Author: mjross

Lesson 12: Review: Old Testament Divisions

Key Verse “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.” Ezra 7:10 Understanding the Key Verse:  Before beginning today’s lesson, consider today’s key verse.  Christians should adhere to this verse.  We must prepare […]

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Lesson 11: Three Post-Exile Minor Prophets: Haggai – Malachi

Key Verse “Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the LORD of hosts.” Zechariah 1:3   For younger children:  Hand out the first worksheet.  Help them complete the maze.  Review […]

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Lesson 10: Nine Pre-Exile Minor Prophets Hosea – Zephaniah

Key Verse “God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,”  Hebrews 1:1 Understanding the key verse:  “God, who at sundry times (refers to the incremental and progressive manner in which God disclosed Himself up until the appearance of the […]

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Lesson 9: Five Major Prophets: Isaiah – Daniel

Key Verse “Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.”  Amos 5:14 The word seek means “to search”.   We must seek good things in this world, not evil.  In our lesson today, we […]

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Lesson 8: Seventeen Prophetic Books: Isaiah – Malachi

Key Verse “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.”  Matthew 13:35 Have you ever been told a secret?  Did you want to keep […]

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Final Gardening Thoughts …

While working on a garden, planting and weeding, you keep your mind on the fruit it will produce.  It is an exciting time once those plants produce fruit!  As you enjoy the fruit of your garden, you feel like all is well.  It is during those times of comfort and […]

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Lesson 7: Five Personal Books: Job – Song of Solomon

Key Verse “I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee.” Job 42:5 Has anyone ever “heard” of God?  Has anyone seen God?  (Moses saw the back of God as He passed by – that’s all we know of.)  What does it […]

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The Fruit of a Good Garden …

After all of the hard work of tilling the soil, planting the seeds, and weeding the garden, the fruit begins to grow!  It is fun to watch as the blooms turn into tiny fruit and grow until they are ripe to pick.  Although the weeding is a continual process, the […]

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Lesson 6: Twelve Historical Books: Joshua – Esther

Key Verse “Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent…”  Revelation 3:3a  Can you remember anything about what we have been studying so far?  The whole point of this study is to help us to remember the events in the Bible.  Remember is the key […]

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Lesson 5: The Five Books of the Law: Genesis – Deuteronomy

Key Verse “But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” Psalm 1:2 After reading this verse, think of some laws or rules we are expected to obey.  Should we break the law?  What happens if we do?  Think […]

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