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Lesson 1: God’s judgment was shown by punishing:

(Part I) The angels who sinned (2 Pet 2:4).

(Part II) The ancient world (2 Pet 2:5).

(Part III) Sodom and Gomorrah (2 Pet 2:6-8).

(Part IV) The ____________________ (Num 33:50-56; Deut 7:1-6; Joshua).

Lesson 2: God’s mercy was shown by saving:

(Part I) Noah and his family (2 Pet 2:5).

(Part II) Lot and his family (2 Pet 2:7-8)

(Part III) __________ and her family (Josh 2:11-13; Pro 1:7, 9:10; Psa 111:10; Jam 2:17, 19, 20, 25-26; Matt 1:5).

(Part IV) The ____________________ (Josh 9:15; 11:18-19).

 

Lesson 3: Israel failed with the Gibeonites because they:

(Part I) Didn’t ______________ the Lord (Josh 9:14b; Pro 3:5-6).

(Part II) ____________ by __________ (Josh 9:14a; 2 Cor 5:7).

(Part III) Acted ______________ (Pro 14:29b, 19:2b, 25:28).

Verses mentioning Nethinim with priests and Levites: 1 Chr 9:2; Ezra 2:70, 7:7, 24; Nh 7:73, 10:28, 11:3.

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Memory Verses: Psalm 84:10-12

 

Day 1: Read Joshua 2:8-13 and discuss: What prompted Rahab’s confession? What had she heard? What is the significance of Rahab in the lineage of Jesus? Read Proverbs 1:7 & 9:10 and discuss: What does “fear of the Lord” mean? In what ways do you “fear” God? How does this actually impact the decisions you make?

Day 2: Read Joshua 9:3-15 and discuss: What prompted the Gibeonites to seek to make a covenant with Israel? What did they do in order to deceive Joshua and the Israelites? What did the Israelites fail to do before making a covenant with the Gibeonites? Consider your own life and identify the areas where you do pray and seek God’s guidance. Identify the areas of your life for which you do not pray. Read Prov. 3:5-6. How does this passage apply to your life regarding prayer?

Day 3: Read Prov. 14:29b, 19:2b, and 25:28 and discuss: If one acts hastily what are some possible consequences? What are some ways or areas in your life in which you act hastily?What does acting hastily demonstrate to others around you?

The Mercy and Judgment of God – Part I

2 Peter 2:4-9

Lesson 1: God’s judgment was shown by punishing:

(Part I) The ____________ who ____________ (2 Pet 2:4; Luke 8:30-31; Heb 2:7).

(Part II) The ______________ __________ (2 Pet 2:5).

(Part III) __________ and ________________ (2 Pet 2:6-8; Gen 6:5 cf. Gen 13:13; Rom 2:14-15; Luke 17:26-30).

(Part IV) The ____________________ (1 Sam 15:3).

Lesson 2: God’s mercy was shown by saving:

(Part I) ________ and his family (2 Pet 2:5; Gen 6:3, 7:1; Jude 1:14-15).

(Part II) ______ and his family (2 Pet 2:7-8; Gen 18:2, 24-25; 19:7, 14; Rom 11:22)

(Part III) The ______________ (1 Sam 15:6).

Lesson 3: Lot escaped God’s judgment because:

(Part I) He was __________________ (Part II) by __________ (2 Pet 2:7-8; Gen 15:6; Rom 4:5; Gal 5:5).

(Part III) There was evidence of ______ __________ (Jam 2:17, 19, 20, 26).

(Part IV) He had a ________________ (Gen 19:29 cf. 1 Tim 2:5, 1 John 2:1; Phil 3:9).

 

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Memory Verses: Psalm 79:9

Day 1: Read 2 Pet. 2: 4-8 and discuss: Why is the word “lawless” in verse 8, significant? What have these people not been given yet? Discuss with your family or friends how this verse could be used in evangelistic encounters to describe the truth that God’s moral law is written on the hearts of all mankind. What other passages could be used in such an encounter?

Day 2: Read 1 Samuel 15:1-6 and: Look for God’s mercy and judgment in these verses. Discuss: Why were the Kenites shown mercy? Why were the Amalekites judged?

Day 3: Read Gen. 19:29, 1 Tim. 2:5, and 1 John 2:1 and discuss: Why was Lot sent out/rescued from Sodom? In what way is Abraham a type of Christ in the story of God’s judgment on Sodom & Gomorrah? Use this example to explain how Christ is the mediator for man (for those who would have faith in him).

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Memory Verses: Psalm 79:9

Day 1: Read 2 Pet. 2: 4-8 and discuss: Why is the word “lawless” in verse 8, significant? What have these people not been given yet? Discuss with your family or friends how this verse could be used in evangelistic encounters to describe the truth that God’s moral law is written on the hearts of all mankind. What other passages could be used in such an encounter?

