Lord's Day - Sunday - International Sunday School Lesson - Outline for Teacher's and Student's

 December 6

Lesson 1 (KJV)

Called to Be Heir

Devotional Reading: Psalm 102:12–22

Background Scripture: Matthew 1:1–17; Hebrews 1

Matthew 1:1–6, 16–17

1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

2 Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat Jacob, and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar, and Phares begat Esrom, and Esrom begat Aram;

4 And Aram begat Aminadab, and Aminadab begat Naasson, and Naasson begat Salmon;

5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab, and Booz begat Obed of Ruth, and Obed begat Jesse;

6 And Jesse begat David, the king, and David, the king, begat Solomon of her that had been Urias's wife.

16 And Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of Mary, who was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations. From David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations, and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.

Hebrews 1:1–5

1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

5 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

Key Verse

[God] hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds.—Hebrews 1:2

Call in the New Testament

Unit 1: The Beginning of a Call

Lessons 1–4

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Recall key names in the lineage of Jesus.

2. Explain why Jesus’ heritage was central to His mission on earth.

3. State a way to improve the acknowledgment of his or her spiritual heritage in Jesus.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. Who Am I?

B. Lesson Context: Matthew’s Gospel

C. Lesson Context: The Book of Hebrews

I. Wanderers to Kings (Matthew 1:1–6)

A. Abraham to Jesse (vv. 1–5)

The More You Know

B. Jesse to Solomon (v. 6)

II. Captives to the King (Matthew 1:16–17)

A. Jacob to Jesus (v. 16)

B. The Generations (v. 17)

III. The King as the Son (Hebrews 1:1–5)

A. Greater than Prophets (vv. 1–2)

B. Seated in Heaven (v. 3)

Image

C. Over the Angels (vv. 4–5)

Conclusion

A. Heritage of the King

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Aminadab	Uh-min-uh-dab.
Bathsheba	Bath-she-buh.
Caesarea Maritima	Sess-uh-ree-uh Mar-uh-tee-muh.
Judas	Joo-dus.
Moriah	Mo-rye-uh.
Obed	O-bed.
patriarch	Pay-tree-ark.
Phares (Pharez)	Fair-ezz.
Rachab	Ray-hab.
Salmon	Sal-mun.
Thamar	Thay-mer.
Urias	Yu-rye-uhs.
Zara (Zarah)	Zair-uh.

What Do You Think? What guardrails can we erect to ensure that we do not misuse biblical genealogies? Digging Deeper How do Matthew 3:9, 1 Timothy 1:4, and Titus 3:9 help you answer this question?

What Do You Think? What Scripture memorization techniques do you find most helpful personally? Digging Deeper How do passages such as Psalm 119:105 and Matthew 4:4 speak to this topic?

What Do You Think? How would you respond to a fellow Christian who believes that Hebrews 1:1–2, along with passages such as Colossians 2:14, implies that the Old Testament can be disregarded? Digging Deeper In what circumstances would it be useful to introduce Romans 15:4; 1 Corinthians 10:1–13; and/or 2 Timothy 3:16 into the dialogue?

What Do You Think? How can this text help you guard yourself against mistaken beliefs about angels? Digging Deeper What vital dimensions do 2 Corinthians 11:14 and Colossians 2:18 add to that question?

What Do You Think? How will Jesus’ absolute authority affect your service to Him in the week ahead? Digging Deeper Which area of thoughts, actions, and speech needs the most improvement in this regard?

Conclusion

A. Heritage of the King

Matthew told his readers about Jesus’ human heritage: Jesus is the king who promised to bless all nations. The major theme is God’s faithfulness, which situates Jesus as the final step in God’s fulfillment of His old and new covenant promises. The theme of covenant promises prepares us for the message and mission.

The author of Hebrews, by comparison, focused on Jesus’ divine heritage. When Jesus finished His earthly ministry, He was honored by the Father, further indicating the importance of accepting His message.

Through these texts, the Holy Spirit directs us to pay attention to Jesus’ message. He is God’s Son, greater than any angel or prophet. But He is also God himself.

B. Prayer

Father, thank You for sending Your Son to fulfill Your promises! Help us to live each day, remembering that our future is in Him. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

C. Thought to Remember

Our future is in Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

 Wilder, Christian, Lyndsey Gambrell, et al. “Called to Be Heir.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2020–2021. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jane Ann Kenney, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 68. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2020–2021. 127. Print.