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July 14 Lesson 7 DEDICATING THE TEMPLE DEVOTIONAL READING: Ezra 5:1–5 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Ezra 6 EZRA 6:13–22 KEY VERSE Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy.— Ezra 6:16 LESSON AIMS After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to: 1. Describe the sequence of events in the completion and dedication of the second temple. 2. Compare and contrast the importance of the temple with the importance of church buildings today. 3. Dedicate himself or herself, as the temple of the Holy Spirit , to honoring God as sincerely as did the former exiles in Ezra 6 in dedicating the physical temple. LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      The Importance of Places       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Decree Obeyed ( EZRA 6:13–15 )       ...

July 7 Lesson 6 RESTORING THE TEMPLE DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 66:1–12 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Ezra 3:8–13 KEY VERSE All the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD , because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.— Ezra 3:11b GOD’S PEOPLE WORSHIP Unit 2: Worshiping in Jerusalem Again (Ezra) LESSONS 5–9 LESSON AIMS After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to: 1. Relate basic details regarding the laying of the foundation of the temple. 2. Summarize the role and importance of Zerubbabel. 3. Make a commitment to be influential in helping others worship the Lord sincerely and faithfully. LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      His First Bridge       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Laying the Foundation ( EZRA 3:8 , 9 )       A.      Appropriate Time ( v. 8a )   ...

June 30 Lesson 5 RESTORING JOYFUL WORSHIP DEVOTIONAL READING: Matthew 23:29–39 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Ezra 1:1–3:7 KEY VERSE They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day required.— Ezra 3:4 LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      A Journey with Purpose       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Rebuilding the Altar (EZRA 3:1, 2)       A.      Convening (v. 1)       B.      Constructing (v. 2)           II.      Resuming the Offerings (EZRA 3:3–6)       A.      Daily Requirements (v. 3)       B.      Feast of Tabernacles (v. 4)       C.      Other Requirements (v...

June 30 Lesson 5 RESTORING JOYFUL WORSHIP DEVOTIONAL READING: Matthew 23:29–39 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Ezra 1:1–3:7 KEY VERSE In accordance with what is written, they celebrated the Festival of Tabernacles with the required number of burnt offerings prescribed for each day.— Ezra 3:4 LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      A Journey with Purpose       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Rebuilding the Altar ( EZRA 3:1 , 2 )       A.      Convening ( v. 1 )       B.      Constructing ( v. 2 )           II.      Resuming the Offerings ( EZRA 3:3–6 )       A.      Daily Requirements ( v. 3 )       B.      Festival of Tabernacles ( v. 4 )       C.      Other Requirements ...

June 23 Lesson 4 WORSHIP IN THE NEW CREATION DEVOTIONAL READING: Isaiah 42:1–9 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Isaiah 65 KEY VERSES Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create.— Isaiah 65:17 , 18a LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      Isaiah: A “Mini-Bible”       B.      Lesson Background           I.      God’s Promise ( ISAIAH 65:17 )       A.      New Foretold ( v. 17a )       B.      Old Forgotten ( v. 17b )       Gone for Good!           II.       God’s Provision ( ISAIAH 65:18–25 )       A.      Joy ( vv. 18 , 19 )       B.      Life ( v. 20 )       C. ...

June 23 Lesson 4 WORSHIP IN THE NEW CREATION DEVOTIONAL READING: Isaiah 42:1–9 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Isaiah 65 KEY VERSES See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create.—Isaiah 65:17, 18a LESSON AIMS After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to: 1. List characteristics of the new heaven and the new earth. 2. Tell what made the qualities of the new heaven and new earth particularly appealing to the Lord’s people in Isaiah’s day. 3. Write a prayer that acknowledges that the future is in the Lord’s hands. LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      Isaiah: A “Mini-Bible”       B.      Lesson Background           I.       God’s Promise ( ISAIAH 65:17 )       A.      New Foretold ( v. 17a )  ...

June 16 Lesson 3 WORSHIP WITH MEANING DEVOTIONAL READING: Luke 8:9–15 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 29 LESSON AIMS After participating in this lesson, each student will be able to: 1. Tell what Isaiah had to say about the shallow worship of God’s people and God’s response to that. 2. Explain how worship can deteriorate to the point where it becomes mere lip service to God . 3. Suggest ways to avoid the insincere worship described by Isaiah. LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      “If I Only Had a Heart”       B.      Lesson Background           I.      People’s Apathy ( ISAIAH 29:9–12 )       A.      Staggered Walk ( v. 9 )       B.      Spiritual Sleep ( v. 10 )       C.      Sealed Vision ( vv. 11 , 12 )       Unopened Gifts         ...

June 16 Lesson 3 WORSHIP WITH MEANING DEVOTIONAL READING: Luke 8:9–15 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Isaiah 29 KEY VERSE The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me . Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught.” — Isaiah 29:13 LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      “If I Only Had a Heart”       B.      Lesson Background           I.      People’s Apathy ( ISAIAH 29:9–12 )       A.      Staggered Walk ( v. 9 )       B.      Spiritual Sleep ( v. 10 )       C.      Sealed Vision ( vv. 11 , 12 )       Unopened Gifts           II.      God’s Awareness ( ISAIAH 29:13–16 )       A.      Disgustin...

June 9 Lesson 2 WORSHIP WITH THANKSGIVING DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 92:1–8 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Isaiah 12 KEY VERSE Praise the LORD , call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.— Isaiah 12:4 LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      Many Reasons to Say “Thank You”       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Personal Praise ( ISAIAH 12:1–3 )       A.      For God’s Comfort ( v. 1 )       B.      For God’s Salvation ( vv. 2 , 3 )       Singing in the Dark           II.      Public Praise ( ISAIAH 12:4–6 )       A.      Let the World Hear ( vv. 4 , 5 )       B.      Let God Be Exalted ( v. 6 )       Make Some Noise! Co...

