Unit Theme I: What We Bring to God

Dec 13 Acceptable Offerings Lesson 2 Background Scripture: Lev. 22:17-33; 23:9-14, 31-33; Deut. 22:6, 7, Micah 6:6-8; Isa. 1:10-20 Romans 12:1, 2; 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Lesson Scripture: Leviticus 22:17-25, 31-33 MEMORY VERSE: Therefore shall ye keep my command-ments, and do them: I am the Lord. Leviticus 22:31 (KJV) Key Truth: God gives us His best, we should do no less. STUDY QUESTIONS

(Leviticus 22:17-22) 1. Leviticus is one of the five books written by Moses. What is the main theme and purpose of the Book of Leviticus? 2. Why was Aaron and his sons specifically mentioned in Leviticus 22:18? 3. What significant role did burnt offerings have in the wor-ship of the Israelites? 4. What truth was the Lord revealing about worship in re-quiring His people to sacrifice animals that were perfect or without blemish? 5. Why is a distinction made between a free will offering and an offering to fulfill a vow in Leviticus 22:23? 6. What was the relationship between the Old Testament sacrificial offerings and Jesus sacrificial death on the cross? (See John 1:29; Hebrews 9:14 and 1 Peter 1:19.) (Leviticus 22:31-33) 7. What does it mean to profane the holy name of the Lord? 8. How does the Lord make His people holy?

Unit Theme I: What We Bring to God

Dec 20 Dedication of the Firstborn Lesson 3 Background Scripture: Exodus 13:11-16; Leviticus 12:1-8; Numbers 3:5-13; Luke 2:21-39 Lesson Scripture: Exodus 13:13b-15: Luke 2:22-32 MEMORY VERSE: When the days of her purification accord-ing to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord. Luke 2:22 (KJV) Key Truth: Jesus fulfils the hope of all who seek Him. STUDY QUESTIONS

(Exodus 13:13B-15) 1. What is the setting of Exodus 13B-15? 2. What is the meaning of the word redeem in the Bible? 3. According to Exodus 13:15, why did the Lord require the firstborn male child to be redeemed? (See also Numbers 8:17) 4. What does the days of her purification have reference to in Luke 2:22? What did the law of the Lord require when pre-senting a firstborn male to the Lord? (See Leviticus 12:1-8) 5. What does Luke 2:22-24 reveal about the faith and char-acter of Joseph and Mary? What truth can parents learn from Joseph and Mary? (Luke 2:25-32) 6. According to Isaiah 40:1-2, what did the consolation of Israel have reference to in Luke 2:25? 7. What insight can be gained from Simeons words in Luke 2:16, 28-30 about dealing with death? (See also 2 Timothy 4:6-8) 8. How were Simeons words in Luke 2:32 & 34 fulfilled by Jesus?

Unit Theme I: What We Bring to God

Dec 6 The Sabbath Day Lesson 1 Background Scripture: Exodus 16:23; 20:8-11; 31:12-18; Deut. 5:12-15; Lev. 23:3-8; Matt. 12:1-4; Acts 13:42 Lesson Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11; 31:12-16 MEMORY VERSE: Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Exodus 20:8 (KJV) Key Truth: Keeping a Sabbath day of rest allows the Lord to restore our souls. STUDY QUESTIONS

(Exodus 20:8-11) 1. This weeks lesson highlights one of the Ten Commandants God gave to the Israelites. Discuss the significance of the Ten Commandments for the Israelites and for Gods people today. 2. What is the meaning of the word Sabbath? 3. Since God does not get tired, what purpose did He fulfill when He rested from creating the world? (See Exodus 20:11.) (Exodus 31:12-16) 4. In Exodus 31:13, the plural word Sabbaths is used by the Lord when giving instructions to the children of Israel. In addition to the Sabbath Day, what other Sabbaths were the Israelites to observe? 5. Based on Exodus 31:13 & 15, why is it essential that the Lords people observe a Sabbath of rest? 6. The Israelites were given severe consequences for failing to keep the Sabbath day holy in Exodus 30:14. What conse-quences do people experience today when they fail to ob-serve a Sabbath day of rest? 7. What did Jesus reveal about the purpose and observance of the Sabbath in Matthew 12:1-4 and Mark 2:23-28? 8. How is the Sabbath day of rest fulfilled by Christians?

