Examine Yourselves

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test? And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test.

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Earliest Messianic Prophecies

Key Verse: Galatians 3:8

Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.”

Central Truth

God revealed the coming of Jesus the Messiah by Spirit-inspired prophecies in ancient times.

Focus

To examine ancient prophecies about the Messiah and trust in Jesus as the One who fulfilled those prophecies.

Study Text

Genesis 3:13-15; 12:1-3; 49:8-10

Matthew 1:18-21

Luke 1:30-33

John 12:30-33

Galatians 3:8-14

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Jesus Opens Blinded Eyes

Key Verse: Luke 4:18-19

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

Central Truth

Jesus opens blinded eyes.

Focus

To study and overcome spiritual blindness.

Study Text

Mark 8:1-26

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God Judges Sin

Key Verse: Psalm 51:1

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.

Central Truth

God judges sin but forgives the penitent sinner.

Focus

To acknowledge sin’s consequences and seek God’s forgiveness.

Study Text

Joshua 7:1 – 8:29

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Christian Faith in Action

Key Verse: James 2:8

If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,”  you are doing right.

Central Truth

The Bible gives clear guidance regarding our treatment of others.

Focus

To examine and practice Christian principles for our treatment of others.

Study Text

James 2:1-26

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Psalms of Divine Justice

Key Verse: Psalm 140:12

I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor and upholds the cause of the needy.

Central Truth

We can trust God to be just in every situation.

Focus

To reflect on God’s just nature and depend on Him in difficult times.

Study Text

Psalm 35:1-10

Psalm 109:1-3

Psalm 109:26-27

Psalm 140:1-13

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