BIBLE LESSONS

FOR
THE CHURCH OF GOD
(Seventh Day)

2025
TO BE USED WITH THE BIBLE

Workers are needed, for “The harvest

truly is great, but the labourers are few.”
King James Version

CHURCH OF GOD (Seventh Day)

HEADQUARTERS
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL

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 STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS

Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40.

The instructor and all members should review the lesson before they come
to class.
Always bring your Bible to class. Bible dictionaries, bible encyclopedias,
and concordances should be welcomed. Do not bring other books to class.
To start the lesson, the instructor should give an introduction lasting no
more than five minutes.
Each question should be answered by only one or two persons. Each

answer should last no more than five minutes.

Questions about the subject should be welcomed. Do not

deviate from the subject.

Do not give your opinion. Answers should be supported by scriptures and
biblical concepts.
Two hours should be set aside for the study. The lesson should not last
longer than two hours. All questions in the lesson and discussions related
to the lesson can be answered in two hours.
At the end of the lesson, the instructor or a member of the class should
summarize the lesson. If you cannot summarize the lesson, it was not a
successful experience.
Keep in mind that when you are answering questions, that the newer
members and visitors are learning from your answers. For their sake,
completing the lesson is a priority.
These lessons are based on, and should be used with, the King James
Version of the Bible. It is by far the best translation of the Holy
Scriptures.
John 21:15-17 was not just written to Peter, it was written to everyone in
the church. During every lesson, we are feeding each other.

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 THE SABBATH CHAPTER
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 4 January 4, 2025
Memory Verse: Hebrews 4:9
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 4:13
Introduction: Is the Sabbath Day an Old Testament concept? Where can
we find the Sabbath being taught in the New Testament? The answer:
Hebrews 4. The interpretation of this chapter has been mangled by many.
Hopefully, this lesson will make it clear that this chapter is the New
Testament Sabbath chapter.
1. A promise has been left us that we will come into that (eternal) rest.
However, if we do not fear (have respect for and keep) the following
verses, will we enter that rest? Hebrews 4:1.
2. What does it mean to have a gospel that is not mixed with faith and
that does not profit? Hebrews 4:2, Hebrews 3:17-19.
3. Verse 1 speaks of a future rest. Verse 3 speaks of a present rest.
Therefore, those who believe the gospel will do what? Hebrews 4:3a.
4. If it is not yet clear what the author is speaking of, what does he
say? v 4.
5. What does he link this present rest to? v 5.
6. When the ceremonial laws of the Old Testament were abolished,
were the Ten Commandments (including the Sabbath) abolished?
v 6, 9.
7. Can the Sabbath be moved to another day, such as Sunday, or any day
that is convenient for us? v 7.
8. Many bible scholars interpret “Jesus” in verse 8 as Joshua of the Old
Testament. However this name is interpreted, did Jesus, Joshua, any
prophet, or any apostle ever speak of another day? v 8.
9. This rest is specifically for who? v 9.
10. When we keep this rest who do we follow? v 10.
11. If we do not make an effort to keep the Sabbath, what is that
called? v 11.
Conclusion: This is truly a powerful Sabbath chapter. Consider the
following statement: “For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day
on this wise” (v 4), “he limiteth a certain day” (v 7), “There remaineth
therefore a rest to the people of God” (v 9), and “Let us labour therefore to
enter into that rest.” If the Sabbath Day is hidden or if it is a mystery, it is
only a mystery to those who chose not know the truth. Remember the
Sabbath Day to keep it holy and remember Hebrews chapter 4, the
Sabbath chapter, that reminds us that the Sabbath Day is still taught in the
New Testament.

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 SYNCRETISM
Scripture Reading: Exodus 32 January 11, 2025
Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:20, 21
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 7:4-8, 27
Introduction: Syncretism is a fancy word for “mingled religion.” Some
new beliefs and some old beliefs. Some true doctrine and some false
doctrine. Half biblical teaching and half pagan rituals. The following
scriptures are not ambiguous. The Bible teaches that we are to worship
God alone without influence from outside of the Bible.
1. In our respect of God, what is one characteristic that we should
keep in mind? Exodus 34:14.
2. What does this jealous God think of the worship we give to Him?
Isaiah 42:8.
Note: Any husband or wife knows the meaning of the word jealousy.
What husband or wife would share their spouse? Similarly, the Almighty
God does not share His glory.
3. What is the fate of those who swear by the Lord and by other gods?
Zephaniah 1:3, 5, (2-8).
4. The Israelites wanted Aaron to “make us gods,” so he made a
“molten calf,” and declared the next day “a feast to the Lord.” What did
Moses and the Lord God of Israel think of this mingled worship?
Exodus 32:4, 5, 24-27.
5. What was Jeroboam’s great sin? 1 Kings 12:28, (25-33).
6. Jeroboam and all the kings of Israel would have known the
scriptures, and should have known what? Deuteronomy 12:32.
7. The Samaritan people were not of Israel? How were they
established? 2 Kings 17:23, 24, 41, (1-41).
8. How was the Samaritan religion established? v 25-33.
9. In the gospel of John, Jesus says, “ye worship ye know not what.”
What does that mean? John 4:22.
10. He also says, “salvation is of the Jews.” What does that mean? v
22.
11. Should we mingle our worship of God today? 1
Corinthians 10:20, 21.
Conclusion: Based on what we have learned about the Samaritans,
syncretism is not new. Through Jesus’s conversation with the Samaritan
woman we know that there is no salvation in syncretism. The same truth
applies to today’s “modern Samaritans.”

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 HOW DO WE KNOW FOR CERTAIN THAT JESUS
CHRIST IS THE SON OF GOD?
Scripture Reading: Matthew 14 January 18, 2025
Memory Verse: Matthew 14:33
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 10:6
Introduction: Anyone can claim to be divine. Anyone can claim to be a
messiah. Other religions have divinities, prophets, and messiahs. We have
one chance in this life to choose the correct saviour. How do we know for
certain that Jesus Christ is the Son of God?
1. What did Satan want Jesus to prove? Matthew 4:1-7.
2. The high priest needed to know if this man was the Son of God.
How passionate was he to know the answer to this question? Matthew
26:62, 63.
Note: The high priest “arose” and said, “I adjure thee. tell us.”
Adjure means to beg or command.
3. Earthquakes don’t happen every day. Who was convinced by an
earthquake at His death? Matthew 27:54.
4. If someone was not convinced by the first earthquake, should they be
convinced by the second? Who was not convinced by an earthquake at
His resurrection? Matthew 28:2, 4, 11-15.
5. How did Jesus prove to one man that He was? John
9:1, 6, 7, 35-37.
6. Did this man accept Jesus by this miraculous deed? v 38.
7. What very unusual event happened early one morning?
Matthew 14:24, 25.
8. The twelve disciples had never seen such a thing before. What did
they think? v 26.
9. Did they have anything to fear? v 27.
10. Was this a stunt for any mortal man? v 28-31.
11. Walking on water is but one miracle. What else happened? v 32.
12. After seeing Jesus walk on water and calm the wind, what did the
other eleven (including Judas Iscariot) proclaim? v 33.
13. How do we know for certain that Jesus Christ is the Son of God?
Romans 1:4.
Conclusion: Jesus did many miracles that are listed in the gospels. He
did many more that are not listed in the gospels. All of the miracles
performed by Jesus prove that He was the Son of God. Of course the most
important of all is that he was publicly crucified, was certainly dead, and
was resurrected.

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 CERTAIN GREEKS
Scripture Reading: John 12 January 25, 2025
Memory Verse: John 12:20
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 13:24
Introduction: In this chapter, certain Greeks request to see Jesus. But
why? There doesn’t seem to be a significant spiritual and biblical reason
for their request. This lesson draws out the significance of their request to
have a meeting with this popular man.
Definition: The word hosanna is an exclamation of praise and adoration
meaning “save, we pray.”
1. What was the purpose of this special gathering at Jerusalem? What
important feast was approaching? John 12:1.
2. How many people were gathered there? Did they just want to keep the
approaching Passover, or did they want something else? v 12, 13.
3. What was the proclamation made by this crowd? v 13.
Note: When the people made this proclamation of “King of Israel”, they
were recognizing Jesus as the Messiah. They also recognized that He
came in the name of God and to do God’s will.
4. Did the Pharisees think that all the Jews were ready to follow the
Messiah? Or did they visually see something greater than that? v 19.
Note: At this point the popularity of Jesus had reached a maximum. He
was not just well known among the Jews in Jerusalem, He was also
known among those outside of Israel that had come to the feast?
5. Who was included in this crowd representative of the world? v 20.
Note: These Greeks were proselytes. They had previously been converted
to Judaism and were now visiting Jerusalem to keep the Passover.
6. Did these Greeks understand the scriptures? v 20.
Answer: They were proselytes so, they would have understood.
7. While they were there, what did they want to do? v 21.
8. And what did Philip and Andrew do? v 22.
9. As soon as Jesus heard that these Greeks wanted to see him, what
were the first four words out of his mouth? v 23.
Answer: At the peak of His popularity He says that His hour is come.
10. What did Jesus say about “this hour?” v 23-27.
11. What significant event did the Greeks witness? v 28, 29.
Conclusion: Jesus Christ had become popular. He needed witnesses
for His crucifixion. His crucifixion was witnessed by the Jews at
Jerusalem, Jews from around the world, by the Pharisees, the Romans,
and the Greeks.

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 NICODEMUS, THE LAWYER
Scripture Reading: John 3:1-21 February 1, 2025
Memory Verse: John 3:3
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 16:11
Introduction: The contentious Pharisees and lawyers debated with Jesus
during His ministry on earth. Nicodemus, the lawyer, was torn between
these two beliefs. He was a Pharisee, yet it appears that he believed that
Jesus was the Messiah. Is there a lesson in the few scriptures about
Nicodemus?
1. What was the relationship between the Pharisees and the lawyers?
Luke 7:30, Luke 14:3, Luke 5:17, Acts 5:34.
Note: The Pharisees and the lawyers were one and the same.
2. What did the lawyers think of the common people? John 7:49,
(45-49).
3. The educated lawyers should have been teaching the people the
knowledge of God. What effect were they really having on the people?
Luke 11:52.
Answer: They kept the people ignorant: leading them to the grave.
4. What was the name of one of the Pharisees? John 3:1.
5. Why do you think that he came to Jesus by night? John 3:2,
John 12:42, 43.
6. Was Nicodemus a fair man or an unjust man? Did he follow the
crowd or was he somewhat independent? John 7:45-52.
7. Why did some Pharisees not believe in Jesus? John 9:16.
8. Why did some Pharisees (possibly) believe in Jesus? v 16.
9. What was Nicodemus’ stance on the question of who Jesus was?
John 3:2.
10. All of Nicodemus’ education in the Jews’ religion did not prepare
him to understand what New Testament concept? v 3, 4.
11. After Jesus was crucified, who came to bury Jesus and who was
with him? John 19:38, 39.
12. Did they perform this act openly? Why? v 38.
13. What gracious act did Joseph and Nicodemus perform on the body of
the crucified Messiah? v 39.
14. Will we see Nicodemus in the eternal kingdom?
Answer: The Bible does not say.
15. What does the scripture say about secret beliefs?
Matthew 10:32, 33.
Conclusion: Nicodemus secretly believed that Jesus was sent by God.
Did he later give up the life of a Pharisee? Did he confess that he was a
believer in Jesus the Messiah? We don’t know. According to Matthew
10:33 he would have had to make that confession.

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 THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND THE
LAST DAYS
Scripture Reading: Matthew 7 February 8, 2025
Memory Verse: Matthew 7:13, 14
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 19:20
Introduction: Some of the most popular and most important chapters in
the Bible is the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7. These chapters
speak to us in these last days. What is it saying to us? What should we
keep in mind?
1. What everlasting law are we reminded of in these last days? How
many governments keep this law? How many churches keep it?
Matthew 5:17-19.
2. Customs can change from generation to generation and from country
to country. Just in the last generation or two, social customs have
become weak. What custom (and law) does the Messiah enforce for all
who would enter His kingdom? v 27, 28.
3. How strictly will this law be enforced? v 31, 32.
4. How does the Father show love to the wicked? v 45.
5. Should we do the same? v 43-48.
6. Prosperity as religion has become popular in this generation. What
does the Preacher say about prosperity? Matthew 6:24, 33, 34, (19-24).
7. If our sustenance does not come from mammon, where does it come
from? Who is the provider? v 25-32.
8. There are more than a thousand Christian denominations to choose
from; their doors are open wide; all are welcome. Which door will you
choose? Matthew 7:13, 14. A wolf in sheep’s clothing is a ridiculous
disguise; the wolf is obvious. Who are these wolves? How many are
deceived today? Matthew 7:15, Matthew 24:4, 5.
9. If you are fooled by the clothing, what else is an obvious sign that
someone is a false prophet? v 16-20.
10. What is the fate of the false prophets and their followers? v 21-23.
11. The close of the age is near. What important event is in the near
future? v 24-27.
12. What is the result of that event? Matthew 5:5, Matthew 6:10.

Conclusion: Laws and customs, greed and deception. If someone

studied the sermon on the mount for twenty years, you would think that
they should not be deceived. But of course, most do not study these
chapters. These chapters are specifically about the last days. The
Preacher does not want us to be deceived. He has given us all we need to
be prepared for these last days and the division ahead; that division of the
saints from the sinners. Matthew 25:31-46.