Day 2: Read 1 Samuel 15:1-6 and: Look for God’s mercy and judgment in these verses. Discuss: Why were the Kenites shown mercy? Why were the Amalekites judged?

Day 3: Read Gen. 19:29, 1 Tim. 2:5, and 1 John 2:1 and discuss: Why was Lot sent out/rescued from Sodom? In what way is Abraham a type of Christ in the story of God’s judgment on Sodom & Gomorrah? Use this example to explain how Christ is the mediator for man (for those who would have faith in him).

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Gary Sprague (Elder) and Dave Zumstein (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Laura Donald, Jimmy & Becca Donald, John & Stacey Durrah, Jamison & Rachel Dye, Curtis & Mary Eavenson

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland City Council; State – State Senator John Braun; Nation – Senator Patty Murray

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: India Evangelical Mission (IEM)

An Unreached People Group: Berber, Tekna (Muslim, in Morocco)

Lesson 1: Unless it’s __________ ________, getting what we want won’t bless us (Judg 17:6, 18:1, 19:1, 21:25; 1 Sam 8:20 cf. 1 Sam 13:6-7; Num 11:6-20; Psa 106:13-15).

Lesson 2: God is ____ ______________ of the circumstances we face (1 Sam 10:8 cf. 1 Sam 13:10; Rom 1:5, 16:26; Heb 6:12; Jam 1:2-4).

Lesson 3: Circumstances __________ ______________ disobedience (1 Sam 13:13).

Lesson 4: We either “allow sin to remain” or we ______________ ____ (1 Sam 13:11b-12 cf. 2 Sam 12:13, 24:10, 17; Psa 51:4; Psa 66:18).

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Memory Verses: 1 Timothy 6:6-7

Day 1: Read 1 Sam. 13 and discuss: Between Israel & the Philistines who has more men & weapons? Why? In what ways is the situation actually worse for the Israelites than it, at first, appears? Read 1 Sam. 8 and discuss: Why did the people want a king? Who was the king that they already had? Read Ps.106:13-15 and discuss: what happened when the people got what they wanted?

Day 2: Read 1 Sam. 10:8 and discuss: What instructions did Samuel give to Saul? Read 1 Sam. 13:8-11 and discuss: What does Saul’s reply in verse 11 reveal about his character? What were some of the excuses he gave? What are some common excuses people give when they are caught in sin?

Day 3: Read Rom.1:5, 16:26, and discuss: Explain the connection between faith and obedience. How does James 1:2-4 help explain the connection between faith, patience, obedience, and sanctification?

NOTE: Parts I through III are from last Sunday’s sermon.

Lesson 1: Israel allowed Canaanites to remain, and we allow sin to remain because:

(Part I) We think it’s too strong (Judg 1:19; Exo 14:6-28; Josh 11:4-9, 17:6-8; Psa 20:7, 68:17; 2 Cor 10:4; Eph 6:12; John 16:33; Rom 16:20; Rom 7:24-25).

(Part II) We think we’re too strong (Judg 1:28, 35).

(Part III) It’s easier to give up (Judg 1:27, 35).

(Part IV) ____ __________ its existence (Judg 1:28, 30, 33, 35; Heb 11:25).

(Part V) We think it won’t come back to ____________ ____ (Judg 1:21, 29, 30; Num 33:55; Judg 2:1-3; Jer 2:19).

(Part VI) We __________ ____________________ partial obedience is disobedience.

 

Lesson 2: The longer ______ ______________, the more it takes over (Judg 1:31-35).

Lesson 3: Victories come from ________________ ______ (Judg 1:20; Num 13:30-33, 14:6-9; Deut 7:2; Heb 12:1-2).

Lesson 4: There’s ____ ____________ in the wilderness (Gen 15:5, 22:17, 26:4 cf. Num 1:46, 26:51, 32:13; Heb 4:1-3).

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Memory Verses: Psalm 118:5-8

Day 1: Read Judges 1:28, 30, 33 & Heb 11:25 and discuss: Why did Israel want to keep these enemies in the land? What are some sins we enjoy the existence of (find pleasurable in the language of Heb 11:25) in our lives that we need to guard against? In what ways do we tend to be partially obedient with these sins, instead of fully obedient?

Day 2: Read Judg 1:21, 29, 30, 2:1-3 & Jer 2:19 and discuss: Why would Israel let these enemies dwell among them? What did Jeremiah say our sins and backsliding would result in? What’s the parallel with Israel?

