Interceding for God’s Mercy

God readily hears the intercessory prayers of believers. Prayer is a spiritually powerful activity in which any Christian can engage. In prayer we speak to God, and He hears and grants anything we ask in keeping with his will (1 John 5:15-16.) At the moment of Jesus‘s death, the...
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Be Filled With the Spirit (Pentecost Sunday)

Scripture commands Christians to be filled with the Holy Spirit This being Pentecost Sunday, the seventh Sunday after Easter, this lesson is about the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Bible declares that the gift of the Holy Spirit to the early church, as promised by Christ and the...
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An Empowered People

God calls and empowers Christians to overcome. Today’s lesson is focused on the power of salvation provided by Jesus Christ in which believers in Him are united in God and made able to live holy lives. There is no need for us to look beyond Jesus for additional revelation or...
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A Steadfast People

By God’s Grace, Christians can endure fiery trials. This lesson is focused on the encouraging words of Peter, as he exhorted believers in the churches of Asia Minor facing persecution. Through personal experience, Peter was able to boldly proclaim to these suffering believers...
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People of Hope (Expectation)

Faith in Christ and His Word gives us hope to persevere. Today’s lesson is focused on the assurance of our salvation in Jesus Christ. Peter, writing to the persecuted believers who were spread among the religion of modern day Turkey, was reminding them of the present hope and...
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Difficult New Testament Passages

Studying Holy Scripture is a highly rewarding, lifelong endeavor. This lesson examines several New Testament passages of scripture that raise questions that beg to be answered. Therefore, each major division of the lesson is presented under a heading that is a question posed by...
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Jesus Teaches About the End-Times

We must be prepared for Christ’s return. Today’s lesson focuses on one of the key doctrines of Christian faith, the second coming of Christ. Just as the Old Testament provides ample indication of Christ’s first coming, so we have here, information that provides a foundation for...
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Jesus Reveals His Divinity

Jesus is the Son of God and the Son of Man. GOLDEN TEXT: Mark 8:29  And he saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ. PETER’S CONFESSION A. Opinions About Jesus’ Identity Mar 8:27  And Jesus went...
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Jesus Confronts Religious Leaders

Jesus confronts errors and legalism with authority. GOLDEN TEXT: Mark 2:28 The Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. Jesus was opposed by many of the religious leaders of the Jews. This brought him into frequent conflict with religious leaders, although his teaching, preaching,...
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Jesus’ Ministry Begins

Jesus began His ministry with miraculous signs. The coming of Jesus to earth was, without question, the most significant event in human history. Nothing compares to the great sacrifice made by Jesus, and it’s benefits for humankind. In the midst of a sin-darkened world, the light...
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