Enjoy this Father’s Day lesson on Success from Dean Manning.
JOHN 17 This is how Jesus prayed for Himself (v.1-5). For what purposes was Jesus praying for Himself? For what purposes should we be praying for ourselves? This is how Jesus prayed for His disciples (v.6-19). Why does Jesus choose to not pray for the world? Why pray for protection, unity, joy and sanctification? What…
Enjoy this guest lesson from visiting minister John Kerr on approaching and serving God “In His Time.”
ZECHARIAH 14 The primary context of these promises involves the church (9:9). What can we learn from these prophecies (9:9; 11:12-13; 12:10; 13:6, 7)? How do these specific prophecies affect your faith? From the Mt. of Olives He will make a way for His people (14:4-5). How did the One who stood on the Mt.…
II KINGS 16 Instead of serving God, Ahaz chose to worship idols (v.1-4). What is the motivation behind idolatry? How does the idolatry of Colossians 3:5 demonstrate that truth? Instead of trusting God, Ahaz chose to trust in Assyria (v. 5-9). Why would we choose to trust earthly sources above God? Again, what is the…
I CHRONICLES 29 David was preparing so that the next generation could build the temple (v.1-5). Why would David want to give over $34 B in gold for the temple? What are we doing to help the next generation build God’s house? David’s devotion motivated others to provide even more for the temple (v.6-9). How…
JOB 19:25-27 In Joshua and soon in Ruth we read about a ‘kinsman-redeemer’ (Ruth 2:20). How did a kinsman redeemer bless those who were in need? What protection was possible because of a kinsman-redeemer? Job, in the midst of trials trusted in his redeemer (Job 19:25-27). In the face of such terrible trials, how could…
DEUTERONOMY 11 Love the LORD and keep His laws so you will be strong (v.1, 8-12). Why does God link loving the LORD with obeying Him? (Galatians 5:6) How do godly actions make you stronger? For what purpose was God strengthening His obedient people? Remember what God has done and teach the children (v.2-7, 18-21).…
NUMBERS 6 The vow of a Nazarite is “a vow of separation unto the LORD” (v.1-4). In what sense did I make a vow of separation unto my wife? How does our separation unto our wife/husband reveal the Nazarite purpose? The vow of a Nazarite separated from anything that would defile (v.3-8). How careful did…
EXODUS 25-27 God told His people to build a place where He could dwell among them (25:8-9). Why is the release from slavery not enough for Israel or for us? How should we be affected by knowing that God wants to dwell with His people? God began His instructions with the very place where He…