Category: Lessons

Garments of Splendor

• Lesson 8 for the week of May 14 to May 21

Leading Question: “Do we need a conscious feeling of cleansing in order to be in God’s presence?” Theme: Transition from evil to righteousness; God’s cleansing power and new garments. Biblical passages: Isa 1-6; Isa 51; Isa 52,...

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In the Shadow of His Wings

• Lesson 7 for the week of May 7 to May 14

Leading Question: “What does it mean to be ‘in the shadow of God’s wings’”? Themes: God’s protecting care (under his wings) David’s sin and repentance (a bath and clean clothes); Biblical Passages: Psa 63:7; 2 Sam...

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Elijah’s and Elisha’s Mantle

• Lesson 6 for the week of April 30 to May 7

Leading Question: “Which prophet’s experience do you find more attractive, that of Elijah or that of Elisha? Biblical Passage: 1 Kings 17 – 2 Kings 13. Themes: Four moments when “Garments” play a key role in the stories...

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The Priestly Garments of Grace

• Lesson 5 for the week of April 23 to April 30

Leading Question: “How could a sinner like Aaron become high priest?” Themes: At least three strands of interest can be traced from the story of Aaron’s participation in the Sinai rebellion, followed by his exaltation to...

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The Coat of Different Colors

• Lesson 4 for the week of April 16 to April 23

Leading Question: “Jacob’s family was a mess: Who’s fault was it?” Theme: Jacob’s disastrous family: deception, polygamy, favoritism, reconciliation Key biblical passage: Genesis 24-50 1. Jacob’s family: Generations of deception. Joseph’s coat could be seen as a...

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A Garment of Innocence

• Lesson 3 for the week of April 9 to April 16

Leading Question: “When Adam and Eve sinned in the garden, when did they realize their sin? Immediately? After conversations with God? After they were expelled from Eden? Theme: Garments of light, of leaves, of skins:...

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From Exalted to Cast Down

• Lesson 2 for the week of April 2 to April 9

Leading Question: “Does the Bible tell us why Lucifer, the highest of created beings, fell from his exalted position?” Theme: Vulnerability of created beings, illustrated in the fall of Lucifer Key biblical passages: Isa 14:12-14; Eze 28:12-19;...

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In the Loom of Heaven

• Lesson 1 for the week of March 26 to April 2

Leading Question: “The garment of Christ’s righteousness: How much does it cost?” Theme: Issues in sanctification and righteousness by faith Key Biblical Passages: Isa 64, Rom 4:1-7; Rom 3:21-31; Rom 6:1-13; Phil 3:3-16 When believers discuss questions of salvation, a...

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Partnership With Jesus

• Lesson 13 for the week of March 19 to March 26

Mark 1:21-35; Luke 4:31-42; Matthew 6:14-15; Matthew 25:34-46; Matthew 26:36-44; Psalm 31:24 Memory Text: John 15:4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear...

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Nature As A Source of Health

• Lesson 12 for the week of March 12 to March 19

Genesis 1:27-2:25; Genesis 3; Jeremiah 10:12-13; Psalm 19:1-7; Matthew 6:25-34; Psalm 104 Memory Text: Psalm 19:1-2 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they put forth speech; night after...

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Freedom From Addictions

• Lesson 11 for the week of March 5 to March 12

Proverbs 23:29-35; 1 Corinthians 7:2-5; Mat 25:15-30; Mark 10:17-27; 1 Pet 3:3-4 Memory Text: John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Alcohol What of the Bible texts that don’t discourage and even seem to...

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Jealousy

• Lesson 10 for the week of February 26 to March 5

Isaiah 14:12-14; James 3:16, 17; Exodus 20:17; Gen 37; 1 Samuel 18; Matthew 12:14 Memory Text: Proverbs 27:4 Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? Jealousy was the root of Satan’s sin; is it also the...

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Self-Esteem

• Lesson 9 for the week of February 19 to February 26

Psalm 100:3, Acts 17:24-28, Romans 12:3, Matthew 22:39, 2 Samuel 9, Luke 15, Ephesians 4:23-32 Memory Text: 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises...

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Resilience

• Lesson 8 for the week of February 12 to February 19

Job 19:25; James 5:10-11; Ruth 1; Esther 2; 2 Corinthians 11:23-28; Philippians 4:11-13 Memory Text: Psalm 46:1-3: [1] God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. [2] Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give...

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