The least of these. Maybe we should translate 25:40 something like this: “However you are treating the poor, the sick, and those who are suffering from other bad circumstances, well, that’s how you are treating the King of the universe, the God you claim to worship.” You may welcome such a comment, noting that you … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Jesus taught that His followers will live as a people of compassion and mercy while they wait for His return. August 24, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Matthew 5:2-16. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What does it mean to be … Continue reading –>
Jesus came to show us what God is like. For four thousand years, God had revealed Himself to His people through miracles, visions, prophets and many other ways. But as marvelous as God’s revelations were, even the leaders of God’s people too often seemed oblivious to the nature and character of God. They wanted to … Continue reading –>
The memory verse gives us two hymns: Hymn 378, “Go, Preach My Gospel” and Hymn 354, “Thy Love, O God”. Compassion for the poor and oppressed is voiced in Hymn 353, “Father, Help Your People” and Hymn 352, “This Is My Will”. Are we ready to go and help? Hymn 359, “Hark! The Voice of … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Jesus demonstrated the work of the Prophets : good news for the poor, freedom for the oppressed, healing for the broken-hearted. August 17, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 4:16-21. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. Why do you think Jesus … Continue reading –>
Hymn 72, “Creator of the Stars of Night” reflects well on the title of this week’s study, “Worship the Creator”. Other hymns that use the name of Maker, rather than Creator, are: Hymn 15, “My Maker and My King”, Hymn 37, “O Sing, My Soul, Your Maker’s Praise”, Hymn 57, “Now All the Woods Are Sleeping”, … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The prophets were particularly focused on the evil committed by God’s people. God seeks for His people to work against injustice and care for the poor and needy. August 10, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 1:14-17.. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The prophets were focused on justice for the poor and oppressed. The call was to put an end to injustice. August 3, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Amos 5:12-15. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What does it mean to turn … Continue reading –>
“God Has Spoken by His Prophets” – Hymn 413 reminds us of the title of our Lesson study for this week. The call to justice is sung in Hymn 285, “Jesus Calls Us” and in Hymn 359, “Hark! The Voice of Jesus Calling”. The prophets did point to us all to : “Stand Up! Stand Up for … Continue reading –>
The most-loved and well-known Psalm is in Hymn 546 or 552, “The Lord’s My Shepherd”. The Psalms are songs of hope (Sunday) as is Hymn 214, “We Have This Hope”, as is Hymn 5, “All My Hope on God Is Founded”, Hymn 440, “How Cheering Is the Christian’s Hope” and Hymn 522, “My Hope Is Built on Nothing … Continue reading –>