Day 3: Read Judg 1:20, Num 13:30-14:9 & Heb 12:1-2 and discuss: How could Caleb be victorious when the other tribes failed? What made him different than them? What instruction is contained in Heb 12:1-2 that can encourage us to be diligent and spiritually victorious in this life?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Doug (Elder) and Tim Zumstein (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Doug & Jessica Connell, Landon & Roshell Cooper, Brian & Melissa Couch, Kami Couch, Andrew & Dorothy Criss

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland Mayor Grover Laseke; State – State Senator Brian Hatfield; Nation – Vice President Joe Biden

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Sarah Kane

An Unreached People Group: Banjara (Muslim, in India)

NOTE: Lessons 1 through 5 are from last week’s sermon.

Lesson 1: Sin is compared to pregnancy because it...

(Part I) Is a process.

(Part II) grows.

(Part III) Produces a child.

Lesson 2: The Promised Land is a picture of the spiritual rest we have in Christ.

Lesson 3: God wants us to be ruthless with the enemies we face.

Lesson 4: Sin that isn’t destroyed comes back to harass us.

Lesson 5: We can’t remove all the sin, leaven, or Canaanites from our lives, but God can cleanse us of it.

 

Lesson 6: God will give us ______________, but we still have to __________ (Deut 7:2; 1 Cor 10:13; 2 Cor 9:8; Col 1:29).

 

Lesson 7: Israel allowed Canaanites to remain, and we allow sin to remain because:

(Part I) We think it’s ______ ____________ (Judg 1:19; Exo 14:6-28; Josh 11:4-9, 17:6-8; Psa 20:7, 68:17; 2 Cor 10:4; Eph 6:12; John 16:33; Rom 16:20; Rom 7:24-25).

(Part II) We think we’re ______ ____________ (Judg 1:28, 35).

(Part III) It’s easier to ________ ____ (Judg 1:27, 35).

Lesson 8: Failing to destroy our enemies is failing to ______________ all we have in ____________ (Josh 13:1, 14, 33; Phil 3:12-14; Lam 3:24; Psa 142:5).

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Memory Verses: Psalm 77:13-14

Day 1: Read Jud. 1:1-2 & 1 Cor. 10:13 and discuss: Regarding the ‘enemies’ we face in our lives, what has God said he is faithful to do? What does God promise us, as Christians, regarding the ‘enemies’ in our lives? How ‘strong’ will the ‘enemies’ we face be?

Day 2: Read Deut. 7:1-6 and discuss: What is the significance of the pronoun ‘you’ used in this passage? What does it imply for us, as Christians, and temptation & sin in our lives? Read 2 Cor. 9:8 & Col. 1:29 and discuss: What truths do these verses teach us as it regards temptation & sin in our lives? What is required of us regarding temptation & sin in our lives?

Day 3: Read Ps. 20:7, 68:17; 2 Cor.10:4, & Eph.6:12 and discuss: What sorts of things could we be tempted to put our trust in? What should we put our trust in? Where is your trust? Examine yourself and share with your spouse or a close friend and pray that God will help you trust in him.

Lesson 1: Sin is compared to pregnancy because it...

(Part I) Is __ ______________ (Jam 1:15; Job 15:35; Psa 7:14; Isa 59:4b).

(Part II) __________.

(Part III) Produces __ __________ (Pro 7:27; 2 Sam 11:4; John 8:34).

Lesson 2: The ________________ ________ is a picture of the spiritual rest we have in Christ (Heb 3 & 4, Matt 11:28-30).

Lesson 3: God wants us to be ruthless with ______ ______________ we face (Num 33:50-52 cf. Rom 6:6; Gal 2:20, 5:24, 6:14; Matt 5:29-30).

Lesson 4: Sin that __________ __________________ comes back to harass us (Num 33:55; 1 Pet 2:11; Gal 5:17; Rom 6:16).

Lesson 5: We can’t remove all the sin, leaven, or Canaanites from our lives, but ______ can ______________ us of it (1 John 1:8-9; Psa 32:5, 51:1-2, 7, 9).

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Memory Verses: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Day 1: Read Job 15:35, Ps. 7:14, Is. 59:4b and discuss: Consider a common sin (i.e. stealing/coveting, anger, etc.) and discuss what kinds of desires “conceived” these sins. Consider what sins are common to you and what desires “conceived” these sins. Pray together with others for vigilance to resist these temptations and make no provisions for the flesh.

Day 2: Read Rom. 6:6, Gal. 2:20, 5:24, 6:14 and discuss: Consider who you were before Christ and what your life looked like. Discuss relevant details (with discretion) with your children or close friends. Reflect on how God has made you into a “new creature” and changed your desires.Discuss: Is this change instantaneous? Is it incremental, over time? Why? Pray for the grace you need to yield to the Spirit’s work in your life and to “make no provisions” for the old man.