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 PEARL OF GREAT PRICE
Scripture Reading: Matthew 13 February 15, 2025
Memory Verse: Matthew 13:45, 46
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 22:24
Introduction: Our daily food can be purchased for a small amount; a car
for a year’s wages; a house for many years’ wages. What is the cost of
eternal life? Are we willing to pay the price?
1. In this life men seek treasure, wealth, and money. To get more of it,
men will invest one hundred dollars to gain one thousand dollars. For us,
who seek the kingdom, is it any different? Matthew 13:44.
2. How much did this man give up to acquire his treasure? What is
included in all? v 44.
3. A farmer seeks excellent seeds to plant and desires an excellent
harvest. He knows his profession and loves the result. A pearl
merchant seeks what? A Saint seeks what? v 45.
4. What will a farmer or a pearl merchant invest to acquire what he
loves? What will a Saint invest to acquire his pearl? v 46.
Note: Our part in seeking the kingdom is to give up this life and all that
it contains for a far superior life.
5. We have our part, God has His part. What is God’s part in our
quest for the pearl of great price, a superior life? v 47-50.
6. The pearl merchant sold everything. What does God have in store for
him? What does He have in store for those that haven’t sold everything?
v 48.
7. Has Paul purchased his pearl of great price? How much did it cost
him? Did he lament the price paid? Philippians 3:8, (3-9).
8. Some pearls can be bought for dollars, some for thousands of dollars,
some are priceless. What was the cost of Peter’s pearl of great price?
John 21:15-19.
9. Being an old man, how many years had John been paying for his
pearl? On this Lord’s day, how was he paying? Revelation 1:10, 9.
10. Once we have made our purchase, the product must be delivered.
What did Paul, Peter, and John purchase? What have we purchased?
How is it delivered? Revelation 21:1, 2, 10, 21.
11. Have we only purchased pearls? What other precious materials
will be ours? v 10-21.
Conclusion: We have to live our lives. Jesus is not asking us to throw
our possessions into the streets. However, when Paul had to decide
between being a wealthy Pharisee and a disciple of Jesus (and a
tentmaker), he chose to be a disciple of Jesus. John and many others
chose prison over freedom. Many have chosen death and eternal life
rather than deny their faith in the future kingdom and it’s King.

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 ANOTHER FRUIT
Scripture Reading: Revelation 22 February 22, 2025
Memory Verse: Revelation 22:14
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 14:4
Introduction: To have false religion does not mean that someone has to
worship a fire-breathing idol. It can be, or it can be very subtle.
1. How many fruit trees were available to Adam and Eve in the
garden? What two special fruit trees were there? Genesis 2:9.
2. Were they allowed to eat from every tree? Which trees were there for
food? Which was not? v 16, 17.
3. Did they choose to eat of the fruits that would sustain life? Did they
choose to eat of the fruit that would give eternal life? Or did they eat
another fruit? What was the outcome? Genesis 3:1-13, 22-24.
4. God had commanded Adam concerning the trees of the garden. Years
later, He also would have commanded their children. Was Cain’s grain
good for food? Was it the sacrifice God had commanded? Or was it
another sacrifice? What was the outcome? Genesis 4:1-15.
5. Did the incense offered by Aaron’s sons emit a sweet-smelling
aroma? Was it the incense God had commanded? Or was it another
incense? What was the outcome? Leviticus 10:1-3.
6. We live in a world of false religions. Many of them are perversions of
the true worship taught in the scriptures. Is there another gospel? Is there
another Jesus? Galatians 1:6-9, 2 Corinthians 11:3, 4.
7. The Sabbath is the day of rest. Is there another day, a counterfeit
day? Exodus 20:8-11.
8. The Passover is the day of sacrifice. The Passover ordinances are a
type of the body and blood of Jesus our sacrifice. Is there another day, a
counterfeit day? Exodus 12:1-14.
9. The Saints will enter the eternal kingdom. We will live in the eternal
city. We will have a right to eat what fruit? Revelation 22:14.
10. The rebels will not enter the kingdom. Eternal death awaits them.
Will they be allowed to eat of the tree of life? Or will they be forced to
eat another fruit? Revelation 22:15, Revelation 14:8-11, 14-20.
Conclusion: What is so wicked about eating a piece of fruit? A
sacrifice of grain or a sacrifice of blood, what difference does it make?
What makes one incense so different from another? The difference is
obedience. God has commanded and his creatures should obey. This is a
very simple lesson that is hard to accept. That is why the world has
another day of worship, another gospel, another Jesus, and another
destiny.

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 FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILIATION
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-26 March 1, 2025
Memory Verse: Matthew 5:25
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 3:30
Introduction: Are forgiveness and reconciliation the same thing? Who
forgives? Who reconciles? How?
1. What did one of Jesus’s disciples ask him to teach them? Luke
11:1.
2. Since all have sinned and come short of the glory of God, when we
approach God in prayer, what must we ask Him? v 4a.
3. Under what condition will God grant us the forgiveness we ask
Him? Matthew 6:14, 15.
4. How did Christ elsewhere repeat the principles of forgiveness? Mark
11:25, 26.
Note: This scripture means, if you have a valid complaint against
someone else, forgive them. In our prayers, we must forgive those who
have wronged us, and God will forgive us our own sins. Nowhere does the
text or any other text tell us to go to the one who has wronged us and say,
“I forgive you” and then go and pray to God.
5. What did Christ say can prevent anyone from entering God’s
kingdom? Matthew 5:20.
6. Were the scribes and Pharisees indeed righteous or did they only
appear righteous? Matthew 23:28.
7. In the days of Christ, animal sacrifices were still being performed. What
did He teach the multitude about making reconciliation with those whom
they had wronged? Matthew 5:23, 24.
Note: “thy brother hath ought against thee” means that your brother has a
just complaint against you. In other words, he has been wronged by you.
Notice that the reconciliation is initiated by the one who is at fault.
8. Why did he tell the multitude to make reconciliation before offering
their sacrifices (gifts)? v 25, 26.
Note: Animal sacrifices are no more (Hebrews 10:1-4), but the principles
of Matthew 5:23, 24 still apply. When we are at fault in a matter it is up to
us to approach the person we have wronged to make reconciliation.
Conclusion: In our prayers, we forgive those who have offended us.
Speaking to our neighbor that we have offended, we reconcile ourselves to
them, or suffer the consequences.

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 THE THESSALONIAN CHURCH
Scripture Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3 March 8, 2025
Memory Verse: 2 Thessalonians 3:14, 15
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 31:9
Introduction: Even the most outstanding people have flaws. Even the
most outstanding churches have flaws. So it is with this church.
Definition: Recompense means to repay or to reward.
1. We all want to grow. Growth is good. Paul thanks God for the growth
of the Thessalonian church. Were they growing in membership, or
finances, or a building? 2 Thessalonians 1:3.
2. Charity is something thought of in times of distress, or as something
given to the poor. Is charity restricted by time, place, situation, or need?
What does this church think charity is? v 3.
3. How did Paul and his helpers use the Thessalonian church? v 4.
Answer: When he says that “we ourselves glory in you in the churches of
God,” he is saying that they boast of them to other churches. They were
boasting of their patience and faith, even though they were experiencing
persecutions and tribulations.
4. Can salvation be seen and experienced in this life? What honor did this
church achieve? What future reward? v 4, 5.
5. Who can expect judgement? Who will be recompensed? v 6.
6. This church is praised by Paul. In the near future, what can this
church expect to see? What can their tormentors expect? v 7-12.
7. No church is flawless. The Thessalonian church had a few flaws. How
does Paul say these disorderly brothers should be handled? How should
they behave? Who is their example? 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 7.
8. Traveling is not free. Did the apostle and his companions have the
funds to travel and live among the Thessalonians? Did the local church
provide? How were their expenses paid? v 8.
9. Could he have asked the church to provide for him? Why didn’t he?
What did the local church learn? v 9.
10. Should we take advantage of another’s charity? How serious is this
to the apostle? v 10.
11. What is a busybody? v 11.
Answer: A busybody involves himself in the affairs of others; a gossiper,
a blabbermouth, a snoop.
12. What should these lazy busybodies be doing? v 12.
13. Could this be the reason he wrote this letter to their church? Again,
how does the apostle instruct us to handle these men? v 14, 15.
Conclusion: This was an excellent church. Commendable. Salvation is
in their future. This does not mean that everyone in that church will be in
the kingdom. Salvation is personal. Galatians 6:8.

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 LITTLE SINS
Scripture Reading: 1 John 1 March 15, 2025
Memory Verse: 1 John 1:7
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 14:15
Introduction: We cannot dismiss “little sins” as insignificant. Let’s find
out if they will be judged and if so, how they can be covered.
1. Most people don’t want to be victims of violence, they don’t want their
property stolen, and they want their spouse to be faithful. Do most people
consider these as big sins? Exodus 20:13, 14. 15.
2. Desires cannot harm anyone. There is a natural desire for necessities
such as food. There is an unnatural desire for things we should not have.
What does the world think of covetousness? Good or bad? Big or little? v
17.
3. While walking the streets, you hear references to Jesus’s name. These
are not prayers to Jesus, they are clichés. Are these sins? Why does the
world use this name so much? Do they consider this sin big or little? Do
they consider it a sin at all? v 7.
4. For those that think this is a little sin, does God consider this an
“innocent little mistake?” v 7.
5. Words don’t kill or maim, but they can incite a riot. Words can
persuade, leading to any imaginable sin. These stepping stones may
seem insignificant to most, but how important are they to the Judge?
Would you consider them as evidence? Matthew 12:36, 37.
Note: How little is little? We are about to find out. While reading in
Numbers chapter 20, try to find what Moses’s real sin was.
6. The children of Israel were thirsty, they and their animals. They took
their complaints to Moses, and Moses took their complaints to God. How
did God plan to give them water? What did He tell Moses to do?
Numbers 20:(1-6), 7, 8.
7. Moses, God’s faithful servant, certainly takes God’s words to heart. Did
Moses do as he was commanded? v 9, 10.
8. What else did he do? What was Moses’s sin? v 11.
9. What did the little sin cost Moses and Aaron? v 12.
Note: Was Moses’s little sin that he struck the rock, and yes, struck it
twice? Was it that he used the word “we” and thereby did not sanctify
God? Was the real sin in his mind and he did not believe? All three? It is
not clear exactly what his sin was. How trivial is that?
10. Is there a record of Moses repenting of the little sin?
Conclusion: Yes, we will see Moses in the kingdom. His life was only a
type: a type of how sinners can lose their salvation. This little sin kept
Moses out of Canaan. Even little sins can keep someone out of the
kingdom. Here is how anyone can enter: 1 John 1:7.

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 JOSIAH
Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 23 March 22, 2025
Memory Verse: 2 Kings 22:11
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 21:16
Introduction: Josiah was a young king following years of traditional
idolatry. This idolatry lasted hundreds of years. It was ordained by his
fathers and the kings of Israel and Judah. His story, his rebellion against
his fathers, is a lesson for everyone today.
1. Solomon built temples to strange gods. He was followed by his servant
and king of Israel Jeroboam, who ordained his own worship separate from
Jerusalem. The kings of Israel had started to rebel. What is prophesied for
the future? 1 Kings 13:2, (1-5).
2. Who came to the throne many years later? 2 Kings 21:23-26.
3. Josiah follows his father. Not his father Amon, not Jeroboam, and not
Solomon. Who before him was not corrupt? 2 Kings 22:1, 2.
4. Josiah followed David. Then what was found? v 8, 10, 11.
5. The king is spiritually moved by the book. Whom does he call together?
What is this book? What are these commandments? What is this covenant?
Who agreed to the words of the book? 2 Kings 23:1-3.
6. The king starts to enforce the words of the book. What had to be
taken out of the temple and out of Jerusalem? v 4.
7. What had to be destroyed from around Jerusalem? What did the kings
of Judah have to do with these idols and their priests? v 5, (6).
8. Sodomites eat and sleep in the same types of houses as everyone else,
so what were these “houses of the sodomites?” Where were these special
houses located? v 7.
9. What can be said of the governor of the city? v 8.
10. What did he end in the valley of Topheth? Who is Molech? v 10.
11. What group of men are responsible for these abominations? v 11.
12. We are told to honor our fathers and mothers. How does Josiah
honor his fathers (and kings of Judah and Israel), Ahaz, Manasseh,
Solomon, and Jeroboam? Ephesians 6:1, 2 Kings 23:12-15.
13. Do you remember that book? What ordinance was forgotten for
hundreds of years? What did Josiah command? 2 Kings 23:21-23.
14. How wicked were all the kings before Josiah? Were his righteous acts
sufficient to turn away God’s wrath from the wicked nation? What was
ordained for Israel? v 26-28.
Conclusion: We must honor our parents. This commandment is clarified
by Paul, we must honor our parents in the Lord. Traditions should be
followed, those traditions defined by the Lawgiver. Josiah broke with
tradition, he broke the pattern ordained by the kings before him, and he
followed the traditions he found in the book.

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 WOMEN
Scripture Reading: Matthew 28 March 29, 2025
Memory Verse: Matthew 28:1
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 28:6
Introduction: All twelve apostles were men. But while Jesus preached
from town to town, many women ministered to His needs. They were
faithful from the beginning, until His crucifixion, and after.
1. Jesus’s ministry had just started. John the Baptist had just been
beheaded. Early in His ministry, whom did He meet? What did He do for
her? What did He do for other women? Luke 8:1-3.
2. In return for their deliverance, what did they do for their Saviour?
How was their support paid for? By whom? v 3.
3. Gratitude can last for a moment, a day, or longer. These women
ministered to Jesus until what day? What does this have to do with their
level of gratitude? Matthew 28:1.
4. As far as we know, the woman with the alabaster box was not healed of
any disease. Her sins were forgiven after this incident. How does this
woman worship Jesus before He says her sins are forgiven? Her level of
gratitude? Luke 7:36-50.
5. During the popular days, while He ministered and healed, the women
were with Jesus. When the tide had turned and the trial was over and He
was condemned to be crucified, where were the women? Luke 23:23, 24,
26, 27.
6. When He was suffering on the cross and then died, did they leave
Him? When he was buried, did they leave Him?
Matthew 27:50, 55, 56, Mark 15:47.
7. They left Him immediately after He was placed in the sepulchre. But
why? Luke 23:55, 56, Mark 16:1.
8. The apostles were the pillars of the early church. They were with Jesus
for three and a half years. After his ascension, they gathered and waited at
Jerusalem for “the promise of the Father,” the Holy Spirit. Who was with
them? Acts 1:(4, 5), 13, 14.
9. Every major character in the scriptures that was persecuted for the
word of God was a man. Does that mean that all who were persecuted
were men? Acts 8:1-3.
Conclusion: Jesus Christ had healed their bodies and their minds. He had
given their lives back to them. In return, they gave their lives to support
Him. He continued to teach and heal with their help. Jesus Christ has
forgiven our sins. He has also given His life for ours. In return, we can
give our lives to spread the word of the soon coming kingdom of God.

