March 26th, 2022 | Unit 18 - Lesson 4
The People Promised to Be Faithful | Nehemiah 9-10
God’s people remembered all He had done and promised to be faithful. God is gracious and compassionate. All along, God has been faithful to people who are unfaithful. We experience God’s grace and compassion in Jesus, who gave His life so we can receive mercy and life forever.
March 19th, 2022 | Unit 18 - Lesson 3
Ezra Read the Law | Ezra 7-10 & Nehemiah 8
God’s Word is powerful. When Ezra read God’s Word, the people loved God more and changed their ways. The Bible says that Jesus is “the Word.” Jesus is God who came to live with people on earth. Jesus has the power to change our hearts.
March 12th, 2022 | Unit 18 - Lesson 2
Ezra Read the Law | Ezra 7-10 & Nehemiah 8
God’s Word is powerful. When Ezra read God’s Word, the people loved God more and changed their ways. The Bible says that Jesus is “the Word.” Jesus is God who came to live with people on earth. Jesus has the power to change our hearts.
March 5th, 2022 | Unit 18 - Lesson 1
Esther Saved Her People | Esther 1-10
God was in control over Haman’s evil plan to destroy the Jews. Like Haman, Satan wants to ruin God’s plan and destroy believers. Satan thought he had won when Jesus died on the cross, but God raised Jesus from the dead and defeated Satan once and for all. All who believe in Jesus are rescued from sin and death.
February 26th, 2022 | Unit 17 - Lesson 4
The People Rebuilt the Temple | Ezra 2-6
God’s people rebuilt the temple so they would have a place to worship God. Years later, God sent His Son, Jesus, to be with His people. Now, God does not dwell with His people through the temple. Instead, God dwells directly with His people through His Spirit. Jesus provided something better than the temple; He gives us Himself.
February 19th, 2022 | Unit 17 - Lesson 3
The People Rebuilt the Temple | Ezra 2-6
God’s people rebuilt the temple so they would have a place to worship God. Years later, God sent His Son, Jesus, to be with His people. Now, God does not dwell with His people through the temple. Instead, God dwells directly with His people through His Spirit. Jesus provided something better than the temple; He gives us Himself.
February 12th, 2022 | Unit 17 - Lesson 2
Zechariah Gave Hope - Zechariah 13-14
Zechariah spoke a message of hope to God’s people. God would one day set up a new and better kingdom with a new and better King. God kept His promise by sending Jesus. Because of Jesus, we can have hope and forgiveness of sins by trusting in Him.
February 5th, 2022 | Unit 17 - Lesson 1
God Delivered His People - Ezra 1
God always keeps His promises. God chose to use King Cyrus in His plan to graciously deliver His people from exile. King Cyrus’ action to free the people reminds us of Jesus, whom God chose to rescue sinners and bring us to our true home in His kingdom of grace.
January 22nd, 2022 | Unit 16 - Lesson 4
God is Present With Us - Isaiah 7
God is present with us. He sent prophets to His people, even in captivity, and promised to send Immanuel, which means “God with us.” Jesus fulfilled this promise when He came to earth and was born of a virgin. Jesus is our Immanuel, God with us.
January 15th, 2022 | Unit 16 - Lesson 3
Daniel Served God - Daniel 5
God humbled the proud king of Babylon by taking away his kingdom. King Jesus willingly humbled Himself by dying on the cross for our sin. God raised up Jesus and gave Him honor forever. When we humble ourselves and trust in Jesus, God will raise us up to enjoy Jesus in His kingdom forever.
