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)
• 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

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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
• 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