Tomorrow Is Not Promised – Bible Lesson & Back Story Primary Scriptures: James 4:13–15 (KJV) "Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that." Back Story The Apostle James the Just wrote this letter to believers who were scattered and facing many challenges. His purpose was to teach Christians how to live out genuine faith in their daily lives. In James chapter 4, he warned believers about pride, selfish ambition, and depending on their own plans without acknowledging God. Some people were making future plans as if they controlled everything: "Tomorrow we will go here, stay a year, do business, and make money." Their problem was not ...

  One Day Is As a Thousand Years – Bible Lesson & Back Story Primary Scripture:  II.  Peter 3:8–9 (KJV) "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." Back Story The Apostle Peter the Apostle wrote this letter to encourage believers who were facing false teachers and people who questioned God's promises. One of the questions people were asking was: "Where is the promise of Jesus' coming?" (II. Peter 3:4) Some people believed that because Jesus had not returned yet, God had forgotten His promise or that it would never happen. Peter reminded believers that God does not measure time the way humans do. God is eternal, and He is not limited by human calendars, years, or expecta...

Where Two or Three Are Gathered in My Name – Bible Lesson & Back Story Primary Scripture: Gospel of Matthew 18:19–20 (KJV) "Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." — Matthew 18:19–20 (KJV) Back Story Jesus spoke these words while teaching His disciples about life within the community of believers. In Matthew 18 , He explained how His followers should treat one another with humility, forgiveness, love, and accountability. Earlier in the chapter, Jesus taught about: Becoming humble like a little child (Matthew 18:1–5) Caring for those who have wandered away from God through the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:10–14) Restoring a believer who has sinned by speaking privately first, then involving one or two others if necessary, and finally bri...

The Beatitudes – Bible Lesson & Back Story Primary Scripture: Gospel of Matthew 5:1–12 (KJV) "And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them..." (Matthew 5:1–2) Back Story The Beatitudes are the opening section of Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount . After beginning His public ministry in Galilee , Jesus traveled throughout the area teaching in synagogues, preaching about the Kingdom of God, and healing people of every kind of disease. Large crowds followed Him because they had seen His miracles and heard His powerful teaching. Seeing these crowds, Jesus went up on a mountainside, sat down in the traditional position of a Jewish teacher, and began teaching His disciples while the crowds listened. Instead of describing worldly success, wealth, popularity, or power, Jesus explained the qualities God values most. These teachings became known as the Beatitudes , fro...

  The Ten Commandments – Bible Lesson & Back Story Primary Scripture: Book of Exodus 20:1–17 (KJV) and Book of Deuteronomy 5:6–21 "And God spake all these words, saying..." (Exodus 20:1) Back Story After God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt , He led them through the wilderness toward the Promised Land. About three months after leaving Egypt, they arrived at Mount Sinai . There, God called Moses to come up the mountain while the people remained below. God wanted to establish a covenant (special agreement) with His people. If they would obey Him, they would be His treasured possession and a holy nation (Exodus 19:5–6). The mountain was covered with thunder, lightning, thick clouds, smoke, and the sound of a trumpet, showing God's holiness and power. The people were afraid and stood at a distance. God then gave Moses the Ten Commandments —ten foundational laws that taught Israel how to love God and how to treat other people. Later, God wrote t...

 Fruit of the Spirit Lesson/Back Story Primary Scripture: Epistle to the Galatians 5:22–23 (KJV) "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." Back Story Paul, the Apostle, wrote the book of Galatians to the churches in the region of Galatia . After Paul shared the gospel and many people became believers, some teachers began telling Christians they had to follow the Old Testament Law—especially circumcision—in order to be truly saved. Paul wrote to correct this false teaching. He explained that people are saved by faith in Jesus Christ , not by keeping the Law. However, he also made it clear that Christians are not free to live sinful lives. Instead, believers should allow the Holy Spirit to guide their thoughts, words, and actions. In Galatians 5, Paul contrasts two ways of living: The works of the flesh (our sinful nature), which produce sinful behaviors. ...

