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Lesson 1: Exodus 1 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Name
- Theme
- Theology
- Authorship
- Dating
- Outline:
- The names of the sons of Jacob who came to Egypt (1:1-5)
- The death of Jacob’s sons and vast increase of their descendants (1:6-7)
- A new Pharaoh attempted to cut down Israel (1:8-11)
- Israel became stronger (1:12-14)
- The Pharaoh resorted to paedo-genocide (1:15-22)
- Commentary:
- The Lord God remembers His promises
- God’s blessing upon His people invites opposition
- God blesses people who fear and honour Him
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: Exodus 2 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Moses was born (2:1-4)
- Moses was adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter (2:5-10)
- Moses tried to help his brethren but failed (2:11-14)
- Moses fled to the land of Midian (2:15-22)
- God remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (2:23-25)
- Commentary:
- Daughters of Israel played an important and useful role
- God sees and cares for His people according to His plan
- Does the end justify the means
- Need for retreat and reflection
- God remembers
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: Exodus 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- God appeared to Moses in the burning bush, which was not burnt (3:1-6)
- God called Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt (3:7-12)
- God revealed His name to Moses (3:13-17)
- God assured Moses of his mission (3:18-22)
- Commentary:
- God calls a man to do His work
- God is personal
- God commissions, God enables
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: Exodus 4 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- God gave Moses 3-sign miracles to prove his divine commission (4:1-9)
- Moses said that he was not eloquent (4:10-12)
- Moses asked God to send someone else (4:13-17)
- God told Moses what to say before Pharaoh (4:18-23)
- God sought to kill Moses for his disobedience (4:24-26)
- God told Aaron to meet Moses and Aaron spoke to the Israelites on behalf of Moses (4:27-31)
- Commentary:
- God’s open-mindedness
- God’s anger and patience
- God’s control over man
- God’s servants set example
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 5: Exodus 5 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- “Thus saith the Lord” to let Israel go (5:1-3)
- Pharaoh intensified his oppression on Israel (5:4-9)
- “Thus saith Pharaoh” to make Israel work harder (5:10-14)
- The Hebrew foremen complained to Pharaoh (5:15-19)
- The Hebrew officers confronted Moses and Aaron went to God (5:20-23)
- Commentary:
- Who do we obey
- The enemy’s ploy of causing conflict and confusion
- Turn to the LORD our God
- Living faith
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 6: Exodus 6 to 7 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- God revealed His name and character (6:1-8)
- God renewed His call to Moses to go to Israel and to Pharaoh (6:9-27)
- God repeated His order to Moses to speak to Pharaoh (6:28-7:7)
- Commentary:
- Let’s move on
- An unbelieving heart is contagious
- Judicial hardening of the heart
- Living faith
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 7: Exodus 7 to 8 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The 1st plague: the pollution of the Nile (7:8-25)
- The 2nd plague: frogs in the land (8:1-15)
- The 3rd plague: lice covered the land of Egypt (8:16-19)
- The 4th plague: flies swarmed the land of Egypt (8:20-32)
- Commentary:
- Yahweh is superior
- The 1st plague -- the Nile
- The 2nd plague -- frogs
- The 3rd plague -- lice
- The 4th plague -- flies
- Living by faith
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 8: Exodus 9 to 10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The 5th and 6th plagues: livestock diseased; boils on man and beasts (9:1-12)
- The 7th plague: hail fell from heaven (9:13-26)
- Pharaoh relented (9:27-35)
- The 8th plague: the locusts (10:1-20)
- The 9th plague: darkness covered the land of Egypt (10:21-29)
- Commentary:
- The LORD appointed a set time
- The earth is the LORD’s
- Know that He is the LORD
- Living by faith
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 9: Exodus 11 to 12 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The 10th plague: the death of the firstborn (11:1-10)
- The Lord’s Passover (12:1-13)
- The observance of the Passover (12:14-28)
- The children of Israel left Egypt (12:29-39)
- The observation of the Passover by others (12:40-51)
- Commentary:
- Yahweh is the only true God
- Christ, our Passover
- Obey and be saved
- Living a life of consecration
- The LORD God is true to His word
- Keeping the Passover feast
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 10: Exodus 13 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The sanctification of the firstborn (13:1-2)
- The commemoration of the Feast of the Passover and unleavened bread (13:3-10)
- The sanctification of the firstborn explained (13:11-16)
- The exodus from Egypt (13:17-22)
- Commentary:
- Consecrating our first fruits
- Commemorating the divine deliverance
- Parents teach your children
- God’s guiding and sustaining presence
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 11: Exodus 14 to 15 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Pharaoh pursued the Israelites (14:1-12)
- The LORD’s response to the enemy’s evil intent (14:13-22)
- The LORD delivered Israel and destroyed the enemy (14:23-31)
- Moses sang a song of praise to the LORD (15:1-19)
- Miriam responded to the praises of Moses (15:20-21)
- Commentary:
- Know that the LORD is God
- Know the LORD God
- Always praise and thank the LORD
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 12: Exodus 15 to 16 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The LORD promised to bless the children of Israel if they obeyed God (15:22-27)
- The children of Israel complained of bread and meat (16:1-9)
- The glory of the LORD appeared to the children of Israel (16:10-15)
- The LORD imposed conditions for collecting the manna and quails (16:16-31)
- Remembrance of the provision of GOD in the wilderness (16:32-36)
- Commentary:
- The testing at Marah
- Manna from Heaven
- Sanctify the Sabbath
- A remembrance
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 13: Exodus 17 to 18 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The tempting of the LORD (17:1-6)
- The prayer of the righteous prevails (17:8-16)
- The family of Moses (18:1-6)
- The reunion of Moses and his family (18:7-12)
- Jethro advised Moses about his administrative skill (18:13-27)
- Commentary:
- Rephidim
- Israel’s first battle
- Family reunion
- One man show
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 14: Exodus 19 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The LORD reminded the Israelites to keep His commandments (19:1-9)
- The LORD spoke to Moses on the top of Mount Sinai (19:10-15)
- The LORD appeared and spoke to Moses before the people (19:16-25)
- Commentary:
- God’s covenant at Sinai
- Know the LORD our God
- God chose His spokesmen
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 15: Exodus 20 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- God gave the 10-commandments to Israel (20:1-2)
- The first part of the 10-commandments (20:3-9)
- The middle part of the 10-commandments (20:12)
- The final part of the 10-commandments (20:13-17)
- God’s purpose for His awesome appearance before Israel (20:18-21)
- God’s final instructions concerning worshipping Him (20:22-26)
- Commentary:
- The LORD our God is one LORD
- Worship no carved image
- Honour the name of God
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 16: Exodus 20 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The 4th word: remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy
- The 5th word: honour thy father and thy mother
- The 6th word: thou shalt not kill
- The 7th word: thou shalt not commit adultery
- The 8th word: thou shalt not steal
- The 9th word: thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour
- The 10th word: thou shalt not covet
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 17: Exodus 21 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The book of the covenant: the civil law (21:1-11)
- The book of the covenant: the criminal law (21:12-36)
- Commentary:
- Slavery
- Acts of homicide
- Violence to parents
- Kidnapping
- Personal injuries
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 18: Exodus 22 to 23 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Judgements on theft (22:1-4)
- Judgements on property (22:5-6)
- Judgements on breach of trust (22:7-15)
- Judgements on sexual immorality (22:16-17, 19)
- Judgements on civil and religious obligations (22:18-23:9)
- Ceremonial laws on Sabbaths and sacred feasts (23:10-19)
- Commentary:
- Responsibility and carelessness
- Obligations to man and God
- Sabbaths and sacred feasts
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 19: Exodus 23 to 24 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Laws relating to settling in the Promised Land (23:20-33)
- The reaffirmation of the covenant (24:1-8)
- The glory of the LORD covered Mount Sinai (24:9-18)
- Commentary:
- The angel of the LORD
- God’s promises are sure
- Ratification of the covenant
- They saw God
- The glory of God
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 20: Exodus 25 to 27 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Lord instructed Moses to build a sanctuary so that He might dwell among His people (25:1-9)
- The ark and the mercy seat (25:10-22)
- The table of bread (25:22-30)
- The lampstand (25:31-40)
- The tabernacle and its coverings (26:1-14)
- The frames of the tabernacle (26:15-30)
- The veil and the positions of the furniture (26:31-37)
- The brazen altar (27:1-8)
- The courtyard of the tabernacle (27:9-19)
- Summary and service (27:17-21)
- Commentary:
- The purpose of the tabernacle
- The furniture of the tabernacle
- The tent
- The brazen altar
- The courtyard
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 21: Exodus 28 to 29 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The appointment of the priesthood (28:1)
- The sacred garments for Aaron (28:2-43)
- The consecration of the priests (29:1-46)
- Commentary:
- The priesthood
- The ephod
- The other garments
- The consecration
- The sin offering
- Daily offerings
- The promise
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 22: Exodus 30 to 31 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The altar of incense (30:1-10)
- The atonement money (30:11-16)
- The laver (30:17-21)
- The sacred anointing oil (30:22-33)
- The sacred incense (30:34-38)
- The appointment of Bezaleel and Aholiab (31:1-11)
- The Sabbath (31:12-17)
- Commentary:
- The altar of incense
- The ransom money
- The laver
- The anointing oil
- The fragrant oil
- Appointment of craftsmen
- Remembering the Sabbath
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 23: Exodus 32 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Israelites sinned against the LORD God by making a golden calf and worshipping it (32:1-6)
- The LORD’s anger was kindled against Israel, but Moses interceded for them (32:7-14)
- Moses broke the 2-tables of the testimony (32:15-18)
- Moses was angry and broke the 2-tables (32:19-29)
- Commentary:
- The lack of faith
- God’s response
- Intercessory prayer
- Righteous indignation
- Who is on the Lord’s side
- Making personal sacrifice
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: Leviticus 1 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Overview
- Outline:
- The LORD prescribed the way that the children of Israel might bring an offering to Him (1:1-2)
- If the offering was a burnt sacrifice of the herd (1:3-9)
- If the offering was a burnt sacrifice of the flock (1:10-13)
- If the offering was a burnt sacrifice of the fowls (1:14-17)
- Commentary:
- Fellowship with God
- The way prescribed: the burnt offering
- The offering of the bullock
- The offering of the sheep or goat
- The offering of turtledove or pigeon
- A sweet aroma offering
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: Leviticus 2 to 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The grain offering (2:1-17)
- The peace offering (3:1-17)
- Commentary:
- The grain offering
- The peace offering
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: Leviticus 4 to 5 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The LORD spoke to Moses concerning the commitment of anyone who sinned (4:1-2)
- If the priest sinned, he must offer a young bullock for a sin offering (4:3-12)
- If the whole congregation sinned, it must offer a young bullock for a sin offering (4:13-21)
- If a ruller sinned, he must offer a he-goat for a sin offering (4:22-26)
- If an ordinary person sinned, he must offer a she-goat or a lamb for a sin offering (4:27-35)
- If a soul sinned in omission, he must offer a trespass offering (5:1-13)
- Commentary:
- The sin offering
- When a priest sins
- The congregation sin
- A leader sins
- An ordinary person sins
- The trespass offering
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: Leviticus 5 to 7 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- If a person sinned by misusing the LORD’s holy things, he must offer a trespass offering (5:14-16)
- If a person sinned inadvertently concerning the LORD’s holy things but did not realise it (5:17-19)
- If a person intentionally lied by swearing falsely, he must bring a tresspass offering (6:1-7)
- Further instructions to the priests concerning the sacrificial offerings (6:8-7:38)
- Commentary:
- The trespass offering
- The duties and provisions of the priest
- Burnt offering
- Grain offering
- Sin offering
- Trespass offering
- Peace offering
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 5: Leviticus 8 to 10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The public ordination of Aaron and his sons to the high priesthood (8:1-36)
- Aaron performed his first duty as high priest by offering sacrifices on behalf of the people (9:2-24)
- The judgement of Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron (10:1-7)
- The LORD commanded Aaron regarding some prohibitions and duties (10:8-11)
- Commentary:
- The consecration of Aaron and his sons
- The consecration of the congregation
- The judgement on those who disobey
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Teaching lesson
Lesson 6: Leviticus 11 to 12 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The laws governing the eating of animals (11:1-8)
- The laws governing the eating of fish (11:9-12)
- The laws governing the eating of fowls and birds (11:13-23)
- The laws governing pollution by animals and their treatment (11:24-40)
- The concluding word (11:41-47)
- The laws governing childbirth (12:1-8)
- Commentary:
- The dietary laws
- Uncleanness in contact with animal carcass
- What do all these mean to New Testament saints
- The laws on childbirth
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Teaching lesson
- Conclusion
Lesson 7: Leviticus 13 to 14 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Skin diseases:
- The initial symptoms of a skin disease (13:1-8)
- Case of a man suffering from a skin disease (13:9-17)
- Diagnosis of two specific cases (13:18-28)
- Skin diseases on the scalp or chin (13:29-37)
- Diagnosis of two more specific cases (13:38-44)
- Treatment of those diagnosed unclean (13:45-46)
- Clothing infected by diseases:
- Garments of wool, linen and leather infected with the plague (13:47-59)
- Cleansing from infectious diseases (14:1-32)
- Dwelling places infected by disease:
- Houses infected with diseases (14:33-57)
- Skin diseases:
- Commentary:
- Tests for skin diseases
- Treatment of the unclean
- Unclean clothing
- Cleansing from skin diseases
- Unclean house
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 8: Leviticus 15 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The law concerning an abnormal emission from the sexual organ of man (15:1-15)
- The law concerning the normal emission of semen (15:16-18)
- The law concerning a woman having her menstrual period (15:19-24)
- The law concerning an abnormal issue of blood beyond her normal period of menstruation (15:25-30)
- The purpose of the law (15:31-33)
- Commentary:
- Uncleanness of discharges
- The message to us
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 9: Leviticus 16 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Atonement for Aaron himself and the people (16:1-10)
- The sin offering for Aaron and his family (16:11-14)
- The sin offering for the people (16:15-28)
- The annual day of atonement (16:29-34)
- Commentary:
- The preparation
- The ceremony
- The scapegoat
- Its observance
- Practical value
- The Jewish calendar
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 10: Leviticus 17 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The slaughter of cattle, sheep and goats for personal consumption and for peace offerings (17:1-9)
- The eating of blood was forbidden (17:10-14)
- The eating of animals that died naturally and animals torn by beasts (17:15-16)
- Commentary:
- Slaughter of domestic animals
- No eating of blood
- Rules about hunting wild animals
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 11: Leviticus 18 to 20 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The laws pertaining to marriages (18:1-18)
- Other instances of chastity and warning (18:19-30)
- To be holy as God is holy (19:1-37)
- The penal code (20:1-27)
- Commentary:
- Being different
- Sexual relations within the family
- Other perversions
- Loving God and our neighbours
- The penal code
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 12: Leviticus 21 to 22 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Restrictions on mourning and marriage of the priests (21:1-24)
- Impediments to Aaron and his sons from eating the sacrificial offerings to God (22:1-33)
- Commentary:
- Mourning and marriage
- High priest and family
- Physical wholeness
- The holy things
- Family members of the priests
- Eating unintentionally
- Animals for the offerings
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 13: Leviticus 23 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The holy Sabbath (23:1-3)
- The Feast of the Passover (23:4-5)
- The Feast of Unleavened Bread (23:6-8)
- The Feast of the Firstfruits (23:9-14)
- The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) (23:15-22)
- The Feast of Trumpets (23:23-25)
- The Day of Atonement (23:26-32)
- The Feast of the Tabernacles (23:33-44)
- Commentary:
- The Sabbath rest
- The Feast of the Passover
- The Feast of the Unleavened Bread
- The Feast of the Firstfruits
- The Feast of Weeks
- The Feast of Trumpets
- The Day of Atonement
- The Feast of Tabernacles
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 14: Leviticus 24 to 25 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The laws concerning the light and the bread in the Tabernacle must be faithfully kept (24:1-9)
- The blasphemer of the name of the LORD and his punishment (24:10-16)
- Some of the cardinal principles of Biblical law applied to the native Israelites and the resident foreigners (24:17-23)
- The Sabbatical Year of the land (25:1-7)
- The Year of Jubilee (25:8-22)
- The laws governing the relationships between the Israelites (25:23-38)
- Commentary:
- The light and the bread
- The case of a blasphemer
- An eye for an eye
- The Sabbatical Year
- The Year of Jubilee
- Slavery and the poor
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Teaching lesson
Lesson 15: Leviticus 26 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- God reminded Israel of the fundamental requirements of worship and conduct (26:1-2)
- God’s promises of blessings to the children of Israel (26:3-13)
- God’s warning of curses upon the children of Israel (26:14-39)
- God remembered His covenantal promises and would restore the children of Israel (26:40-46)
- Commentary:
- The fundamental requirements of worship
- The blessings of obedience
- The curses of disobedience
- God’s unchanging covenantal promises
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Teaching lesson
Lesson 16: Leviticus 27 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The dedication vow of a person unto the LORD (27:1-8)
- The dedication vow of an animal unto the LORD (27:9-13)
- The dedication vow of the house or land unto the LORD (27:14-25)
- Other rulings regarding the dedication of animals (27:26-29)
- Rules concerning tithing (27:30-33)
- These were the commandments of the LORD to the children of Israel (27:34)
- Commentary:
- Personal dedication
- Dedicating an animal
- Dedicating a house or land
- The devoted thing
- Tithing
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Teaching lesson
- Conclusion
Lesson 1: Numbers 1-4 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The numbering of the twelve tribes (1:1-54)
- The organization of the encampment and the march forward (2:1-34).