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 HOW DID JESUS KEEP THE PASSOVER?
Scripture Reading: Mark 14:1-26 April 5, 2025
Memory Verse: Mark 14:25
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 20:4
Introduction: The Passover is a memorial to the crucifixion of Jesus. He is
our sacrifice, the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 2:2. We need to know
how to keep the memorial. We were given the example of how to keep the
Passover by all four authors of the four gospels. This lesson reviews the
ordinances given to the church as recorded by those four apostles.
1. The Passover is not kept on any day. It is kept on a specific day. The
very day is the Passover. What day did Jesus and the twelve apostles
meet to keep the Passover? Exodus 12:1-11, 6, Mark 14:12.
2. The Passover is not kept at any time of day. It is kept at a specific time
of day. What time did they meet to keep the Passover?
Exodus 12:6, Mark 14:12-17.
3. On that day, in the evening, what ordinance did Jesus perform on the
twelve? John 13:4, 5.
4. Peter knew who Jesus was and where He came from. What did Peter
think of Jesus, the Messiah, washing his feet? v 6-8.
5. How important is feet-washing to Jesus? Is it necessary for
salvation? (Should we consider it just as important?) v 8.
6. What did Peter learn? Did he agree with the Saviour? v 9, 10.
7. Jesus had just taught them a lesson. He explains the purpose of feet-
washing. What does it represent? What lesson is taught? v 12-17.
8. Many churches, most churches, do not wash feet during a similar
ordinance. Should we? Should everyone? v 13, 14.
9. After Jesus had washed their feet, what ordinance did Jesus observe
with the twelve? What does it represent? Mark 14:22.
10. After the bread, what ordinance did Jesus share with the twelve?
What does it represent? v 23, 24.
11. Before they left, what did they do as a group? v 26.
Conclusion: These ordinances are the Passover. We wash one another’s
feet to demonstrate humility: everyone in the church is equal. The bread we
eat and the fruit of the vine we drink represent the body and blood of Jesus.
His blood is the blood of the New Testament. That testament determines
our inheritance. Hebrews 9:15-18.

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2025
Begins at sunset on
Friday Evening, April 11

Hebrews 11:28a
Through faith he kept the passover.

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Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 15 April 12, 2025
Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:20
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 3:9
Introduction: In recent years there has been much said about the Feast of
Firstfruits, proclamations of special blessings for those that make gifts of
their firstfruits. There are blessings on those that study; let us study,
understand New Testament firstfruits, and receive our blessing.
1. The Hebrews labored to farm their land all through the year. Why are
the firstfruits called the firstfruits? Exodus 23:16abc, (14-16).
2. The firstfruits were not meant to honor their labor. Where were they
supposed to take the firstfruits? Who was it for? Exodus 34:26a.
3. Of course God didn’t personally accept every offering. Who received
the firstfruits? What did he do with them? Leviticus 23:9-12.
4. Was just any fruit, grain, or animal to be selected as the firstfruits? Was
good, good enough? Was better, good enough? Numbers 18:12.
5. Should the farmer (or anyone offering this sacrifice) be in the field on
the day of the offering? Were they expected to be in the temple with their
firstfruits? Exodus 34:26.
6. Were the firstfruits just fruit or just grain? Deuteronomy 18:4.
7. So much special attention was given to the harvest, their gift from
God, the firstfruits. This was not a time to mourn. What were they
commanded to do? Deuteronomy 26:10, 11.
Note: The Old Testament firstfruits were their crops. God blessed the
people, the land, and the fruit of the land. The firstfruits was their
thanksgiving for all that was provided for them.
8. New Testament firstfruits are not grown in the field. What are the New
Testament firstfruits? James 1:16-18, Romans 16:5,
1 Corinthians 16:15.
Answer: In the New Testament, they are the Saints, the people.
9. Concerning the resurrection, who is the firstfruit, before all
firstfruits? And what of us? 1 Corinthians 15:20, 23.
10. Who were the first in the New Testament to receive the spirit of God?
And what were they called? Romans 8:23, Romans 1:1. Answer: The
apostles. They were the first to receive the spirit and to work miracles on
behalf of the church by the spirit.
11. How are New Testament firstfruits celebrated? Revelation 14:1-5.
Conclusion: When anyone comes into the church, it is a reason to celebrate.
When new Saints were found in a new region, those Firstfruits were an
indicator of an expanding church. Just as they celebrated under Moses’s
law, we will have much to celebrate in the coming kingdom.

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 THE MINISTRATION OF DEATH THE
MINISTRATION OF THE SPIRIT
Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 3 April 19, 2025
Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 3:2, 3
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 11:25
Introduction: This chapter has been used to claim that Christ abolished the
Ten Commandments. Did He do away with them or are they written in a
different place?
1. What was written and engraved on tables of stone? Exodus 24:12,
Exodus 31:18, Exodus 32:15, 16, 2 Corinthians 3:7.
2. How is Moses’s face connected to the Ten Commandments?
Exodus 34:28-35, 2 Corinthians 3:7.
3. Why does Paul call the Ten Commandments the ministration of
death? Numbers 15:32-36, 2 Corinthians 3:7.
4. Was the Old Testament, the Ten Commandments, the ministration of
death considered to be glorious? Is the New Testament, the Ten
Commandments, the ministration of the spirit glorious? Are both
glorious? 2 Corinthians 3:7, 8.
5. Which is more glorious? Which excels in glory? v 9-11.
6. How do we know that the Ten Commandments are with us today?
What is the significance of the word “remaineth?” v 11.
7. How do we know that Paul is speaking of the same law, two
applications of the same law? v 6.
8. We read about the literal vail on the face of Moses. What is this
figurative vail on the hearts of the Jewish nation? v 12-16.
9. How does their vail manifest itself? John 8:1-11, John 9:1-7, 13-16.
10. What power does the vail have on the mind? 2 Corinthians 3:14.
11. What can those in bondage to the laws and practices of the
Pharisees experience in Christ? v 16, 17.
12. The Old Testament law was written in tables of stone. Where is the
New Testament law written? v 3.
Special Note: In the last verse of this chapter, verse 18, the phrase “glory
to glory” refers to the Saints being freed from the glory of the Old
Testament and joined with Christ in the glory of the New Testament, from
the glory of the letter of the law, to the exceeding glory of the New
Testament.
Conclusion: Did you find any verse in this chapter that abolishes the Ten
Commandments? No. Paul refers to the spirit of the law, the spirit of the
Ten Commandments. He calls it the ministration of righteousness, and
states that it exceeds in glory. Paul is teaching the Ten Commandments.

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 AFTER THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 5 April 26, 2025
Memory Verse: Hebrews 5:6
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 6:26
Introduction: The High Priest in the days of Moses was a mortal man.
Because of his mortality, his sacrifices were for the forgiveness of sins for
one year. How are sins eternally forgiven, leading to eternal life?
1. From the time of Aaron, God ordained priests to officiate in the
temple. What is the duty of the high priest? What are his sacrifices
offered for? Who are they offered for? Hebrews 5:1.
2. The high priest was taken from the nation of Israel. He was a man like
all the other Israelites. Because he was a man, what did he understand
about men? v 2.
3. Again, yes, he was taken of his brethren, sinners. Since he himself was
a sinner, what did he have to do? What was necessary? v 3.
4. The high priest is a priest of God. If a high priest is the priest of God,
who must ordain him? v 4.
5. The sacrificial worship of the temple has been destroyed. Jesus Christ
is our High Priest in this age. Who has ordained Jesus to be the High
Priest in this age? Hebrews 3:1, Hebrews 5:5, 6.
6. Our Saviour is a resurrected High Priest. Should He be a priest after the
order of Aaron, a mortal man? He has been ordained the High Priest after
whose order? Hebrews 5:6.
7. Did Jesus sacrifice lambs, bullocks, and doves on earth? What type of
sacrifices did He offer while on earth? v 7.
8. Other than prayers and supplications, what did He sacrifice? 1
Corinthians 5:7, Ephesians 5:2.
9. What is this perfection? Is it related to eternal salvation? Is the
writer speaking of an immortal, perfect body? Hebrews 5:9.
10. This sacrifice, perfection, and eternal body is for who? v 9.
11. The high priest of Moses’s law could relate to the people. He also had
to share in the sacrifice because he also was a mortal man. How does Jesus
relate to us? How do we share? Do we (symbolically) share in His
sacrificial body? Matthew 26:26-28.
12. How can we share in immortality if Jesus is after the order of
Aaron and the Levites? He is after whose order? v 10.
13. How can we share in immortality if Jesus is after the order of
Melchizedek? Hebrews 7:1-3, 25.
Conclusion: Aaron needed sacrifices for his sins, Jesus was sinless. Aaron
was buried in Mosera, he is still there today. Deuteronomy 10:6. Jesus was
resurrected after three days. By his perfection and eternal life, our sins are
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Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 36 May 3, 2025
Memory Verse: Psalm 19:7
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 21:20
Introduction: The word of God has been with man since Moses, even
before Moses. His word is His message to man for our good, our salvation.
Some would think to destroy His word. This lesson is an example of how
God oversees his word, giving us the assurance that what is written is
accurate and is the word of God.
Definition: The word “sure” means to be confident, reliable, and
stable. A sure foundation cannot be destroyed.
1. Jeremiah was a prophet from his childhood. Jeremiah 1:5, 6. God had
spoken to him for many years. What did God want him to do with the
words he had received over so many years? Jeremiah 36:1, 2.
2. What was the purpose of the book? Who was the book for? How
could this book change the future of the small nation of Judah? v 3.
3. What destructible material was the book written on? v 4.
4. The words came from God, Jeremiah was the prophet, and Baruch was
the scribe and the messenger. Was the book delivered and read to the
people? v 5, 6, 10.
5. Did anyone think that Jeremiah’s book was important? Important
enough that others should hear it? Did others want to hear it? v 11-15.
6. These words were prophecies for Judah. When the princes heard
them, what was their reaction? Who were they afraid for? v 16-19.
7. They knew that the book was so important that it had to be read to
which very important person? Did they have a responsibility to have it
read to him? Did he have the power to act on the book? v 16.
8. So the book was delivered to the king and read to him. What did
Jehudi, the reader, and the king think of Jeremiah’s prophecies? What did
they think the fire would accomplish? v 20-24.
9. Paper was destroyed. (Yes, papyrus or vellum.) But, what of God’s
words? Will God allow His words to die before their time? v 27, 28.
10. Can God’s word be destroyed? What prophecy was given to the man
that thought to destroy the prophecy of God? v 29-31.
11. It was the king’s decision to ignore the book, destroy the book. Who
were the beneficiaries of his decision? v 31.
12. Resurrecting a man from the grave is miraculous. Is this any less
miraculous? What was added to the first book? (Other than what was
added, was the second book an exact copy of the first?) v 32.
Conclusion: This is an excellent example of why Peter can confidently
make the statement that we can be “born again by the word of
God, which liveth and abideth for ever.” 1 Peter 1:23.

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CAIN
Scripture Reading: 1 John 3 May 10, 2025
Memory Verse: 1 John 3:11, 12
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 11:19
Introduction: God's words are available to everyone, the world. Cain is
an excellent bible character who is an example of the world.
Through Cain, we will see how some people respond to God's words.
1. God had spoken to Adam and Eve, telling them to be fruitful and
multiply, that is, to have children. Who were their first two sons that we
know of? Genesis 4:1, 2.
2. The two sons were required to sacrifice to God. They both sacrificed
based on the works of their hands. Abel sacrificed a sheep and Cain
sacrificed produce from the ground. What did God think of Abel’s
sacrifice? v 4.
3. What did He think of Cain’s sacrifice? v 3, 5.
4. No one likes rejection. How did Cain take the rejection? v 5, 6.
5. Was God willing to correct him? Do you think that he knew that he had
brought an inappropriate offering? (Is God willing to correct the world? Is
that what the Bible is for? Does the world want to be corrected?) v 7.
6. Cain could have learned from God’s words. He could have changed his
sacrifice. (Anyone can learn from the scriptures and change their beliefs.)
Instead of changing, what was his reaction? v 8, (9-16).
7. Why did he slay his brother? For a sheep to sacrifice? To take his
possessions? Or was it pure jealousy? 1 John 3:12.
8. Occasionally, a simple conversation about biblical doctrine can get out
of hand. Some ministers, preachers, and layman simply want to win the
discussion. Feelings can be bruised. Ill feelings can linger in the minds of
some for years. Can that be expected? 1 John 3:13, (Matthew 10:22, 27,
28).
9. Cain and Abel both knew God personally. They spoke with God. So
they both had faith that God existed. What is the difference between Abel’s
faith and Cain’s faith? Hebrews 11:4.
Conclusion: Cain knew God and spoke with him. He knew what God
expected of him, yet he wanted to worship according to his own rules. Cain
believed that there is a God, but he did not believe, fear, or obey God. We
live in a world where there are many religions. They all believe that there is
a god; many believe in the existence of the God of the Bible. But they all
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 TURNING AWAY THE EARS FROM THE TRUTH
Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 4 May 17, 2025
Memory Verse: Matthew 4:12, 13
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 9:9
Introduction: It's good to know the truth. But knowing the truth isn't
good enough. It's important to know it, to believe it, to live according to
it, and to hold on to it until the end. Sadly, some who have held on to the
truth have decided to let it go. Not only have some turned away from the
truth, but they have encouraged others to do the same. God has a plan for
all who have turned away their ears from the truth.
1. Apostle Paul regarded Timothy as his son in the Gospel. What
command did this father give to his son? 2 Timothy 4:1, 2.
2. Paul would not have given any command just for the sake of giving a
command, or to show that he was some kind of big boss. What valid
reason did he have for the command he gave? v 3a.
3. Since some persons who walk in the way of righteousness will not
want to continue in it, what will they begin to do? v 3b-4.
4. We all know Jesus speaks the truth. How did some persons in
Capernaum deal with the truth when he said to them "I am the bread which
came down from heaven?" John 6:41-43, 58-61, 64-66, (22-71).
5. It is so wonderful to sit and hear the word of God, the truth. Hearing
is one thing. But how did the people of God in the days of Ezekiel deal
with the truth that they heard? Ezekiel 33:30-33.
6. In the days of Jeremiah, how did the people handle the truth? What was
the result? Jeremiah 44:1-6.
7. When some leaders turn away from the truth, do they teach their own
doctrine to others as if it were the word of God? Did that happen in the
days of Christ? Is this happening today? Mark 7:9, (1-9).
8. In the days of Apostle Paul, were there persons in the church, in the
truth, who knew the truth, who turned away from it, and led others astray?
2 Timothy 2:16-18.
9. Some persons know the truth and reject it, but choose to pretend they
are holy. What will be their fate? 2 Timothy 3:9, (5-9).
10. What will be seen in the lives of those who not only know the truth,
but who choose to live according to the truth?
Galatians 5:16, 22, 23, Ephesians 5:1-4.
11. Some know the truth but choose to live how they please. What are
some of the fruits they produce? What is God's plan for all who have
turned away the ears from the truth? Galatians 5:19-21.
12. How best can we avoid turning away from the truth? What will be our
reward for keeping the truth? Psalm 119:11, 101, 1 Peter 5:8, 9,
Revelation 22:14.
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Scripture Reading: Psalm 22 May 24, 2025
Memory Verse: Psalm 22:28
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 19:23
Introduction: While on the cross, Jesus says, “My God, my God, why
hast thou forsaken me?” Did He feel forsaken or was He prophesying of
the future to come? Here I am being crucified, now go read
Psalm 22. After the resurrection, this psalm should have had a great impact
on Jesus’s disciples and on others who had heard of the crucified King and
His resurrection and ascension.
Note: Notice that verses 1-21 of this psalm are about the crucifixion of
Jesus, and verses 22-31 are about the future kingdom of Jesus.
1. Jesus has been betrayed, falsely accused, and sentenced to death. As
Jesus was being crucified, what does he say? Where did He get these
words? Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1.
Note: When Jesus says these words, He is calling to mind all of Psalm 22.
Through this psalm we will see what else He is saying to the Jews, the
Romans, and to the Saints of these last days.
2. Did Jesus think He was totally forsaken? Why not? v 2-5, 24.
3. Jesus knew this Psalm before He was born. What was He expecting
from the spectators on that Passover? v 6-8.
4. Was Jesus expecting deliverance? Resurrection? v 19-21.
5. Why would a man that is being crucified want us to read these words?
What does He have to rejoice in? Is this a prophecy? v 22-26.
6. How do we know that “he heard him?” When did Jesus start to live
forever? When will we? v 24, 26.
7. What is this prophecy speaking of? When will this happen? Who is
this Lord that will rule the nations? v 27, 28.
8. What will become of this world and those that crucified Jesus? Is this
another resurrection? Whose resurrection is this? Psalm 22:29.
9. A seed is the smallest part of a tree. Will the whole world serve the
Lord? Who is this seed? v 30.
10. In the kingdom, these servants will be given a job to do. What is their
job? What will they do? Who is their audience? Who are these people
who shall be born? v 31, Revelation 20. 7, 8.
Conclusion: Jesus was allowed to taste death. Mark 15:36. But, he also
knew and understood this prophecy. He knew that He would be
resurrected and that he would be ruler of the nations. He had to die for our
sins and be resurrected to prove that we too will have eternal life. This
entire psalm prophesies of the crucifixion, the resurrection, the kingdom to
come, and the Saints ruling over the heathen. This psalm declares how
“death is swallowed up in victory.”
1 Corinthians 15:54, 55.

