Lesson Summary: Paul appeals to Philemon to forgive and receive his runaway slave Onesimus. Focus Passage: Philemon 1 Introduction to Philemon Setting and Timeline About the Author Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Paul Acknowledges Philemon’s Faith (1:1-7) Principle: True Faith is Visible in Acts of Love and Service for Others. Application: How is your … Continue reading "Philemon: Faith, Fellowship and Forgiveness"

Lesson Summary: Today’s lesson is titled “Major Lessons from the Minor Prophets”. We are bringing to a close our series on the Minor Prophets, Majoring in the Minors. In this episode we will cover the major principles from our series on the 12 Minor Prophets. It has been a fun journey and I trust you … Continue reading "Epilogue: Major Lessons from the Minor Prophets"

Lesson Summary: Malachi condemns the wicked, encourages the remnant and warns of the coming Day of the Lord. Focus Passage: Malachi 3:13-4:6 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. False Worshippers (Malachi 3:13-3:15) Principle: Worship and Service to the Lord must come from a Loving Heart. Application: How have you shown your displeasure in serving the Lord? … Continue reading "The Fate of the Wicked and the Righteous"

Lesson Summary: Malachi announces the coming of the Messiah to judge and rebukes the people for robbing God. Focus Passage: Malachi 2:16-3:12 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Refiner’s Fire: The Coming of Messiah (Malachi 2:17-3:5) Principle: Only those whom God Purifies will be able to Stand with Him. Application: Have you complained about God’s actions … Continue reading "Repent and Return"

Lesson Summary: Malachi rebukes the priests and the men of Judah for breaking their sacred covenants. Focus Passage: Malachi 2:1-16 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Breaking the Priestly Covenant (Malachi 2:1-9) Principle: God’s People should be Examples of His Grace to the World. Application: How have you failed in being an example to others in … Continue reading "Covenant Breakers"

Lesson Summary: Malachi declares God’s love for Israel while rebuking Israel for their grave dishonor of God. Focus Passage: Malachi 1 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. God’s Unmitigated Love for Israel (Malachi 1:1-5) Principle: God’s Love for His People is Everlasting. Application: How has God demonstrated His absolute love for you? Scripture Reference The Lord appeared to him … Continue reading "Trampling on God’s Name"

For today’s lesson we have an introduction to our next study: “Return to Me” from the book of Malachi. The study of Malachi is Volume 12 in our overall study of the Minor Prophets, Majoring in the Minors. Malachi is the third of our 3 post-Babylonian Exile Prophets (Haggai, Zechariah). Opening: Have you ever grown stale in any … Continue reading "Introductory Lesson to Malachi"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah prophesies about the glorious return and reign of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Focus Passage: Zechariah 14 Outline and Lesson Goal The Events of the Day of the Lord Principles and Applications I. The Return of the Great King (Zechariah 14:1-9) Principle: The Lord Jesus Christ will Return to Fulfill His … Continue reading "Kingdom Come"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah prophesies about the future cleansing and refining of Israel. Focus Passage: Zechariah 13 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Purging of the Land (Zechariah 13:1-6) Principle: Only the Blood of Christ is Sufficient to Cleanse our Sins. Application: What sin do you need to confess before the Lord so He can cleanse … Continue reading "Refiner’s Fire"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah prophesies about a great day of deliverance and repentance for Jerusalem. Focus Passage: Zechariah 12 Outline and Lesson Goal The  Timeline for The Coming Kingdom Principles and Applications I. The Glorious Deliverance of Jerusalem (Zechariah 12:1-9) Principle: God is the Great Deliverer of His People. Application: How much do you need the Deliverance of your … Continue reading "The Great Rescue of Jerusalem"