The account of Christ’s life as recorded by Luke is especially elegant and sensitive. Unlike Matthew, Mark, and John, who were Jews, Luke was a Greek, and his writing bears the marks of Greek literary beauty and precision. As a companion of Paul, as well as being a Greek, Luke understood the necessity of spirituality and the benefit of learning.…
Unit Theme: Creation in the Whole Bible September 5, 2021 (Lesson 1) GOD THE CREATOR 1. The Creator God (Genesis 1:1-2; Psalm 96:5; Jeremiah 10:11-12) 2. Created with Order and Design (Genesis 1:3-25) 3. Created in God’s Image (Genesis 1:26-27; Psalm 139:13-18) Focus: Affirm the eternal God as Creator of the universe and live as people created in His image.…
Unit Theme: Defending the Faith in a Secular Society The 6 week long unit study looks at these critical topics: Who is God?, Who is Jesus?, human sexuality, God’s love and judgement, evil and suffering, and purity. WHO IS GOD? July 25, 2021 (Lesson 8) Central Truth: Because God is Creator, every person is morally responsible to Him. 1. God…
Unit Theme: Great Prayers of the Bible This series of lessons focuses on the great prayers of the Bible. Prayer is hard work. It is warfare and, as such, it is a discipline that must be intentionally developed and nurtured. It is easy and normal to pray during difficult times. When we are faced with life-altering circumstances, it is natural…
Unit Theme:Letters from Peter and Jude The apostle Peter was one of the most vibrant and energetic people in the life of our Lord. The first part of his life—from his birth to the time he met Jesus—we know little about. We do know he was married and his mother-in-law was still living (Mark 1:30). He was a Galilean fisherman…
Unit Theme:Scriptures Difficult to Understand The Bible is God’s Word to us, but in order for the Bible to fulfil its purposes in our lives, we must understand it. Therefore, we believe God gave us His Word in an understandable and clear form. Scholars call this concept the “clarity of Scripture.” This means the message of the Bible is not…
UNIT THEME: GOSPEL OF MARK INTRODUCTION This unit highlights the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, His confronting of religious leaders, the revelations of Jesus’ divinity, His teachings about the End Time and His death and resurrection. January 24, 2021 (Lesson 8) JESUS’ MINISTRY BEGINS 1. John Prepares the Way (Mark 1:1-8) 2. Ministry Beginnings (Mark 1:9-20) 3. Manifesting Unequaled Authority (Mark…
Unit Theme: Book of Isaiah INTRODUCTION Several labels have been attached to the Book of Isaiah. Among them are “a Bible within the Bible,” “a miniature Bible,” “the centerpiece of the story of Israel,” and “the Romans of the Old Testament.” A number of quotations from the Book of Isaiah are found in the New Testament. Jesus himself (the…