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The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013

July 28
Lesson 9
GIVING GIFTS FOR THE TEMPLE

DEVOTIONAL READING: Mark 12:38–44
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Ezra 8:24–36

KEY VERSE
I said unto them, Ye are holy unto the LORD; the vessels are holy also; and the silver and the gold are a freewill offering unto the LORD God of your fathers.—Ezra 8:28

LESSON OUTLINE

Introduction
      A.      Tons to Transport
      B.      Lesson Background
          I.      Consigning Offerings (EZRA 8:24–27)
      A.      Selecting Trustworthy Men (v. 24)
      Acting in Faith and Wisdom
      B.      Weighing Precious Metals (vv. 25–27)
          II.      Communicating Holiness (EZRA 8:28–30)
      A.      Reminder Given (v. 28)
      B.      Responsibility Accepted (vv. 29, 30)
          III.      Completing the Mission (EZRA 8:31–35)
      A.      Reviewing the Journey (v. 31)
      An Example to Remember
      B.      Resting in Jerusalem (v. 32)
      C.      Delivering the Treasure (vv. 33, 34)
      D.      Demonstrating Dedication (v. 35)
Conclusion
      A.      Always Praying
      B.      Prayer
      C.      Thought to Remember


Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood, eds., The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, vol. 60 (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012)


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