Truths About God’s Plan of Redemption Luke Lesson #2 Luke 1:26-38 December 13, 2020. King James Version (KJV) I. In our final verse, Jesus basically repeated what He said about prayer in the previous verse. 1. HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN (John 14:1-6) 1. There were many of these appearances of Christ as the Angel of the L, A. 5. 1. If. Objective Statement: EVERY BELIEVER SHOULD SEEK TO PLEASE GOD IN FOUR AREAS! The concept of the tri-unity of God, the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit is beyond our comprehension. 10-28-20 Bible Study - 1 Samuel 30:1-6 . July 26, 2020: Wisdom: The Way, Truth, and Life. Click here for a print-friendly version Wisdom to Follow Summer Quarter: Many Faces of Wisdom Unit 2: Wisdom in the Gospels Sunday school lesson for the week of July 26, 2020 By Rev. (vs. 13). Sunday School Lesson for July 26, 2020, THE CALL TO GODLY LIVING, Personal faith shapes godly living. In fact, the words He spoke and the works He did were not really His alone, they were the words and works of “the Father” Himself, for Jesus also said “but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.” Note:  The same fact remains today: what we see in Jesus determines how much we know about “the Father.”  It’s good to study the various academic divisions of theology. Looking at Jesus’ statements this way has caused many to be disillusioned when they don’t get the answer they wanted (see James 4:3). V. HOW TO GLORIFY THE SON (John 14:11-14). Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! However, if a person is not able to get a Bible college or seminary education in which these doctrines are dealt with extensively, he or she can learn a great deal about both God the Father and Jesus His Son by spending much time in the Gospels. The importance of belief (John 14:11-12), Jesus was soon going to His Father, as the last part of verse 12 says. Resources: Phillips; Braddy; MacArthur; McCrary, B. Jennings, Explore the Bible. One of the specific things that Jesus said the disciples were to believe was that “In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. Click HERE for Previous RCCG Sunday School Teacher’s Manual. Literally, this appearance of God is a “Christophany,” meaning that this is one of many occasions in the Old Testament when Jesus appeared to individuals before He was born in Bethlehem. A. The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Later, the Apostle John wrote, “and this is the confidence that we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us; and if we know that he heareth us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petition that we desired of him” (see I John 5:14-15). Join Miss Becca as she teaches us a Bible story about Zacchaeus. 2. 3. At times His answers may not be what we had hoped for, but we can rest assured that He has heard us. We thank you for visiting our Sunday School Ministry. Note: Jesus spent time and effort training the disciples, who then branched out to reach many others. There were many of these appearances of Christ as the Angel of the LORD in the Old Testament (see Genesis 16:6-11; chapter 18; Exodus 3:1-12; Numbers 22:22-35; Joshua 5:13-15; Judges 2:1-5; 13:3-22). This puzzled the disciples even further, so they asked where He was going and why they couldn’t follow Him (see John 13:36). Instead, He was going to His heavenly “Father” and the place where He dwelt. This statement as well as the one in the next verse gives one the impression that we can, for and receive anything we desire. 6. He had just told them that He would be betrayed and would leave them (see John 13:21, 36). Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? Just after Jesus predicted that before the rooster crowed Peter would deny Him three times (see John 13: 37-38), He gave words of comfort and encouragement to His disciples. But when Jesus responds to our prayers that are in His will (see I John 5:14-15), His answers will bring glory to “the Father” through the Son. Jesus also told His disciples that if they didn’t believe His words, they should believe Him “for the very works’ sake” or the “works” He had done. If there was another way, Jesus would not have had to die. If “Philip” had only known that Jesus was the pre-incarnate Christ who had appeared many times in the Old Testament theophanies (see I Corinthians 10:4, 9). Jesus was soon going to His Father, as the last part of verse 12 says. Sunday School Works! 13. Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. Our lesson begins with chapter 14. the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. Lesson Text: John 14:1-14. Jesus then said, “and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.”  