- The organization of the priests and Levites (3:1-51)
- The ministry of the Levites (4:1-49)
- Commentary:
- The census
- Organization of the camp
- The priests
- The Levites
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Life application:
- The theology of war
- Work as a team to do the will of the Lord
- The God of order and discipline
- God Must be in the centre of Israel's national life
- Difference in duties between the priests and Levites
Lesson 2: Numbers 5-6 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- Sin must be put away in the camp wherein God dwelt (5:1-10)
- The law of jealousy (5:11-31)
- The law of the Nazarite vow (6:1-21)
- The Aaronic blessing upon the children of Israel (6:22-27)
- Commentary:
- God’s holiness & separation
- The law of jealousy
- A consecration to the Lord
- The blessings of the Lord
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Lesson application:
- God's people must separate themselves from defilement or ungodliness
- Individuals who separate themselves to serve God wholeheartedly and completely
- God's people are a blessed people
Lesson 3: Numbers 7-8 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The offerings to the Lord by the leaders of Israel (7:1-9)
- Another offering by the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar (7:10-89)
- The lighting of the candlestick by Aaron (8:1-4)
- The dedication of the Levites (8:5-22)
- Commentary:
- Giving meaningfully
- Light
- The Lord’s special possessions
- A time to serve and a time to step down
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Life in the Word:
- The work of God prospers because His people give generously
- An important element of worship is praising God
- God has no favourites
- God deals with us individually according to His will
- Light is a symbol of God's truth
- Our conduct and character must correspond
- We should give our very best to Him
- Obedience is better than sacrifice
Lesson 4: Numbers 9-10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- God reminded the children of Israel to keep the passover (9:1-14)
- The Lord’s guidance and leading through the pillar of cloud and fire (9:15-23)
- The Lord commanded the making of two silver trumpets (10:1-
- 10)
- The journey out of Mount Sinai (10:11-36)
- Commentary:
- In remembrance
- Guidance & protection
- Order & discipline
- Move on
- Seeking the help of man
- Moses’ prayer
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Life in the Word
Lesson 5: Numbers 11-12 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The Lord’s anger and chastisement upon the complaining Israelites (11:1-3)
- The Israelites and others murmur for food they once had in Egypt (11:4-9)
- Moses was displeased, disappointed and depressed (11:10-15)
- The LORD encouraged Moses and promised to provide meat (11:16-30)
- The LORD provided the meat (11:31-35)
- Miriam and Aaron opposed Moses (12:1-16)
- Commentary:
- A complaining spirit
- The people you mix with
- The people you discourage
- Not by might
- Speaking against the Lord’s servant
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 6: Numbers 13 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The appointment of the twelve spies (13:1-16)
- The mission of the twelve spies (13:17-20)
- The journey of the twelve (13:21-25)
- The twelve reported to Moses (13:26-33)
- Commentary:
- The command to scout the land
- The twelve leaders
- The mission’s objectives
- The report
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Life application:
- Beware of complaining, murmuring and a dissatisfied spirit in life
- Trust and obey the LORD
- There are some mistakes we cannot afford to make
Lesson 7: Numbers 14 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The Israelites despaired and rebelled against God (14:1-4)
- The response of Moses, Aaron, Caleb, and Joshua to the complaints of the people (14:5-10a)
- The response of the LORD to the rebellion of the Israelites (14:10b-25)
- The Lord revealed to Moses and Aaron His Judgement upon the people (14:26-35)
- The punishment upon the spies and the defeat of the people (14:36-45)
- Commentary:
- Defying God & accusing His servants
- Stoning the encouragers
- Appealing to God’s goodness and greatness
- Deserving God’s judgement
- Presumptuous sin
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Life application:
- Guard against complaining and murmuring
- Do not unreasonably and falsely accuse the Lord's anointed or chosen servant/leader
- Be strong and courageous in obeying God even if it is against the majority
- Pray in accordance to the will of God
- Don't be presumptuous but know the will of God
Lesson 8: Numbers 15 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- God gave further instructions on the many kinds of burnt offerings made by the Israelites (15:1-16)
- God assured productivity in the land and atonement for sins committed unintentionally (15:17-36)
- The Lord commanded the Israelites to make tassels on the corners of their garments (15:37-41)
- Commentary:
- The faithfulness & grace of God
- Receiving & thanking God
- Inadvertent & presumptuous Sins
- Prevention Is better than cure
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Lesson application
Lesson 9: Numbers 16 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- Rebellion against Moses and Aaron (16:1-11)
- Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram (16:12-19)
- The Lord judged the rebels (16:20-40)
- All the children of Israel rebelled against Moses and Aaron (16:41-50)
- Commentary:
- The Ecclesiastical challenge
- The attacked leader’s response
- The political challenge
- The judgement of the rebels
- The lack of spiritual discernment
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 10: Numbers 17-18 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The Lord gave another sign to establish Aaron’s position as high priest (17:1-13)
- The Lord reaffirmed the appointment and duties of Aaron and his sons as the priests (18:1-19)
- The Lord was the inheritance of the priests and the Levites (18:20-24)
- The Lord required the Levites to give tithes and offering to the Lord (18:25-32)
- Commentary:
- The sign of Aaron’s rod
- God’s ministers & ministry
- The support of the ministry
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
- Life applications:
- The knowledge of God
- Obedience is better than sacrifice
- Abiding principles of God's ministry
Lesson 11: Numbers 19-20 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The ordinance of the law of the red heifer ritual (19:1-10)
- The purification of the people from uncleanness by the ritual of the water of separation (19:11-22)
- Commentary:
- The red heifer ordinance
- Not again!
- The sin of pride
- The Lord took Aaron
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 12: Numbers 21 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The Israelites defeated a Cananite attack against them (21:1-3)
- Israelites must look upon the bronze snake to Live (21:4-9)
- The children of Israel journeyed to Moab (21:10-20)
- Israel defeated Sihon, the King of the Amorites (21:21-32)
- The Israelites Defeated Og,King of Bashan (21:33-22:1)
- Commentary:
- Victory at Hormah
- By-passing Edom
- At Beer
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 13: Numbers 22 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- Balak, the King of Moab, sent for Balaam (22:2-6)
- Balaam refused to go to the first meeting (22:7-14)
- Balaam went on the second meeting (22:15-21)
- The Lord opened the mouth of Balaam’s ass (22:22-35)
- Balak welcomed Balaam (22:36-41)
- Commentary:
- Call Balaam, the diviner
- God says, “No”
- God says, “Go”
- The donkey speaks
- God’s will or my will
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 14: Numbers 23-24 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- Balaam’s first attempt to curse Israel failed (23:1-13)
- Balaam’s second attempt to curse Israel also failed (23:14-26)
- Balaam’s third attempt to curse Israel again failed (23:27-24:9)
- Balak decided to send Balaam off (24:11-14)
- Balaam fourth attempt to curse Israel failed (24:15-19)
- Balaam prophesied concerning other nations (24:20-25)
- Commentary:
- God blessed His people
- God is true to His People
- God provides and protects His People
- God shall raise a star out of Israel
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 15: Numbers 25 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- Israel sinned In sexual immorality and idolatry (25:1-3)
- The Lord punished Israel (25:4-5)
- Phinehas killed an Israelite and a Midianite woman because they sinned (25:6-9)
- The Lord commended Phinehas and rewarded him (25:10-15)
- The Lord instructed Moses concerning the Midianites (25:16-18)
- Commentary:
- The Lord is angry
- The Lord chastises
- The Lord rewards
- God remembers the Midianites
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 16: Numbers 26-27 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The Lord instructed Moses and Eleazar, the priests, to take a census (26:1-51)
- The allocation of the promised land (26:52-62)
- These were the new generation of Israelites (26: 63-65)
- The inheritance of the daughters of Zelophehad (27:1-11)
- Moses’ last days and the choosing of Joshua as his successor (27:12-23)
- Commentary:
- Forty years later
- Results of the census
- The distribution of the promised land
- The women’s right to inheritance
- Moses’ last act
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 17: Numbers 28-30 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- Worship is God-centered (28:1-2)
- The daily offering (28:3-8)
- The Sabbath offering (28:9-10)
- The monthly offering (28:11-15)
- The annual feast of the passover and the unleavened Bread (28:16-25)
- The annual feast of the firstfruits (Weeks) (28:26-31)
- The annual feast of trumpets (29:1—6)
- The annual day of atonement (29:7-11)
- The annual feast of tabernacles (29:12-34)
- The sacred assembly on the eighth day following the feast of tabernacles (29:35-38)
- The individual freewill offerings (29:39-40)
- Making a vow unto the Lord (30:1-16)
- Commentary:
- God-centered worship
- Daily, weekly, monthly offerings
- Special day offerings
- Vows of women
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 18: Numbers 31 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The Lord commanded Moses to destroy the Midianites (31:1-12)
- Moses rebuked the military leaders for Midianite women (31:13-24)
- The booty of the war was shared among the whole nation (31:25-47)
- The warriors made a freewill thanksgiving offering to the Lord (31:48-54)
- Commentary:
- A holy war
- The sharing of the booty
- Freewill offering
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 19: Numbers 32 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The tribes of Reuben and Gad requested to settle on the east of Jordan (32:1-5)
- Moses’ initial response to the request of the Reubenites and Gadites (32:6-15)
- The Reubenites and Gadites explained their proposal and gave an undertaking (32:16-19)
- Moses consented to let them settle on the east of Jordan (32:20-27)
- The ratification of the agreement (32:28-42)
- Commentary:
- The request
- The rebuke
- The alternate request
- The ratification
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 20: Numbers 33-34 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The journeys of the Israelites from Egypt to plains of Moab (33:1-49)
- The Lord instructed the children of Israel regarding the occupation of the promised land (33:50-56)
- The boundaries of the promised land (34:1-12)
- The allotment of the land and the appointed leaders (34:13-29)
- Commentary:
- The journeying
- The commission
- The promised land
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 21: Numbers 35-36 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction:
- Outline:
- The inheritance of the Levites (35:1-8)
- The reason and the provision of the cities of refuge (35:9-34)
- The permanency of the inheritance of the Land to the tribes (36:1-12)
- Thus the Lord commanded the children of Israel (36:13)
- Commentary:
- The Levitical cities
- The land inheritance
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: Deuteronomy 1 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Moses Prepared All Israel to Possess the Promised Land (1:1-8)
- Moses Recounted the Need to Share His Duties and Responsibilities (1:9-18)
- Moses Recounted the Events at Kadesh-barnea (1:19-25)
- Moses Recounted the Outcome of the Negative Response and of the Israelites (1:26-40)
- Moses Recounted their Reaction to the Judgement of the LORD (1:41- 46)
- Commentary:
- Missed Opportunity
- Need for a Just and Fair Administration
- Learning From Mistakes of Others
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: Deuteronomy 2 to 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The LORD Commanded Israel Not To Contend With the Edomites (2:1- 8)
- The LORD Commanded Israel Not To Contend With The Children of Lot (2:9-23)
- Israel To Take The Land Of The Amorites (2:24-3:11)
- The Land That Israel Possessed On the East of Jordan Was Allotted to Reuben, Gad And The Half Tribe of Manasseh (3:12-20)
- Moses Commissions Joshua (3:21-29)
- Commentary:
- Edom
- Moab & Ammon
- King Sihon
- King Og
- Reuben, Gad, Manasseh
- Joshua
- Moses’ Prayer
- Commision of Joshua
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: Deuteronomy 4 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Moses Called on All Israel to Fear and Obey the LORD their God (4:1-13)
- Moses Commanded Them To Worship Only The LORD God And Not Graven Images (4:14- 24)
- Moses Warned Them Of the Dire Consequences of Disobeying God (4:25-31)
- Moses Stressed the Importance of Israel’s Understanding of the LORD (4:32-40)
- Moses Selected Three Refuge Cities on the Eastside of Jordan (4:41-43)
- Introduction to Moses’ Second Sermon (4:44-49)
- Commentary:
- The Laws of God
- God is Without Physical Form
- The LORD Alone is God
- Three Cities of Refuge
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: Deuteronomy 5 to 6 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Moses Emphasised the Present Application of the Covenant Made at Sinai (5:1-5)
- God’s Way of Life for Israel Expressed in the Ten Commandments (5:6-21)
- Moses’ Role as a Mediator was Established (5:22-33)
- The Crowning Commandment and Israel’s Primary Duty (6:1- 9)
- The Need to Remember and Respond Appropriately to God’s Goodness and Greatness (6:10-25)
- Commentary:
- God’s Commandments
- Honour God
- Love God
- Declare God
- Remember God
- Serve God
- Trust God
- Witness God
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 5: Deuteronomy 7 to 8 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Instructions of the LORD to Israel Upon Possessing the Promised Land (7:1-11)
- The Assurances of Victory and Blessings (7: 12-26)
- The LORD Called On Israel to Remember Their Experience in the Wilderness (8:1-10)
- The LORD Cautioned Israel against Forgetting Him (8:11- 17)
- The Consequences of Forgetting the LORD (8:18-20)
- Commentary:
- Israel Among Other Nations
- Israel’s Blessings from God
- The Danger of Blessings
- Remember
- Forgetfulness
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 6: Deuteronomy 9 to 10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The LORD Saw That Israel Were A Stiff-Necked People (9:1-29)
- The LORD Replaced the Two Tables of Stone Containing the Ten Commandments (10:1-5)
- The LORD Separated the Tribe of Levi to Serve Him (10:6-11)
- The LORD’s Requirements of Israel (10:12-22)
- Commentary:
- Pride of Self-righteousness