Day 3: To prepare for next Sunday’s sermon on November 1st, read Deut. 7:1-7 and discuss what Israel was supposed to do with the Canaanites and discuss WHY they were supposed to do it. Read Judges 1:19-36 and as a family discuss: why didn’t Israel drive out all the enemies? Why would Israel let the Canaanites remain in the land? What similarities/parallels do we see to why believers allow sin to remain in our lives?

Lesson 1: (Part I) There’s nothing wrong with __________ ______________, (Part II) but there’s something wrong with putting

yourself in a ________________ ___________________ (Jam 1:14; Heb 4:15; Rom 13:14; Gal 5:16; Pro 7:8-9; 2 Sam 11:2-4; Pro 6:16-18, 24:9; Mic 2:1).

Lesson 2: (Part I) Temptations are unique to ________ ____________ (Part II) but the struggle ____ ______ (Jam 1:14; Gal 5:18; Rom 7:15-23).

Lesson 3: ______ is ________________ to help us resist temptation (1 Cor 10:13 cf. Jam 1:13-14).

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Key Introductory Thoughts:

When God gives us a plan, that is the plan that he will b________.

S_______________ is sufficient for the raising of our families.

(3 John 4, Malachi 2:15, Genesis 4:6-7, Deuteronomy 30:15-19, Psalm 127:4, Deuteronomy 6:1-3)

Building a Legacy of Faithfulness – 4 elements:

1. I_____________________ the Gospel – Deut. 6:4-6:

Redemption that comes through saving faith in Jesus Christ!

(Deuteronomy 6:4-6, Luke 6:40)

2. I______________ your children – Deut. 6:7:

Fathers… bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord!

(Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 6:4, Psalm 78:1-7, 8-11)

3. I__________________ the reality of your redemption  – Deut. 6:7:

If we are the redeemed of Christ, He is Lord of our life, and it will be illustrated in our actions.

(James 1:22-25)

4. I____________ your family in Christ – Deut. 6:8-9:

Establish an environment that glorifies Christ.

Establish memorials that glorify Christ.

(Exodus 12:14, Exodus 13:8, Joshua 4:6-7, James 4:13-16)

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Memory Verses: Proverbs 4:23-24

Day 1: Read Gen. 4:6-7 and discuss: What offering had Able had brought? Why was it accepted by God What had Cain brought? Why was it not accepted? Examine your own life and the life of your family and consider the practices you have and whether or not they are acceptable to the Lord.

Day 2: Read Deut. 6:4-6 and discuss: What is the Gospel? What is the central message of the good news about Jesus? Why is it good news? Examine your own life and look for evidences of the Holy Spirit having helped you to internalize the Gospel. Examine the Scriptures together with your family and discover what the Scripture says the Gospel is.

Day 3: Read Deut. 6:7-9 and discuss: Is it obvious to anyone else who would look at my life that I consider myself to be the primary teacher of my children? In what ways do I illustrate the reality of my redemption? Consider how you are already seeking to immerse your family in Christ and what else you should be doing to immerse your family in Christ.

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Pastor Scott (Elder) and Dave Zumstein (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Diane Tompkins, Mark & Pam Van Schaick, Frank & Ellie Williams, Kevin Willis, Jim Wright

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Woodland Mayor Grover Laseke; State – State Rep. Dean Takko; Nation – President Barack Obama

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Sarah Kane

An Unreached People Group: Bhoi (Hindu, in India)

NOTE: Lessons 1 through 4 are from Part I.

Lesson 1: Some people are tempted to hear “smooth things” so they can feel:

(Part I) Good about themselves (Isa 30:10; Psa 12:2-3; Pro 6:24).

(Part II) Religious (Isa 30:10; 2 Tim 3:1-5, 4:3-4; Psa 55:20-21).

Lesson 2: We have a responsibility to embrace “hard things.”

Lesson 3: Rejecting “hard things” is rejecting God (Isa 30:11-12).

Lesson 4: “Smooth things” come crashing down:

(Part I) Suddenly (Isa 30:13).

(Part II) Completely (Isa 30:14; Jer 5:30-31, 6:14, 23:16).

Lesson 5: Evil people often think the truth ____________ ________ (1 Kin 22:8, 18).

Lesson 6: There’s __________ a ________ associated with saying “hard things” (1 Kin 22:24, 26-27).

Lesson 7: “________ ____________” allow us to respond in the flesh or the spirit (Gal 5:19-21 cf. 1 Kin 22:24, 26-27; Gal 5:22-23 cf. 1 Kin 22:25, 28).

Isaiah 30:10 Who say to the seers, “Do not see,”

And to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us right things;

Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits.

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