Scripture Reading: Zechariah 7:8-14

Memory Verse: “But exhort one another daily, while it is called ‘Today,’ lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.” Hebrews 3:13

Introduction:

A minister recently related a true story about events that occurred after a local service held by a Christian evangelist. The evangelist had spoken about his ministry and about teenagers who were turning from Satan’s world of rock and roll to Christian rock. The audience accoladed this news with shouts of “Amen!” and “Hallelujah.” When the audience filed out of the auditorium and into the streets, they were greeted by

Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 6:1-15

Memory Verse: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Introduction:

Have you ever thought about how much you love God? Do you show God how much you love Him?

I heard a man say one time that God only created us to be His puppets-on-a-string. Think about this statement. If it were true that we are only puppets to God, we would be no more than a doll in God’s

Scripture Reading: Titus 2:1-8

Memory Verse: “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Introduction:

Consider this question: “How do you train your children with the Word of God and your example?”

For many Christians this is a difficult (nearly impossible) question to respond to. Perhaps this is because the training of our children is by hit-and-miss, rather

Scripture Reading: Genesis 3:1-13

Memory Verse: “He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy.” Proverbs 28:13

Introduction:

Have you ever sinned or done something you were ashamed of and quickly wanted to sweep it under the rug? Too often we are led to believe that we can hide these things from others, sometimes even from God. Galatians 6:7 says, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” God is all knowing and nothing can be hidden from His eyes.

What are

Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 5:20-27

Memory Verse: “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight.” Proverbs 12:22

Introduction:

Once when the famous minister, Warren A. Candler, was preaching to a large audience, he used as his text the story of Ananias and Sapphira, who told a lie to God and were struck dead. The old bishop proclaimed: “God doesn’t strike people dead for lying like He used to. If He did, where would I be?” After allowing his audience to snicker for a bit, he went on. “I’ll tell you where I

Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:14-30

Memory Verse: “If you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light shall dawn in the darkness, and your darkness shall be as the noonday.” Isaiah 58:10

Introduction:

The world over seems focused on one issue and that is how to make more money. The techniques used to make more money can involve saving and investing, and even, covetousness and stealing.

The truth of the matter is the way of the world is completely opposite of the way of spiritual investments.

This lesson will teach that we become spiritually rich

Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-32

Memory Verse: “And He said to them, ‘Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.’” Luke 12:15

Introduction:

The basis of Christ’s teaching on money is that we must be good stewards. Not only money, but every gift of God, is received in trust by us for His use. Man is not the owner of possessions, but rather he is a trustee of God’s goods and estates (Luke 12:42; 16:1-8).

As faithful stewards, we are to make wise investments of our gifts of money

Scripture Reading: John 15:1-17

Memory Verse: “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.” John 15:9

The Love of Jesus

The love of Jesus surrounds me
like the air & sky above.
The love of Jesus gives me
light to brighten all my dark times.
The love of Jesus makes me laugh.
The love of Jesus helps me, keeps me,
comforts me, saves me from death.
The love of Jesus…the love of Jesus.[1]

Introduction:

How did Jesus demonstrate his love towards his Father? How did Jesus demonstrate his love towards mankind? Love has

Sunday: The Outer and Inner Courts: Ezekiel 40:1-49

After Ezekiel introduces us to the situation and setting of this magnificent vision (Ezekiel 40:1-4), his “tour” of the new temple begins with the outer and inner courts in Ezekiel 40. The outer court will comprise nearly 400,000 sq. feet! It will have no “court of the Gentiles” with a separating wall (Ephesians 2:14), nor will there be a separate court for the women. God will fulfill the vision that His house would be a house of prayer for men and women of all nations! The altar in the inner court is

Scripture Text: Ezekiel 40:1-48:35

Memory Verse: “And behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east. His voice was like the sound of many waters; and the earth shone with His glory.” Ezekiel 43:2

Introduction:

The ultimate symbol of restoration to Israel is the holy temple. Ezekiel has spoken of the return from exile, the cleansing of the nation, and the beautiful restoration of the land to productivity and security—but the picture is not complete without the beloved temple and the restoration of God’s presence in their midst.

The final vision of Ezekiel, a