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Lesson 3: 2 Kings 1-2: Elijah and Elisha
Key Verse Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised) —Hebrews 10:23 Key Verse Thought: After reading the verse, understand that the word faithful means “constant in the performance of duties or services — like a faithful servant.” In this verse, […]
Read MoreLesson 2: 1 Kings 16:29 – 22:53: Ahab and Elijah
Key Verse And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. —Romans 8:28 Key Verse Thought: Have you ever had something bad happen to you? According to this verse, if we are Christians (have […]
Read MoreJesus Revealed
When Jesus came, He did not take away the importance of the Old Testament Law and Prophets; instead, He fulfilled them. This means He completed them, or made them completely perfect. “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, […]
Read MoreLesson 1: 1 Kings 12–15: Rehoboam, Jeroboam, and the Divided Kingdom
We must learn from history. Israel rejected God and chose idol worship bringing division and destruction to the nation. The same division and destruction will occur in our lives if we reject God.
Read MoreGod’s Call through the Gospel Message
The book of Acts is about the furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus. “… and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth” (Acts 1:8). After Jesus spoke final words of instruction to his […]
Read MoreWho is Jesus?
One cannot fully explain just who Jesus is in a brief summary. However, the Bible tells who Jesus is from the beginning through to the end. Nevertheless, for a brief sampling, read the following verses. Jesus is God’s Son “For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when […]
Read MoreThe Mediator
God’s people were in bondage in Egypt (they were slaves). However, God heard them cry out and rose up a mighty deliverer, Moses. Moses appeared before Pharaoh and told him. “Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go …” (Exodus 5:1). Pharaoh’s response? “… I know not […]
Read MoreThe Separation
While living in the garden and tending it, God gave only one command to Adam and Eve – do not eat of the fruit of one particular tree in the garden. “16. And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: […]
Read MoreThe Good News
The sin of Adam (disobedience of God) separated all of God’s creation from fellowship with God. Adam and Eve immediately recognized that they were naked. They were no longer covered by the glory from God. So, they covered themselves with fig leaves. Man cannot appease God’s wrath by his own […]
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