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THE WORD WAS IN THE BEGINNING
There are four lessons in this unit. They look at some of the "I am" statements of Jesus. They also give us a sense of the divity of Jesus and of His eternal power to promise us life, security, resurrection, and the way of God.
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| 5-20-2012 |
The Resurrection and the Life - John 11:17-27
John's use of the "I am" statements of Jesus is seen again in verse 25 when Jesus assures Martha that He is "the resurrection and the life." Jesus affirms Martha's belief in Him as the Messiah.
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| 5-20-2012 |
Daily Bible Readings (5/14/2012 thru 5/20/2012)
Monday: The Power of Christ's Resurrection - Philippians 3:7-11
Tuesday: The Son Gives Life - John 5:19-24
Wednesday: Life or Condemnation - John 5:25-29
Thursday: "I Give Eternal Life" - John 10:22-28
Friday: For God's Glory - John 11:1-10
Saturday: So That You May Believe - John 11:11-16
Sunday: The Resurrection and the Life - John 11:17-27
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| 5-27-2012 |
The Way, the Truth, and the Life - John 14:1-14
This passage is the beginning of a "farewell" address Jesus gives to the disciples. He gives comfort to His disciples and reminds Thomas and the others that He is the "the way, and the truth, and the life" (v.6, NIV).
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| 5-27-2012 |
Daily Bible Readings (5/21/2012 thru 5/27/2012)
Monday: Making Known the Way of God - Exodus 18:13-23
Tuesday: Turning Aside From the Way - Exodus 32:7-14
Wednesday: Seeking Truth Within - Psalm 51:1-7
Thursday: Speaking Truth From the Heart - Psalm 15
Friday: Telling the Whole Message - Acts 5:17-21
Saturday: Choosing the Hard Road - Matthew 7:13-20
Sunday: "How Can We Know the Way?" - John 14:1-14
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JUSTICE DEFINED
The four lessons in this unit explore the fundamental teachings of the Law. They help us to define the biblical principles of justice expressed in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy.
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| 6-3-2012 |
Rules For Just Living - Exodus 23:1-9
This passage is part of what is known as "the book of the covenant" Exodus 20:22-23:33), which is the oldesr extant record of Jewish law. Unlike other ancient law codes of ancient Near East, it rests on the authority of God rather than on that of a king.
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| 6-3-2012 |
Daily Bible Readings (5/28/2012 thru 6/3/2012)
Monday: Punishment for False Witnesses - Deuteronomy 19:15-20
Tuesday: God Holds Court - Psalm 82
Wednesday: The Day of Punishment - Isaiah 10:1-4
Thursday: Rescued From the Wicked and Unjust - Psalm 71:1-6
Friday: A God of Justice - Isaiah 30:18-22
Saturday: God's Ways Are Just - Deuteronomy 31:30-32:7
Sunday: Justice For All - Exodus 23:1-9
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| 6-10-2012 |
Living as God's Just People - Leviticus 19:9-18, 33-37
This chapter begins with a call to reflect the nature of God: "You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy" (v. 2, NKJV).
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| 6-10-2012 |
Daily Bible Readings (6/4/2012 thru 6/10/2012)
Monday: God's Indignation Over Injustice - Ezekiel 22:23-31
Tuesday: No Safety For Sinners - Jeremiah 7:8-15
Wednesday: Deliver Me From Evildoers - Psalm 140:1-8
Thursday: Ocassions For Stumbling - Matthew 18:1-9
Friday: If You Truly Amend Your Ways - Jeremiah 7:1-7
Saturday: "Who Is My Neighbor?" - Luke 10:25-37
Sunday: "I Am the LORD" - Leviticus 19:9-18,33-37
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| 6-17-2012 |
Celebrate Jubilee - Leviticus 25:8-12, 25, 35-36, 39-40, 47-48, 55
The jubilee year was a year of "release" when people returned to their homes and property reverted to its ancestral owners. The jubilee year began when the ram's horn sounded on the Day of Atonement (v. 9). By observing a year of jubilee, those who are oppressed are given the means for making a fresh start.
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| 6-17-2012 |
Daily Bible Readings (6/11/2012 thru 6/17/2012)
Monday: Turning Back From Repentance - Jeremiah 34:8-17
Tuesday: If You Return to Me - Nehemiah 1:5-11
Wednesday: Walking at Liberty - Psalm 119:41-48
Thursday: The Spirit and Freedom - 2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Friday: When Liberty Becomes a Stumbling Block - 1 Corinthians 8
Saturday: The Perfect Law of Liberty - James 1:19-27
Sunday: Proclaiming Liberty Throughout the Land - Leviticus 25:8-12,25, 35-36, 39-40, 47-48, 55
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| 6-24-2012 |
The Heart of the Law - Deuteronomy 10:12-22; 16:18-20
The principle underlying justice in this passage does not originate in humankind, but in the nature of God. Loving God involves more than a sentimental response; it means serving God with one's heart and soul.
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| 6-24-2012 |
Daily Bible Readings (6/18/2012 thru 6/24/2012)
Monday: God of Gods, Lord of Lords - Psalm 136:1-9
Tuesday: Spiritual Matters of the Heart - Romans 2:25-29
Wednesday: God's Faithfulness and Justice - Romans 3:1-9
Thursday: Hold Fast to the Traditions - 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17
Friday: What the Lord Requires - Micah 6:1-8
Saturday: Just and True Are Your Ways - Revelation 15:1-4
Sunday: Loving God and Justice - Deuteronomy 10:12-22; 16:18-20
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| 7-1-2012 |
Samuel Administers Justice - 1 Samuel 7:3-11, 15-17
Israel's reputance at Samuel urging is a repetition of its behavior on many previous occasions. The period of the judges is marked by cycles of prosperity, sin and idolatry, divine punishment at the hands of an invader, and the raising of a judge who leads in repentance and deliverance.
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| 7-8-2012 |
David Embodies God's Justice - 2 Samuel 23:1-7, 1 Chronicles 18:14
People want to have a meaningful existence. Acknowledging God's authority in our lives enables us to become the person God created us to be.
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| 7-15-2012 |
Solomon Judges With Wisdom and Justice - 1 Kings 3:16-28; 2 Chronicles 9:8
People need a just and wise mediator when life presents unjust situations. Because of Solomon's relationship with God, he was able to make just and wise choices.
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| 7-22-2012 |
A King Acts on a Widow's Behalf - 2 Kings 8:1-6
People who are estranged from their families may long to return home. By acting in a benevolent manner, we can offer hope to those seeking justice and restoration.
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| 7-29-2012 |
Jehoshaphat Makes Judicial Reforms - 2 Chronicles 19:4-11
People want to be judged fairly. When human judges adhere to God's standards and fearlessly apply God's laws, there is no perversion of justice.
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