From that point on, Jesus said not only would they know God, but they would also see Him through Jesus. Studies in the Gospels, Acts, Romans, I Corinthians, Hebrews. We are Christ’s feet, hands, and mouth; by His grace, He will do His work through us (John 14:12-14). HOOK: (Why should we listen to this lesson?) They can only say what God directs them to say. King James Version (KJV) I. SAUL SECRETLY ANOINTED TO BE KING (I Samuel 9:25-10:1) 25. The phrase “to prepare a place” refers to a specific location. CSBC Sunday School: Proverbs Series Lesson #8: Proverbs 15:33 –16:11. But Jesus told him that he would deny Him three times that night (see John 13:37-38). July 26, 2020 . 6. First, Jesus said “I am the way.” In other words, He was the only way to get to “the Father” and to where He was—heaven. Your email address will not be published. January 2021 February 2021 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 Note:  Each member of the Godhead (Father, Son and Holy Ghost) possesses full and equal deity. Explore the Bible Lesson for July 26: Pleasing God Manny Prieto, lay pastor, Imago Dei Church, Raleigh July 09, 2020 (vs. 6). “Philip” said that he and the other disciples would only be content if Jesus would provide a theophany, a visible manifestation of God, such as what had occurred in the Old Testament (see Exodus 24:10-11; 33:18-34:9). Subject: PLEASING GOD! Sunday, January 10, 2020 Lesson Text: John 6:15-21 King James Version (KJV) I. JESUS RETIRES TO BE ALONE (John 6:15-17) 15. On the one hand, if we emphasize the oneness of God and ignore the plurality of God, we become unitarian (one who rejects the doctrine of the Trinity). February 7 – Called to Evangelize Alternate Title – Called to Testify Alternate Title #2 – Telling Others About Jesus. He could because He is God. Sunday, February 7, 2021 Lesson Text: John 8:48-59 King James Version (KJV) I. JESUS DEFENDS HIS DEITY (John 8:48-56) 48. Lookup a word or passage in the Bible . 12. If you would like to support our ministry you may do so by clicking the link below. 13. 14. 12. Note:  Jesus’ disciples expected Jesus to establish His kingdom on earth. he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father? (vs. 4). For sure, our limited minds find it difficult to understand this bit of theology. They had been sent out to preach that the kingdom of heaven was at hand (see Matthew 10:5-7). Find your next Sunday School Lesson. Special thanks to our sponsors The Sunday School … John chapters 12 and 13 tell us that six days before the Passover, which would be Jesus’ final Passover celebrated with His disciples, Jesus came to Bethany again, back to the place where He had raised Lazarus from the dead (see John 12:1). They were about to face the most difficult time of testing they had ever known. When He did, He would send the Holy Spirit to enable His servants in their ministries (see John 14:16-17; 16:7-14). I go to prepare a place for you. When He did, He would send the Holy Spirit to enable His servants in their ministries (see John 14:16-17; 16:7-14). We can look at others and marvel at the change Jesus has made in them since they received Jesus Christ into their lives. He had just told them that He would be betrayed and would leave them (see John 13:21, 36). He assured them that He was going to prepare a place for them in His Father’s house and that He would come again for them. The LORD was concerned about their emotional and spiritual condition, which is why He said to them “Let not your heart be troubled.”  Jesus knew that what was going to happen would be a big test of their faith, and He didn’t want them to doubt. They couldn’t imagine such a thing happening (see John 13:22-30). 3. Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake. What may have been true about Rome is not true about God. The L. Jesus knew that what was going to happen would be a big test of their faith, and He didn’t want them to doubt. They were about to face the most difficult time of testing they had ever known. He had been instructing them throughout His ministry, but much like most of us, the disciples were slow to learn. It is a privilege and a responsibility to represent Jesus. HOW TO GLORIFY THE SON (John 14:11-14). Every week we find the very best teaching material on the internet to share with our readers. 2. July 5, 2020: Wisdom’s Vindication. A “theophany” is an appearance of God in a visible form to man. He was saying that He and the “Father” are the same. The truth that there is new “life” in Jesus can be testified to over and over again by experience and observation. Then Jesus said, “ye believe in God, believe also in me.”  