- A Stiff-Necked People
- Prayer That Moves God
- Relationship Restored
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 7: Deuteronomy 11 to 12 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Call to Love and Obey God (11:1-7)
- God’s Promises of Power, Peace and Prosperity in the Land was Contingent on Israel’s Obedience to God (8- 17)
- God Would Bless the Children of the Israelites If Israel Obeyed (11:18-21)
- God Would Make Israel an Invincible Nation (11:22-25)
- A Blessing and Curse Were Set Before Israel (11:26-32)
- Commands that Determined Israel’s Proper Worship of God (12:1-32)
- Israel Being Cautioned to Keep the Laws of God (11:29- 32)
- Commentary:
- Inseparability of Love & Obedience
- Choice & Rewards
- Worship God Only
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 8: Deuteronomy 13 to 14 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Israelites were Warned Against Enticement to Apostasy (13:1-18)
- The Israelites Were Called to Live a Distinctive Lifestyle (14:1-29)
- Commentary:
- Putting the Evil Away in Our Midst
- Being Unique & Different
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 9: Deuteronomy 15 to 16 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Humanitarian Aspect Of The Lord’s Release (15:1-6)
- The Caring Of The Poor And Needy (15:7-11)
- The Releasing of a Fellow Israelite Servant (15:12-18)
- The Bringing of the Sacrificial Offering (15:19- 23)
- The Keeping Of The Passover Lamb (16:1-8)
- The Keeping of the Feast of Weeks (16:9-12)
- The Keeping of the Feast of Tabernacle (15:13-15)
- The Keeping of the Three Feasts (16:16-17)
- The Appointment of Judges (16:18-22)
- Commentary:
- Releasing the Debtor
- Releasing the Poor
- Releasing the Servant
- Give the Best to the LORD
- Feast of the Passover
- Feast of Weeks
- Feast of Tabernacles
- Judges & Leaders
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 10: Deuteronomy 17 to 18 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Local Judge to Conduct a Test Case (17:1-7)
- The Priests Would Deal With More Difficult Cases (17:8-13)
- The King Established (17:14- 20)
- The Status and Ministry of the Priests the Levites (18:1-8)
- The Israelites were Warned Against the Occult (18:9-14)
- The LORD would Provide Israel with a Chosen Prophet (18:15- 22)
- Commentary:
- A Test Case For the Judges
- Choosing a King
- The Priests & the Levites
- Occultism
- A Prophet Like Moses
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 11: Deuteronomy 19 to 20 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Protection of the Manslayer (19:1-13)
- The Protection of the Landowner (19:14)
- The Accused was to be Protected from False Witnesses (19:15-21)
- Guidelines on Going to War Against the Enemies (20:1-9)
- The Treatment Against The Cities And The Inhabitants (20:10-20)
- Commentary:
- Protecting the Defenceless
- Principles of War
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 12: Deuteronomy 21 to 22 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- A Man Slain by an Unknown Assailant (21:1-9)
- Holiness Within the Family Must be Upheld (21:10-21)
- Social Laws (22:1-12)
- Sexual Laws (2213-30)
- Commentary:
- Dealing with Unsolved Murder
- Holiness in the Family
- Social Laws
- Sexual Laws
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 13: Deuteronomy 23 to 24 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The People Who Were Not Admitted into the Congregation of the LORD (23:1-8)
- The Soldiers Must Keep the Purity of the Camp (23:9-14)
- Miscellaneous Laws Relating to the Life of the Covenant Community (23:15-24:22)
- Commentary:
- Admission into the Assembly of the LORD
- Personal Cleanliness
- Runaway Slaves & Prostitutes
- Lending a Brother
- Making a Vow
- Neighbourly Generosity
- Divorce & the Newly Wed
- Protecting the Poor
- Justice for the Defenceless
- The Poor, Orphans & Widows
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 14: Deuteronomy 25 to 26 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Two Feuding People (25:1-3)
- The Ox which Threshed the Corn (25:4)
- The Duty of a Man to His Dead Brother (25:5-10)
- Two Fighting Men and Their Wives (25:11-12)
- Honest Weights and Measures (25:13-16)
- The Amalekites (25:17-19)
- Firstfruits and Tithes (26:1- 15)
- The Endorsement of the Mosaic Covenant (26:16-19)
- Commentary:
- Corporeal Punishment
- Muzzling an Ox
- Levirate Law
- Indecency Forbidden
- Honest Dealings
- The Amalekites
- Showing Gratitude
- Good Stewardship
- Renewal of the Covenant
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 15: Deuteronomy 27 to 28 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Permanency of God’s Word to the Israelites (27:1- 13)
- The Twelve Curses (27:14- 26)
- Blessings Attached to Obedience to God (28:1-14)
- Curses Applied to Disobedience to God (28:15- 68)
- Commentary:
- The Permanency of the Word of God
- The Blessings & Curses
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 16: Deuteronomy 29 to 30 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Israel is Called to Keep the Words of the Covenant Because of What the LORD their God Had Done for Them (29:1-13)
- Israel was Warned of Dire Consequences When They Breached the Covenant (29:14-20)
- The Purpose of Chastisement is that Others Might Know that Israel Had Sinned and that Israel Might Repent and Return to the LORD their God (29:21-29)
- The LORD their God would Re-Gather the Children of Israel when They Repented and Returned to Him (30:1- 10)
- The Words of the Covenant was Given to Israel for Them to Choose Between Blessings and Curses (30:11- 20)
- Commentary:
- The Historical Basis
- The Covenant Community
- The Essential Stipulation
- Repentance & Restoration
- The Word of the LORD
- The Ultimate Choice
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 17: Deuteronomy 31 to 32 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Moses’ Successor, Joshua (31:1-8)
- Moses Instructed The Priests Concerning The Law (31:9- 13)
- The Lord Spoke To Moses And Joshua (31:14-22)
- The Charge Of The Lord And His Word (31:23-30)
- The Song Of Moses (32:1-44)
- The Last Days Of Moses (32:45-52)
- Commentary:
- Passing On The Baton
- Promoting The Word
- Remembering In A Song
- Preparing To Die
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 18: Deuteronomy 33 to 34 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Introduction to Moses’ Blessing of the Children of Israel (33:1-5)
- Moses Blessed the Tribes (33:6-25)
- Moses Gave Glory and Honour to the LORD (33:26- 29)
- Moses Passed Away (34:1-9)
- Moses is Honoured (34:10- 12)
- Commentary:
- The Lord Our God Be Praised
- Blessing The Tribes
- The Praise Of God
- The Death Of Moses
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: Joshua 1 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Lord Calls Joshua (1:1-9)
- Joshua Prepares Israel (1:10-15)
- The Children of Two and One Half Tribes Accept Joshua’s Leadership (1:16-18)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: Joshua 2 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Rahab Hid the 2 Spies (2:1-7)
- Rahab Believed the LORD God of Israel (2:8-13)
- Rahab Promises to Obey (2:14-21)
- The LORD God Is Faithful (2:22-24)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: Joshua 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Final Preparation (3:1-6)
- The Promised Exaltation (3:7-8)
- The Final Briefing (3:9-13)
- The Actual Crossing (3:14-17)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: Joshua 4 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Twelve Stones (4:1-9)
- The Crossing Over (4:10-13)
- Joshua magnified (4:14-18)
- What mean ye these stones? (4:19-24)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 5: Joshua 5 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Impact (5:1)
- The Circumcision (5:2-9)
- The Celebration (5:10-11)
- Manna Ceased (5:12)
- The Encounter (5:13-15)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 6: Joshua 6 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The LORD Instructs Joshua (6:1-5)
- Joshua Obeys the LORD (6:6-11)
- Jericho Is Dedicated to the LORD (6:12-21)
- Rahab and Family Are Saved (6:22-25)
- The LORD was with Joshua (6:26-27)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 7: Joshua 7 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Anger of the LORD (7:1)
- A Humiliating Defeat (7:2-5)
- Wrong Prayer (7:6-9)
- Sanctification is the Key (7:10-15)
- Sanctification Exercised (7:16-23)
- Punished for Sin (7:24-26)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 8: Joshua 8 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Victory Assured (8:1-2)
- Strategy of Warfare (8:3-8)
- Ai Captured (8:9-26)
- Division of the Spoils (8:27-29)
- An Altar Built unto the LORD (8:30-35)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 9: Joshua 9 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Forming an Alliance (9:1-2)
- To Deceive and to be Deceived (9:3-15)
- Keeping your Word (9:16-21)
- Slavery or Death (9:22-27)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 10: Joshua 10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Alliance (10:1-5)
- The Rescue (10:6-14)
- The Execution (10:15-28)
- The Conquests (10:40-43)
- The Completion (10:29-39)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 11: Joshua 11 to 12 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Alliance (11:1-9)
- The Total Defeat (11:10-20)
- The Anakims Destroyed (11: 21-23)
- A Review of Moses’ Conquests (12:1-6)
- A Review of Joshua’s Conquest (12:7-24)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 12: Joshua 13 to 14 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Dividing the Land (13:1-7)
- The Allotment of the Land (TransJordan) (13:8-33)
- The Allotment of the Land (CisJordan) (14:1-5)
- The Example of Caleb (14:6-15)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 13: Joshua 15 to 19 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Allotment Given to Judah (15:1-63)
- Allotment Given to Joseph (16:1-17:18)
- Allotment Given to the Remaining Seven Tribes (18:1-19:51)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 14: Joshua 20 to 21 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Setting Up of the Cities of Refuge (20:1-9)
- The Provision of Cities and Suburbs to the Levites (21:1-42)
- God’s Faithfulness to His Covenant-Promise (21:43-45)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 15: Joshua 22 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Send-Off (22:1-8)
- The Altar of Witness (22:9-34)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 16: Joshua 23 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Formula for Victorious Living (23:1-10)
- Motivation for Victorious Living (23:11-16)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 17: Joshua 24 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Rehearsing the Past (24:1-13)
- Challenging the Present (24:14-28)
- Death of God’s Servant (24:29-33)
- Practical value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: Judges 1 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Judah Subdues the Canaanites in Bezek (1:1-8)
- Judah Subdues the Canaanites in Hebron (1:9-15)
- Judah subdues the Canaanites in Gaza (1:16-21)
- The Central Tribes Fail to Drive Out the Canaanites (1:22-29)
- The Northern Tribes Fail to Drive Out the Canaanites (1:30-36)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: Judges 2 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The LORD’s Visit And Rebuke (2:1-5)
- A New Generation Arose (2:6-10)
- Covenant Broken (2:11- 13)
- The LORD Expresses His Wrath (2:14-15)
- The LORD Keeps His Covenant (2:16-18)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: Judges 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Nations Left Unconquered (3:1-7)
- Othniel Delivers Israel (3:8-11)
- Ehud Delivers Israel (3:12-30)
- Shamgar Delivers Israel (3:31)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: Judges 4 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Sin Again (4:1-3)
- Deborah Calls to Arms (4:4-9)
- Barak Defeats Sisera (4:10-17)
- Jael Kills Sisera (4:18-24)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 5: Judges 5 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Praise ye the LORD (5:1-5)
- Time of adversity (5:6-9)
- Time of deliverance (5:10-13)
- Tribal Involvement (5:14-18)
- Enemies routed (5:19-23)
- Sisera nailed by a mountain goat (5:24-30)
- Praise ye the LORD (5:31)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 6: Judges 6 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Midianites Oppressed Israel (6:1-6)
- The LORD Sends a Prophet (6:7-10)
- The Angel of the LORD Calls Gideon (6:11-18)
- Gideon Discovers the Identity of the Angel of the LORD (6:19-24)
- Gideon Brings Down the Altar of Baal (6:25-32)
- Gideon Seeks Further Assurance (6:33-40)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 7: Judges 7 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The LORD Reduces the Number (7:1-8)
- The LORD Assures Gideon (7:9-14)
- Gideon Prepares His Men (7:15-18)
- The Miraculous Defeat of the Midianites (7:19-23)
- Gideon Appeals to His Fellow Israelites (7:24-25)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 8: Judges 8 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Gideon Criticized by Ephraim (8:1-3)
- Gideon is Denied Cooperation (8:4-9)
- Gideon Finishes Off the Midianites (8:10-21)
- Gideon Invited to Rule (8:22-23)
- Gideon Makes an Ephod (8:24-27)
- Gideon dies (8:28-35)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 9: Judges 9 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Abimelech Makes His Move (9:1-6)
- Jotham’s Parable (9:7-21)
- God Avenges (9:22-29)
- Abimelech Defeats Gaal and His Mercenaries (9:30-45)
- Abimelech Meets His Death (9:46-55)
- God’s Retribution and Judgement (9:56-57)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 10: Judges 10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Tola & Jair (10:1-5)
- Punishment for Sins (10:6-9)
- History of Deliverance and Rebuke (10:10-14)
- Compassion of the LORD (10:15-16)
- Offer of Leadership (10:17-18)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 11: Judges 11-12 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Jephthah Recalled (11:1-11)
- Jephthah’s Justification (11:12-28)
- Jephthah Keeps His Vow (11:29-40)
- The Enemy Within (12:1-7)
- Other Judges (12:8-15)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 12: Judges 13 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Promise (13:1-14)
- The Birth (13:15-25)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 13: Judges 14 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Samson Desires to Marry (14:1-9)
- Samson Loses the Wager (14:10-20)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 14: Judges 15 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Samson’s Revenge (15:1-8)
- Samson is Betrayed (15:9-13)
- Samson Kills (15:14-20)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 15: Judges 16 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Samson lusts a harlot (16:1-3)
- Samson lusts Delilah (16:4-17)
- Samson lost His sight (16:18-20)
- Samson Prays to the LORD (16:21-31)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 16: Judges 17 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Micah the Idolater (17:1-6)
- The Levitical Compromiser (17:7-13)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 17: Judges 18 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Danite Migration (18:1-6)
- The Dan Idolatrous Cache (18:7-21)