Unit Theme I: What We Bring to God

Dec 27 A Generous Gift Lesson 4 Background Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12; Mark 12:38-44 Lesson Scripture: Matthew 23:2-12, Mark 12:38-44 MEMORY VERSE: Whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Matthew 23:12 (KJV) Key Truth: It was pride that changed an angel into the devil; it is humility that makes men like angels. (Adopted from Saint Augustine) STUDY QUESTIONS (Matthew 23:2-7; Mark 12:38-40) 1. What is the setting of this weeks lesson? 2. Briefly describe the role of the scribes and the Pharisees during biblical times. 3. What were the phylacteries and tassels mentioned in Matthew 23:5? How did the scribes and Pharisees use them to be seen of men? 4. Define and give the origin of the word hypocrite. How did Jesus sum up the meaning of hypocrite in Matthew 23:3B? (Matthew 23:8-12) 5. What truth was Jesus teaching about titles and positions in Matthew 23:8-12? 6. Why is it dangerous for the Lords people to exalt them-selves? What are the benefits of being humble? (Mark 12:41-44) 7. Research and discuss the customary way people gave money in the temple treasury. 8. What does Jesus statement in Mark 12:43-44 teach us about His standard for giving. What does it further teach us about the equality in the principle of tithing?

INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL

Adult Lesson Outline

QUARTERLY THEME: Sacred Gifts and Holy Gatherings

December 2015

Sunday School Department

Lewis Chapel Baptist Church Department of Christian Education

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John D. Fuller, Sr., A.B., M.Div., D.D., Senior Pastor Janifer S. Campbell, Director of Christian Education

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right 2006 by the Committee on the Uniform Series.

Unit Theme I: What We Bring to God

December 6 The Sabbath Day Exodus 20:8-11; 31:12-16 Nov 30 M. Genesis 1:28-2:3 Very Good Dec 1 T. Leviticus 16:29-34 Day of Atonement Dec 2 W. Psalm 62:1, 2, 5-9 Finding in God a Refuge Dec 3 T. Hebrews 4:1-11 Promised Rest Dec 4 F. Revelation 14:12, 13; 21:1-5 Eternal Rest Dec 5 S. Exodus 16:22-26 Work, Then Rest Dec 6 S. Exodus 20:8-11; 31:12-16 A Day of Rest December 13 Acceptable Offerings Leviticus 22:17-25, 31-33 Dec 7 M. Psalm 40:1-8 Living Sacrifice Dec 8 T. Psalm 51:15-19 Contrite Sacrifice Dec 9 W. Mark 12:28-34a Loving Sacrifice Dec 10 T. Romans 12:1-8 Complete Sacrifice Dec 11 F. Hebrews 11:4-16 Faithful Sacrifice Dec 12 S. 1 John 4:9-16 Perfect Sacrifice Dec 13 S. Leviticus 22:17-25, 31-33 Acceptable Sacrifice December 20 Dedication of the Firstborn Exodus 13:13b-15; Luke 2:22-32 Dec 14 M. Leviticus 20:7, 8, 22-24 Separate for a Purpose Dec 15 T. 2 Chronicles 30:5-12 Gods Heart and Dedication Dec 16 W. Judges 13-2-5, 24, 25 Dedication of Samson Dec 17 T. 1 Samuel 1:11, 20, 24-28 Dedication of Samuel Dec 18 F. 1 Samuel 16:10-13 Dedication of David Dec 19 S. Leviticus 12 Dedication of Firstborn Dec 20 S. Exodus 13:13b-15; Luke 2:22-32 Dedication of Jesus December 27 A Generous Gift Matthew 23:-12; Mark 12:38-44 Dec 21 M. John 1:10-18 Modeled Generosity Dec 22 T. Ephesians 2:1-10 Gracious Generosity Dec 23 W. 2 Corinthians Excellent Generosity Dec 24 T. Colossians 3:12-17 Wise Generosity Dec 25 F. Romans 12:6-13 Loving Generosity Dec 26 S. Matthew 6:1-6 Humble Generosity Dec 27 S. Matthew 23:2-12; Mark 12:28-44 Trusting the Spirit