Jesus wanted His disciples to show the same faith in Him that they had in God. Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”. There is no other “way” or avenue for people to get to heaven. If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 2. We can even see it in our own lives. Golden Text:  “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). 2. Then Jesus said. But more than that, we work while we wait. If you would like to support our ministry you may do so by clicking the link below. Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. This was not the first time that Jesus had made faith in Him equal to faith in the Father (see John 12:44-45). Lesson: I Samuel 9:25-10:1, 6-16; Time of Action: 1043 B.C. TRY THE LARGE PRINT VERSION WHEN LARGER PRINT IS NEEDED - CLICK HERE. Jesus made it plain that “the way” to “the Father” is not following rules and regulations or by following a program. Jesus also emphasized that the only way to God is through Him. B. Many times Jesus had told them of His certain death (see Matthew 16:21; 17:22-23; 20:18-19, 28), but they did not at that time understand what Jesus meant. It is by being in relationship with a Person, Jesus Christ. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 9:38. Jesus also emphasized that the only way to God is through Him. What may have been true about Rome is not true about God. C.A.C SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR July 26, 2020 The Unity of Brethren. “Jesus saith unto him, have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? He assured them that He was going to prepare a place for them in His Father’s house and that He would come again for them. Veronica Richards . Literally, this appearance of God is a “Christophany,” meaning that this is one of many occasions in the Old Testament when Jesus appeared to individuals before He was born in Bethlehem. 4. To exercise faith in the Son is the same as faith in the Father. This is a bible study class which teaches the lesson but has a mission of identifying new teachers for the Sunday School. He declared in no uncertain terms, that those who had seen Him had seen God the Father as well. Sunday School Lesson for Tuesday, Jan. 12th & Sunday, Jan. 17th, 2021 Subject: "Healing for the Whole Person" Text: Mark 2: 1-12 Sis. THE LESSON BACKGROUND. In this week’s lesson, we have considered words of comfort that Jesus gave His disciples after He had spoken troubling words to them. Required fields are marked *. Note:  Oh how people want to think that everyone will make it to heaven regardless of what they believe! (vs. 10). Jesus didn’t rebuke Thomas for his lack of understanding, but instead made a straightforward statement about how to get to heaven. It is a privilege and a responsibility to represent Jesus. Daily Reading for Sunday, July 26th, 2020. 12. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. In this week’s lesson, we have considered words of comfort that Jesus gave His disciples after He had spoken troubling words to them. The certainty of prayer (John 14:13-14). II. Sunday, July 26, 2020: “Saul Anointed King” Practical Points For Discussion (The UGP Curriculum) July 19, 2020; Clarence Price, Jr; Sunday School; 0 Comments; Print to PDF Sunday, July 26, 2020 . 1. Use this Sunday school lesson with kids of all ages from the popular book Kids’ Travel Guide to the Beatitudes. This was not the first time that Jesus had made faith in Him equal to faith in the Father (see John 12:44-45). We thank you for visiting our Sunday School Ministry. Whenever this angel appears, He always speaks as God saying “I will do this, or I will do that.”  No mere angel can speak as God. VI. The betrothal could last up to a year, and the groom kept himself busy during that time with the preparations. July 19, 2020: The Wisdom of Jesus. 13. Jesus then said “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.”  In other words, Jesus assured His disciples that anyone who “believes” in Him will do “the works” that He did, and in fact they would do even “greater works” than Jesus did because He was soon going to be with His “Father.”  But how can we do “greater works” than Jesus since He is God? One must go through Jesus, who is “the way.”  This exclusive teaching has caused much criticism among those who want to believe otherwise. Jesus also assured His disciples that this was the truth when He said “if it were not so, I would have told you.”  