I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 1: Tower of Babel

The text for this lesson is Genesis 9:18–19; 11:1–9. Key Point God sends temporary disruptions into our lives to call us to repent of the sinful desire to attain glory for ourselves apart from God. God will make a name for us and bless us through His Spirit. Law: Our resistance or failure to listen … Continue Reading

I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 2: Birth of Moses

The text for this lesson is Exodus 1:8–2:10. Key Point God sent Moses and then protected him so that he could deliver the Israelites from slavery; in the same way, God sent His greater Son, Jesus, to deliver us from the slavery of sin. Law: Sin, death, and the devil try to tempt, oppress, discourage, … Continue Reading

I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 3: Rahab Believes

The text for this lesson is Joshua 2. Key Point No matter what sins we may have committed, God works through our repentance and faith to deliver us from destruction and eternal death. Law: God will punish all who fight against Him and refuse to fear and trust Him, as happened with the people of … Continue Reading

I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 4: Hannah’s Prayer

The text for this lesson is 1 Samuel 1:1–2:21. Key Point God cares and provides for the humble and lowly. Law: The Lord is not pleased with those who provoke others, as Peninnah did to Hannah, or with those who ignore Him and mock His worship, as did Hophni and Phinehas. Gospel: When we are … Continue Reading

I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 5: Isaiah Sees the Lord

The text for this lesson is Isaiah 6:1–13. Key Point God’s Word calls us to repentance. Christ—the Word made flesh—restores us to life.. Law: Our stubborn unrepentance leads to God’s continued and deepening discipline. Gospel: God disciplines us not for our ultimate destruction but so we will rise again in new life in Christ, the … Continue Reading

I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 6: King Josiah

The text for this lesson is 2 Kings 22:1–20. Key Point Faithful listening to the Word of God revitalizes God’s people. Law: Neglect of the Word of God leads to discipline and destruction. Gospel: Through His Holy Word, God grants His children faith, favor, and blessing. Discussion Points Josiah ascends to the throne after the … Continue Reading

I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 7: Jesus Heals at Bethesda

The text for this lesson is John 5:1–15. Key Point Jesus is the focus of our faith, the One who brings healing not only to the body but also from sin and death. Law: Without Jesus, we all are crippled in sin, unable to restore ourselves. Gospel: Through Jesus, the disease of sin is taken … Continue Reading

I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 8: Good Samaritan

The text for this lesson is Luke 10:25–37. Key Point The Lord’s call to perfection is expressed in compassion, which He exemplifies toward us, healing us from sin and restoring us to eternal life. Law: The command to love our neighbor is a command to be perfectly compassionate to everyone whom we encounter. Gospel: Though … Continue Reading

I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 9: Jesus with Mary and Martha

The text for this lesson is Luke 10:38–42. Key Point The one truly necessary thing for happiness that endures for eternity is the Word of God. Law:Cares of this world, which may be good of themselves, may lead to anxiety, despair, and unbelief when they crowd out hearing and believing the Word of God. Gospel: … Continue Reading

I Spy Salvation’s Story, Lesson 10: Triumphal Entry

The text for this lesson is Luke 19:28–40. Key Point Jesus is the one true King of heaven and earth, worthy of praise and worship. Law:In our sin, we fail to see Jesus as He really is when we ask Him to meet only our temporal needs. Gospel: Jesus came not as a conquering king … Continue Reading