August 25
Lesson 13
SABBATH REFORMS
DEVOTIONAL READING: Mark 2:23–27
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 13:4–31
NEHEMIAH 13:10–12, 15–22
GOD’S PEOPLE WORSHIP
Unit 3: Worshiping in Jerusalem Again (Nehemiah)
LESSONS 10–13
LESSON AIMS
After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to:
1. Summarize how Nehemiah corrected the neglect of the temple and the abuses of the Sabbath day.
2. Explain how the Sabbath rules have significance for Christians.
3. Commit himself or herself to living a holy life by eliminating bad spiritual habits.
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. A Look Back
B. Lesson Background: Late Fifth-century BC
C. Lesson Background: The Sabbath
I. Support Neglected (NEHEMIAH 13:10–12)
A. Worship Deteriorates (v. 10)
A Modern Fable
B. Leaders Confronted (v. 11a)
C. Situation Corrected (vv. 11b, 12)
II. Sabbath Violated (NEHEMIAH 13:15–22a)
A. Problem Noted (vv. 15, 16)
B. Leaders Warned (vv. 17, 18)
C. Procedures Altered (v. 19)
D. Resolve Tested (vv. 20–22a)
Our Continuing Challenge
III. Petition Made (NEHEMIAH 13:22b)
Conclusion
A. Past, Present, Future
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
Introduction
Nickelson, Ronald L., and Jonathan Underwood, eds. The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013. Vol. 60. Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012. Print.
Nickelson, Ronald L., and Jonathan Underwood, eds. The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013. Vol. 60. Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012. Print.
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