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Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:1-24 May 31, 2025
Memory Verse: Psalm 119:18
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 12:3
Introduction: In Psalm 119, the Ten Commandments are called by
different names: commandments, judgements, law, testimonies, word, and
statues. When we read through this Psalm with that understanding, then we
see how important the commandments are to the author. We will only
examine Gimel, a small part of the Psalm.
1. The Creator has provided for His creatures. We have a whole planet
that can be used as our supply. It was given to man as his domain.
What is the purpose of all this provision? Psalm 119:17.
2. The wicked abhor any law that limits their freedom to act upon their
desires. Is the law contrary to us? A man whose eyes are open sees what in
the law? v 18.
3. Would God hide His commandments from us? Have they been
hidden? What great effort has God made to make his commandments
known to men? Psalm 119:19, Exodus 19:16-20, (Exodus 20:1-17).
4. After a man has been robbed, he wants justice: Thou shalt not steal.
After a philandering husband has been discovered, a wife wants justice:
Thou shalt not commit adultery. When does a righteous man want justice?
Is there a difference between someone who wants justice after the crime
and someone who wants justice before? Psalm 119:20.
5. Some may break a commandment in ignorance. But what enters into
the heart of the skilled thief, the skilled adulterer, the skilled deceiver?
Does this man bring a blessing upon himself? v 21.
6. There is contempt in being a convicted criminal. There is shame and
guilt in participating in adultery and fornication. How can the
commandments prevent these feelings? Are they effective? v 22.
7. Keeping the commandments is desirable. But every Saint cannot expect
all of his acquaintances to be understanding of his desire to keep them.
When we become the target of others, what is our strongest defense? What
should occupy our days and nights? v 23.
8. Many children have a favorite teacher and an adult can have a
favorite professor. As life-long bible students, what should be our
favorite teachers? v 24.
Conclusion: The commandments are very important to the author. The
author understands that God has made them available to all men. God
provides so we can keep them, they are nothing to be ashamed of, and are
a delight to the man that keeps them.

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DEATH OF DEATH
Scripture Reading: Revelation 20 June 7, 2025
Memory Verse: Isaiah 25:8
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 20:2
Introduction: Death is a part of our lives. It is the end of our lives. But
that was not God’s intention. At least it was not the offer that God gave to
Adam and to all mankind. Eventually, with the help of Jesus the Saviour,
we can gain the victory over death. This lesson is about the origin of death
and the eternal end of death.
1. God created man. He was created to live on the earth and to take
dominion of the earth. What choice was given to him? Genesis 2:8, 9.
2. The choice was given to Adam. It was his responsibility. His life and
his children’s lives were in his hands. Were the rules clearly stated? Did
he understand the consequences? Genesis 2:16, 17.
3. We know that Adam made the wrong choice. He committed a sin and
was expelled from the garden of Eden. What was the result of his choice?
Who inherits his sinful nature and death? Romans 5:12.
4. What does Paul say of his condition? Of our condition? The condition
of every man? (Who indeed will deliver us?) Romans 7:24.
5. We are destined to die. So, almost every mortal seeks to extend his life.
Jesus has overcome death and has shown us that we can also overcome it.
Is there a possible benefit to death? 2 Corinthians 1:9, 10.
6. It was Adam who brought sin upon all. It was Jesus who has brought
life to all. What is His role in bringing life? Romans 5:17, 21.
7. What is the first step toward destroying death? Hebrews 2:14.
8. Was Lazarus’s resuscitation a victory over death? What would
eventually happen to him? John 11:14, 43, 44.
9. How is Jesus’s resurrection a victory over death? Romans 6:9.
10. Death is the enemy, an eternal enemy, an eternal prison. How does
Paul describe our victory? 1 Corinthians 15:(51-53), 54-56.
11. Jesus has shown us the way. We will have our victory over death, that
is, we will have eternal life. If we are to have our complete victory over
death, what has to happen to death? 1 Corinthians 15:24-26.
12. To destroy something you have to have a greater power. How much
power does Jesus have over death? Revelation 1:18.
13. Jesus has the power to take what from death? Why should the
Saints be afraid of such an enemy? Revelation 20:13.
14. In the end, the wicked are destroyed along with who else? v 14.
15. What is eternal life? It is the absence of what? Revelation 21:4.
Conclusion: Our eternal assurance that we will have eternal life, is that
Jesus has complete power over death and He will destroy death.

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 THE PRELUDE TO THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Scripture Reading: Exodus 19 June 14, 2025
Memory Verse: Deuteronomy 4:13
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 16:13
Introduction: A special event can be spectacular, and the most special
event must be spectacular. A wedding between two popular people can be
a spectacle. A national holiday can be a spectacle. The spectacle makes an
impression on the viewers, an impression that will be remembered. When
God presents His covenant, is it any different?
1. The Almighty has taken Israel out of slavery and out of Egypt. He is
about to make His covenant with His people. What is He offering them?
What are the benefits of being His people? Exodus 19:1-6.
2. God had made the offer. It was time to present God’s offer to the
people. Who heard the offer? Who accepted? Who Rejected? v 7, 8.
3. What special garment did the Almighty prepare for Himself for the
special occasion? What was the purpose of the special garment? Was all
of this meant to impress the people? v 9.
4. No one goes to a wedding unprepared. A special occasion requires
special preparation. What did God expect of the people for the day when
the covenant would be given? v 10, 11.
5. For every special occasion, access to the stage is for the special
participants. Everyone else is seated with a clear view of the stage so
they can see the event. Was God’s stage any different? v 12, 13.
6. When the children of Israel awoke that day, what did they see? Is this
something that they could have prepared? Was it something that Moses
could have prepared? Who only could have prepared this? Were they
impressed? v 16.
7. Moses takes the people out of the camp and to the foot of the
mount. While standing before the mount, what did the people feel
beneath their feet? v 17, 18.
8. Their sight was stimulated, their hearing was stimulated, their touch was
stimulated. Would they have smelled the smoke? Speculation: Would they
have tasted the smoke? v 18, 19.
9. Once they were impressed, who arrived? v 19, 20.
10. This was not a wedding. It was not a national holiday. It was far more
important. It was meant to be remembered for generations. What was
presented on this special day? Exodus 20:1-17.
Conclusion: God orchestrated a great demonstration that day. The people
would have remembered that day for 40 years, and for the rest of their lives.
God impressed His covenant upon them. Can anyone easily forget? Has
this covenant been abolished? Can it be abolished?