Jesus assured them that if things were any different than what He had told them, He would have given them the entire truth. Truly, no one was doing the things that Jesus was doing! > It means asking according to His will that is, consistent with His plan and purpose. This is "Sunday School Lesson - July 26, 2020" by Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. 7. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. Watch our Sunday School Lesson on July 26, 2020. Therefore, any appearance of the Angel of the LORD was a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ. open download: Sunday School Lesson for Tuesday, Jan. 12th & Sunday, Jan. 17th, 2021 Subject: "Healing for the Whole Person" Text: Mark 2: 1-12 Pastor Dwight Benoit. Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us. However, people forget that even though a person may be sincere, he can be sincerely wrong. I. The phrase “I will come again, and receive you unto myself” refers to the rapture when Christ will return and call all believers to Himself and give them the joy of being with Him and His Father forever (see I Corinthians 15:51-54; I Thessalonians 4:13-18). The importance of belief (John 14:11-12). 2. Points: AREA … 3. Sunday, July 26, 2020. Sunday, July 26, 2020. After this, Jesus announced that He would soon be leaving them, but they couldn’t go with Him at that time (see John 13:33). In Jesus, we have found the way to God, the truth of God, and the eternal life of God; and we are on the right path (John 14:6). What marvelous patience the Master had! 1. Unity One: BEFORE AND AFTER CREATION, LESSON ONE: TOPIC - DIVISION II Muyiwa Abodunrin (Muyilight) July 26, 2020 - Bible Study, C.A.C Sunday School Manual, CAC 2020 Sunday School Manual--> Note :- Are you looking for any other Daily Devotonals? In this verse, He said, Jesus assured His disciples that He would do anything they requested in His, meaning according to His will. 9. The fact that the disciples were still lacking in their understanding of Jesus and His Father is blatantly evident in the next request they made to Jesus. The LORD’S work requires haste (see John 9:4). 6. This statement as well as the one in the next verse gives one the impression that we can “ask” for and receive anything we desire. HOW TO KNOW THE FATHER (John 14:7-10). Believers can take supreme comfort in knowing that Jesus has prepared a place for us in heaven (John 14:2-3). We offer 100% free curriculum for children’s Sunday School. We should encourage one another to work and pray in Jesus’ name, or more specifically, according to His will. Chapter 26 Matthew 26:17-30 ppt Matthew 26:17-30script Matthew 26:36-46ppt Matthew 26:36-46 script Matthew 26:63-75ppt Matthew 26:63-75 script Chapter 27 Matthew 27:41-52ppt Matthew 27:41-52 script Chapter 28 Matthew 28 ppt Matthew 28:1-15 script . Therefore, there is no room for alternative religions. Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? They had been sent out to preach that the kingdom of heaven was at hand (see Matthew 10:5-7). When you feel that you have lost your way, remember that Jesus has shown you the way (John 14:4-5). You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. 2. Sunday School Lesson ****These Sunday School lessons are posted for our sick and shut-in members and friends, but we hope the information is helpful to you as well. Lesson was streamed live at 10:00 am on our Face Book page. INTRODUCTION. b. Note:  A “theophany” is an appearance of God in a visible form to man. In this week’s lesson, Jesus teaches that He is the one and only Way, Truth and Life. This is what we should do after being taught by our pastors and teachers. HOW TO KNOW THE FATHER (John 14:7-10). I go to prepare a place for you. Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. Liars cannot save themselves, let alone save others. ; Place of Action: Ramah (see I Samuel 8:1; 9:6) and Mizpeh (see I Samuel 10:17) Golden Text: “And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man” (I Samuel 10:6). Psalm 15 Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? At this point, our friend Thomas interrupted, claiming ignorance, and “Thomas saith unto him, LORD, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?”  Apparently, speaking for the group, “Thomas” was voicing the confusion that existed in all their minds. ***The International Sunday School Lesson Curriculum***, Your email address will not be published. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”  Jesus’ statement revealed that He was not talking about going to another place on earth. Central Theme: GOD’S PEOPLE SHOULD PLEASE GOD! We must accept the Bible’s teaching on both the oneness of God and the plurality of the Godhead by faith. Use this Sunday school lesson with kids of all ages from the popular book Kids’ Travel Guide to the Parables. 