- The Danite “Conquest” (18:22-31)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 18: Judges 19 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Levite Takes a Concubine (19:1-15)
- Boarding in Gibeah (19:16-21)
- The Heinous sin of the Men of Gibeah (19:22-30)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 19: Judges 20 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Storyline (20:1-7)
- The Oath (20:8-11)
- The Choice (20:12-17)
- Israelites died (20:18-25)
- Benjamites Died (20:26-48)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 20: Judges 21 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- A sorry state of affairs (21:1-4)
- A carnal solution (21:5-15)
- Another carnal solution (21:16-25)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: Ruth 1 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Departure (1:1-5)
- The Return (1:6-10)
- Loyalties Revealed (1:11-18)
- Bitter Sweet (1:19-22)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: Ruth 2 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Ruth Gleans in Boaz’s field (2:1-3)
- Boaz Notices Ruth (2:4-7)
- Boaz Meets Ruth (2:8-15a)
- Boaz Favours Ruth (2:15b-16)
- Ruth Returns Home (2:17-22)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: Ruth 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Naomi initiates marriage (3:1-5)
- Ruth claims right of kinsman redeemer (3:6-10)
- Boaz acknowledges duty of kinsman redeemer (3:11-15)
- Naomi evaluates encounter (3:16-18)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: Ruth 4 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Transfering the rights of a kinsman-redeemer (4:1-6)
- Ratification of the transfer (4:7-10)
- Blessing from the Witnesses (4:11-12)
- A son is born (4:13-17)
- The Ancestry of David (4:18- 22)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: 1 Samuel 1 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- 1 Samuel 1:1-8
- 1 Samuel 1:9-18
- 1 Samuel 1:19-28
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: 1 Samuel 2 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Hannah Praised and Rejoiced in the LORD
- Eli Failed as a Priest and Parent
- Samuel Grew Up in the House of the LORD
- Eli Failed as a Priest
- A Man of God Predicted the Fall of Eli’s Ministry and Family
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: 1 Samuel 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Call of Samuel
- The Judgment on the House of Eli
- Samuel Reported the Whole Truth
- Samuel Recognized as God’s Prophet
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: 1 Samuel 4 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Israel Fought With the Philistines (4:1-2)
- Israelites Used the Ark of the Covenant of God Superstitiously (4:3-5)
- The Philistines’ Reaction (4:6-9)
- Israel was Defeated a Second Time (4:10-11)
- The Effect of Israel’s Defeat at Shiloh (4:12-18)
- Ichabod: the Glory of God has Departed (4:19-22)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 5: 1 Samuel 4-6 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The LORD Defends Himself (5:1-5)
- The LORD Defeats His Enemies (5:6-12)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 6: 1 Samuel 6 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- How The Ark of God should go Home (6:1-9)
- The Philistines Returned the Ark (6:10-12, 16-18)
- The Folly of the Bethshemites (6:13-15, 19-21)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 7: 1 Samuel 7 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Clean House! (7:1-6)
- When Spiritual, Attack Follows! (7:7-12)
- Samuel’s Ministry (7:13-17)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 8: 1 Samuel 8 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- No Faithful Men (8:1-3)
- The Israelites Asked for a King (8:4-6)
- They have actually Rejected God (8:7-8)
- The Consequences of Kingship (8:9-18)
- The Israelites Insisted on a King (8:19-22)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 9: 1 Samuel 9 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Saul, the Benjamite (9:1-2)
- Saul Looks for His Father’s Asses (9:3-5)
- Saul Meets Samuel (9:6-10)
- God prepared the Meeting (9:11-17)
- The Momentous Meeting (9:18-27)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 10: 1 Samuel 10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Three Signs were Given (10:1-8)
- Saul was Given a New Heart (10:9-16)
- Saul Chosen as the king of Israel (10:17-27)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 11: 1 Samuel 11 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Adversities are God’s Opportunities (11:1-4)
- The Newly Installed king begins His Rescue! (11:5-11)
- The Public Affirmation of Saul’s kingship (11:12-15)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 12: 1 Samuel 12 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Samuel’s Farewell Speech (12:1-5)
- Samuel Rehearsed God’s Goodness towards Israel (12:6-15)
- Need to Heed Samuel’s Words (12:16-19)
- Sins Forgiven, Blessings Returned (12:20-25)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 13: 1 Samuel 13 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Result of Disobeying God (13:1- 4)
- Saul’s Men Fled Like Grasshoppers (13:5-7)
- Saul’s Impatience and sin (13:8-14)
- Samuel’s Departure & Saul’s Preparation (13:15-23)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 14: 1 Samuel 14 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Jonathan Had Faith in God (14:1-15)
- The Rest of the Enemies Melted Away (14:16-23)
- Saul’s Impulsive & Foolish Ban (14:24-35)
- Looking for a scapegoat (14:36-46)
- Saul’s Reign As king of Israel (14:47-52)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 15: 1 Samuel 15 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- A Fearful Thing to Fall Under a Living & Holy God (15:1-3)
- Carrying Out God’s Command in half measure (15:4-9)
- Judgment cannot be avoided (15:10-23)
- Confession & Consequences (15:24-31)
- Dare to Say, Dare to Perform (15:32-35)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 16: 1 Samuel 16 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Choosing Another king (16:1-5)
- The Spirit of the LORD Came upon David (16:6-13)
- The Preparation of David to be the New king (16:14-23)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 17: 1 Samuel 17 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Goliath Defies the Israelites (17:1-11)
- David Takes Up the Challenge (17:12-30)
- David Slays Goliath (17:31-54)
- David was Introduced to Saul a Second Time (17:55-58)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 18: 1 Samuel 18 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Marks of a True Friend (18:1-5)
- Saul Was Jealous of David (18:6-9)
- Saul Feared David and Attempted to Kill Him (18:10-11)
- Saul Schemed Again (18:12-27)
- Saul Was Unrepentant (18:28-30)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 19: 1 Samuel 19 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Saul’s Desire to Kill David was Stayed for a While (19:1-7)
- Saul Renewed His Attempts to Kill David (19:8-10)
- David fled for the last time (19:11-17)
- David the Fugitive (19:18-24)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 20: 1 Samuel 20 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Saul’s Wickedness Exposed (20: 1-8)
- Jonathan’s difficult choice (20: 9-23)
- A painful dialogue between father and son (20: 24-34)
- David & Jonathan Bid Each Other Farewell (20: 35-42)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 21: 1 Samuel 21 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David Sought Help in Nob (21:1-9)
- In Dangerous Gath (21:10-15)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 22: 1 Samuel 22 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David Sought Refuge in Moab for his Parents’ sake (22:1-5)
- Saul Massacred the Priests of Nob (22:6-19)
- God’s Providence (22:20-23)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 23: 1 Samuel 23 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David and the Keilah Deliverance (23:1-6)
- David betrayed in Keilah (23:7-18)
- The Ziphites Betrays David (23:19-29)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 24: 1 Samuel 24 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David Could Have Killed Saul (24:1-8)
- David Defends His Innocence (24:9-15)
- Saul’s Response (24:16-22)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 25: 1 Samuel 25 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Samuel Died—25:1
- Nabal’s foolish arrogance —25:2-13
- A Young Man’s Courageous Duty—25:14-17
- Abigail’s Timely and Wise Intervention—25:18-31
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 26: 1 Samuel 26 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David Spared Saul’s Life a Second Time (26:1-5)
- Into the Lion’s Mouth (26:6-12)
- David Defended Himself before Saul (26:13-20)
- Saul Acknowledged his Sins (26:21-25)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 27: 1 Samuel 27 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David Decides to Hide in Philistine Territory (27:1)
- David Meets king Achish (27:2-7)
- David Played a Double Game (27:8-12)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 28: 1 Samuel 28 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David’s Dilemma (28:1-2)
- Saul’s Prayer Door was closed (28:3-6)
- Saul’s Desperate Search for God’s Direction (28:7-14)
- Rejection and Death for Disobedience (28:15-20)
- Self Preservation First (28:21-25)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 29: 1 Samuel 29 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- God’s Deliverance of David (29:1-5)
- A Deliverance from on High (29:6-11)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 30: 1 Samuel 30 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David Encouraged Himself in the LORD (30:1-6)
- David Recovered All (30:7-20)
- David’s Principle of Sharing (30:21-31)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 31: 1 Samuel 31 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Death of Saul and His Sons (31:1-7)
- Humiliation after Death (31:8-13)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: 2 Samuel 1 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David’s Response to the Death of Saul—1:10
- Death of a Liar—1:12-16
- David’s Lament—1:17-27
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: 2 Samuel 2 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David Anointed king in Hebron— 2:1-7
- Opposition to David’s kingship —2:8-17
- Abner Killed Asahel in battle --2:18-32
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: 2 Samuel 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The House of David Prevailed —3:1-6
- Abner Split from Ishbosheth — 3:7-11
- The Defection of Abner—3:12-21
- Joab “Warned” David—3:22-27
- David Washed His Hands — 3:28- 39
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: 2 Samuel 4 to 5 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Political Instability in Israel-4:1-4
- Ishbosheth Brutally Murdered — 4:5-8
- David’s Reaction—4:9-12
- David Anointed king—5:1-5
- David Took Jerusalem—5:6-9
- The LORD Was With David — 5:10-16
- David Defeated the Philistines — 5:17-25
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 5: 2 Samuel 6 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Worship of God Central to the Nation Israel—6:1-2
- David’s First Attempt to Move the Ark to Jerusalem—6:3-5
- Tragedy Strikes—6:6-10
- David’s Second Attempt to Move the Ark to Jerusalem—6:11-19
- A Cloud over the Celebration — 6:20-23
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 6: 2 Samuel 7 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David’s Desire to Build a House for the Ark of God-7:1-3
- The LORD’S Word to David through Nathan—7:4-17
- David’s Response—7:18-29
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 7: 2 Samuel 8 to 10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David Expands & Secures Israel —8:1-18
- David Remembers Jonathan —9:1-13
- David’s Kindness Misconstrued —10:1-19
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 8: 2 Samuel 11 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David with Bathsheba—11:1-5
- David with Uriah—11:6-13
- David with Joab—11:14-27
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 9: 2 Samuel 12 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David rebuked by Nathan—12:1-12
- David’s Repentance and Chastisement—12:13-25
- David Honoured By Joab — 12:26-31
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 10: 2 Samuel 13 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Amnon Loves Tamar—13:1-20
- David’s Reaction—13:21-22
- Absalom Kills Amnon—13:23-39
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 11: 2 Samuel 14 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Joab Gets Absalom Back—14:1-20
- Absalom was brought to Jerusalem--14:21-27
- Absalom Gets David’s Favour— 14:28-33
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 12: 2 Samuel 15 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Absalom Steals the Hearts of the People—15:1-6
- Absalom Revolts against David —15:7-12
- David Runs for His Life — 15:13-18
- Ittai a Loyal Friend—15:19-23
- Zadok and the Levites Loyal to David—15:24-30
- Ahithophel the Back-Stabber — 15:31-37
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 13: 2 Samuel 15 to 16 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Hushai the Wise Old Man —15:30-37
- Ziba, Servant of Mephibosheth —16:1-4
- Shimei Curses David—16:5-14
- Absalom Confronts Hushai— 16:15-19
- Absalom’s Public Announcement—16:20-23
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 14: 2 Samuel 17 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Counsel of Hushai and Ahithophel—17:1-14a
- The Unseen Hand of God —17:14b
- David Crosses Jordan to Safety— 17:15-21
- The Supporters of David and Absalom—17:22-29
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 15: 2 Samuel 18 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Instruction from David before Battle—18:1-8
- Absalom was Killed in Battle —18:9-18
- The Tactical Telling of Absalom’s Demise—18:19-33
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 16: 2 Samuel 19 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Joab Rebuked David—19:1-8
- Calling the king Back—19:9-15
- David and Shimei—19:16-23
- David and Mephibosheth —19:24-30
- David and Barzillai—19:31-39
- Strife between the rest of Israel and Judah—19:40-42
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 17: 2 Samuel 20 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Sheba Revolted—20:1-2
- The Concubines Incarcerated --20:3
- Amasa Murdered—20:4-13
- Sheba Executed—20:14-22
- The Kingdom Intact —20:23-26
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 18: 2 Samuel 21 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- A Sad Legacy from the Past —21:1-9
- Love of a Mother—21:10-14
- An Old Enemy—22:15-22
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 19: 2 Samuel 22 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Names of God – 22:2-3
- The Deliverance of the LORD – 22:4-20
- The Basis For the LORD’s Deliverance – 22:21-28
- The Steps of a Good Man are Ordered by the LORD – 22:29-44
- The Victory from the LORD – 22:45-51
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 20: 2 Samuel 23 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David’s Last Words—23:1-7
- David Honours His Mighty Men— 23:8-39
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 21: 2 Samuel 24 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- David Sinned by numbering the people – 24:1-9