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HOW TO RIGHTLY DIVIDE THE WORD OF TRUTH
Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 1 June 21, 2025
Memory Verse: 2 Timothy 2:15
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 6:27
Introduction: Paul is Timothy’s teacher. He had taught him well. Timothy
had also learned from his mother and grandmother. In Paul’s letters to
Timothy he is not teaching him the scriptures, he is teaching him how to
use the scriptures.
1. When Paul writes this letter to Timothy, he puts the most important
subject first. Elsewhere in the letter he comes back to the subject. What is
the subject that Paul is writing about? 1 Timothy 1:3.
2. Yes, he is writing about doctrine. He is teaching the young minister,
Timothy. Timothy knows the stories of Moses, Elijah, and Daniel are
history. Stories not found in the Bible are called what? v 4.
3. Every Sabbath, ministers have a variety of topics to preach on. What
does an excellent minister teach? What truth? When a minister deviates
from truth, what is the result? v 5-7.
4. If we want to know the meaning of a word, we go to the dictionary, the
source. What was Timothy’s source? 2 Timothy 3:15-17.
5. Who was his teacher? 2 Timothy 3:10, 14.
Question: Since Paul is not with us today, what is our only source?
6. We need to know the source. The source is our Bible. How do we get
the truth from our Bible? Are these instructions only for Timothy, only for
ministers, only for elders? 1 Timothy 4:13, 15, 16.
7. The Bible is written for all to understand. It is not a very difficult book
and with the help of a teacher anyone can come to the knowledge of the
truth. What does someone have to do to not understand and to not come to
the knowledge of the truth? 2 Timothy 3:7, 8.
8. When we deviate from old prophets and old apostles, whose
doctrines will we believe? 1 Timothy 4:7, (2 Timothy 2:23,
Titus 1:14).
9. When someone deviates from the truth, from the straight and narrow,
he has to be set back on course. This is a difficult task. It has to be done.
Preferably, without offending anyone. What must be done? Titus 1:13.
10. Higher education is excellent. However, some education (Astronomy,
Archaeology) is in contention with the scriptures. What does Paul have to
say about such knowledge? 1 Timothy 6:20, 21.
Conclusion: To rightly divide the word of truth, we have to know the
scriptures as Paul’s student, Timothy, did. We have to avoid outside
influences that cannot be found in the Bible or proven by the Bible. Also,
we have to avoid falling victim to a desire to add to, to subtract from, or
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Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 1 June 28, 2025
Memory Verse: 1 Timothy 2:16, 17
Weekly Proverb: Ecclesiastes 8:11
Introduction: He is mentioned twice in the Bible. Who is this man?
Pronunciation: The subject of our lesson is pronounced Hy-me-nah-us.
Definition: A canker is a disease, cancer, or rust. Diseases don’t kill the
body in a day. They may take years to kill their victims. Rust doesn’t
destroy a building in a day. It may take decades.
1. Paul writes to Timothy. He is giving him instructions on how to be a
minister, and warning him of various types of issues and problems he will
have to deal with inside the church. Which infamous person does Paul
make special mention of? 1 Timothy 1:20.
2. Paul gives his student a charge to “war a good warfare.” What are the
weapons that he tells the soldier he will need? v 18, 19.
3. Faith and a good conscience are not the weapons of some soldiers.
They have “put away” the preferred weapons of the apostles. What is the
result of their warfare? (Could this be their intention?) v 19c.
4. Who is one of the prime examples given by Paul? v 20a.
5. Many wars have been fought over the centuries, and probably every war
has had a spy, an informer, or someone who just isn’t committed to the
cause. What does a good officer do with such a soldier? v 20.
6. One man can accomplish some damage. But to do significant damage,
is a lone soldier profitable? What does the enemy need if he wants to do
the most damage? 1 Timothy 1:20a, 2 Timothy 2:17.
7. Hymenaeus used words to do his dirty work. His words are
compared to what? 2 Timothy 2:17, 18.
8. A canker can affect how many in the body of Christ? v 17, 18.
9. What words and doctrine did he use to subvert the church? v 18.
10. How long did it take for his words to take effect? Does a man become
corrupt in an hour? Is a church destroyed in a day? Is doctrine undermined
on a Sabbath afternoon? v 17a.
11. Hymenaeus must have caused much trouble in the church. He would
have done enough damage that Paul has to write a letter to Timothy and
mentions Hymenaeus by name. As destructive as he is, what does Paul
say that we should do for him? 1 Timothy 2:1-4.
12. Hymenaeus lived in the days of Paul. And yes, there were others
afterward, using other names. And we can expect some Hymenaeuses
today. Despite the work of Hymenaeus, what certainty do we have in our
faith, doctrine, and scriptures? 2 Timothy 2:19.
Conclusion: Hymenaeus was a man with his own doctrine. He lived in the
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Scripture Reading: Genesis 3 July 5, 2025
Memory Verse: Ephesians 5:33
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 12:20
Introduction: A husband and a wife should live with each other until one
passes away, living as partners in salvation. Unfortunately, one can
persuade the other, and they become partners in their destruction. How do
two people, man and wife, avoid the errors we are about to study?
1. Adam and Eve both knew God’s commandment to not eat of the tree
of knowledge of good and evil. Who beguiled Eve to eat of it? Who
offered to Adam? Does it appear that Adam asked any questions? (Should
husbands and wives discuss their plans and activities and how they relate
to the scriptures?) Genesis 3:1-6, 16, 17.
2. Two people in a close relationship will often share desires. What desire
did Ananias and Sapphira share? Is this conspiracy? (If they had
considered the Ten Commandments before they acted, specifically Exodus
20:16, 17, would they have made this mistake?) Acts 5:1-10.
3. Some husbands and wives will do anything for their mate. Yes, we
want to provide for our spouse - without violating a commandment. What
did Jezebel offer Ahab, her husband? (Ahab was the king: he had the
authority. Should he have simply said no?) 1 Kings 21:1-20.
4. Occasionally, we can maneuver ourselves into a very delicate position,
creating the opportunity for someone to take advantage of us. Would a
spouse do such a thing? How did Herodias take advantage of Herod’s
words? (Should a spouse do such a thing?) Matthew 14:3-12.
5. After marriage, we will eventually meet someone who is more
beautiful, more seductive, of a higher status, or richer than our spouse.
Who called Bathsheba? Was it a good idea to be on the roof taking a
bath? (Should spouses diligently guard their appearance? Should she
have simply said no?) 2 Samuel 11:1-5, (6-27), (2 Samuel 12).
6. A false prophet can draw a man away from his God, or an adulteress
can draw a man away. Can a wife do the same? How did Job handle his
wife’s request for him to curse God and abandon his salvation?
(Occasionally, should spouses be corrected?) Job 2:1-10.
7. Some married couples have nothing eventful to write about, but we can
still learn from them. What was so uneventful about Elisabeth and
Zacharias? (To walk in the commandments and ordinances, did they have
to know them? How did they know them? Study?) Luke 1:5, 6.
Conclusion: Husbands and wives have many intimate moments.
Those moments can be used to draw a spouse away from their eternal goal
or to take one step closer to it. When any opportunity arises, actively use
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Scripture Reading: Revelation 1 July 12, 2025
Memory Verse: Revelation 1:1
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 30:6
Introduction: Where does the book of Revelation come from? Is it
authentic? And most importantly, can we trust the words in the book?
Definition: Provenance is the beginning of something’s existence;
something’s origin. It can also be a record of ownership of a work of art
or an antique, used as a guide to authenticity or quality.
1. Not everyone can be trusted. When a prophecy is given, it is important
to know who the prophet is. For the book of Revelation, who is the
prophet? Where did he get the book from? What is the provenance of the
book? Revelation 1.1, 2.
2. This book of prophecies originated with the Father and was passed to
Jesus. How was the book given to Jesus? Why was He worthy to receive
and to open the book? Hebrews 2:9, Revelation 5:1-10.
3. How was the book given to John? What does the word “signify”
mean? What are some of the signs used in the book? Revelation 1:1,
Revelation 4:1, Revelation 12:1, Revelation 13:1, Revelation 17:1.
4. How did the angels participate in the prophecies that were given to
John? Revelation 10:1, Revelation 15:1, Revelation 16:1,
Revelation 17:1, Revelation 18:1, 2, Revelation 22:16.
5. What did John, the apostle and prophet, do to save the prophecies for
the seven churches, and for the church today? Revelation 1:11, 19.
6. How sure are John’s words? How sure is all scripture, the Bible?
John 21:24, 2 Timothy 3:16, 17, 2 Peter 1:19-21.
7. While John was in prison on the isle of Patmos, the book was given to
him. After it was written, who was the book sent to?
Revelation 1:9, 4, (Revelation 2:1, 8, 12, 18, Revelation 3, 1, 7, 14).
8. The book is a prophecy: some of these prophecies have been
fulfilled and some are yet to be fulfilled. What is the most important
event of all to be fulfilled? How certain can we be that it will be
fulfilled? Revelation 22:12, 20.
Conclusion: Can God, the author, be trusted? Can His Son, Jesus, and His
servants the angels be trusted? Can the apostle John be trusted?
The book of Revelation originated with God, was passed on to Jesus, His
angels signified the prophecies to the apostle John, who wrote them down,
and sent them to the seven churches of Asia. These prophecies have come
to the church from God himself and we are certain that they will be
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Scripture Reading: Amos 7 July 19, 2025
Memory Verse: Amos 7:15
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 3:11, 12
Introduction: Prophets are not elected. They do not earn their position.
They are not graduates of any university. The only qualification is that
they are charged by God. So what was Amos’s charge? “Go, prophesy to
my people Israel.”
1. In the years before the Babylonian captivity, there were many prophets
in Israel and Judah. During the reign of Uzziah and Jeroboam II, who was
one of those prophets? Amos 1:1.
2. Was Amos a mighty man of war, a nobleman, a merchant, a priest, or
a Levite? What lowly job did he do for a living? v 1.
3. God is the Overseer of His people. He gives commandments that must
be kept. Those who do not keep them are judged, even if they are His
chosen people. How does He demonstrate that He will judge? How does
He demonstrate that He will forgive? Amos 7:1-6.
4. How does He demonstrate that He has judged them, tried them,
measured them, and that they have exhausted His forgiveness? v 7, 8.
5. What was soon to come on the rebellious nation of Israel? v 9.
6. There are two Jeroboams in the scriptures. The first set up idol calves
in Bethel and Dan. (1 Kings 12:25-33). The second was living at the
time of Amos and had continued in the footsteps of the first.
(2 Kings 14:23, 24). When this scripture prophesies against the house of
Jeroboam, which Jeroboam is it meant for? Possibly both? v 9.
7. According to this verse, Amos spoke his prophecies publicly. What
became of his public words? In the kingdom of the two calves, how
weighty were his words? v 10.
8. What message did the priest of Bethel take to Jeroboam? v 10, 11.
9. What message did he have for Amos? (He is not wanted in his own
country. Where was Amos to go now?) v 12, 13.
10. Amos, the herdman and fruit gatherer, received the message. What
was his response to Amaziah the prophet and Jeroboam the king? Was he
planning on going anywhere? Whom does he say ordained him to be a
prophet in Israel? (Was he bound to stay in Israel?) v 14, 15.
11. Amos was the prophet, but the prophecy came from the Almighty.
What was God’s response to Jeroboam’s defiance? v 16, 17.
Conclusion: He says that he was no prophet and that he was not the son
of a prophet. Amos was a herdman. He also had to supplement his
income by gathering sycomore fruit. There was no visible qualification to
receive God’s word. But once received, he defied the king, and continued
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Scripture Reading: Acts 24 July 26, 2025
Memory Verse: Acts 24:25
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 26:3
Introduction: Once a man has heard the gospel, he has to make a
decision. He has three choices. He has to decide to follow, or to not
follow, or he can make indecisive excuses. Indecision is a choice.
1. Paul, bound once again, found himself in the courtroom of Felix.
What did he choose to share with Felix? Acts 24:14, 15, 21.
2. Was Felix willing to listen? What nationality was his wife? Would he
have been familiar with the beliefs of Paul? v 24, 25.
3. Paul spoke of righteousness, temperance, and judgement to come.
Which of these three caused Felix to tremble? v 25.
4. How did Felix handle this uncomfortable situation? v 25. Answer:
He dismissed him for the day and asked that he come back when he had
a convenient season. This was his excuse.
5. How long did Paul preach to Felix? Was he persuaded? Was he
interested in being persuaded? v 25-27, 26.
6. What excuse did Festus give Paul? Acts 26:(1-23), 24.
7. Did Paul think that Festus (and king Agrippa) really believed he was
mad? v 25-28.
Note: We know that the Roman word Christian has a very broad
meaning. It is not used in our church to describe the members of the body
of Christ. The members of Christ are called Saints.
8. What did Jesus ask a certain man? (What does Jesus ask every
man? We are His spokesmen.) Luke 9:59ab.
9. What was this man’s excuse? What was Jesus’s answer to his
excuse? v 59, 60.
10. Another gives what excuse? v 61.
Note: It is not wrong to bury our loved ones. It is not wrong to say
farewell before going on our journey. These men were having second-
thoughts and this is why Jesus makes the following statement.
11. A plowman that is plowing a field and looks behind him will plow a
crooked furrow. Will the farmer hire the same plowman the following
day? Is he fit for the job? v 62.
12. This example is very explicit in the scripture. The same excuse can be
very implicit in practice. How many will admit that love for riches is their
excuse for not following the Saviour? Luke 18:18-27. Question: How is
the “riches excuse” linked to the Sabbath day?
Conclusion: Indecision is the choice to not follow. Felix was content to
hear, Agrippa was almost persuaded, others had unfinished business, and
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Scripture Reading: John 1 August 2, 2025
Memory Verse: John 1:1
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 5:15-18
Introduction: John introduces the Saviour to the world.
1. The Saviour is being introduced to the world. What word does John
use to introduce Him? Why is He called such? Is this title a description
of His function while on earth? John 1:1, John 14:10, 11. Note: While
on earth Jesus was God’s spokesman.
2. Where was the preexistent Saviour before He came to earth? (The
“beginning” is the beginning of what?) John 1:2.
3. Who created all things? Did He have to be before all things to have
created all things? If He created all things, does the beginning begin
before Genesis 1? Are we included in “all things?” John 1:2, 3.
4. What precious commodity is in Him? Considering that He created
man, is He responsible for our biological life? How is He responsible for
our eternal life? John 1:4, John 11:25, 26, Romans 5:8, 9.
5. Considering the sin that is in the world, the world is a dark place.
Considering mankind’s ignorance of the eternal rewards ahead, our
understanding is darkness. What lamp has been provided? Has the
world made good use of this lamp? John 1:4, 5.
6. The Saviour had to be introduced to the world, His own creation.
Who was sent ahead of the Light to introduce Him to us? v 6-8.
7. While in the world, did Jesus make Himself known? Did He shine?
Who could not have seen this light? Did the Gentiles see the Light?
Did the Jews see the light? Matthew 4:23-25, John 1:9-11.
8. The Jews as a nation rejected Him. The Gentiles, that is to say, the
world, rejected Him. But not all. He was with God, living eternally
before creation, and now He has extended an invitation for us to be what?
How do we accept the Saviour’s invitation? John 1:12.
9. Jesus, the Creator, created the world. Then He put man in the
garden. Then we today are born of our ancestors and parents. But,
what special birth is implied in this verse? Is the writer speaking of a
physical birth or a spiritual rebirth? What is the difference? v 13.
10. God’s spokesman enters the world using what kind of body? When
He entered this physical world, did He use a spiritual body or a physical
body? v 14.
11. What was the purpose of this physical body? How does His
physical body benefit all mankind? Is our salvation through the death of
His physical body and His physical blood? Hebrews 2:14-18.
Conclusion: In these few verses, John introduces Jesus to the world. He
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Scripture Reading: John 1 August 9, 2025
Memory Verse: John 1:29
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 9:8
Introduction: There were self-proclaimed messiahs before Jesus. There
were self-proclaimed messiahs after Jesus. There are Jesuses today. But
God the Father took the time to formally introduce His Son to the world
and to Israel.
1. Jesus was born after John. (Luke 1:13, 24-31). How then does
John say that Jesus was before him? John 1:15, 1-5, John 17:5.
2. Who has seen God? Did God enter the earth to save men? Or did He
send His representative, His spokesman? John 1:18.
3. According to the prophecy of Daniel, the Jews would have known the
approximate time that the Messiah would appear. So, who was looking
for and expecting the Messiah? Daniel 9:24-27, John 1:19, 20.
4. John denied that he was Christ. However, John’s preaching was
prophesied in the Old Testament. Whom did he claim to be? What was
John’s role? Isaiah 40:3, John 1:23.
Answer: John’s role was to introduce the Saviour.
5. Again, who was looking for the Messiah? John 1:24.
6. The Pharisees must have had respect for John since they asked him if
he was Christ. How did John compare himself to Christ? How much
respect and honor should they have had for Christ? v 24-27.
7. The man that had the respect of Israel introduces Jesus using what
words? Was He to be the Saviour of Israel only? v 29-31, 29.
8. John was asked why he baptized. He did not give the answer
until 6 verses later. So why was he sent to baptize? v 31.
9. John baptized many in water. We are baptized in water. But we are
not many Christs. What sign was given to John, and to those who stood
by, that Jesus was Christ? v 32-34.
10. As John introduces Jesus to Israel, what two titles does he use to
describe Christ? v 29, 34.
11. The first title given to Jesus foreshadows what? v 29.
Answer: The title “Lamb of God” prophesies that Jesus would be the
Passover Lamb, our Passover sacrifice.
12. Where did this Christ come from? Does the second title “Son of
God” indicate the origins of Christ? v 34.
13. Did the introduction end with John? How does God the Father let
Israel, the Pharisees, and the world know that this Jesus is the Christ?
Matthew 3:13-17.
Conclusion: There should be no confusion as to who the true Messiah is,
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NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH
Scripture Reading: John 1 August 16, 2025
Memory Verse: John 1:41
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 17:24
Introduction: In this lesson, Jesus is introduced to the men that will
become the foundation of the New Testament church.
1. Jesus was unknown before He met John the Baptist, His forerunner.
How was Jesus, the Messiah, and the Saviour introduced to the disciples
and to the New Testament Church? John 1:35, 36.
2. When two of John’s disciples heard this introduction, did they
understand what John meant? v 35-37.
3. How did these disciples interpret John’s introduction? If Jesus was
the Messiah, what kind of relationship did they expect to have with this
very special man? v 38.
Hint: They addressed Him as “Rabbi” meaning “Master.”
4. Did the two disciples consider Him a master or rabbi in the same
sense that a Pharisee or priest would be a rabbi? Would they dare call a
Pharisee the Messiah? (John had received a prophetic message before
Jesus arrived. v 32, 33. Is it possible that John had previously informed
them of the coming Messiah?) v 39-41.
5. Andrew introduces Jesus to Peter. With what two titles does he
show Peter that Jesus is the fulfillment of prophecy? v 40, 41.
6. Those false messiahs! The disciples would have known of the false
messiahs that came before Jesus. What convinced Nathaniel that this was
not another charlatan? v 43-49.
Note: Jesus knew that Nathaniel was under a fig tree when he was
called. But most important, He knew the mind of Nathaniel. v 47. This
is something that even close acquaintances may not have known.
7. How much convincing did Philip need? v 43-45.
8. Nathaniel is introduced to Jesus. With what three titles does he
recognize and honor the Saviour? v 49.
9. Jesus, speaking to Philip and Nathaniel, lets them know that He will
reenforce their belief in Him. Based on the four gospels, what proofs can
these two disciples, and the other ten, expect in the coming years? How
will the Old Testament work with their experiences? What would be the
ultimate proof that He was the Messiah? v 50, 51.
Conclusion: In the last three lessons, Jesus is introduced to the world,
Israel, and the church. The introduction to the church came through John.
Since John was sent by God to prepare the way for the Messiah, we can
trust his testimony: “And I saw and bare record that this is the Son of
God.” John 1:34.

