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The Life of Joseph: Character Lessons and Foreshadowings of Christ (1/26/25)

This lesson looks at two tremendous character traits of Joseph (Genesis 37-50): his high standard of purity, and his ability (through years of mistreatment) to see God's hand work good out of evil. We are also inspired by the Genesis account of Joseph's life, the details which foreshadow Jesus' betrayal, death, and resurrection. Teaching Notes

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Daniel Cast Into the Pit of Lions (Daniel 6:7-29)

Co-taught by Chuck Pike and David Adams, this lesson explores three levels of the famous Daniel and the lions' den story. In the details of this story (the first level), we are challenged and inspired as Christians by Daniel's prayer life and personal integrity (the second level). We then look for a third level, to

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King Nebuchadnezzar's Dream (Daniel 2)

When King Nebuchadnezzar has a terrifying dream, he decides to kill all the wise men in his kingdom (including Daniel). Facing great adversity, Daniel demonstrates wisdom and godliness, showing us how to face our own earthly struggles. This chapter also contains a famous prophecy that reminds us that God is over the nations and their

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Psalm 33 - The Word of the Lord

In this encouraging psalm, David reveals the Lord as the One who guards those who fear Him. He alone can shield and protect us when we are being assaulted in this life. This psalm also has one verse that many early Christian writers saw as revealing the mystery of Word of God (Christ) to us

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Bethlehem

Throughout Scripture, significant events took place at Bethlehem. As we remember the details of our Lord's birth, we see how this event was foretold in various times, places and events that took place centuries before. May this give us even more reason to rejoice and stand in awe at the birth of our Savior! Teaching

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In the Belly of the Whale (Jonah 1 & 2)

Many Christians dismiss the Book of Jonah as a cute children’s story involving a whale, or as the account of a second-rate prophet. However, Jesus saw it differently. In Matthew 12, He said that the only sign that would be given to that generation would be “the sign of Jonah”. Jesus went on to state

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Four Prophecies Fulfilled: the Resurrected Christ and Eternal King (Acts 2:30-32)

We have come to the powerful core of the message Peter preached on the day of Pentecost. Here Peter ties the resurrection of Jesus to four kingdom prophecies connected to an ancient promise made to David. Since these prophecies are alluded to (rather than directly quoted), most Christians miss the significance of Peter’s words. In

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