- God’s punishment upon David and Israel – 24:10-17
- David purchased the Threshing Floor – 24:18-25
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: 1 Kings 1 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- David’s Old Age (1:1-4)
- Adonijah’s Attempt to Seize the Throne (1:5-10)
- Nathan’s and Bathsheba’s Intervention (1:11-27)
- David’s Confirmation of Solomon as His Successor (1:28-40)
- Adonijah’s Failure (1:41-53)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: 1 Kings 2 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- A Personal Charge to Solomon (2:1-4)
- An Administrative Charge (2:5-11)
- Adonijah’s Foolish Act (2:12-25)
- Abiathar Exiled (2:26-27)
- Joab Executed (2:28-34)
- Shimei Punished (2:35-46)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: 1 Kings 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Political and Religious Situation (3:1-4)
- God Appears to Solomon (3:5-15)
- The Wisdom of Solomon (3:16-28)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: 1 Kings 4 & 5 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Solomon sets up his Government (4:1-19)
- God fulfilling his promises (4:20-28)
- Solomon’s fame & wisdom (4:29-34)
- Solomon requests material to build God’s house (5:1-9)
- Hiram Supplied Material Most Willingly (5:10-18)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 5: 1 Kings 6 & 7 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Solomon builds the temple (6:1-10)
- The word of the Lord came to Solomon (6:11-13)
- The internal and external description of the temple (6:14- 38; 7:13-51)
- The construction of Solomon’s Palace (7:1-12)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 6: 1 Kings 8 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Moving of the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD (8:1-9)
- The Shekinah Glory (8:10-21)
- Solomon’s Dedicatory Prayer (8:22-53)
- Solomon Blesses the People (8:54-61)
- Solomon Celebrates with a Feast (8:62-66)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 7: 1 Kings 9 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- God appears to Solomon again (9:1-2)
- The Conditions for Blessings (9:3-5)
- The Conditions for Punishment (9:6-9)
- Solomon Strengthen Israel (9:10-24)
- Solomon’s Religious Commitment (9:25-28)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 8: 1 Kings 10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Queen of Sheba visits King Solomon (10:1-13)
- More of Solomon’s wisdom wealth and works (10:14-23)
- Solomon Ruined by Fame and Fortune (10:24-29)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 9: 1 Kings 11 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Solomon Followed Not the LORD Completely (11:1-8)
- The LORD Was Angry With Solomon (11:9-13)
- The LORD Is Sovereign (11:14-25)
- The LORD Gives to Jeroboam Ten Northern Tribes (11:26-40)
- Solomon’s Last Days (11:41-43)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 10: 1 Kings 12 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The appeal to Rehoboam for reforms (12:1-5)
- The consultations with the advisors (12:6-15)
- The aftermath of Rehoboam’s decision (12:16-24)
- Jeroboam the 1st King of Israel (12:25-33)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 11: 1 Kings 13 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The LORD’S judgement was upon Jeroboam (13:1-10)
- Keep God’s Word and Deviate Not (13:11-32)
- Jeroboam Unrepentant (13:33-34)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 12: 1 Kings 14 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Seeking God only when in trouble (14:1-20)
- Rehoboam’s Reign in Judah (14:21-31)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 13: 1 Kings 15 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Rehoboam’s successor Abijam (15:1-8)
- Asa, a Lamp in Jerusalem (15:9-24)
- Nadab King of Israel (15:25-26)
- Baasha King of Israel (15:27-34)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 14: 1 Kings 16 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Baasha, Elah & Zimri (16:1-22)
- Omri the Achiever (16:23-28)
- Ahab -Like Father Like Son (16:29-34)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 15: 1 Kings 17 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Elijah Fled and Hid Himself (17:1-7)
- Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath (17:8-16)
- Elijah Raised the Widow’s Son From the Dead (17:17-24)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 16: 1 Kings 18 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Israel in Bad Shape (18:1-6)
- Obadiah Met Elijah (18:7-16)
- The Spiritual Warfare on Mount Carmel (18:17-40)
- The Effectual Prayer of a Righteous Man (18:41-46)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 17: 1 Kings 19 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Elijah’s Despondence (19:1-3)
- Elijah Sustained by the Angel of the LORD (19:4-8)
- Elijah Interviewed by (19:9-14)
- Elijah Re-commissioned (19:15-18)
- Elijah called Elisha (19:19-21)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 18: 1 Kings 20 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Ben-Hadad Invaded Israel (20:1-11)
- God’s Prophets Helped Ahab, the King of Israel to Defeat Syria (20:12-30)
- Ahab Spared Ben-hadad (20:31-34)
- Ahab Was Condemned (20:35-43)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 19: 1 Kings 21 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Ahab Coveted Naboth’s Land (21:1-4)
- Jezebel Plotted the Murder of Naboth (21:5-14)
- God Pronounced His Judgement on Ahab (21:15-29)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 20: 1 Kings 22 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- War with Syria (22:1-6)
- Seeking the Will of God (22:7-14)
- Micaiah’s Counsel to the Kings (22:15-28)
- Ahab Mortally Wounded (22:29-40)
- Jehoshaphat the King of Judah (22:41-50)
- Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab (22:51-53)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: 2 Kings 1 & 2 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Ahaziah Consults Baal-Zebub (1:1-8)
- Ahaziah Meets Elijah (1:9-18)
- Elijah’s Last Journey (2:1-18)
- The Spring of Elisha (2:19-22)
- Punishment of the Boys (2:23-25)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: 2 Kings 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Jehoram Rules Israel (3:1-3)
- Jehoram Subdues Mesha (3:4-10)
- Elisha was Consulted (3:11-19)
- Faith in Action (3:20-27)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: 2 Kings 4 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Elisha Helps a Widow (4:1)
- Living Faith (4:2-7)
- Hospitality Reaps Joy (4:8-17)
- In Times of Sorrow (4:18-31)
- The Lad Is Raised (4:32-37)
- The Pottage Healed (4:38-41)
- Feeding the One Hundred (4:42-44)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: 2 Kings 5 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Naaman (5:1)
- Naaman’s Maid (5:2-6)
- King of Israel’s Response (5:7-8)
- Elisha Saved the Day (5:9-10)
- Naaman Humbled (5:11-14)
- Naaman a Changed Man (5:15-19)
- Gehazi Sinned (5:20-27)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 5: 2 Kings 6 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Retrieving of the Axe-Head (6:1-7)
- Syrian Raids Frustrated (6:8-12)
- Chariots of Fire (6:13-17)
- The Syrians Blinded (6:18-23)
- Famine (6:24-33)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 6: 2 Kings 7 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Miracle (7:1-2)
- The Four Lepers (7:3-8)
- To Tell or Not to Tell (7:9-11)
- Faithless to the End (7:12-15)
- Mad Rush for Food (7:16-20)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 7: 2 Kings 8 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Shunammite’s Property Restored (8:1-6)
- Hazael Becomes King of Syria (8:7-15)
- Judah Follows Israel (8:16-24)
- Rebellion in Judah (8:25-29)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 8: 2 Kings 9 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- God Always Keeps His Word (9:1-10)
- Judgement upon the House of Ahab (9:11-29)
- The Death of Jezebel (9:30-37)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 9: 2 Kings 10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Massacre #1 of Ahab’s Seventy Sons (10:1-7)
- Massacre #2 of the Rest of the House of Ahab (10:8-11)
- Massacre #3 of Ahaziah’s Brothers (10:12-14)
- Jehonadab the Rechabite (10:15-17)
- Massacre #4 of The Prophets of Baal (10:18-28)
- Jehu’s Failure (10:29-31)
- Jehu Reigned in Israel (10:32-36)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 10: 2 Kings 11 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Athaliah Became Queen (11:1-3)
- Joash Proclaimed King (11:4-12)
- The Death of Athaliah (11:13-16)
- A National Revival (11:17-21)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 11: 2 Kings 12 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Joash King of Judah (12:1-3)
- Restoration of the Temple(12:4-16)
- Apostasy & Discipline of Joash (12:17-21)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 12: 2 Kings 13 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Jehoahaz Reigned in Israel (814-798 B.C.) (13:1-9)
- Jehoash Reigned in Israel (13:10-13)
- Elisha Performed His Last Deed (13:14-25)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 13: 2 Kings 14 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Amaziah Reigned over Judah (14:1-4)
- Amaziah’s Deeds as King (14:5-14)
- Summary of the End of Jehoash & Amaziah (14:15-22)
- Jeroboam II Reigned in Israel (14:23-29)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 14: 2 Kings 15 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Azariah Reigns in Judah (15:1-7)
- The Five Kings of Israel (15:8-32)
- Jotham Reigns in Judah ( 15:33-38)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 15: 2 Kings 16 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Ahaz Reigned in Judah (16:1-4)
- Help from the North and not from God (16:5-9)
- Copy of the Pagan God for Worship (16:10-16)
- Acts of Mutilation (16:17-20)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 16: 2 Kings 17 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Hoshea’s Wicked Reign & the Assyrian Captivity (17:1-6)
- The Causes of Israel’s Downfall (17:7-17)
- The Wrath of the Lord against Israel (17:18-23)
- The Assyrian Occupation of Israel (17:24-33)
- No Compromise in the Worship of the Lord –17:34-41)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 17: 2 Kings 18 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Hezekiah Reformed Judah (18:1-12)
- Sennacherib Besieged Jerusalem (18:13-37)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 18: 2 Kings 19 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Hezekiah Sought The LORD (19:1-13)
- Hezekiah Prayed to the LORD (19:14-19)
- God Answered Hezekiah (19:20-34)
- The Fulfilment (19:35-37)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 19: 2 Kings 20 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Hezekiah’s Illness unto Death (20:1-11)
- Visit of the Babylonians (20:12-19)
- Summary of Hezekiah’s Accomplishments (20:20-21)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 20: 2 Kings 21 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Manasseh’s Wicked Reign (21:1-9)
- The LORD’S Judgement upon Manasseh and Judah (21:10-18)
- Amon’s Wicked Reign (21:19-26)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 21: 2 Kings 22 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Josiah Orders the Repair of the Temple (22:1-7)
- The Discovery of the Book of the Law and the Effect of its Contents on Josiah (22:8-13)
- Huldah’s Prophesies Concerning Judah (22:14-20)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 22: 2 Kings 23 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Josiah’s Nation-Wide Religious Reforms (23:1-20)
- The Celebration of the Passover (23:21-25)
- The LORD’S Judgement on Judah and the Death of Josiah (23:26-30)
- The Reign of Josiah’s Sons (23:31-37)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 23: 2 Kings 24 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Reign of King Jehoiakim (24:1-7)
- The Reign of King Jehoiachin (24:8-16)
- The Reign of King Zedekiah (24:17-20)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 24: 2 Kings 25 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Third and Final Babylonian Captivity (25:1-21)
- Judah under Governor Gedaliah(25:22-26)
- Jehoiachin Released (25:27-30)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: Esther 1 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Seemingly Inconsequential Banquet (1:1-9)
- Reason for a New Queen (1:10-12)
- The Exile of the Queen (1:13-20)
- Man is Head of His House (1:21-22)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: Esther 2 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- A Bridal Proposal (2:1-4)
- Introducing Mordecai and Esther (2:5-7)
- Preparing Esther (2:8-11)
- Esther Chosen (2:12-20)
- Mordecai’s Deed (2:21-23)
- Commentary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: Esther 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Mordecai Refusal (3:1-3)
- Haman’s Destructive Desire (3:4-7)
- Haman’s Deadly Petition (3:8-11)
- The King’s Deadly Decree (3:12-25)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: Esther 4 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Mourning and Lamenting Everywhere (4:1-3)
- Reason for mourning and lamenting (4:4-9)
- Reasons for disobedience (4:10-12)
- For such a time as this (4:13-14)
- If I perish, I perish (4:15-17)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 5: Esther 5 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The King Received Esther (5:1-3)
- Banquet Invitation from Esther (5:4-8)
- Mixed Emotions from Haman (5:9-13)
- Haman Constructed Gallows (5:14)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 6: Esther 6 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Kingly Insomnia (6:1-3)
- Haughty Presumption (6:4-6)
- Honourable Promotion (6:7-9)
- No Laughing Matter (6:10-11)
- Fall from Grace (6:12-13)
- The Second Banquet (6:14)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 7: Esther 7 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Esther’s Petition (7:1-4)
- Esther’s accusation (7:5-6)
- Haman’s Plea (7:7-9)
- The King’s Judgement (7:10)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 8: Esther 8 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Promotions (8:1-2)
- Reversing the Decree (8:3-6)
- Issuing the New Decree (8:7-14)
- The Rejoicing (8:15-17)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 9: Esther 9-10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Self-defence (9:1-11)
- Self-defense in Shushan (9:12-19)
- The Origin of the Feast of Purim (9:20-32)
- Peace and prosperity (10:1-3)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: Isaiah 1 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- A parental rebuke (1:1-4)
- If not for God’s mercy (1:5-9)
- Mocking the Lord(1:10-15)
- Sanctification before sacrifice (1:16-24)
- Separation of the righteous and the wicked (1:25-31)
- Practical value:
- The patience and longsuffering of the Lord
- The justice of the Lord
- Mocking the Lord
- God did not ask Judah not to bring their offerings
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: Isaiah 2 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- A glimpse of the millennial rule (2:1-5)
- Sins of Judah listed (2:6-9)
- The day of the Lord upon the lofty (2:10-16)
- The loftiness of man bows down (2:17-22)
- Practical value:
- Sin of pride
- Wealth equals success
- Hiding from God
- Are you longing for the millennium?