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A LITTLE CONVERSATION ABOUT PROTECTION
Scripture Reading: Psalm 91 August 23, 2025
Memory Verse: Psalm 91:1
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 6:20
Introduction: This lesson is about an interesting conversation. Two
Saints and the Saviour discuss His protection for those who seek it.
1. This psalm is about the Saviour’s care for a Saint, any Saint, all
Saints. How does the writer introduce this psalm of protection? How
does any Saint receive the protection from the Almighty? Psalm 91:1.
2. How does the first Saint start the conversation? How does he
describe God’s protection? Has he chosen to dwell in the secret place of
the most High? Does he think there is security in God? v 2.
3. And now the second Saint takes over the conversation. How does he
reassure the first Saint? v 3-7.
4. This second Saint continues. If not in this life, what can we expect to
see in the resurrection? Why does he say that all this protection is
available to him? What is the relationship between these two men and
the Lord? (Are these three bound by the Saviour’s protection?) v 8, 9.
5. Who else is watching over us? Is it obvious that they are part of this
relationship? v 10-12.
6. What strength can the Saviour give to the first Saint? v 13.
7. Finally, the Saviour concludes the conversation. He is speaking to the
second Saint about the first Saint. What type of relationship does the
Saviour reward? What are the rewards of the relationship? v 14.
8. In verse 2, the first Saint makes the Saviour his refuge. What is
given to him for putting his trust in Him? v 15.
9. What is the ultimate reward for all who seek refuge in the Saviour?
What is the ultimate protection for every Saint? (How long is this long
life? Would you be satisfied with a thousand years of life? Ten thousand
years? A million years? How many years of life would it take to satisfy
you?) v 16.
10. Is there a reward for everyone that engages in this type of
conversation? Is this what we do every Sabbath Day? Malachi 3:16.
Conclusion: We need protection! This life has many pitfalls, and we
seek protection and security from all of them. But, most important of
all, we need eternal protection. The first Saint made a simple
declaration of protection, and the second Saint reassures him over and
over and over again. And finally, the Saviour grants him eternal
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Scripture Reading: Mark 8:27-33 August 30, 2025
Memory Verse: Proverbs 28:26
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 7:4, 5
Introduction: Peter denied Christ three times. What else should we not
forget about “the old Peter”?
1. What profound knowledge did Peter receive from God about our
Redeemer? Matthew 16:13-17.
2. Although Peter said to the Lord “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the
living God,” how do we know that Peter was still very carnal and
unbelieving? Matthew 16:21-23, Romans 8:6.
3. Some persons speak because they have something to say. Others
speak because they feel they have to say something. Did Peter know
how to remain quiet when he did not know what to say? Mark 9:1-6,
Luke 9:27-33.
4. Was Peter an impulsive or rash individual? Quick tempered?
Matthew 26:47-51, John 18:10.
5. Was Peter always vigilant? 1 Peter 5:8, 9,
Matthew 26:38, 40, 41, 43, (36-46).
6. We can accuse Peter of being arrogant all we want. But is there any
evidence we can show to backup our claim? (Did he consider himself
superior to the others?) Matthew 26:30-33, Proverbs 27:2.
Note: When Peter said “all men,” he was referring to the other
apostles. If that isn’t arrogance, then what is?
7. The Bible has absolutely nothing nice to say about boasters and
persons who are hasty in speech. Was Peter also boastful and hasty in
his speech? Mark 14:26-31, Proverbs 29:20.
8. Was Peter able to backup those boastful words? Was Jesus able to
depend on the promises of Peter? Matthew 26:69-75, Proverbs 27:1.
9. Peter was very bold in promises, but how brave was he? Luke
22:31-33, Mark 14:43, 44, 50 (43-50).
10. After Christ’s resurrection, what major conversation did He have
with Peter? What was Peter commanded to do? John 21:15-17.
11. Years later, had Peter become a new man? 1 Peter 5:1-3, 2
Peter 1:12-15.
Conclusion: The first and second epistles of Peter show clearly that he
had become a changed man, and that he followed the command given by
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Scripture Reading: Judges 3:1-11 September 6, 2025
Memory Verse: Psalm 26:2
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 7:2
Introduction: Israel lived among the heathen and we live among the
unsaved. God proved Israel by giving them Canaanite neighbors, just as
we have unsaved acquaintances. This lesson is a type of our life in
today’s world. How should we interact with the unsaved?
1. Moses had led Israel through the wilderness. Joshua had led them into
the land of Canaan. Joshua led them militarily and spiritually. What
eventually happened to Joshua? Joshua 24:29, 30.
2. Moses was their leader that had received the law on Mount Sinai.
Joshua was his successor. While Joshua and the elders of his time lived,
what was the nation’s relationship with God? v 31.
3. Moses: dead. Joshua: dead. Elders: dead. Can the new nation retain
their military identity without their founders? How can their God possibly
know what his children would do? Judges 3:1-3.
4. A nation fights for its beliefs. They defend their land, their home, so
they can continue living according to their laws, desires, and beliefs. Why
was God proving Israel? What should they fight for? v 4.
5. What was the first mistake made by the new nation? v 5.
6. What was the second mistake? v 6ab.
7. What was the third and most critical mistake? v 6c.
8. God wanted to prove them, to see if they would keep His
commandments. Did they remember the commandments? Did they
even remember God? Who replaced their God? v 4, 7.
9. Israel failed. They proved that they could not continue without their
founding leaders. They forgot God and His commandments. How did
God treat their failure? v 8.
10. A little scolding can change the character of a child. Eight years of
scolding changed Israel. What did Israel do after eight years? Did God
answer? How did He answer? v 9.
11. Israel was overpowered by a great nation. They needed a deliverer.
By what man were they delivered? By whom were they delivered? Who
delivered Chushanrishathaim into whose hand? v 10.
12. When the children of Israel called upon God for deliverance, how
powerful was the answer? How long did the answer last? v 11.
13. Alas, how soon we forget. v 12.
Conclusion: The Israelites were proved: they were proved to be
unfaithful. Their interaction with their neighbors blinded them to their
past. We may not be able to overcome our neighbors, but we can make
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Scripture Reading: Matthew 25 September 13, 2025
Memory Verse: Matthew 20:27
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 11:29
Introduction: It has been very popular for many that study the scriptures
to think of themselves as the sons of the King. This is not a title or reward
given to the Saints in this life. The scriptures refer to the Saints as servants
now and as kings in our future kingdom. But most important of all, that
kingdom later is dependent on our service now.
1. Jesus left His heavenly home and His eternal body to come to earth.
While He was here, He was given a task to complete. He performed a
job. What was Jesus’s duty on earth? Philippians 2:5-8.
2. Jesus accomplished His task. What is His reward for His work as a
servant? Philippians 2:9-11, Luke 1:32, 33.
3. Jesus wants us to know that while in this world we are to be
servants. The parable in Matthew 25 illustrates this. This parable is
about what kingdom? Who is this traveling man? Who are his
servants? What are these goods? Matthew 25:14-30.
4. Do all servants have the same responsibilities? v 15.
5. Are all servants doing their assigned tasks? v 16-18.
6. After many days, Jesus will take an account of our assigned tasks. For
those servants who perform as servants, what will be the reward? v 19-
23.
7. The good and faithful servant is given a new job. What is his new
job? In his new job, will he still be a servant? v 21.
8. At the second coming of the Messiah, Jesus will sit on His throne
judging the nations. For those chosen few on His right hand, what has
been prepared for them? v 31-34.
9. They will be given a kingdom. Then He will tell them why they are
being given a kingdom. Are they being given a kingdom for their service?
For the duties of a servant? v 34-36.
10. Is performing for the master the same as performing to the master?
Is this service performed to the master or is it performed for the master?
Is the reward any different? v 37-40.
11. The book of Revelation is written to whom? Is it written to
kings? What is our duty as servants? Revelation 1:1, 3.
12. What can be expected of us in this life? Do kings work? Are these
words written to kings or to servants? Revelation 2:2, 3.
13. After our service, what “shall” be our future reward?
Revelation 5:10.
Conclusion: It is very clear. We are servants! We are not kings! As
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Scripture Reading: Matthew 25 September 20, 2025
Memory Verse: Proverbs 10:30
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 8:33
Introduction: The Bible sees all of humanity as two groups. Not three.
Not four. The righteous and the unrighteous, the wise and the foolish, the
good and the evil, the sheep and the goats, the wolves and the lambs, those
who take the broad way and those who take the narrow way. The Church
of God is also made up of two groups.
1. A broad road and a narrow road. Do they lead to the same place?
(Which road are we traveling on?) Matthew 7:13, 14.
2. Of the two builders presented to us, which one should we imitate? On
what should our choice be based? v 24-27.
3. When the Son of Man will sit to judge the earth, into how many
groups will the nations be divided? In which group should we find
ourselves? Matthew 25:31-33.
4. What reward will the first group receive? What about the second
group? In which group should we find ourselves? v 34, 41.
5. Why did the first group receive the reward that it did? v 34-40.
6. Why did the second group receive the reward that it did? v 41-46.
7. All of humanity is compared to which two plants? What does God
have in store for both of these plants? (Which plant should we be?)
Matthew 13:36-43, (24-30).
8. Again we see all of humanity placed in two groups. What happens to
the good? What happens to the bad? v 47-50.
9. In the house of God, what differentiates one group of Saints from
another? Matthew 25:(1-13), 1, 8, 12.
10. We have two groups of ministers. Do all the ministers in the house of
God represent Almighty God, or are some of them representing another
power? Who is that other power? Matthew 7:15-20,
2 Corinthians 11:12-15.
11. Evil ministers are able to masquerade as ministers of God, and are
very convincing in their role. But, have we been given the tools with
which we can identify them? How should they be handled when they
have been identified? Matthew 7:16-20, Proverbs 22:10.
Conclusion: We have studied two groups. We know the fate of both of
them. There is no point in being in one group and pretending to be in the
other. The group we choose to be in will determine where we spend
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 THE DEFINITION OF A FOOL
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 7 September 27, 2025
Memory Verse: Psalm 14:1ab
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 7:2
Introduction: A fool is not just someone who acts silly. A fool can be
someone who has a habit of making bad decisions and demonstrating
behavior that is harmful to himself or to others.
1. Children should be taught, starting at a young age. It is never too
early to teach wisdom. To be wise, someone must be willing to learn
from their parents. What do we call someone who is not willing to learn
from their parents and from their elders? Proverbs 15:5.
2. It is a school’s duty to teach information. It is parents’ duty to teach
their children wisdom. Parents that do not teach their children can
expect what in the coming years? Proverbs 17:21.
3. What is the most important thing that parents should be teaching
their children? (And, how early?) Proverbs 7:1-3, (Exodus 20:1-3).
4. If a parent does not teach a child, most likely someone else will.
However, how does a fool accept a lesson? Can he be taught? Will he
change? Proverbs 17:10, Proverbs 27:22.
5. After many years of strife, contention, and sorrow, what are the
wages of a fool? Proverbs 11:29.
6. Mischievous behavior can lead to injury, violence, crime, and even
death. This is why we should take mischievous behavior seriously. What
does a fool think of his mischievous behavior? Proverbs 10:23.
7. How difficult is it for a fool to change? Proverbs 26:11.
8. As we age, we continue to learn. We should grow in wisdom.
Sometimes wisdom comes with a price: the price of experience. Who is
not willing to pay that price? Proverbs 17:16.
9. We all have a reputation. That reputation is based on our interaction
with others. A man that has a reputation as a fool can expect what from
his acquaintances? Proverbs 26:1.
10. Reputation and trustworthiness go hand in hand. If a man does not
exercise wisdom, can he be trusted? Should we trust a fool? v 6.
11. Is it a sin to be a fool? The Bible doesn’t say explicitly that it is. But,
foolish behavior does lead to sin. The fool will be judged with whom?
(And considering his life, why shouldn’t he be?) v 10.
12. What is the main reason that all fools will find themselves in the
judgement? Psalm 14:1.
Conclusion: So what is the definition of a fool? A fool is someone who
enjoys mischief, does not learn from their parents (or anyone else), refuses
correction, and will not seek wisdom. The end of a fool is failure in this
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 HOW TO SIN:
AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 7 October 4, 2025
Memory Verse: Proverbs 7:2
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 24:1
Introduction: Do not go out and commit a sin! However, if you know how
to drive a car, you also know how to park it, turn it off, and lock the door.
This instruction manual shows you how sin operates, so you can park it,
turn it off, and lock the door.
Definition: Impudent is to be offensively bold, brazen, and audacious.
1. It is very difficult to sin at home, with our families, having dinner,
discussing the scriptures. Do we need to leave our house? Is there a
preferred place that someone can go look for sin? Proverbs 7:6-8.
2. Everyone knows the place. Everyone knows where to meet. Who else
is there? Are there other sinners seeking the same? v 11, 12.
3. We don’t want to be seen when we are committing sin. Is any time of
day ok? When is the best time of the day to commit sin? v 9.
4. Sinners advertise. Their clothing and their behavior are their
advertisements. How does a sinner advertise their intentions? v 10, 11.
5. After the advertisement, comes the sales pitch. The target has to be sold
on the purchase. How does the salesperson draw the customer closer to
making the purchase? v 21.
6. A good sinner makes good use of his time to maximize the sin. This
requires preparation! Serious preparation! v 16, 17.
7. So, two sinners meet. There is nothing to hide between them. One of
the two must state their intentions? Do they? v 18.
8. Sin requires forethought. You can’t meet too early and you can’t stay
too late. What did this woman consider beforehand? v 19, 20.
9. Who can resist a good advertisement or an excellent salesperson? But,
was this young man tricked or did he get what he wanted? v 22.
10. Sin has a price attached to it. Not just in the second resurrection. It
has a price in this life. In what ways can someone pay for this sin? Can the
price be physical? Can it be paid with family relationships? How long can
these payments last? v 23.
11. To avoid sins, what should we do when we hear the advertisement of
sin? What do we do when we find ourselves walking down the road to sin?
v 25.
12. And we know the results. What are they? v 26.
Conclusion: Now that we know how to commit sin, we also know how to
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 ONE WIFE, ONE HUSBAND
Scripture Reading: Romans 7 October 11, 2025
Memory Verse: Romans 7:2
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 7:4
Introduction: Marriage is becoming a corrupt institution worldwide. Vows
are easily dissolved, two or more marriages in a lifetime are common, and
marriage is no longer considered a lifelong bond. And, the far extreme,
gender is no longer considered a factor when choosing a spouse. This
lesson reviews God’s marriage laws.
Note: The verses in the scripture reading refer to the woman’s relationship
to her husband. But the laws of marriage apply equally to the man and his
relationship to his wife.
1. Every country and culture has marriage customs and many of these
countries have strict laws related to these customs. As citizens of God’s
kingdom, where do our marriage customs come from? How do we know
these customs are law? Genesis 2:21-25, 24, Romans 7:2.
2. The law rules! Everyone must abide by the laws of the country they live
in and citizens of God’s kingdom must also abide by God’s laws. How long
must the marriage law be kept? Romans 7:1, 2a.
3. No man or woman is above the law. There are no marriages that are
exempt from this law. What is the only way that a marriage can be
dissolved? v 2bc.
4. What message did Paul have for the Corinthians? Was divorce an
option? What if two did divorce, what then? 1 Corinthians 7:10, 11.
5. The seventh commandment says, “Thou shalt not commit adultery.”
That is true as long as one’s spouse is alive. But, what if one divorces their
spouse and marries another? Romans 7:3a-d.
6. And if a person’s first spouse is dead, what of the law? Are they
bound to the first spouse or free to take another? v 3e-h.
7. How long has there been a marriage law? Who created this marriage
law? Are there physical features associated with this law? What are the
physical features of our bodies that determine who can marry who and
become one flesh? Matthew 19:4, 5, Genesis 2:21-25.
8. What is implied by the words “cleave unto”? When the Creator of the
man and the woman uses these words, is it a law? Genesis 2:24.
9. Old man and old woman, what does it mean to be blessed? How long
is “always”? Does the phrase “with the wife of thy youth” imply
“always”? Proverbs 5:18, 19.
Conclusion: God’s marriage laws are from the beginning. They were
confirmed by Jesus and again by Paul. Since the seventh commandment
forbids adultery and the world will be judged by the Ten Commandments,
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Scripture Reading: Psalm 22 October 18, 2025
Memory Verse: Psalm 78:2
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 29:2
Introduction: Throughout the Psalms there is no shortage of references
made to Christ. The authors of the New Testament borrowed many
quotations from the Psalms that speak specifically about Christ. In this
lesson we will have a look at a few of the references.
1. God said that He would declare someone to be His son. At what great
event did He finally get to make that declaration? Who is that son of whom
He spoke? Psalm 2:7, Matthew 3:16, 17.
2. What statement did the writer of Hebrews make regarding the power
of Christ? Where did the writer find the words that he quoted? Hebrews
1:8-14, Psalm 45:6, 7.
3. How did the Psalmist prophesy that Christ would address many of His
listeners? Did He live up to the prediction? Psalm 78:2, Matthew 13:34,
35.
4. Did the Psalmist foresee the betrayal of Christ? What testimony do we
get in the New Testament? Psalm 41:9, Luke 22:47, 48.
5. Judas made money off Christ by selling Him to His enemies. Did the
Psalmist see that money would have been made off the Messiah’s
garments while He was in the hands of His enemies? Psalm 22:18,
Matthew 27:35.
6. Making money off a prisoner’s garment didn’t seem to be enough. Did
the Psalmist see that Christ would be mocked? Was the Psalmist right?
Psalm 22:7, Luke 23:35.
7. The religious authorities needed to justify the arrest and execution of
Christ. Looking into the future, did the Psalmist see men willing to bear
false witness to cause innocent blood to be shed? Psalm 35:11, Mark
14:55-58.
8. The religious leaders succeeded in getting Christ executed on false
charges. There were two other prisoners executed along with Him whose
bones had to be broken to hasten their deaths. Did the Psalmist see broken
bones in the body of Christ? Psalm 34:20, John 19:32-36.
9. We die and our bodies decay. What did the Psalmist see about the
condition of the Lord’s body in the grave? Christ had no plans to remain
in the grave forever. Would the body remain buried forever? Psalm 16:10,
Psalm 49:15, Mark 16:6, 7.
10. Did the Psalmist see that Jesus would return to heaven and come back
to earth to rule? Psalm 68:18, Revelation 21:3, Ephesians 4:8.
Conclusion: There are many more verses in the Psalms that teach about
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Scripture Reading: Ephesians 6 October 25, 2025
Memory Verse: Ephesians 6:17
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 27:22
Introduction: The New Testament teaches peace. However, it does give
us a list of spiritual weapons, one of which is the sword of the spirit. Let us
see how the sword of the spirit should be used.
1. The religious world is a dangerous place full of evil opponents. We
have not been left defenseless. We have been given defensive weapons
and offensive weapons. What are they? Ephesians 6:13-17.
2. What is our main weapon? v 17.
3. It should be obvious that Paul is not talking about a piece of steel. He is
using a metaphor, speaking of the word of God as a sword. How do we
know that Jesus disapproves of violence? Matthew 26:51-53.
4. A sharp piece of steel can separate an arm from a body (or an ear from
the head). Is there a sharper sword? How sharp is our sword we use to
defend the truth? Who can defend himself against this sword? How deep
can this sword penetrate into a body? Hebrews 4:12.
5. Jesus had fasted for forty days, so He was definitely hungry. Anyone
would have been very susceptible to temptation. The tempter strikes.
How does Jesus use His sword for defense? Matthew 4:1-4.
6. Can this sword be used for offense? What are the results? What are the
consequences of using a weapon that can separate the soul from the spirit,
and can discern the thoughts and the intents of the heart? Is this spiritual
power? Is this spiritual warfare? Matthew 10:34-37.
7. Can this sword be misused? Who tried to use Jesus’s sword against
Him? (Is it misused today? Who is misusing it?) Matthew 4:5, 6.
8. Using a sword takes practice. We have to know our weapon. In the
middle of combat, did Jesus have to practice the use of His weapon? How
does Jesus disarm His enemy? Sword versus sword? v 7.
9. Has the Judge abandoned His weapon? Can this weapon ever be
abandoned? Revelation 1:16, Deuteronomy 7:9, 10, 1 Peter 1:23.
10. There is judgement to come and the sword extends from the mouth of
the judge. What will the Judge use to judge the world? Is the sword the
word of God? Is the Judge the Word of God? Are both together the Word
of God? Revelation 19:11-16.
11. In the end, what is the sword used for? Is the sword doing the
slaying? Is the Judge doing the slaying? Or, both? v (17-20), 21.
12. Would you rather use the sword now or be its victim later?
Ephesians 6:17, Revelation 19:15
Conclusion: The sword is the word of God that abides forever. The sword
is an offensive weapon, it is a defensive weapon, and it is the instrument
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Scripture Reading: Romans 8 November 1, 2025
Memory Verse: Romans 8:15
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 6:27-29
Introduction: Legal adoption can change someone’s life. Spiritual
adoption can change someone’s eternal destination. Although we are
servants of God, He is not looking for mere servants. He is looking for
and willing to enter into a much deeper eternal relationship, a family
relationship created through adoption. Is it necessary to be adopted into
the family of God? What does it take to be adopted?
1. The Jews believe they have a legal relationship with God. A
relationship based on laws, ordinances, and rituals. Is this the type of
relationship that God has with the Saints? Galatians 4:1-7.
2. Children are born from a physical union between a man and wife.
Using this method, we can only be the sons and daughters of mortal
men and women. By what process have we become God’s sons? v 5.
3. Sons live in the same house as their father. They share the house and
the land with the rest of the family. Once we become sons of God, what
are we entitled to share and receive? v 7.
4. How much will we inherit? Revelation 21:7.
5. Was it God’s intention for man to live eternally with him? Was this
decision made based on our works or regardless of our works? Where do
the Saints stand in the family of God? Ephesians 1:4, 5.
6. In this life, legal adoption takes time. There are procedures to follow,
there are requirements that must be met, and there are papers that must
be signed. What are the requirements for spiritual adoption? Romans
6:1-9, 4, Galatians 3:26, 29, Matthew 5:9.
7. Considering that this adoption is into a higher family, the adoption
seems to be very simple. We do not have to achieve anything or perform
any great work. Can it be any easier? John 1:12, 13.
8. Receiving and believing is easy. But we must also give up and forget
what is behind us. What is that thing that we must give up and forget? Is
it the same thing for everyone? Is our sonship dependent on giving up
our past? 2 Corinthians 6:17, 18.
9. Once we have come out from among them, what type of relationship
do we have with them? What is their opinion of the sons of God? 1 John
3:1.
10. How does a son of God behave himself? Whom does he pattern his
behavior after? Matthew 5:43-48.
Conclusion: God the Father is looking for sons. He wants to spiritually
adopt us into His family. As sons we will inherit all that the Father has to
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 A POWERFUL ALLY
Scripture Reading: Psalm 118 November 8, 2025
Memory Verse: Psalm 118:6
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 19:29
Introduction: If they have a powerful ally, a very small army can defeat
a very large army. If we have the right ally, we can defeat anybody.
Psalm 118 is a song about our ally. This song tells us who our ally is
and how powerful He is.
1. In times of trouble, we need an ally. Normally, allies do not
volunteer. Their help is requested. How are allies made? How can we
make the God of the universe our ally? Psalm 118:5.
2. Allies are friends that are ready to go to battle with you. During
battle, an ally fights with us. When the Almighty is our ally, can our
enemy prevail? Is there anything to fear? Who is our enemy? v 6.
3. Are we alone in our journey in this life? (Who are our helpers? Are
we helping each other?) With the Lord, and our helpers, what will be the
final outcome of our battles? v 7.
4. We have our choice of allies. Considering the works of the Almighty
God, is He a superior ally? How did the ally of Israel defeat the most
powerful army on earth? Psalm 118:8, 9, Exodus 14:26-31.
5. Our God is superior to which men? To how many men? To which
nation? To how many nations? (Zechariah 9), Zechariah 14:1-9.
6. What can a man do to this body? What can the Creator do to this
body? Psalm 118:13, 14, 17, Revelation 20:6.
7. What reward awaits those that ally themselves with the Almighty?
Psalm 118:19-21, (Revelation 21), Revelation 21:2, 3, 24.
8. Allies need assurance. They need a treaty, or a contract, or a
covenant. What covenant have we made with our ally? Psalm 118:24,
Exodus 20:8-11, 6, Hebrews 10:16, Revelation 22:14.
9. After the final battle is won, what should we do and what will we do
for our ally? How long will He be our ally?
Psalm 118:(1-4), 28, 29.
Conclusion: It is important to know that allies have common beliefs.
Also, armies do not make allies with other armies that do not share a
common goal. God the Father and His children have common beliefs and
a common goal. If our beliefs and goals are different from those of the
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Scripture Reading: Acts 15 November 15, 2025
Memory Verse: Matthew 5:25
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 14:4
Introduction: No one will make it through life without a few arguments.
It is a part of life. However, as we grow in wisdom, we have to learn
how to handle disagreements without arguing.
1. How does Paul tell us to conduct our conversations and interactions
with others? Does “all things” include our conversations at home, at
work, and during recreation? Philippians 2:14.
Question: Is it possible to disagree without arguing? If yes, how?
2. As Saints, we are being watched. We are representatives of God.
What example should we set for the rest of the world? v 14-16a.
Question: Can murmuring and disputing dim our shining example?
3. People argue for many reasons, over many topics. What are some of
the topics that “religious” people argue? What is the value of these
arguments? Does this mean do not discuss the law at all? Titus 3:9.
4. What is a very good way to avoid religious arguments? v 10, (11).
5. We have all heard two people arguing. One person spews evil
words in anger. The other person retaliates with more evil words.
Neither giving much thought to their words. What does Solomon
suggests we do before we answer? Proverbs 15:28.
6. What is the best way to prevent an argument? What is the best way to
start an argument? Which do you prefer? Proverbs 15:1.
7. Some people are experts at resolving conflicts. But, there are few of
them. If two people are arguing, according to Solomon’s proverb, what
should we do? Is this for our safety? Proverbs 26:17.
8. If you are involved in an argument or altercation, what is the best
resolution? How fast should we resolve? Where should we resolve?
(Ideally, would a Saint find himself at fault?) Matthew 5:25.
9. When discussing scripture, do the Saints ever have a good reason to
disagree or argue? How did Luke describe the atmosphere in the early
church? Acts 1:14, Acts 2:1.
10. Is it possible to disagree without arguing? The early church
disagreed. How did they settle their disagreement? Acts 15:1, 2, 6.
11. All disagreements cannot be resolved. Is it perfectly acceptable to
disagree without hatred and malice? v 35-40.
Conclusion: Saints have nothing to argue over. Any topic can be
discussed. If necessary, it can be discussed with others in the church,
including a minister. Arguing is done in anger, while discussion is a
controlled conversation about the facts. If it is a discussion about beliefs,
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Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 13 November 22, 2025
Memory Verse: Hebrews 10:26
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 27:21
Introduction: Some churches teach that once someone is saved that they
are always saved and that they cannot lose their salvation. Can this
doctrine be found in the Bible? We will review a few passages and two
examples that demonstrate that this is false.
1. That someone can lose their salvation is not difficult to prove. This
scripture is not speaking of an occasional sin by a Saint. What does it
mean to sin willfully? What type of actions can be described as “hath
trodden under foot the Son of God” and “hath counted the blood. . . . an
unholy thing”? Can a man lose his salvation? Hebrews 10:26-29.
2. Is the finality of this loss of salvation clear? v 26.
3. Is it obvious that any Saint that loses their salvation will suffer the
same judgement as the enemies of Christ? v 27.
4. What did God make perfectly clear in the Old Testament? Is it
certain that salvation can be lost? Ezekiel 33:12-19, 18.
5. This is not a trick question: was it possible for Paul to lose his
salvation? (Paul answers this question for us.) 1 Corinthians 9:27.
6. Are these verses speaking of the average Saint or of prophets and
apostles: those that have demonstrated that they have the holy spirit? Is it
possible for these men to lose their salvation? What words let us know
that Paul is speaking of miracle-workers? Hebrews 6:4-6.
7. Do the scriptures give us an example of a prophet that lost his
salvation? Did he prophesy? Was his prophecy fulfilled? Did he work a
miracle? Did he lose his salvation? What did it take for him to lose his
salvation? How vigilant must we be? (1 Kings 13.)
8. God chose Saul to be king over Israel. How did God demonstrate
that He was with His chosen king? 1 Samuel 10:10-12, (1-12).
9. After God rejected Saul as king, David was chosen. Saul wanted to
keep the kingdom for himself and his son, and did not accept God’s new
choice, so he pursued David to kill him. In the last few verses of this
chapter, is God pleading with Saul? 1 Samuel 19:19-24, (1-24).
10. The evening before Saul’s death, what message does he receive
from Samuel the prophet? 1 Samuel 28:15, 16, (1-25).
Conclusion: There are no scriptures that I know of that indicate that an
average Saint can easily lose their salvation. However, it can happen
when someone has forsaken the salvation freely given to them. The two
examples above clearly demonstrate that even a miracle-worker can be
rejected by God. In the case of 1 Kings 13, it appears that God expects
more from them. Yes, we can lose our salvation.

