An Approved Workman

Lesson Summary: Zephaniah declares the coming judgment of the Lord on Judah while offering hope for salvation. Focus Passage: Zephaniah 1:1-2:3 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Removal of Sinners (Zephaniah 1:1-6) Principle: God Will Completely Remove Sinners from His Presence. Application: How is your life showing that you have not turned away from the … Continue reading "Judgment on the Household of God"

Lesson Summary: Habakkuk composes a song of praise to God in response to God’s plans for Judah. Focus Passage: Habakkuk 3 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Habakkuk’s Prayer to God (Habakkuk 3:1-2) Principle: God’s People Can Always Ask Him for Revival. Application: How would you like the Lord to revive your life today? Scripture Reference … Continue reading "Habakkuk’s Song of Praise"

Lesson Summary: The Lord gives Habakkuk a second answer about His plans and encourages him to live by faith. Focus Passage: Habakkuk 2:2-20 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Wait on the Lord Expectantly (Habakkuk 2:1-4) Principle: God’s People Live Victoriously by Faith and Faith Alone. Application: How does your life show that you are living by … Continue reading "Living by Faith"

Lesson Summary: Habakkuk complains to God about His lack of action and His incomprehensible judgments. Focus Passage: Habakkuk 1:1-2:1 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. A Serious Accusation (Habakkuk 1:1-4) Principle: God’s People Can Bring their Complaints to Him. Application: What complaints do you have right now that you would like to bring before the Lord? Scripture … Continue reading "Complaining to God"

Lesson Summary: Nahum provides the reasons for Nineveh’s day of reckoning. Focus Passage: Nahum 3. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Nineveh’s Infinite Shame (Nahum 3:1-7) Principle: Great Sins bring Great Shame and Sorrow. Application: Is there anything in your life that if known would bring shame to you and your God? What will it take for … Continue reading "Nineveh’s Day of Reckoning"

Lesson Summary: Nahum prophesies the assault on Nineveh and its great fall. Focus Passage: Nahum 2. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Fall of Nineveh Declared (Nahum 2:1-13) Principle: God’s Enemies will face His Severe Judgment. Application: What can you do to avoid being on the wrong side of the battle against God? Scripture Reference 17 For … Continue reading "The Fall of Nineveh"

Lesson Summary: Nahum declares how God is the Deliverer of His people and the Destroyer of His enemies. Focus Passage: Nahum 1. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Lord, the God Almighty, an Awesome God (Nahum 1:1-8) Principle: God is Worthy of Our Fear and Reverence. Application: What is your view of God? Do you … Continue reading "Our God is an Awesome God"

Lesson Summary: Micah laments over the condition of Israel but looks up to the Lord as his Light and Salvation. Focus Passage: Micah 7. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Don’t Turn to Men: They Can’t Be Trusted (Micah 7:1-6) Principle: There Are No Righteous People. Application: Have you ever been in a situation in which you … Continue reading "To Whom Shall We Go?"

Lesson Summary: Micah preaches judgment against Israel for failing to do the right thing in response to God’s love and great blessings. Focus Passage: Micah 6. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Great Blessings (Micah 6:1-5) Principle: God Has Blessed His People Greatly. Application: What has the Lord done for you? What are your greatest blessings … Continue reading "What God Requires of Man"

Lesson Summary: Micah prophesies about the Great Ruler and Deliverer of Israel. Focus Passage: Micah 5. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Identity of the Ruler: Messiah (Micah 5:1-6) Principle: Jesus Christ is the Great Ruler and Shepherd of His People. Application: Have you surrendered your life to the Lord Jesus Christ? Is He truly … Continue reading "The Great Ruler of Israel"