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Lesson Summary: James encourages the believers to endure trials, seek God’s wisdom, focus on the eternal and heavenly and live in the glorious light of God. Focus Passage: James 1:1-18 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Endure Trials with Joy (1:1-4) Principle: A Joyful Response to Trials will Help You Grow as You are Conformed … Continue reading "Living Out Loud"

Today’s lesson we have an introduction to our next study: “Living Out Loud” from the book of James. As I read and study a book of the Bible, I like to associate a short phrase which reminds of what the book is about (e.g., Leviticus – “Sanctification”; Ezekiel – “That they may know I am … Continue reading "Introduction to James"

Lesson Summary: The psalmist prays for God to honor His everlasting choice of David and Jerusalem. Focus Passage: Psalms 132 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. David’s Choice of God (132:1-9) Principle: God’s People Choose Abiding with the LORD Above All Things. Application: How is your life showing that you have a desire to dwell intimately … Continue reading "Chosen"

Lesson Summary: The psalmist praises the LORD for His goodness, lovingkindness, and salvation. Focus Passage: Psalms 118 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Praise Him Because He is Good (118:1-9) Principle: Because of His Lovingkindness and Goodness, the LORD is Worthy of the Praises of His People. Application: How could you praise the LORD today for … Continue reading "Just Praise Him!"

Lesson Summary: David sees in a vision the rise to power of the Sovereign King and Priest, the Messiah. Focus Passage: Psalms 110 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. A Sovereign Reign (110:1-3) Principle: Our Sovereign Messiah’s Reign Will be Absolute and Everlasting. Application: How does it affect your life knowing that your Sovereign King has … Continue reading "Dominion: The Coming Messiah’s Reign"

Lesson Summary: David appeals to the LORD to deliver him from the persecution and false accusations by his enemies. Focus Passage: Psalms 109 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. A Dreadful Accusation (109:1-20) Principle: When facing Extreme Opposition, we can Pray for Our Enemies and for God’s Justice. Application: How have you been persecuted and oppressed … Continue reading "Dealing with Extreme Opposition"

Lesson Summary: The psalmist pours out his afflicted heart before the everlasting LORD and places his hope in His ultimate deliverance. Focus Passage: Psalms 102 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Cry of the Afflicted (102:1-11) Principle: In our Affliction, we can find Hope by Crying Out to God for Help. Application: What’s afflicting you … Continue reading "Finding Hope in the Midst of Affliction"

Lesson Summary: The psalmist declares the might and mercy of the LORD, the only true God and King. Focus Passage: Psalms 97 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The LORD, the Mighty Sovereign King (97:1-6) Principle: God Stands As the One and Only Sovereign King. Application: How have you seen the power of the only … Continue reading "The One True God and King"

Lesson Summary: The psalmist calls for God to restore His people according to the everlasting Davidic covenant established by His lovingkindess and faithfulness. Focus Passage: Psalms 89 Outline and Lesson Goal Who was Ethan? Principles and Applications I. Praise for God’s Everlasting Character (89:1-17) Principle: God’s Lovingkindness and Faithfulness, make Him Worthy of the Worship of … Continue reading "Unfailing Love and Enduring Faithfulness"

Lesson Summary: The psalmist exhorts Israel to remember God’s commands, His faithfulness and to follow Him with a whole heart. Focus Passage: Psalms 78 Outline and Lesson Goal Who was Asaph? Principles and Applications I. Remember God’s Commands (78:1-11) Principle: God’s People Are Victorious when they Stand Firm on His Immutable Word. Application: How well do … Continue reading "Treasures New and Old"