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April 7 Lesson 6 THE LORD APPEARS DEVOTIONAL READING: 1 Corinthians 15:1–8 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Luke 24:36–53 KEY VERSE "He said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me." — Luke 24:44 The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012). 273.

January 27 Lesson 9 STANDING FIRM IN CHRIST DEVOTIONAL READING: Matthew 25:14–29 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Philippians 3:12–4:1 KEY VERSE Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.— Philippians 3:16 The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013 , ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012). 185.

January 6 Lesson 6 PROCLAIMING CHRIST DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 119:169–176 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Philippians 1 LESSON AIMS After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to: 1. Tell how Paul rose above his circumstances in order to rejoice in what God was doing. 2. Compare and contrast Paul’s outlook with that of a contemporary figure who faces adversity. 3. Identify a source of opposition or adversity in his or her life and look for ways to rejoice in the midst of it. LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      Mixed Motives       B.      Lesson Background           I.       Gospel’s Spread ( PHILIPPIANS 1:12–18a )       A.      In Spite of Restrictions ( vv. 12–14 )       Good from Bad      B.      In Light of Differing Motives ( vv. 15–18a )   ...

December 23 Lesson 4 ALIVE IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 97 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : John 1:1–14 ; Ephesians 4:17–5:14 KEY VERSE "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth." — John 1:14 LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      Grotesque Creatures of Darkness       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Life-giving Light ( JOHN 1:1–5, 14 )       A.      At the Beginning ( vv. 1 , 2 )       B.      In Creation ( v. 3 )       C.      In Contrast ( vv. 4 , 5 )       D.      Among Us ( v. 14 )           II.      Light-walking Life ( EPHESIANS 5:1 , 2 , 6–14 ) ...

December 16 Lesson 3 PART OF ONE BODY IN CHRIST DEVOTIONAL READING: Romans 12:3–8 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Ephesians 4:1–16 KEY VERSES "There is one body, and one Spirit , even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord , one faith , one baptism . " — Ephesians 4:4 , 5 LESSON AIMS After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to: 1. Identify the source, expression, and result of unity in the body of Christ. 2. Compare and contrast the unity of the body of Christ with the sense of fellowship expressed in nonreligious groups. 3. Identify one’s own role in the body of believers and make a commitment to fulfill that role in a manner that helps the body grow. LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      Selfish Gifts       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Called to Unity ( EPHESIANS 4:1–6 )       A.   ...

December 23 Lesson 4 ALIVE IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 97 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : John 1:1–14 ; Ephesians 4:17–5:14 KEY VERSE "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." — John 1:14 LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      Grotesque Creatures of Darkness       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Life-giving Light (JOHN 1:1–5 , 14)       A.      At the Beginning ( vv. 1 , 2 )       B.      In Creation (v. 3)       C.      In Contrast (vv. 4, 5)       D.      Among Us (v. 14)           II.      Light-walking Life (EPHESIANS 5:1, 2, 6–14) ...

 November 25 Lesson 13 PAUL EVANGELIZES IN ROME DEVOTIONAL READING: Deuteronomy 4:32–40 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Acts 28:11–31 ACTS 28:16, 17 , 23–31 16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him. 17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. 24 And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. 25 And when they agr...

November 25 Lesson 13 Paul Evangelizes in Rome Devotional Reading: Deuteronomy 4:32–40 Background Scripture : Acts 28:11–31 Acts 28:16 , 17 , 23–31 16 And when we came to Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard: but Paul was suffered to dwell by himself with a soldier that kept him. 17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans . 23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening . 24 And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not ....

November 18 Lesson 12 Paul Ministers on Melita Devotional Reading: Ezekiel 34:11–16 Background Scripture: Acts 28:1–10 Acts 28:1–10 1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita . 2 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold . 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand . 4 And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live . 　 5 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm . 6 Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, the...

October 7 Lesson 6 STEPHEN DEFENDS HIS FAITH DEVOTIONAL READING: Proverbs 8:1–11 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Acts 6:1–7:53 ACTS 6:8–15 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. 9 Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen. 10 And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake. 11 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God. 12 And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council, 13 And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law: 14 For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which ...

September 30 Lesson 5 FAITH INSTILLS LOVE DEVOTIONAL READING: John 13:31–35 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 13 ; 1 Corinthians 13 HEBREWS 13:1–3, 6 1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 1 CORINTHIANS 13 1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. ...

September 23 Lesson 4 FAITH INSPIRES GRATITUDE DEVOTIONAL READING: 2 Thessalonians 1:1–7 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:14–29 HEBREWS 12:18–29 18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, 19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more: 20 (For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart: 21 And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:) 22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, 23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, 24 And to Jesus the medi...

September 16 Lesson 3 FAITH EMPOWERS ENDURANCE DEVOTIONAL READING: James 5:7–11 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:1–13 HEBREWS 12:1–11 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. 4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. 5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: 6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he r...

September 9 Lesson 2 FAITH GIVES ASSURANCE DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 27:1–6 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 11 ; Psalm 46 HEBREWS 11:1–6 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. 4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. 5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. PSALM 46 1 God is our refu...

September 2 Lesson 1 FAITH CALLS FOR PERSEVERANCE DEVOTIONAL READING: Romans 5:1–5 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 10 HEBREWS 10:19–31 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; 21 And having an high priest over the house of God; 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no...

August 26 Lesson 13 GOD PROMISED TO BE WITH US DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 23 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Ezekiel 34 EZEKIEL 34:23–31 23 And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd. 24 And I the LORD will be their God, and my servant David a prince among them; I the LORD have spoken it. 25 And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods. 26 And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing. 27 And the tree of the field shall yield her fruit, and the earth shall yield her increase, and they shall be safe in their land, and shall know that I am the LORD, when I have broken the bands of their yoke, and delivered them out of the hand of those that served t...