1. This is what Jesus meant by “Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me?”  Christ then said that both the words He spoke and the works He did revealed that “the Father” was in Him. Each Tuesday we share new Bible lessons based on the church calendar. But on what basis could Jesus make such a demand? Jesus also left His servants with the privilege of prayer. The world says that it is narrow-minded and bigoted to think that there is only one “way” to God. It has been said that all roads lead to Rome. They were already troubled and confused, and the situation was going to get worse before it got better. Now that Jesus was going away, they didn’t know what to expect next. The point is, Jesus reveals, or shows us God. Some did believe that faith was needed, but there was no universal agreement as to whom to have faith in. Thank You in advance for your support Jews of Jesus’ day had various ideas about getting to heaven. Jesus made it plain that He was and is the object of faith. On the other hand, if we emphasize the plurality of God and ignore the oneness of God, we become tri-theistic (the doctrine of the separate existence of three Gods or the Godhead). (vs. 11). Lesson: John 14:1-14; Time of Action: 30 A.D.; Place of Action: Jerusalem. 15 I pray… January 17 – Called in Authority. You know the way to the place where I am going.”, 5. The next day, He entered Jerusalem in what we know as the triumphal entry, and He was received joyfully (see John 12:12-15). 1. He could because He is God. III. 14. They were already troubled and confused, and the situation was going to get worse before it got better. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 10-28-20 - General Baptist State Convention - Late Night Session. had only known that Jesus was the pre-incarnate Christ who had appeared many times in the Old Testament theophanies (see I Corinthians 10:4, 9). 1. So He said “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”  He was going away to “prepare a place” for them and then come back and “receive” them to Himself so that they could be with Him again. UNIT 1 THEME: THE BEGINNING OF A CALL CORE VALUE: WORSHIPFUNESS December 6, 2020. We’re here to help you teach kids from God’s Word. Historically, this class was established as a teacher preparation class and the initial design was a teachers’ class teaching teachers to teach the lesson. Jesus also left His servants with the privilege of prayer. In this verse, Jesus responded to Philip’s request to show them the Father. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? A Jewish betrothal or engagement meant that the man and woman were bound to each other, but the actual marriage ceremony didn’t take place right away. Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. 1. Catholic Online; Bible; Daily Reading for Sunday July 26, 2020 Reading 1, First Kings 3:5, 7-12 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130 Gospel, Matthew 13:44-52 Reading 2, Romans 8:28-30. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”, 8. “Philip saith unto him, LORD, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us.”  This request indicates that “Philip” was still not satisfied with what Jesus had already said regarding His relationship with “the Father.”  We have to wonder what else “Philip” needed to see. Jesus wanted His disciples to show the same faith in Him that they had in God. 5. 14. Does this promise of answered prayer apply to us today? 206 Views . In the eleventh century B.C. Our hearts are at peace when we learn to trust Jesus as almighty God and LORD of all (John 14:1). It does when believers pray according to God’s purposes and not for selfish reasons (see James 4:3). Now that Jesus was going away, they didn’t know what to expect next. Related Videos. IV. Although some people would like to believe that God can be accessed by different means, the clear teaching of the Bible is that Jesus provides the only way to God. a. (vs. 7). Use this Sunday School Lesson: Serving Others to train kids in service. The attitudes “Jesus” displayed showed the love that God feels for people. Sunday School classes start at 9:30 AM every Sunday. ***The International Sunday School Curriculum***, Your email address will not be published. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 1. We ask you, humbly, to help. Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.”. We are currently waiting for His return. Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Here, He said “If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.”  Praying in the “name” of Jesus was not meant to be some sort of magical formula.