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: Isaiah 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Protection and provision removed (3:1-8)
- Righteous and wicked rewarded (3:9-11)
- Leaders led many into sin (3:12-15)
- Haughtiness rewarded (3:16-26)
- Practical value:
- The sovereignty of God
- Judgement of the Lord is always fair
- Husband and wife, man and woman
- Beauty of women must be internal
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: Isaiah 4 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Taking away shame (4:1)
- Holiness for all Jews (4:2-3)
- Reason for holiness (4:4)
- Creating safety and refuge (4:5-6)
- Practical value:
- Hardness of man’s heart
- Hope always follows punishment
- Complete safety and refuge
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 5: Isaiah 5 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The vineyard analogical song (5:1-7)
- First woe – Landlords beware (5:8-10)
- Second woe – Merrymakers beware! (5:11-17)
- Third woe – Sinners beware! (5:18-19)
- Fourth woe – Moral perverts beware! (5:20)
- Fifth woe – Proud men beware! (5:21)
- Sixth woe – Powerful men beware! (5:22-25)
- Darkening of the light in heaven! (5:26-30)
- Practical value:
- The justice of the LORD
- The Lord expects good fruit from His people
- All sins will be condemned
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 6: Isaiah 6 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Throne room scene (6:1-4)
- “Unworthy” reaction (6:5)
- Sanctification before service (6:6-8)
- Ministry defined (6:9-13)
- Practical value:
- The call of God
- Woe is me!
- The cleansing power
- The word of God is like a hammer
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 7: Isaiah 7 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Victory in trial assured (7:1-9)
- A sign rejected (7:10-16)
- An unusual “day” shall come (7:17-25)
- Practical value:
- The difficult ministry
- Fear is a strong weapon used by Satan
- The prophetic hope
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 8: Isaiah 8 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Against the Syrians (8:1-4)
- Against both Israel and Judah (8:5-8)
- Against the unlawful alliance (8:9-10)
- Safety in the Lord (8:11-18)
- Against the idolaters (8:19-22)
- Practical value:
- Sovereignty of the Lord
- God uses all to do His will
- Majority is not the basis for right and wrong
- God places a limit on His grace and mercy
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 9: Isaiah 9 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The hands of pain and pleasure (9:1-7)
- The Lord did not give up (9:8-12)
- The Lord did not give up again (9:13-17)
- The Lord did not give up again and again (9:18-21)
- Practical value:
- Light continues to shine in darkness
- The names and titles of God
- In the midst of wrath there is always mercy
- Chastisement is to restore
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 10: Isaiah 10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- All tyrants will be dealt with (10:1-4)
- The Lord’s heritage destroyed (10:5-19)
- A remnant will return (10:20-23)
- God’s people must be courageous (10:24-34)
- Practical value:
- Powerful men are powerless men
- The twin doctrines of human responsibility and God’s sovereignty
- God’s plan cannot be thwarted
- Hope and courage are Siamese twins
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 11: Isaiah 11 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Messiah and His kingdom (11:1-9)
- The restoration (11:10-16)
- Practical value:
- Prophetic hope
- The millennium environment
- Israel stands alone for eternity
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 12: Isaiah 12 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The praise accepted (12:1)
- The reasons for praise (12:2-3)
- The focus of praise (12:4-6)
- Practical value:
- True Praises today?
- Christ the only focus!
- Israel will surely be restored
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 13: Isaiah 13 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Lord called His armies (13:1-5)
- The day of the Lord is at hand (13:6-18)
- The total destruction (13:19-22)
- Practical value:
- Superpowers today?
- The sovereignty of God is over the whole heaven and earth!
- The just retribution of God
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 14: Isaiah 14 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Israel shall rise (14:1-3)
- A Proverb against Babylon (14:4-23)
- The Assyrians shall be broken (14:24-27)
- The Philistines shall not rejoice! (14:28-32)
- Practical value:
- Rest for God’s people
- Despots of the world will end in hell!
- The sin of pride
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 15: Isaiah 15 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The destruction (15:1)
- The mourning (15:2-5)
- The deaths (15:6-9)
- Practical value:
- Helplessness?
- Loss of all things!
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 16: Isaiah 16 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Will Moab help God’s people? (16:1-5)
- Moab is warned (16:6-8)
- Crying for Moab (16:9-11)
- Moab is condemned (16:12-14)
- Practical value:
- Help from unbelievers
- The pride of unbelievers
- Balance justice with compassion
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 17: Isaiah 17 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The burden of Damascus (17:1-5)
- A remnant is preserved (17:6-11)
- Woe to the multitudes (17:12-14)
- Practical value:
- Joint ventures
- The just punishment of God
- The death of the powers of nations
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 18: Isaiah 18 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- A mighty nation is warned (18:1-3)
- A mighty nation brought low (18:4-6)
- A humbled people turn to God (18:7)
- Practical value:
- All Gentile nations will be judged
- Seek not to enlarge earthly wealth
- The Lord waits calmly and patiently in heaven
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 19: Isaiah 19 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Egypt will be given over (19:1-10)
- Bad counsel, speedy destruction (19:11-17)
- Gracious salvation upon Egypt (19:18-25)
- Practical value:
- God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility in tandem
- Sinful man is helpless to stop the Lord
- The Lord saves all to the uttermost
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 20: Isaiah 20 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Assyrians come (20:1)
- Isaiah’s naked revelation (20:2)
- Egypt and Ethiopia will be naked (20:3-6)
- Practical value:
- The prophet is a man belonging to God
- The Lord renders His disobedient people helpless
- Turning to heathens for help Instead of God is a sin
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 21: Isaiah 21 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- A response to a grievous vision (21:1-5)
- The grievous vision revealed (21:6-10)
- A call to Edom (21:11-12)
- A burden upon Arabia (21:13-17)
- Practical value:
- All super powers will fail
- Justice is based upon the sovereignty of God
- Every believer is a watchman
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 22: Isaiah 22 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Judgement against Judah is sure (22:1-7)
- Unrepentant Judah will surely be chastised (22:8-14)
- Shebna will die (22:15-19)
- Hope in the midst of death and destruction (22:20-25)
- Practical value:
- Godly with godly duties
- Uphill climb against pride
- Seek eternal things!
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 23: Isaiah 23 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The glory of a city Is not glory! (23:1-8)
- The Lord is in absolute control (23:9-12)
- New superpowers replace the old (23:13-16)
- Tyre will be given to God’s people (23:17-18)
- Practical value:
- There is no superpower on Earth that lasts forever
- Why can’t sinful man see that it is the Lord?
- Salvation soon comes!
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 24: Isaiah 24 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Emptying the Earth! (24:1-5)
- Devouring the Earth! (24:6-12)
- Glorifying the Lord! (24:13-15)
- The end of the Earth is the beginning of God’s reign on Earth (24:16-23)
- Practical value:
- Judgement begins at home
- Restoration comes after judgement
- The end of world is certain!
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 25: Isaiah 25 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The greatness of God! (25:1-5)
- The deliverance of God! (25:6-8)
- The salvation of God! (25:9-12)
- Practical value:
- God is great!
- Where your home is must be where your heart is!
- The glory is the Lord’s!
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 26: Isaiah 26 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Trust in God and not in walls! (26:1-4)
- The way of the Lord is righteous! (26:5-11)
- The Lord will ordain peace! (26:12-19)
- Patiently wait (26:20-21)
- Practical value:
- Praises based upon obedience!
- Praises based upon the enemies demise!
- Praise must come from the heart!
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 27: Isaiah 27 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Israel is forever protected! (27:1-6)
- Unique and special chastisement! (27:7-11)
- Gathered one by one! (27:12-13)
- Practical value:
- The enemies of God punished!
- Tempered chastisement for God’s people!
- Hope always extended in midst of chastisement!
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 28: Isaiah 28 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The pride Of Ephraim exposed (28:1-6)
- Hope in a new generation only! (28:7-13)
- Death is in God’s hands! (28:14-21)
- Life is in God’s hands! (28:22-29)
- Practical value:
- Pride is a deadly sin!
- Out with the old and in with the new!
- Life and death in God’s loving hand!
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 29: Isaiah 29 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- God will humble Ariel (29:1-8)
- The deep sleep! (29:9-12)
- Hypocrisy exposed and condemned! (29:13-17)
- Ariel will return! (29:18-24)
- Practical value:
- Why would God chastise?
- Eyes blinded and ears deafened!
- What the Lord wants!
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 30: Isaiah 30 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Egyptians will help in vain (30:1-7)
- Costly price of rebellion! (30:8-17)
- Condition of return! (30:18-26)
- Assyria will be beaten down! (30:27-33)
- Practical value:
- Help from heathens!
- The arm of the flesh can never help!
- No heathen will ever escape God’s justice!
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 31: Isaiah 31 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Who is like unto God? (31:1-5)
- How shall Israel turn from her sins? (31:6-7)
- Can Israel’s enemies stand? (31:8-9)
- Practical value:
- The Lord is the only God!
- Hurt those who help!
- Repentance before help
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 32: Isaiah 32 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Impact of the Lord’s kingdom when it comes (32:1-8)
- Grievous desolation is coming! (32:9-14)
- Blessed restoration follows! (32:15-20)
- Practical value:
- Godly Impact!
- No man can escape!
- Glorious restoration!