Worship God in Spirit and Truth Scripture: John 4:23–24 (KJV) "But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." Back Story Jesus spoke these words during His conversation with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well . The woman had come to draw water around noon when Jesus asked her for a drink. Jews and Samaritans normally avoided each other because of centuries of religious and cultural hostility. Jesus broke those barriers by speaking with her and offering her "living water," referring to eternal life through Him. As the conversation continued, Jesus revealed details about her personal life, convincing her He was a prophet. She then asked a religious question that had divided Jews and Samaritans for generations: The Jews believed the proper place to worship God w...

 Jeremiah Brief Study Notes Sometimes studying the bible is difficult because it can be hard to decipher/understand. These notes are for the encouragement of the study of God's word daily, (only to be used/read with your Bible.) Not a Bible replacement. Sometimes studying the bible is difficult because it can be hard to decipher/understand. These notes are for the encouragement of the study of God's word daily, (only to be used/read with your Bible.) Not a Bible replacement. Sometimes studying the bible is difficult because it can be hard to decipher/understand. These notes are for the encouragement of the study of God's word daily, (only to be used/read with your Bible.) Not a Bible replacement. Chapters 1-2: Jeremiah is called by God to be a prophet to the nations, and he is given a message of judgment and warning for Judah, which has turned away from God. Chapters 3-6: Jeremiah delivers a message of warning and rebuke to the people of Judah, urging them to repent and ...

 Isaiah Brief Summary Notes Sometimes studying the bible is difficult because it can be hard to decipher/understand. These notes are for the encouragement of the study of God's word daily, (only to be used/read with your Bible.) Not a Bible replacement. Sometimes studying the bible is difficult because it can be hard to decipher/understand. These notes are for the encouragement of the study of God's word daily, (only to be used/read with your Bible.) Not a Bible replacement. Sometimes studying the bible is difficult because it can be hard to decipher/understand. These notes are for the encouragement of the study of God's word daily, (only to be used/read with your Bible.) Not a Bible replacement. Chapter 1: The prophet Isaiah delivers a message from God, calling out the sins of the people of Judah and warning of God's judgment if they do not repent. Chapters 2-4: Isaiah prophesies about a future day when God will establish his kingdom on earth, and describes the comi...

 Song of Solomon Brief Summary Notes Sometimes studying the bible is difficult because it can be hard to decipher/understand. These notes are for the encouragement of the study of God's word daily, (only to be used/read with your Bible.) Not a Bible replacement. Sometimes studying the bible is difficult because it can be hard to decipher/understand. These notes are for the encouragement of the study of God's word daily, (only to be used/read with your Bible.) Not a Bible replacement. Sometimes studying the bible is difficult because it can be hard to decipher/understand. These notes are for the encouragement of the study of God's word daily, (only to be used/read with your Bible.) Not a Bible replacement. Chapter 1: The woman expresses her longing for her lover and describes her physical beauty. Chapter 2: The lovers express their affection for each other and describe their physical desires. Chapter 3: The woman goes out to search for her lover, and they are eventually...

 Proverbs Brief Study Notes Sometimes studying the bible is difficult because it can be hard to decipher/understand. These notes are for the encouragement of the study of God's word daily, (only to be used/read with your Bible.) Not a Bible replacement. Sometimes studying the bible is difficult because it can be hard to decipher/understand. These notes are for the encouragement of the study of God's word daily, (only to be used/read with your Bible.) Not a Bible replacement. Sometimes studying the bible is difficult because it can be hard to decipher/understand. These notes are for the encouragement of the study of God's word daily, (only to be used/read with your Bible.) Not a Bible replacement. Chapter 1: The book begins by introducing the purpose and value of wisdom, warning against the dangers of following foolishness and sin. Chapter 2: The chapter emphasizes the benefits of seeking and obtaining wisdom, highlighting the protection and guidance it provides. Chapte...

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