Job Repents; God Restores (Restoration Begins with Repentance) In this lesson, we come to the conclusion of the story about Job. Satan tested the faith of Job with the evil intention of provoking him to renounce God. However, Job did not renounce God, and God did not forsake Job. By...
Colossians 2:1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; …….meaning of conflict: figuratively an effort or anxiety. The anxiety here is not one of dreaded doubt, but...
Christians should minister to one another in times of trial. Job, having survived the first diabolical challenge from Satan, encountered a second more severe personal challenge, which was designed to break his commitment to God. However, Job did not lash out at God, rather he remained faithful. This lesson introduces...
The Bible presents many examples of people who lived by faith in God. This lesson uses practical examples to address the themes of faith, hardship, and living by the new covenant. It is always needful to see how biblical truth is to be applied. Often, this can be done most...
We must determine to stand firm in Christ during difficult times. When the apostle Paul returned to Jerusalem to attend the Feast of Pentecost in the late spring of AD 58, the leaders of the church in Jerusalem said to him, “You see, brother, how many thousands of Jews there...
The Supreme Sacrifice Jesus’ sacrifice for sins ended the need for all other sacrifices. Golden Text- Hebrews 10:14 By one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified. The Old Testament law established a sacrificial system whereby the Israelites could obtain from God forgiveness of their sins. When, as...
Christians must continually mature in the faith. Growth is a normal part of the human life cycle. If for some reason growth and development do not occur in a newborn, this becomes a matter of serious concern. This lesson is about the need believers in Christ have to grow spiritually...
Jesus rules supreme over all creation! The apostle Paul wrote: “For by him [Jesus Christ] were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:...
The greatness of God evokes our worship! From the time of King David until the present, he has been regarded by the Jews as the greatest ruler of ancient Israel. As told in the Bible, David became the standard by which all other kings of Israel were judged. Considering the...
God Knows His Own (God intimately knows the hearts of His people) What are your thoughts about the all seeing eye of God watching you? Psalm 139, the text for this lesson, is regarded by many as the most notable of the Psalms. It is held high in...