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 33: Isaiah 33 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline: None
- Commentary (33:1-24)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 34: Isaiah 34 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The judgment against nations (34:1-10)
- The desolation of the nations! (34:11-15)
- These prophecies will not fail! (34:16-17)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 35: Isaiah 35 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Nature rejoices (35:1-2)
- Strengthening the fearful! (35:3-7)
- The way of holiness! (35:8-10)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 36: Isaiah 36 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Setting the stage (36:1-3)
- The first taunt (36:4-10)
- The second taunt (36:11-21)
- Setting the stage again (36:22)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 37: Isaiah 37 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Kingly and godly response (37:1-5)
- Godly reply! (37:6-7)
- The blasphemous letter! (37:8-13)
- Kingly prayer (37:14-20)
- Godly reply again! (37:21-35)
- Prophecy fulfilled (37:36-38)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 38: Isaiah 38 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The sickness (38:1)
- The prayer (38:2-3)
- The reply (38:4-8)
- The praise (38:9-22)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 39: Isaiah 39 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The visit (39:1-2)
- The consequence (39:3-8)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 40: Isaiah 40 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Comforting his people (40:1-2)
- Crying for comfort (40:3-8)
- Crying to God (40:9-11)
- The omniscient and omnipotent God (40:12-17)
- The sovereignty of God (40:18-26)
- The omnipresent God (40:27-31)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 41: Isaiah 41 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Islands, be quiet! (41:1-9)
- Fear not Israel! (41:10-20)
- Idols be gone! (41:21-29)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 42: Isaiah 42 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- God's servant shall not fail (42:1-4)
- Blind eyes opened (42:5-9)
- Singing a new song (42:10-17)
- The Lord rebukes idolaters (42:18-25)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 43: Isaiah 43 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Fear not, the Lord is with thee (43:1-7)
- Fear not, I am the Lord! (43:8-13)
- Fear not, the Lord controls all! (43:14-17)
- Fear not, the Lord will do a new thing! (43:18-21)
- Fear not, Israel must turn back! (43:22-28)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 44: Isaiah 44 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Lord will succor Israel (44:1-8)
- The vanity of idol worship (44:9-20)
- The mercy of the Lord endureth forever! (44:21-28)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 45: Isaiah 45 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Lord's anointed announced! (45:1-4)
- The promotion of the Lord's anointed (45:5-19)
- Look unto the Lord and be ye saved! (45:20-25)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 46: Isaiah 46 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Lord reigns and not kings! (46:1-4)
- The limitations of idols (46:5-7)
- Remember what the Lord has done! (46:8-13)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 47: Isaiah 47 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The price for showing no mercy! (47:1-6)
- The price for haughtiness (47:7-10)
- None shall save Babylon! (47:11-15)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 48: Isaiah 48 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The Lord's charges! (48:1-8)
- The Lord's long-suffering (48:9-11)
- The Lord's call to obey! (48:12-19)
- The Lord's deliverance (48:20-22)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 49: Isaiah 49 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Christ laboured in vain In Israel! (49:1-6)
- Christ will raise up Gentiles (49:7-12)
- Christ will comfort Israel! (49:13-17)
- Christ will deliver Israel (49:18-26)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 50: Isaiah 50 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Israel deserved to be punished! (50:1-3)
- From Isaiah to Christ (50:4-9)
- Return and trust in the Lord (50:10-11)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 51: Isaiah 51 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Hearken – Turn to the Lord! (51:1-3)
- Hearken – God's salvation is forever (51:4-6)
- Hearken – Do not be afraid of man (51:7-8)
- Awake – Israel shall return in victory (51:9-16)
- Awake – Jerusalem in desolation! (51:17-23)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 52: Isaiah 52 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Awake – Fulfill your destiny! (52:1-6)
- The beauty of God in Israel (52:7-10)
- Depart from all uncleanness (52:11-12)
- Christ's persecution prophesied (52:13-15)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 53: Isaiah 53 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Rejected of men (53:1-3)
- Borne our sorrows (53:4-9)
- Made an offering for sin (53:10-12)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 54: Isaiah 54 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Blessed hope of a global spread (54:1-3)
- Certainty of God's deliverance (54:4-10)
- In righteousness shall Israel stand (54:10-17)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 55: Isaiah 55 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- A call to believe (55:1-5)
- The time to believe (55:6-7)
- The agent of belief (55:8-13)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 56: Isaiah 56 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Obedience at all costs! (56:1-2)
- The Lord will honour in His time (56:3-8)
- Blind watchmen chastised (56:9-12)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 57: Isaiah 57 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Good to die righteous! (57:1-2)
- Pandemic idolatry rebuked! (57:3-12)
- Repent and be restored (57:13-21)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 58: Isaiah 58 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Spiritual delusion exposed! (58:1-2)
- Two kinds of fasts! (58:3-7)
- The fast that brings blessings (58:8-14)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 59: Isaiah 59 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Iniquities can separate! (59:1-2)
- Iniquities exposed (59:3-8)
- No help in iniquities (59:9-15)
- God will never fail (59:16-21)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 60: Isaiah 60 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Jerusalem: the beloved centre of the world (60:1-10)
- Jerusalem: the centre of righteous judgement (60:11-17)
- Jerusalem: the centre of all praises (60:18-22)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 61: Isaiah 61 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The ministry of Christ revealed (61:1-6)
- The blessing of Christ upon the faithful (61:7-11)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 62: Isaiah 62 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Jerusalem shall shine as light again! (62:1-4)
- Jerusalem shall be loved by all (62:5-9)
- Jerusalem shall be the salvation to all (62:10-12)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 63: Isaiah 63 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The enemies of God punished! (63:1-6)
- The great goodness of The Lord upon Israel (63:7-14)
- The Lord is the Father of Israel (63:15-19)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 64: Isaiah 64 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- The dealings of God! (64:1-5)
- Be merciful O God! (64:6-12)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 65: Isaiah 65 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- Replacement not destruction! (65:1-10)
- God is no respecter of persons (65:11-16)
- The new Heaven and new Earth (65:17-25)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 66: Isaiah 66 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline
- Commentary:
- In sincerity and always in truth (66:1-4)
- Encouraging the faithful (66:5-14)
- Punishing the faithless (66:15-24)
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- The Deity and Pre-eminence of Jesus Christ
- Introduction
- Understanding
- The Deity of Christ
- The Pre-Incarnate Existence of Christ
- Meaning
- Reflecting and applying
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 2: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Genealogy of Christ
- Announcement of Jesus’ Birth
- Birth of Jesus the Messiah
- Infancy and Childhood Days of Jesus
- Meaning
- Reflection
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 3: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- The Ministry of Jesus Christ Heralded by John
- The Baptism of Jesus by John
- The Temptation of Jesus Christ by Satan
- Meaning
- Reflection
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 4: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Disciples of John Followed Jesus (John 1:35-51)
- The First Miracle in Cana (John 2:1-12)
- First Passover & First Cleansing of the Temple (John 2:13-22)
- Sermon on the Spiritual Birth to Nicodemus (John 2:23-3:21)
- Summary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 5: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Judaean Ministry of Jesus Christ (John 3:22-24)
- The Humility & Imprisonment of John the Baptist (John 3:25-36; Luke 3:18-20)
- The Samaritan Ministry of Jesus Christ (John 4:1-42)
- Summary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 6: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Arrival in Galilee (John 4:43- 45, Matthew 4:17, Mark 1:14- 15, Luke 4:14-15)
- Second Miracle in Cana (John 4:46-54)
- First Rejection at Nazareth (Luke 4:16-30)
- Departure to Capernaum (Matthew 4:13-16, Luke 4:31)
- Summary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 7: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Calling of the Galilean Disciples (Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20)
- Deliverance of the Demoniac in the Synagogue (Mark 1:21-28, Luke 4:31-37)
- Healing of Peter’s Mother-in-Law (Mark 1:29-34, Matthew 8:14-17, Luke 4:38-41)
- Jesus Preaches Throughout Galilee the First Time (Mark 1:35-39, Matthew 4:23-25. Luke 4:42-44)
- Healing of the Leper (Mark 1:40-45, Matthew 8:2-4, Luke 5:12-16)
- Summary and reflection
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 8: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Healing of the Paralytic (Mark 2:1-12, Matthew 9:1-8, Luke 5:17-26)
- The Call of Matthew (Mark 2:13-20, Matthew 9:9-15, Luke 5:27-35)
- Brief Visit to Jerusalem (John 5:1-18)
- Jesus’ Equality with God (John 5:19-47)
- Summary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 9: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Plucking of Grain on the Sabbath (Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-5)
- Healing of Handicapped man on the Sabbath (Luke 6:6-11; Matthew 12:9-14; Mark 3:1-6)
- Widespread Fame of Jesus (Matthew 12:15-21; Mark 3:7-12)
- Naming of the Twelve (Luke 6:12-16; Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:13-19)
- Summary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 10: Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Life Characteristics of the Citizens of the Kingdom from Matthew
- Introduction
- The Spiritual Character of Kingdom Citizens (5:1-16)
- The Higher Requirements Expected of Kingdom Citizens (5:17-48)
- The Godly Motives of Practising Righteousness by the Citizen (6:1-18)
- The Priorities in the Life of Kingdom Citizens (6:19-7:12)
- The Self-Test of the Faith of Kingdom Citizens (7:13-27)
- Summary
- Practical Value
- Introduction
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 11: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Faith of the Centurion (Luke 7: 1-10, Matthew 8:5-13)
- Compassion for the Widow of Nain (Luke 7:11-17)
- Commendation of John the Baptizer (Matthew 11: 2-19; Luke 7: 18-35)
- Denunciation of the Cities of Galilee (Matthew 11:20-30)
- Love of the Sinful Woman in the House of Simon the Pharisee (Luke 7:36-50)
- Summary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 12: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Jesus Preaches Throughout Galilee the Second time (Luke 8:1-3)
- Teaching of the Unpardonable Sin (Matthew 12:22-37, Mark 3:22-30)
- Teaching on the Sign of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-42)
- Teaching on Spiritual Relationships (Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:31, Luke 8:19-21)
- Summary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 13: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-25, Luke 8:4-18)
- Parable of the Tares (Matthew 13:24-30)
- Parable of the Harvest (Mark 4:26-29)
- Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32)
- Parable of the Leaven (Matthew 13:33-43, Mark 4:33-34)
- Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44)
- Parable of the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:45-46)
- Parable of the Good and Bad Fishes (Matthew 13:47-50)
- Understanding the Parables (Matthew 13:51-53)
- Summary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 14: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- The Calming of the Storm (Mark 4:35, Matthew 8:18, 23- 27, Luke 8:22-25)
- Deliverance of the Gadarene Demoniacs (Mark 5:1-21, Matthew 8:28-34, 9:1, Luke 8:26-40)
- The Raising of Jairus Daughter (Mark 5:22-43, Matthew 9:18-26, Luke 8:41- 56)
- Healing of the Blind Man (Matthew 9:27-31)
- Deliverance of the Dumb Demoniac (Matthew 9:32-34)
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 15: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Second Rejection at Nazareth (Mark 6:1-6a, Matthew 13:54-58)
- Jesus Preaches throughout Galilee the Third Time (Matthew 9:35-38, Mark 6:6b)
- Evangelistic Ministry of the Twelve (Matthew 10:1, 5-11:1, Mark 6:7-13, Luke 9:1-6)
- Martyrdom of John the Heralder (Mark 6:14-29, Matthew 14:1-12, Luke 9:7-9)
- Return of the Twelve from Evangelism (Mark 6:30-34, Matthew 14:13-14, Luke 9:10- 11, John 6:1-2)
- Summary
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 16: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand (Mark 6:35-44, Matthew 14:15- 21, Luke 9:12-17, John 6:3-14)
- Jesus Walks on Water (Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45- 52, John 6:15-21)
- Jesus Heals the Sick at Gennesaret (Mark 6:53-56, Matthew 14:34- 36)
- Jesus Preaches on the Bread of Life (John 6:22-59)
- Jesus is Christ, the Son of the Living God (John 6:60-71)
- Summary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 17: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Hypocritical Pharisaism Rebuked (Mark 7:1-23, Matthew 15:1-20)
- Faith of the Syro-Phoenician Woman (Mark 7:24-30, Matthew15:21-28)
- Healing of the Deaf and Dumb Man (Mark 7:31-37, Matthew 15:29)
- Feeding of the Four Thousand (Mark 8:1-9, Matthew 15:30-38)
- Second Demand for a Sign (Matthew 15:39-16:4,Mark 8:10- 13)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 18: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Warning Against the Leaven of the Pharisees (Matthew 16:5-12, Mark 8:13-21)
- Healing of the Blind Man at Bethsaida (Mark 8:22-26)
- Peter’s Second Confession of Christ (Matthew 16:13-20, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-21)
- Christ’s First Prediction of His Passion and Resurrection (Mark 8:31-9:1, Matthew 16:21-28, Luke 9:22-27)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 19: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:1-13; Mark 9:2-13; Luke 9:28-36)
- Deliverance of the Demonised Boy (Mark 9:14-29; Matthew 17:14-21; Luke 9:37-43)
- Christ’s Second Prediction of His Passion and Resurrection (Mark 9:30-33; Matthew 17:22- 23; Luke 9:43-45)
- Return to Capernaum: Money in the Fish’s Mouth (Matthew 17:24-27)
- Teaching on Humility (Mark 9:33-50; Matthew 18:1-9; Luke 9:46-50)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 20: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Teaching on Forgiveness (Matthew 18:10-35)
- Prolonged Sojourn in Galilee (John 7:1-10)
- Departure from Galilee (Matthew 19:1-2; Mark 10:1)
- Journey Through Samaria (Luke 9:51-56)
- Cost of Discipleship (Luke 9:57- 62; Matthew 8:19-22)
- Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:11-52)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 21: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Woman Taken in Adultery (John 7:53-8:11)
- The Light of the World Discourse (John 8:12-59)
- Healing of the Man Born Blind (John 9:1-41)
- The Good Shepherd Discourse (John 10:1-21)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 22: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Around Jerusalem – Evangelistic Ministry of the Seventy (Luke 10:1-16)
- Return of the Seventy from Evangelism (Luke 10:17-24)
- Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
- Jesus Visits Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42)
- Teaching on Prayer (Luke 11:1- 13)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 23: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- A House Divided Will Fall (Luke 11:14-28, Matthew 12:43-45)
- An Evil Generation Seeks a Sign (Luke 11:20-32)
- Parable of the Lighted Candle (Luke 11:33-36)
- Condemnation of the Pharisees (Luke 11:37-44)
- Warning Against Hypocrisy (Luke 11:45-12:12)
- Warning Against Covetousness (Luke 12:13-34)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Can you face the music
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 24: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- The Immanency of Christ’s Return (Luke 12:35-59)
- Sin, Punishment, and Repentance (Luke 13:1-9)
- Healing of the Hunchbacked Woman on the Sabbath (Luke 13:10-17)
- More Parables of the Kingdom of God (Luke 13:18-21)
- The Feast of Dedication (John 10:22-39)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 25: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- From Jerusalem to Peraea (John 10:40-42)
- The Narrow Way to Heaven (Luke 13:22-30)
- Christ’s Third Prediction of His Passion and Resurrection (Luke 13:31-35)
- The Distortion of Values (Luke 14:1-24)
- The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14: 25-35)
