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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 […]
Read MoreLesson 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 […]
Read MoreLesson 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 […]
Read MoreLesson 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 […]
Read MoreLesson 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 […]
Read MoreFinal 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 […]
Read MoreLesson 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreLesson 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 […]
Read MoreLesson 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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