The lesson on September 18, 2011 was part 8 of the "Before the Beginning" study and it finished the series. The scripture reading was from Acts 17:1-11 KJV "1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: 2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, 3 Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ. 4 And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few. 5 But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. 6 And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also; 7 Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus. 8 And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things.
The lesson on September 11, 2011 honored the 10 year anniversary of the terrorist attack on America in New York and Washington DC on September 11, 2011. Ten years ago 19 Al-Qaeda terrorist coordinated four attacks by hijacking passenger planes and flying them into the two World Trade Center buildings and the Pentagon. The fourth plane was commandeered again by the passengers and crashed in Western Pennsylvania prior to reaching its intended target. This lesson opens with a remembrance about that event 10 years ago and then teaches about prayer by using the acronym P.R.A.Y. which stands for praying Persistantly, Respectfully, Authoritatively, and Yearningly and there were scripture examples to go with each letter. The scripture reading was in Philippians 4:4-7 KJV "4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
The lesson on September 26, 2010 was the 13th lesson in the From the Beginning series. The scripture reading was in Hebrews 3:12-19 KJV "12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. 13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. 14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. 15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
