Key Scripture:
Luke 2:36-38
Anna is the woman known as the first to claim Jesus as the Christ!
Despite strict Roman control and its strong empire that resisted the idea of a Messiah, Anna held firm to the prophesies of the Scripture.
What is Anna known as?
Describe briefly what we know about Anna ?
What did She believe?
Isaiah 32:1
Isaiah 11:1
Micah 5:2
Micah 4:1-4
Isaiah 2:2-4
It could be said that Anna believed, but she also_____? ( You fill in, we will discuss)
Although Anna would have not been allowed in the actual temple to worship God, she did not allow this to thwart her devotion and worship.
Read Luke 2:21-40
1. What does her lifestyle tell us about her and what about her life might we want to emulate?
2. What does her life tell us about what she believed about God?
3. What about your life reveals your Christian Commitment?
4. What did Simeon mean when he said, " a sword will pierce your soul?
Friday, September 28, 2007
Hosea 6:1-3 ( A quick Note )
Come, let us return to the LORD For He has torn us, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bandage us. 2"He will revive us after two days; He will raise us up on the third day, That we may live before Him. 3"So let us know, let us press on to know the LORD His going forth is as certain as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, Hosea 6:1-3
Also it says in Acts that times of refreshing may come ftrom the presence of the Lord.
This is encouraging to me because I know that all I have to do is return and commit to the Lord. There are times when we all feel " Dried Up" " Used" " Worn Out" . We have a wonderful promise and as we press on to know Him, is presence will refresh us . I think many of us could use this is our lives.
Have a wonderful day- See some of ya Saturday and hopefully all of you Sunday.
Also it says in Acts that times of refreshing may come ftrom the presence of the Lord.
This is encouraging to me because I know that all I have to do is return and commit to the Lord. There are times when we all feel " Dried Up" " Used" " Worn Out" . We have a wonderful promise and as we press on to know Him, is presence will refresh us . I think many of us could use this is our lives.
Have a wonderful day- See some of ya Saturday and hopefully all of you Sunday.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Mary, the Mother of Jesus
Scripture to Read for Sunday:
Matthew 1:16, 18, 20
Matthew 2:11
Matthew 13:55
Mark 6:3
Luke 1:27,30,34,38,39,41,46,56
Mark 2:4,16,19,34
Acts 1:14
When reading Luke 1:34. what do you notice about Mary( 2 things) ? What about in Luke 1:35 ?
What does Mary's response to the pronounced will of God tell us of her character?
Read Luke 1:46, refered to as Mary's hymn of praise to God .
What does this say about her view of God?
Her view of scripture? Psalm 21-- 109
We will conclude with a look at Luke 2:1-7 , 41-52
( A Common story )
If time allows we will look at John 19:25-27
Matthew 1:16, 18, 20
Matthew 2:11
Matthew 13:55
Mark 6:3
Luke 1:27,30,34,38,39,41,46,56
Mark 2:4,16,19,34
Acts 1:14
When reading Luke 1:34. what do you notice about Mary( 2 things) ? What about in Luke 1:35 ?
What does Mary's response to the pronounced will of God tell us of her character?
Read Luke 1:46, refered to as Mary's hymn of praise to God .
What does this say about her view of God?
Her view of scripture? Psalm 21-- 109
We will conclude with a look at Luke 2:1-7 , 41-52
( A Common story )
If time allows we will look at John 19:25-27
Friday, September 14, 2007
Women of the Bible- Esther
For Sunday Read Esther 1-10
In your reading examine at least one characteristic of each character:
1. Vashti
2. Xerxes
3. Esther
4. Mordecai
5. Haman
On Sunday perhaps you could share with whom you would identify the most of these 5 people.
Questions:
1. Do you think Esther was in a position of authority by accident, or do you think God perhaps had a hand in it?
2. Have you ever been delivered from something?
3. What are some of the things evident in Esther's life that caused her to find favor with the people?
4. What does Esther 4:16 say about her character?
These are just a few things to get you started. I will be going back and posting the old lessons as soon as I can .
Have a great Saturday, see you Sunday.
Pastor Greg
In your reading examine at least one characteristic of each character:
1. Vashti
2. Xerxes
3. Esther
4. Mordecai
5. Haman
On Sunday perhaps you could share with whom you would identify the most of these 5 people.
Questions:
1. Do you think Esther was in a position of authority by accident, or do you think God perhaps had a hand in it?
2. Have you ever been delivered from something?
3. What are some of the things evident in Esther's life that caused her to find favor with the people?
4. What does Esther 4:16 say about her character?
These are just a few things to get you started. I will be going back and posting the old lessons as soon as I can .
Have a great Saturday, see you Sunday.
Pastor Greg
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Sunday School Online
I had one more thought, after this I am probably done. Since I am teaching Sunday School, I thought it would be great if I posted the passage and some of the ?'s on the blog-- What do you think?
The Faithful
I was reading in Oswald Chambers this a.m. He directed me to a passage where I had some of my own thoughts, imagine that!
Luke 18:7-8
7now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them?
8"I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?"
This passage, in its context discusses persistence before the Lord. The crying day and night seems to speak of a faithful dependance on our God. While it may seem that God is slow to act, when we are diligant in pursuit of Him, He always is found faithful.
Verse 8 asks an interesting ? When He does come will He find you faithful? Wow! what a great ? I hope we can all answer Yes.
Luke 18:7-8
7now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them?
8"I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?"
This passage, in its context discusses persistence before the Lord. The crying day and night seems to speak of a faithful dependance on our God. While it may seem that God is slow to act, when we are diligant in pursuit of Him, He always is found faithful.
Verse 8 asks an interesting ? When He does come will He find you faithful? Wow! what a great ? I hope we can all answer Yes.
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