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(A Psalm For Solomon Or Jesus?)
Scripture Reading: Psalm 72 November 29, 2025
Memory Verse: Psalm 72:17
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 12:18
Introduction: There are many scriptures in the Old Testament that
figuratively speak of the coming king. That is, the coming eternal king.
In this lesson, we will examine one of these prophetic scriptures.
1. David proclaimed that Solomon would be king after him. What
does David ask for his son? 1 Kings 1:28-30, Psalm 72:1, 2.
2. David had grand hopes for his son. What does he pray that his son
will accomplish? Did Solomon achieve what his father prayed for?
Psalm 72:2-4, 1 Kings 3:16-28, 1 Kings 4:24, 1 Kings 5:12.
3. What else did David hope for his son? Has Solomon lived as long as
the sun? Did he live throughout all generations? Psalm 72:5,
1 Kings 11:43.
4. God gave wisdom to David’s son who wrote three books of the
Bible: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon. How long did
Solomon’s wisdom and righteousness last? 1 Kings 11:1, 2, 4-10.
5. David’s son failed. His kingdom was taken from him, even though
Psalm 72 uses the words “for ever” twice: v 17, 19. Whose kingdom do
we know will last forever? 1 Peter 4:11, 2 Peter 1:11, 2 Peter 3:18.
6. Is this verse referring to Jesus Christ? Psalm 72:5, Hebrews 1:8.
7. Will Jesus Christ come down to earth? (Is this something that
Solomon can ever do?) 1 Thessalonians 4:16, Psalm 72:6.
8. At its largest, Israel had a border that stretched from the
Mediterranean sea to the Euphrates river. This is a very impressive feat
for the Hebrew kings. (King David and possibly inherited by Solomon).
Can this possibly be the fulfillment of David’s prophecy of Solomon?
Did he reign unto the ends of the earth? Did all nations serve him? Who
can fulfill David’s prophecy? 2 Samuel 8:3,
1 Kings 4:21, Psalm 72:7-11, Daniel 4:3, Revelation 11:15.
9. This Psalm is definitely a prophecy of the soon coming kingdom of
Jesus Christ on earth. What can the poorest and the neediest on earth
expect from the King? Psalm 72:12-14, Jeremiah 23:5.
10. We will eternally be with God the Father and His Son. What will
we be doing? Psalm 72:15, Revelation 4:8, Revelation 7:15.
11. Did David know that this Psalm was about the Saviour? I think that
he did. How does he conclude this Psalm? How is it obvious that
David is writing about the Saviour? Psalm 72:17-19.
Conclusion: David starts this Psalm praising his son, Solomon, then
subtly switches the praise to the future eternal king, and finally
concludes with the bold statement “Blessed be the LORD God, the God
of Israel,” letting us know that he is praising Jesus Christ our King.

