Tag: 2nd Quarter 2016

Opening Question Do the death and resurrection of Jesus still have relevance to us today? Introduction The last two chapters of Matthew are the lowest point in human history followed by perhaps the most triumphant...

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Opening Question How should Christians handle opposition and false accusations? Introduction The final hours of Jesus’ life culminates with more significant events than we’ll have time to cover in this one lesson. There is no...

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Opening Question Is excitement about signs of the end of the world healthy for Christians? Introduction Today, we’re studying Matthew 24 and 25, sometimes called Matthew’s Apocalypse or the Olivet Discourse. Here Jesus gives one...

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Opening Question What evidence is there that Jesus fulfilled Old Testament messianic prophecies? Introduction Our study today examines some events from the closing week of Jesus’ life before He was crucified. Matthew 21:1-11—The Triumphal Entry...

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Opening Question How do we judge greatness in others? Introduction Although our study this quarter is on Matthew, the context for today’s lesson is really in Luke 9:46-48. There, an argument boiled between disciples as...

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Opening Question Did the Disciples of Jesus fully understand His identity? Introduction Matthew 16:13-18 describes a private interchange between Jesus and His disciples. Jesus inquires about people’s perception of Himself. The responses are varied: John...

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Opening Question What is the relationship between time with God and serving the needs of the people around us? Introduction This week’s lesson covers several stories often taken independently of one another: the death of...

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Opening Question Is Sabbath rest still important to God? Introduction In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus offers rest to those who are weary. He invites us to come to Him and He will give rest for our...

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Opening Question Can followers of Jesus look forward to a life without conflict? Introduction John the Baptist sends a delegation to Jesus questioning his authenticity as the Messiah. Jesus sends them back with an answer....

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Opening Question Must faith in God be accompanied by obedience? Introduction In this lesson, we see Jesus’ authority over various diseases, over nature itself, and even the power of demons. Christ’s power didn’t always come...

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Opening Question What makes Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount so challenging, yet relevant today? Introduction Matthew 4 records the call of the first disciples. They, and other crowds, follow Jesus to hear Him speak and...

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Opening Question How should we relate to a 2,000 year old statement that the Kingdom of God is near? Introduction The ministry of Jesus doesn’t begin with Jesus, but with His cousin, John. Before Jesus...

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Opening Question If you were writing a story about someone who made a huge impact on your life, what would you make sure was included and what might you leave out? Introduction The Protestant Canon...

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