dangers of deception and walk in truth.   Golden text: 1 John 4:1   Before your dreams and visions,

Trusting The Word Lesson 2 Psalms 19:7-9; 119; Luke 24:44-48 CONNECTION We can trust that the Bible is true and the books in it were chosen by God. REMEMBER “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105 Intro Sometimes the way is dark, and we do not know

Spiritual Growth The Word Knowing the Story of the Word Quarter 2 Unit 1 Lesson 1 Romans 1:16, 17; 2 Timothy 3:14-17   Certainly, here are the requested Bible verses:   Romans 1:16-17 (ESV): “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes,

Helping One Another Persevere // Quarter 4 Unit 2 Lesson 8 We can help one another to persevere. “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 When we face difficult situations, we often try to carry the heavy weight on our own. We use our own

Persevering with Patience Quarter 4 Unit 2 Lesson 6 Romans 12:9-12; Colossians 3:1-17; James 1:1-8 Unit 2 Lesson 6      “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12 Life can be difficult. When we face trials, it may seem easier—even better— to give up. Sometimes we may feel that we have

Matthew 27 New King James Version Jesus Handed Over to Pontius Pilate 1 When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death.    2 And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Judas Hangs Himself

LUKE 2 – JESUS’ BIRTH AND BOYHOOD Luke 2 – Witness of the Shepherds A. The world Jesus was born into. 1. (1) A decree from Rome reaches the whole Mediterranean world. And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.

8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.    Bethlehem’s shepherds were known to care for the temple flock. These men may have also protected and cared for the lambs used in temple sacrifice.   As a class shepherds had a bad

And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.    Luke started it off wanting the reader to understand this isn’t a made up story.  It’s more like a history book.  Real people. Real events.  This census first took place while

DANIEL 6 – IN THE LION’S DEN This has long been a beloved Bible story – and no wonder. There are so many dramatic features in this story – the jealousy of political subordinates, the vanity of a king, the integrity of a man, the power and preservation of God, even wild animals and violence.

Exodus 14  1And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pihahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, over against Baalzephon: before it shall ye encamp by the sea. We could say that God set an ambush for Pharaoh. Even after the horror of the

The Epic Showdown: David and Goliath   A classic underdog story of how a small shepherd boy, David, defeats a terrifying giant, Goliath, using his faith and a simple sling.   17 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and assembled at Sokoh in Judah. They pitched camp at Ephes Dammim, between Sokohand Azekah.

Character Development Authority Take a Stand Quarter 1 Unit 2 Lesson 8 Hebrews 4:12, 16; 10:19-39; 11:1   CONNECTION You can stand on the authority of God.   REMEMBER “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of

Character Development Authority Honor Your Parents Quarter 1 Unit 2 Lesson 6   Exodus 20:12; 1 Samuel 19:1-7   CONNECTION You can honor the authority of parents, even when that’s hard to do.   REMEMBER “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is

God Grants Authority We can know where all authority comes from.   Memory Verse “Do not be afraid of anyone, for judgment belongs to God.” Deuteronomy 1:17 We live in a world where many people want to claim authority. And yet, at the same time, many also lack respect for authority and greatly underestimate, or

Unit Theme: Early Jewish History (Genesis 12—50) October 15, 2023 (Lesson 7)   JACOB AND JOSEPH DIE WELL   Jacob’s Final Words (Genesis 49:28—50:3) Jacob’s Burial (Genesis 50:4-14) Joseph Reassures His Brothers (Genesis 50:15-26)   Central Truth: God enables His children to finish life well. Focus: Consider what it looks like for God’s people to