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Scripture Reading: John 21 December 6, 2025
Memory Verse: Matthew 28:19, 20
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 19:29
Introduction: There were false apostles in the first century, and there are
false apostles today. For this reason it is necessary to define exactly who
the apostles are. These men are well-defined in the scriptures.
Definition: The word apostle means, someone who is sent.
1. Can anyone be an apostle? Who does the choosing? Out of all of
Jesus’s disciples, how many apostles did he choose? Luke 6:13-16.
2. Was Paul chosen to be an apostle? What powerful word describes
how Paul became an apostle? Romans 1:1, (5), 1 Timothy 1:1.
3. What is one of the experiential qualifications to be an apostle?
Apostles are witnesses of what? Acts 1:20-22, (15-26), Acts 4:33.
4. How can we know that a man is an apostle? Who gave the apostles
these signs? Acts 5:12, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Matthew 10:5-8.
5. The church is compared to a building. What is the church built upon?
Considering the apostles are the foundation and Jesus is the chief
cornerstone, how closely related are the apostles to Jesus Himself? How
important does this make them? Ephesians 2:19-22.
6. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul speaks of the various duties within the
church: all of which are very important to the body. How important
does he say that the duty of apostleship is? 1 Corinthians 12:28.
7. There were many in the early church that saw Jesus and learned
directly from him. However, there were many others that came well
after Jesus had been resurrected: they could not learn directly from
Jesus. Who did they learn from? Who defined doctrine? Acts 2:42.
8. The Bible is not a book of suggestions and recommendations. How
authoritative did Peter consider the words of the apostles?
(Considering that they were eyewitnesses of the life, crucifixion, and
resurrection of Jesus, should we follow their lead?) 2 Peter 3:2, (Jude
1:17).
9. What special job was given to the apostles? 1 Corinthians 4:9,
Luke 11:49, John 21:18, 19, Revelation 1:9.
10. These men were sent. What was the special mission they were
sent to accomplish? Matthew 28:19, 20.
Note: Using Paul as an example, there are more than 40 countries,
cities, towns, and villages mentioned in the scriptures that were visited
by him. He even endeavored to travel to Spain. Romans 15:24, 28.
Conclusion: The apostles were 12 men personally chosen by Jesus
Christ. They were given the Holy Ghost and demonstrated their
apostleship with signs and wonders, and also by trials, imprisonment,
and death. No one today should claim to be an apostle.

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Scripture Reading: Exodus 20:1-17 December 13, 2025
Memory Verse: Exodus 20:14
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 1:1-3
Introduction: The Ten Commandments are not meant for a few solitary
apostles, prophets, and saints. They are also meant for families.
1. There is no promise that our children will follow in the same path we
have blazed. However, we must show them the way. According to the
second commandment, what is in store for our descendants if we do not
keep the Ten Commandments? Exodus 20:4-6, 5d.
2. The father is the head of the household. Along with his wife, they
raise their family. According to the fourth commandment, what should
they enforce every Sabbath Day? v 8-11, 10d-i.
3. Parents should want the best for their children. That does not mean
that they should give them all that they desire. What is the most valuable
gift that parents can give their children? How long does this gift last?
(Are the parents also giving this gift to themselves?) v 12. Note:
Children who have not been taught to respect their parents at an early
age will probably not respect their parents as teenagers.
4. A marriage is a life-long covenant: a bond that brings two people
together to become one flesh. We should not violate this bond. Is
adultery only a physical sin? Can it be a mental (and emotional) sin?
(What effect can adultery have on a married couple? Can it also affect
their children?). Exodus 20:14, Genesis 2:24, Matthew 5:27-32. Note:
After reading Matthew 5:29, 30, do not pluck out your eye or cut off
your hand. But, we certainly should cut off old relationships (and not
form new relationships) that may lead to adultery.
5. Every person (father, mother, and children) must do what is best for
their family. According to the tenth commandment, how can we do
what is best for our neighbors’ families? Exodus 20:17.
6. How did breaking the seventh commandment affect the house of
David? Exodus 20:14 , (2 Samuel 11), 2 Samuel 12:10, (1-23).
7. Holidays can be a trying time for the Saints. There are social
forces from outside of our homes, traditions from centuries past, that
can affect our families. What traditions? Where did they originate?
Exodus 20:3-6, Jeremiah 7:18, Revelation 17:5.
8. All that we have learned is a great benefit to us: it is our salvation.
How do we pass these benefits to our children? What is the duty of
parents? What is the duty of grandparents? Deuteronomy 4:9, 10,
Deuteronomy 6:7, (Joshua 24:15).
Conclusion: The solitary person should keep the Ten Commandments,
and the parents should keep them and teach them to the family.

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Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 10 December 20, 2025
Memory Verse: 2 Kings 10:29
Weekly Proverb: Job 27:11
Introduction: Jehu was a king in Israel. He was a “good” king. His
story is a Christmas lesson. What does Jehu have to do with Christmas?
1. Jehu was chosen. He was hand-picked. Who chose Jehu to be king
over Israel? What task was given to him as king? 1 Kings 19:13-18.
2. Elijah was given the duty to anoint Jehu, but never did. His office
was passed to Elisha, but he did not anoint Jehu. Who was then given
the command to do the job? 2 Kings 9:1-3.
3. God wanted Israel cleaned up. Jehu was chosen to do the job.
What tasks were given to Jehu as he was being anointed? v 4-10.
4. What did his fellows think of the messenger and prophet? Once he
was anointed, what did his fellows think of the choice? v 11-13.
Note: Can this possibly have anything to do with Christmas?
5. They thought that God’s prophet was a mad man. They thought his
words were false. But Jehu acted on his words. How did Jehu show that
he had faith in the words of this prophet? What was the result for Joram
king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah? v (14-28), 16, 24, 27.
6. For years Ahab led Israel in Baal worship. He was led by his wife,
Jezebel. What was her "reward" for serving Baal? v 30-33, (34-37).
7. The prophecy was against Ahab, Jezebel, and Ahab's entire house.
What disaster struck Ahab's house? 2 Kings 10:1-7, 11.
8. What did these victories do for Jehu’s confidence? Where was his
confidence? In himself or in He who gave the prophecy? v 9, 10.
9. Wickedness was not restricted to Israel. Judah was also guilty of
their share of wickedness. What did God and Jehu have in store for the
brethren of the King of Judah? v 12-14.
10. What was in store for Ahab's servants and followers? v 17.
11. Ahab followed Jezebel and worshipped Baal. Jezebel worshipped
Baal. The people worshipped Baal. Who had to be destroyed if Israel
was to be cleansed of idolatry? v 26-28.
Note: We are about to find out what all this has to do with Christmas.
12. Jehu was valiant for God. He expelled Baal and his followers
from Israel. But what was his imperfection? v 29-31.
Conclusion: “Good” just isn’t good enough. There is a difference
between being good and being righteous. The calves in Bethel kept
Israel divided. They kept the people from Jerusalem. They were defying
God’s command. Those who observe Christmas have given up a direct
worship of idols, but they cling to the golden calves of Bethel.

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Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 12 December 27, 2025
Memory Verse: Ecclesiastes 12:13
Weekly Proverb: Proverbs 14:19
Introduction: As a whole, the Bible has one big lesson to teach. It is a
very simple lesson. What conclusion does the entire Bible come to?
Definition: To be vain is to be useless. Vanity is something that is
useless or the act of being useless, empty, or conceited. The word can
also be used to describe something that has no true or lasting value.
This is how it is used in this lesson. Vain and vanity can have various
shades of meaning, so for even deeper definitions, consult a dictionary.
1. Hearken every young man and every young woman and every child.
What wise words does Solomon have for us? Ecclesiastes 12:1.
2. We were all young at one time. However, many of us have added
many years to our youth. What is in store for every young person?
What are some of us experiencing now? v 1-6.
3. This chapter is full of metaphors: Who are the keepers of the house?
Who are the strong men? Who are the grinders? (Why are the grinders
few in number?) Who are those that look? v 3.
Answer: The arms, the legs, the teeth, and the eyes. In our later years,
all these will lose their strength. (And the grinders are few because in
our old age our teeth may fall out.) There are other metaphors in this
chapter. Have you found any others?
4. We all are useful: to ourselves and to others. We have useful parts:
physical tools that make up our bodies and keep our bodies working.
When a dish is broken it has no use. When an organ has finally broken,
what becomes of our bodies? Will we operate forever? v 6, 7.
5. We perish! What has become of your youth? What has become of
all that we have worked for? In the end, what profit do we have? v 8.
6. Who is the wise author of these words? Ecclesiastes 12:9-12,
Ecclesiastes 1:1.
7. He was the wisest. He was the richest. He had the most wives.
(And a great sinner.) After living a long life and accumulating
knowledge and possessions, what conclusion does Solomon come to?
What does he think our purpose is in this life? Ecclesiastes 12:13.
8. Throughout the Old Testament, there were acts of righteousness,
acts of deliverance, and acts of wickedness. There were the prophets,
the kings, the judges, the ancient lives, the warriors, and the slain.
What is the conclusion of the Old Testament? Malachi 4:4.
9. What is the conclusion of the New Testament? Revelation 22:14.
Conclusion: The Ten Commandments is the covenant and the subject of
the Old Testament. The Ten Commandments is the testament and the
subject of the New Testament. The conclusion of our lifelong Bible
study should be that we are to keep the Ten Commandments.

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2026
Begins at sunset on
Tuesday Evening, March 31

1 Corinthians 5:7d
For even Christ our passover is
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 Notation

This page is a primer on the notation used for scripture references.

Every combination of book, chapter, and verse references cannot be
discussed here. These are only the common types of references you will
find in this booklet.
Hebrews The book of Hebrews.
Hebrews 11 The 11th chapter of the book of Hebrews.
Hebrews 11:6 The 6th verse of the 11th chapter. Hebrews
11:1, 5 The 1st verse and the 5th verse. Hebrews 11:6-
12 The 6th verse through the 12th verse. Hebrews
11:6, 11-15 The 6th verse, and verses 11 through 15.
Hebrews 11:6, (11-15) Parenthesis usually means that the reading is
optional. It can also mean that the reading is too
large to be read during the class and should be read
before coming to class.
v2 Verse 2, within the same chapter as the last
reference.
(Lot fled Sodom.) A statement, question, or reference not
directly related to the question.

Occasionally, fractions of verses have to be quoted. A fraction of a verse

is a series of words separated by a punctuation mark. The punctuation
marks that create fractions are these: period, comma, colon, semicolon,
exclamation mark, and question mark. (. , : ; ! ?).
Hebrews 12:1a All the text up to the first punctuation mark.
The first fraction.
Hebrews 12:1abc All the text up to the third punctuation mark.
The first three fractions.
v 2c The third fraction.
v 2c-e The third through the fifth fraction.

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the words that I speak unto you, they

are spirit, and they are life.

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