The lesson on January 30, 2005 was entitled "But the End is Not Yet" and the scripture reading was in Matthew 24:1-6 KJV. "24:1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. 3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be?
The lesson on March 6, 2005 was entitled "Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth". The scripture reading was in Ephesians 5:1-2 KJV. "5 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour."
The lesson on March 20, 2005 was entitled "Resurrection Secret" and the scripture reading was Proverbs 3:32-33 KJV. "32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord: but his secret is with the righteous. 33 The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just." In the lesson, a reference is given to Deuteronomy 29:29 KJV "29 The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law."
The lesson on May 1, 2005 was entitled "Do the Work of an Evangelist" and the scripture reading was in 2 Timothy 4:5 KJV. "5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry." This lesson was taught by Leland Maples of the LOOPS ministry.
The lesson on May 8, 2005 was on Mother's Day and the scripture reading was in Matthew 22:34-40 KJV "34 But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. 35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 38 This is the first and great commandment.
The lesson on May 25, 2005 was entitled "The Kingdom of His Dear Son" and the scripture reading was in Gen 16:11-16 KJV. "11 And the angel of the Lord said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the Lord hath heard thy affliction. 12 And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren. 13 And she called the name of the Lord that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?
The lesson on June 19, 2005 celebrated Father's Day and opened with the scripture reading in Hebrews 12:5-11 KJV "5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: 6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. 7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? 8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
Approaching The Bible - Part 1 “Interpreting and Applying, Example: Circumcision” - The first lesson sets some foundational truths to ensure you approach the Bible with the right mindset. It was Miles Coverdale that gave us some words of wisdom when he translated the first english Bible.
Approaching The Bible - Part 2 “Example: The Sabbath” -The second lesson looks at another example with the Sabbath. In the Old Testament, it was important in keeping a day of rest and if not kept, had very severe penalties associated with breaking that law. What happened in the New Testament and even now, in the Post Acts period with the Sabbath? Do you keep it? This study looks at the role of keeping the Sabbath in the Old Testament times, also in the Gospels and the Acts, as well as how it impacts our lives today.
Approaching The Bible - Part 3. “Example: Miracles” -The third lesson in this series looks at a more controversial topic of Miracles and healing. There are may denominations that have adopted the miracles movement and utilize healing, tongues, and miracles. Unfortunately, they do so in ignorance not knowing where or why these were applicable for Israel. This lesson looks at the miracles in its proper context and shows how we have moved into an age of grace where these no longer have any endorsement by God. God can heal but He has not given that power to any one here on earth.
Approaching The Bible - Part 4 “Example: Prayer” - The forth lesson studies the subject of prayer and how it has changed in the time periods covered in the New Testament during the Gospels , the Acts period, and the Post Acts period. We learn that prayers go from a definitive perspective to a petitionary perspective. Meaning, most prayers were said with a “will” in them to ones that have “may” in them. The Apostle Paul shows us in his prayers of Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians.
The lesson on December 4, 2005 was entitled the "Birth of Christ" and the scripure reading was in Matthew 1:18-25 KJV. "18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
The lesson on December 11, 2005 was entitled the "Birth of Christ" Part 2 and the scripture reading was in Luke 2:7-14 KJV. "7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
The lesson on December 18, 2005 was entitled the "Birth of Christ" Part 3 and the scripture reading was in Matthew 2:1-12 KJV. "2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
