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Journey with Jesus, Lesson 8: Journey to Bethany

The text for this lesson is Luke 10:38–42. Key Points As Jesus journeyed to Bethany to preach about Himself, the one thing that is necessary, so also He comes to us with this same message in His Word and Sacraments—salvation is found in no one else. Law: In sin, I am like Martha, worrying myself … Continue Reading

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Journey with Jesus, Lesson 9: Journey to Jerusalem

The text for this lesson is Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–40. Key Points Jesus journeyed to Jerusalem on His way to the cross so that our journey to heaven and life eternal would be made certain. Law: Because of my sin, Jesus had to suffer and die. Gospel: Because of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection, my … Continue Reading

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Journey with Jesus, Lesson 10: Journey to Gethsemane

The text for this lesson is Mark 14:32–42. Key Points Carrying the weight of our sins, Jesus journeyed to Gethsemane and prayed to His Father. Because Jesus took our sins upon Himself, we can pray to God, trusting Him to hear and answer our prayers. Law: In sin, I do not do what my heavenly … Continue Reading

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Journey with Jesus, Lesson 12: Journey from Malta to Rome

The text for this lesson is Acts 28:1–16. Key Points Just as God took care of Paul through the people he encountered as he journeyed to Rome, so God richly and daily provides for us through the people in our lives. Law: My sin causes me to not see that God is the one who … Continue Reading

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Old Testament 1, Lesson 13: Esau Forgives Jacob

The text for this lesson is Genesis 31:3; 32-33. Key Points Jacob struggled against man and God for his birthright. On the cross, Jesus struggled against sin and death to win our heavenly birthright. Law: Sin separates me from God and from those I love. Gospel: In Christ, nothing can separate me from the love … Continue Reading

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Serving with Joy, Lesson 1: Rebekah Serves at the Well

The text for this lesson is Genesis 24:10–28. Key Point By moving Rebekah to selfless service (drawing countless gallons of water for a man and his camels), God identified an ancestor of the One who would serve us by His suffering and death. Law: In our sinfulness, we think only of our own convenience and … Continue Reading

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Serving with Joy, Lesson 2: Jacob’s Death and Burial

The text for this lesson is Genesis 49:29–50:14. Key Point Jacob requested burial in Canaan, rather than in Egypt, because Canaan was the land to which God had promised to send the One through whom all the families of the earth would be blessed—Jesus (Genesis 12:1–3; 46:2–4). Law: How we deal with death—our own and … Continue Reading

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Serving with Joy, Lesson 3: David, the Shepherd Boy

The text for this lesson is 1 Samuel 16:11; 17:32–35; Psalm 23. Key Point While David tended his flock, the Lord was David’s shepherd—protecting him, leading him, and providing for him. Law: Many jobs involve real danger, and though we are often unaware of it, Satan has the power to do us harm at any … Continue Reading

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Serving with Joy, Lesson 4: The Friendship of David & Jonathan

The text for this lesson is 1 Samuel 18:1–4; 19:1–7; 20:1–42; 2 Samuel 1:17–27. Key Point Rather than being jealous that God had chosen David to be king and ancestor of the Messiah, Jonathan accepted God’s plan and befriended David. Law: When we see others being honored, we often become jealous. Gospel: In our Baptism … Continue Reading

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Serving with Joy, Lesson 5: Workers Build the Temple

The text for this lesson is 1 Kings 5:1–6:28. Key Point The temple was a magnificent structure that symbolized God’s even more magnificent dwelling with His people: Christ Jesus. Law: The temple was a constant reminder of God’s presence with Israel, but we often forget that God is with us. We take for granted that … Continue Reading

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