- The Lost and Found Parables (Luke 15:1-32)
- Parable of the Lost Stewardship (Luke 16:1-13)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 26: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- God Knows the Hearts of Men (Luke 16:14-18)
- The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 27: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Understanding:
- On Forgiving and Serving (Luke 17:1-10)
- Return to Judaea: Raising of Lazarus of Bethany (John 11:1-44)
- Conversion of the Friends of Mary of Bethany (John 11:45-46)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 28: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Withdrawal of Jesus from the Public, Because of the Murderous Plot of the Pharisees (John 11:47-54)
- Return to Jerusalem — The Return of the Leper (Luke 17:11-19)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 29: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Kingdom of God and the Coming of Its King (Luke 17:20- 37)
- Parable on Prayer — The Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8)
- Parable on Prayer – The Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:9-14)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 30: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Arrival in Perea: Marriage and Divorce (Matthew 19:3-12; Mark 10:1-12)
- Jesus and the Little Children (Mark 10:13-16; Matthew 19:13- 15; Luke 18:15-17)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 31: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Rich Young Ruler (Matthew 19:16-20:16; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30)
- Christ’s Fourth Prediction of His Passion and Resurrection (Mark 10:32-34; Matthew 20:17-19; Luke 18:31-34)
- Selfish Ambition of James and John (Mark 10:35-45; Matthew 20:20-28)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 32: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52; Matthew 20:29-34; Luke 18:35- 43)
- Jesus Visits Zaccheus, the Chief Publican (Luke 19:1-10)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 33: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- The Parable of the Pounds (Luke 19:11-28)
- Jesus Arrives at Bethany In Judea (John 11:55-12:1, 9-11)
- Jesus Enters Jerusalem Riding on the Colt of an Ass (Mark 11:1-10; Matthew 21:1-9; Luke 19:22-40; John 12:12-19)
- Practical Value
- Humble Commitment
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 34: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Lament Over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44)
- Visit to the Temple (Matthew 21:10-11; Mark 11:11)
- Cursing of the Fig Tree (Mark 11:12-14; Matthew 21:18-19)
- Second Cleansing of the Temple (Mark 11:15-18; Matthew 21:12-13; Luke 19:45- 48)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 35: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Healing in the Temple (Matthew 21:14-17; Mark 11:19)
- Death of the Fig Tree (Mark 11:20-26; Matthew 21:20-22)
- The Authority of Christ Challenged (Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 36: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32)
- Parable of the Wicked Farmers (Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 37: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Parable of the Wedding Dinner (Matthew 22:1-14)
- Jesus Questioned Concerning Caesar’s Taxes (Matthew 22:15- 22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26)
- Jesus Questioned Concerning the Resurrection (Luke 20:27-40; Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 38: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- From Jerusalem to Perea (John 10:40-42)
- The Narrow Way to Heaven (Luke 13:22-30)
- Christ’s Third Prediction of His Passion and Resurrection (Luke 13:31-35)
- Healing of the Man with Dropsy (Luke 14:1-6)
- The “Supper” Parables (Luke 14:7-24)
- The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-35)
- The Lost Parables (Luke 15:1-32)
- Parable of the Lost Stewardship (Luke 16:1-13)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 39: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Gospel Preached to the world and the Abomination of Desolation (Matthew 24:14-15)
- There Shall Be Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:16-22)
- False Christs and False Prophets will arise (Matthew 24:23-28)
- The Appearance of the Sign of Man (Matthew 24:19-35)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 40: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- The Jews Reject Jesus (John 12:37-50)
- The Beginning of Sorrows Before the End (Matthew 24:1-13)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 41: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Contents
- Understanding:
- The Day and the Hour of the Second Coming of Christ (Matthew 24:36-51; Mark 13:32-37; Luke 21:34-38)
- The Necessity to be Vigilant and Faithful Before Christ’s Second Coming (Matthew 25:1-30)
- The Judgement at the Second Coming of Christ (Matthew 25:31-46)
- Christ’s Fifth Prediction of His Passion (Matthew 26:1-5; Mark 14:1-2; Luke 22:1-2)
- Mary of Bethany and Judas Iscariot (Matthew 26:6-16; Mark 14:3-11; Luke 22:3-6; John 12:2-8)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 42: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Jesus Commemorates the Final Passover with His Disciples (Luke 22:7-18, Matthew 26:17-20, Mark 14:12-17)
- Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet (John 13:1-20)
- Jesus Identifies His Betrayer (John 13:21-35, Matthew 26:21- 25, Mark 14:18-21, Luke 22:21- 23)
- Jesus Institutes the Lord’s Supper (Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:19-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25)
- Jesus Rebukes the Selfish Ambition of His Disciples (Luke 22:24-30)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 43: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial (Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:27-31, Luke 22:31-38, John 13:36-38)
- Jesus Comforts His Disciples in the Upper Room (John 14:1-31)
- Jesus Exhorts His Disciples (John 15:1-27)
- a. Jesus Exhorts His Disciples to Remain Faithful to Him (15:1-8)
- b. Jesus Commands His Disciples to Love One Another (15:9-17)
- c. Jesus Warns Them of Persecutions for His Name’s Sake (15:18-27)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 44: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Outline
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Jesus Promises to Send the Holy Spirit When He Departs From Them (John 16:1-33)
- Jesus Intercedes for the Believers Whom the Father Has Given to Him (John 17:1- 26)
- Jesus Agonizes in the Garden of Gethsemane (Luke 22:39-46, Matthew 26:30, 36- 46, Mark 14:26, 32-42, John 18:1)
- Jesus Is Betrayed by Judas and Arrested by the Religious Leaders (Matthew 26:47-56, Mark 14:43-52, Luke 22:47-53, John 18:2-12)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 45: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- Jesus Was Brought Before Annas (John 18:12-14, 19-24)
- Jesus Was Brought Before Caiaphas (Peter’s Denials of Jesus) (Matthew 26:57-58, 69-75; Mark 14:53-54, 66-72; Luke 22:54-62; John 18:15-18, 25-27)
- Jesus Was Brought Before the Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:59-68; Mark 14:55-65; Luke 22:63-71)
- Judas Iscariot Was Remorseful and Committed Suicide (Matthew 27:3-10; Acts 1:18-20)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 46: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- The Trial of Jesus before Pilate (John 18:28-38, Matthew 27:1-2, 11-14. Mark 15:1-5, Luke 23:1-5)
- The Trial of Jesus before Herod Antipas (Luke 23:6-12)
- The Trial of Jesus before Pilate Again (Matthew 27:15-26, Mark 15:6-15, Luke 23:13-25, John 18:39-40)
- Jesus Tortured by the Roman Soldiers (Matthew 27:26-30, Mark 15:15-19, John 19:1-3)
- The Cowardice of Pilate (John 19:4-16)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 47: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- Jesus Bearing the Cross Via Dolorosa (Luke 23-33, Matthew 27:31-34, Mark 15:20-23, John 19:16-17)
- Jesus Was Crucified Between Two Malefactors (Matthew 27:35- 44, Mark 15:24-32, Luke 23:33-43, John 19:18-27)
- All Things Fulfilled, Jesus Commended His Spirit to the Father (Mark 15:33-37, Matthew 27:45-50, Luke 23:44-46, John 19:28-30)
- Immediately After His Death, the Temple Veil Rent in Two (Matthew 27:51-56, Mark 15:38-41, Luke 23:45, 47-49)
- Jesus Was Buried in a New Garden Tomb (John 19:31-42, Matthew 27:57-66, Mark 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-56)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 48: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Lord Jesus Christ Rose From the Dead (Matthew 28:1-4, Mark 16:1, John 20:1)
- The Women Visited the Tomb Where Jesus Was Laid (Luke 24:1-3, Mark 16:2-4, John 20:2)
- The Angels Announced That Jesus Is Risen (Matthew 28:5-7, Mark 16:5-7, Luke 24:4-8)
- The Lord Jesus Appeared to the Women on Their Way Home From the Empty Tomb (Matthew 28:8-10, Mark 16:8)
- The Women Reported to the Eleven and to All the Rest (Luke 24:9-11)
- Peter and John Visited the Tomb (John 20:3-10, Luke 24:12)
- The Lord Jesus Appeared to Mary Magdalene at the Garden Tomb (John 20:11-18, Mark 16:9- 11)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 49: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Outline:
- The Chief Priests Bribed the Roman Guards to Make a False Report about the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 28:11- 15)
- The Lord Jesus Appeared to the Emmaus Disciples (Luke 24:13- 21, Mark 16:12)
- The Lord Jesus Appeared to Peter (Luke 24:33-35, Mark 16:13,1 Corinthians 15:5)
- The Lord Jesus Appeared to the Eleven without Thomas in Jerusalem (Luke 24:36-49)
- Jesus Christ Appeared to the Eleven Unbelieving Disciples (Mark 16:14-18)
- The Lord Jesus Appeared to the Eleven with Thomas Present (John 20:26-29)
- Commentary
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 50: The Life of Christ (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Contents
- Introduction
- Understanding:
- The Lord Jesus Appeared to the Seven Who Were Fishing in Galilee (John 21:1-24, Matthew 28:16)
- The Lord Jesus Appeared to the Eleven and Five Hundred on the Mountain in Galilee (Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 15:6)
- The Lord Jesus Appeared to James His Brother (1 Corinthians 15:7)
- The Lord Jesus Appeared to the Eleven on the Mount of Olives (Acts 1:3-8. Luke 24:50)
- The Lord Jesus Appeared to Paul on the Damascus Road (Acts 9:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:8)
- The Ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 1:9-12, Mark 16:19- 20, Luke 24:51-53)
- The Lord Jesus Promised to Return (John 14:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 22:7, 12-13, 20)
- Practical Value
- Daily readings & discussion questions
Lesson 1: Acts 1 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Jesus’ Final Instructions to His Disciples
- Jesus’ Ascension & Promise of His Return
- Being in One Accord in Prayer & Supplication
- Choosing the Twelfth Disciple
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 2: Acts 2A (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Gift of the Holy Spirit
- Tongues Speaking
- Peter’s Sermon
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 3: Acts 2B (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Jesus of Nazareth
- Response of The People
- The Resultant Effect
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 4: Acts 3 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Peter and John
- Healing of the Cripple
- Peter’s Sermon
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 5: Acts 4 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Arrest of the Disciples
- The Stone which became the Head Stone
- The Effect on the Christian Community
- Christian Attitudes & Actions
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 6: Acts 5 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Pretending & Lying
- The Effect on The Church
- Apostles Imprisoned & Released
- Suffer for Christ
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 7: Acts 6 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Grecian Jews Complained to the Apostles
- The Problem Solved & the Word of God Increased
- Stephen Disputing with the Greek-speaking Jews
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 8: Acts 7 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- God’s Working with Abraham and the Patriarchs
- God Came to Moses in the Desert of Midian
- God’s Dwelling Is Not Confined to the Temple
- Stephen Charged the Sanhedrin for being the Guilty Ones
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 9: Acts 8 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Great Dispersion
- Philip Visits Samaria
- Simon the Sorcerer
- Peter & John Visit Samaria
- Peter Rebukes Simon
- Conversion of the Ethiopian Official
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 10: Acts 9A (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Saul’s Pre-Conversion State of Mind and Heart
- Saul’s Conversion on the Road to Damascus
- Ananias Sent to Heal Saul
- Saul, the Disciple & Preacher
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 11: Acts 9B & 10 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Peter Healed Aeneas
- Peter Raised Dorcas From the Dead
- Cornelius Called for Peter
- Peter Saw A Vision from Heaven
- Peter Visited Cornelius
- Peter’s Sermon
- Peter Witnessed the Conversion of Cornelius
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 12: Acts 11 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Peter Explained to the Jewish Christians
- The Church at Antioch
- Barnabas Seeks Saul
- The Christians in Antioch Helped Their Brethren
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 13: Acts 12 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Persecution of The Apostles Intensified
- Peter was Set Free
- Praying for Peter
- God’s Judgement against His Enemy
- The Church Continued to Grow
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 14: Acts 13 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Call of Paul & Barnabas
- Paul’s First Missionary Trip
- Paul’s Preaching in Antioch Pisidia
- Mixed Response to Paul’s Preaching
- Paul & Barnabas’s Departure to Iconium
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 15: Acts 14 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Success & Opposition in Iconium
- Miracle in Lystra
- Confirming & Strengthening the Churches
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 16: Acts 15 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Nature of the Controversy
- The Resolution of the Controversy in Jerusalem
- Peter’s Speech
- James’ Speech
- The Letter
- The Declaration of the Decision to the Churches
- The Contention between Paul & Barnabas
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 17: Acts 16 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Call to Macedonia Revisiting the Churches
- The Macedonian Call
- Ministry in Philippi
- Lydia the Business Woman
- The Demon-Possessed Slave Girl
- The Jailer at Philippi
- The Church Strengthened
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 18: Acts 17 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Paul in Thessalonica
- Paul in Berea
- Paul in Athens
- Sermon on Mars Hill
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 19: Acts 18 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Paul in Corinth
- Paul Reasoned with the Jews
- Paul Went to Justus’ Home
- Rebellion by the Jews
- Paul’s Third Missionary Journey
- A Certain Jew Named Apollos
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 20: Acts 19 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Paul’s Strengthening of the Disciples in Ephesus
- Power of The Lord Jesus Christ Demonstrated
- The Exaltation of the Name of Jesus Christ
- The Vindication of Believers in Ephesus
- The Town Clerk Intervened
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 21: Acts 20 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Paul’s Tour of Macedonia
- Paul’s Ministry in Troas
- Paul’s Farewell Address to the Elders of Ephesus
- Paul’s Departure for Jerusalem
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
- Questions For Further Personal Study
Lesson 22: Acts 21 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Paul’s Journey from Miletus to Jerusalem
- Paul in Tyre
- Paul in Caesarea
- Paul’s Meeting with the Jerusalem Elders
- Paul’s Peril and Protection
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
- Questions For Further Personal Study
Lesson 23: Acts 22 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Paul’s Pre-Conversion Years
- Paul’s Conversion Day
- Paul Chosen to Witness to All Men
- Paul Specially Called to Witness to Gentiles
- Paul Rescued by the Roman Chief Captain
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
- Questions For Further Personal Study
Lesson 24: Acts 23 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Paul’s Defence before the Sanhedrin
- Paul was Slapped
- Dissension Arose
- The Lord Jesus Appeared to Paul
- The Conspiracy to Murder Paul
- The Conspiracy Exposed
- Claudius Lysias Sent Paul to Felix
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 25: Acts 24 & 25A (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Paul’s Trial Before Felix
- Paul’s Defence of Himself
- Felix’s Foolish Attitude
- Paul’s Trials Before Festus
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
- Questions For Further Personal Study
Lesson 26: Acts 25B & 26 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- Festus Briefs Agrippa
- Paul Presented to Agrippa
- Paul’s Testimony & Defence
- Paul as the Strict Pharisee
- Paul the Fanatical Persecutor Turned Preacher
- Paul the Commissioned Apostle
- Festus’ & Agrippa’s Response to Paul’s Challenge
- Paul was Innocent
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
Lesson 27: Acts 27 & 28 (Click HERE to download lesson notes)
- Introduction
- Commentary:
- The Storm at Sea Threatened the Lives of the Seafarers
- Paul Warned the People
- The Action of Paul Saved the Lives of the Seafarers
- The Reception and Recuperation in Malta
- The Final Stretch and Arrival in Rome
- The Ministry of Paul in Rome
- Practical Value
- Daily Readings & Discussion Questions
- Questions For Further Personal Study