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Lesson Summary: Welcome to the introduction of our series in Psalms: Songs of Life! The Book of Psalms has been treasured by Christians of all generations. I am really excited about the study and I truly hope you are encouraged and blessed by it. Over these next few weeks, we will study 12 Psalms in … Continue reading "Introduction to Psalms, Songs of Life"

Lesson Summary: John describes a faith that: overcomes the world, brings eternal life, gives us confidence in prayer, and that it endures. Focus Passage: I John 5. Download the Study Guide. Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Overcoming Faith (I John 5:1-5) Principle: Our fabulous faith in Christ gives us the victory over this world. Application: How … Continue reading "Our Fabulous Faith"

Lesson Summary: John encourages believers to practice God’s love and to be assured by the proofs of God’s love in their lives. Focus Passage: I John 4. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Stand Firm on the Truth (I John 4:1-6) Principle: Believers in Christ are always ready to discern and to … Continue reading "Abiding in Truth and Love"

Lesson Summary: John encourages believers to practice God’s love and to be assured by the proofs of God’s love in their lives. Focus Passage: I John 3:11-3:24. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. External Evidence (I John 3:11-18) Principle: Loving actions for other believers are the external evidence of God’s love in … Continue reading "Love That Endures"

Lesson Summary: John encourages believers to live holy lives because the great love of God and the great expectation of Christ’s return. Focus Passage: I John 2:28-3:10. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Purifying Hope (I John 2:28-3:3) Principle: Our living hope should give us a desire for holy living. Application: How … Continue reading "Living Hope"

Lesson Summary: John reminds believers that they possess the whole truth regarding Christ as revealed in the Word of God and as taught by the Holy Spirit who abides in them. Focus Passage: I John 2:18-27. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Recognize the Lie (I John 2:18-23) Principle: Any teaching … Continue reading "Truth or Consequences"

Lesson Summary: John reminds his readers that authentic believers are those who obey God’s commands, love the brethren, and reject the lure of the world system. Focus Passage: I John 2:3-17. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Moral Test: Obedience (I John 2:3-6) Principle: Authentic believers seek to please God … Continue reading "Authentic Fellowship"

Lesson Summary: John explains how we can enjoy abiding fellowship with the Father and the Son in complete joy, truth, and light. Focus Passage: I John 1:1-2:2. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Joyful Fellowship (I John 1:1-4) Principle: God wants His children to enjoy their fellowship with Him. Application: How are … Continue reading "Abiding Fellowship"

Lesson Summary: Welcome to the introduction of our series in I John: Abiding Fellowship! This is a fabulous book in which we are encouraged to understand our privileged position in Christ and challenged to live our lives according to that exalted position. Introduction The Apostle John wrote this epistle in the midst of a major … Continue reading "Introduction to I John"

Lesson Summary: Daniel receives final instructions from his angelic visitor regarding the end times and the end of his time. Focus Passage: Daniel 12. Download the Study Guide Outline and Lesson Goal Context of Daniel Chapter 12 Principles and Applications I. Final Times (Daniel 12:1-4) Principle: We can finish strong when we focus on the great promises … Continue reading "Finishing Strong"