June 9 Lesson 2 WORSHIP WITH THANKSGIVING DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 92:1–8 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Isaiah 12 KEY VERSE “Give praise to the LORD , proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” — Isaiah 12:4 LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      Many Reasons to Say “Thank You”       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Personal Praise (ISAIAH 12:1–3)       A.      For God’s Comfort ( v. 1 )       B.      For God’s Salvation ( vv. 2 , 3 )       Singing in the Dark           II.      Public Praise ( ISAIAH 12:4–6 )       A.      Let the World Hear ( vv. 4 , 5 )       B.      Let God Be Exalted ( v. 6 )       Make Some Noise! Conclusion    ...

June 2 Lesson 1 WORSHIP AND RESPOND DEVOTIONAL READING: Joshua 24:14–24 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Isaiah 6 Isaiah 6:1–8 KEY VERSE One cried unto another, and said, " Holy , holy , holy , is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory ." — Isaiah 6:3 LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      Remember Who’s in Control       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Splendor Displayed ( ISAIAH 6:1–4 )       A.      Seeing the Lord ( vv. 1 , 2 )       A Faded Palace       B.      Hearing the Seraphim's ( vv. 3 , 4 )           II.      Sin Cleansed ( ISAIAH 6:5–7 )       A.      Isaiah’s Remorse ( v. 5 )       B.      Seraphim’s Remedy ( vv. 6 , 7 )         ...

June 2 Lesson 1 WORSHIP AND RESPOND DEVOTIONAL READING: Joshua 24:14–24 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Isaiah 6 ISAIAH 6:1–8 KEY VERSE [The seraphim] were calling to one another: “ Holy , holy , holy is the LORD Almighty ; the whole earth is full of his glory .” — Isaiah 6:3 LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      Remember Who’s in Control       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Splendor Displayed ( ISAIAH 6:1–4 )       A.      Seeing the Lord ( vv. 1 , 2 )       A Faded Palace       B.      Hearing the Seraphim ( vv. 3 , 4 )           II.      Sin Cleansed ( ISAIAH 6:5–7 )       A.      Isaiah’s Remorse ( v. 5 )       B.      Seraphim’s Remedy ( vv. 6 , 7 )         ...

May 26 Lesson 13 PATIENT HOPE DEVOTIONAL READING: John 14:1–7 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : 2 Peter 3 2 PETER 3:3–15A , 18 LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      Distance and Perspective       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Scoffers’ Perspective ( 2 PETER 3:3 , 4 )       A.      What They Do ( v. 3 )       Skepticism, Proper and Improper       B.      What They Say ( v. 4 )           II.      History’s Perspective ( 2 PETER 3:5–7 )       A.      Destroyed by Water ( vv. 5 , 6 )       B.      Destroyed by Fire ( v. 7 )           III.       God’s Perspective ( 2 PETER 3:8 , 9 )       A.       His Timetable ( v. 8 ) ...

May 26 Lesson 13 PATIENT HOPE DEVOTIONAL READING: John 14:1–7 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : 2 Peter 3 2 PETER 3:3–15A , 18 KEY VERSE The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.— 2 Peter 3:9 LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      Distance and Perspective       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Scoffers’ Perspective ( 2 PETER 3:3 , 4 )       A.      What They Do ( v. 3 )       Skepticism, Proper and Improper       B.      What They Say ( v. 4 )           II.      History’s Perspective ( 2 PETER 3:5–7 )       A.      Destroyed by Water ( vv. 5 , 6 )       B.      ...

May 19 Lesson 12 ACTIVE HOPE DEVOTIONAL READING: Luke 16:10–13 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : 1 Peter 4 1 PETER 4:1–11 KEY VERSE As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.— 1 Peter 4:10 The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012). 321.

May 12 Lesson 11 SURE HOPE DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 130 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : 2 Peter 1 2 PETER 1:2–15 , 20 , 21 LESSON OUTLINE Introduction       A.      How Permanent Is “Permanent”?       B.      Lesson Background           I.      Hope’s Resources ( 2 PETER 1:2–4 )       A.      Knowledge (vv. 2 , 3 )       B.      Promises ( v. 4 )           II.      Hope’s Character ( 2 PETER 1:5–9 )       A.      Virtue Ladder ( vv. 5–7 )       “Give Me a Drink!”       B.      Fruitful Relationship ( v. 8 )       C.      Spiritual Sight ( v. 9 )           III.      Hope’s Persistence ( 2 PETER 1:10–15 )       A....

May 12 Lesson 11 SURE HOPE DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 130 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 1 2 PETER 1:2–15 , 20 , 21 KEY VERSE According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.— 2 Peter 1:3 The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012). 313 .

May 5 Lesson 10 LIVING HOPE DEVOTIONAL READING: Lamentations 3:19–24 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : 1 Peter 1 KEY VERSE "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." — 1 Peter 1:3 The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012). 305.

April 28 Lesson 9 THE LORD WILL TRIUMPH DEVOTIONAL READING: Titus 3:1–7 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : 2 Thessalonians 2 KEY VERSES Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God , even our Father , which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.— 2 Thessalonians 2:16 , 17 The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012).

April 28 Lesson 9 THE LORD WILL TRIUMPH DEVOTIONAL READING: Titus 3:1–7 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : 2 Thessalonians 2 KEY VERSES May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father , who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.— 2 Thessalonians 2:16 , 17 The NIV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2012–2013, ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jonathan Underwood (Cincinnati, OH: Standard, 2012). 297.