Tag: Alden Thompson

Contrary Passages

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

Relevant Verses: Rev. 6:19-11; 1 Peter 3:13-20; Phil. 1:21-24; Luke 16:19-31; John 3:16 Leading Question: “Many of our lessons this quarter deal with “contrary passges.” Why can’t we just talk about the truth and not worry about...

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The New Testament Hope

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

Relevant Verses: Heb. 11:39-40 Leading Question: “ In the middle of history, what does it mean to switch from one hope to another? Can’t God make up his mind which hope is right? Comment: The New Testament...

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Christ’s Victory Over Death

• Lesson 7 for the week of November 5 to November 12

Relevant Verses: Matt. 28:1-10; 1 Cor. 15; Rev. 21:4 Leading Question: The Title, “Christ’s Victory over Death” suggests that through his death, Christ vanquished death forever. If that is a biblical statement, does that make it true...

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He Died for Us

• Lesson 6 for the week of October 29 to November 5

Relevant Verses: Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12; Philippians 2:5-11 Leading Question: Why would that simple title, “He Died for US” be so important for a lesson quarterly entitled, “Life Everlasting: on Death, Dying, and the Future Hope”? Comment:...

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Resurrections Before the Cross

• Lesson 5 for the week of October 22 to October 29

Relevant Verses: Deut. 4:5-8; 13-14; 5:22-33 Leading Question: “What would lead the Sabbath School lesson editors to include a lesson on ‘resurrections before the cross’ in this quarter’s line-up? This is a wonderful collection of stories....

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The Old Testament Hope

• Lesson 4 for the week of October 15 to October 22

Relevant Verses: Deut. 4:5-8; 13-14; 5:22-33 Leading Question: How is an Old Testament Hope different from a New Testament Hope? This will be a challenging lesson for those who want a more open approach to the...

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Understanding Human Nature

• Lesson 3 for the week of October 8 to October 15

Relevant Verses: Deut. 4:5-8; 13-14; 5:22-33 Leading Question: “For you, what is most puzzling about human nature, the most difficult to explain?” The official study guides defines the point of this week’s lesson as two...

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Death in a Sinful World

• Lesson 2 for the week of October 1 to October 8

Relevant Verses: Gen. 3; Rom. 5:12 Leading Question: “How does the Bible explain the entrance of rebellion and death into a perfect world?” Question: The title of our lesson talks about death in a sinful...

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Rebellion in a Perfect Universe

• Lesson 1 for the week of September 24 to October 1

Relevant Verses: Gen. 3; Isa. 14:12-15; Ezek. 28:12-19; Rev. 12 Leading Question: “Why does the Old Testament tell us so little about the Great Adversary?” Biblical Names for the Great Adversary. When we explore the...

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Israel in Egypt

• Lesson 13 for the week of June 18 to June 25

Theme: Family Reconciliation Leading Question: Is it possible to redeem negative events of the past? With this lesson, the study of the Book of Genesis concludes. It carries the title Genesis, the Book of the...

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Joseph, Prince of Egypt

• Lesson 12 for the week of June 11 to June 18

Theme: The Risks of Power Leading Question: What does a powerful position do to the person who holds that power? Genesis tells of one of the most sudden and radical transformations in the Bible. Joseph,...

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Joseph, Master of Dreams

• Lesson 11 for the week of June 4 to June 11

Theme: Living the Dream Leading Question: How do you turn dreams into realities? The “master of dreams” (Gen 37:19) is the mocking label put on the young man named Joseph by his older brothers. Question:...

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Jacob–Israel

• Lesson 10 for the week of May 28 to June 4

Relevant Verses: Genesis 32-36 Theme: A Changed Life Leading Question: What if victory looks more like being defeated? What if strength feels more like being weak? After his wrestling match with the unnamed man at...

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Jacob, the Supplanter

• Lesson 9 for the week of May 21 to May 28

Relevant Verses: Genesis 25-30 Theme: The Struggles of Life Leading Question: What are you willing to struggle for in your life? Who is Jacob? The first time we hear a description of him he is...

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