Lesson 98: A Life of Prayer, part 2
Lesson 98: A Life of Prayer, part 2We see that the Lord needs and takes time, because we and all around us are the creatures of time, under the law of growth; but knowing that not one single prayer of faith can possibly be lost, that there is someti…
Lesson 99: A Life of Prayer, part 3
Lesson 99: A Life of Prayer, part 3The chief thing we need for a life of unceasing prayer, is to know that Jesus teaches us to pray. We have begun to understand a little of what His teaching is. Not the communication of new thoughts or views; not th…
Lesson 1 - Abraham, Man of Faith
Lesson 1Read: Genesis 12:1-9, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; Ephesians 1:3, 18; 2:6-7, Hebrews 11:8-10, 15-16 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.12Abram:- Faith – strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than…
Lesson 2 - Abraham, Man of Faith
Lesson 2Read: Genesis 13:5-13, 1 John 2:15-17, Matthew 6:19-21 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.13Abram:- Deference – a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others- Generosity – readiness or liberality in giving- Peace-loving – inclined to…
Lesson 3 - Abraham, Man of Faith
Lesson 3Read: Genesis 15; Romans 4:1-5, 17-21; James 2:17-24 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.15Abram:- Faith.- Optimism – hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.God appeared to Abram one night and said, “Don’…
Lesson 4 - Abraham, Man of Faith
Lesson 4Read: Genesis 16 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.16Abram and Hagar:- Flexibility- Deference- Peace-lovingSometimes positive character traits, like flexibility, deference and peace-loving, can become negative if we’re not following God closely.…
Lesson 5 - Abraham, Man of Faith
Lesson 5Read: Genesis 17:1-22 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.17Abraham:- Confidence – firm trust- Patience – the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upsetWhen Abram was 99 years old, the Lord spoke to…
Lesson 6 - Abraham, Man of Faith
Lesson 6 Read: Genesis 18:1-15 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.18 Abraham: - Hospitality – the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers - Friendliness – inclined to approve, help, or support - Generosity Abrah…
Lesson 7 - Abraham, Man of Faith
Lesson 7Read: Genesis 18:17 – 19:1-38 - www.bible.com/bible/59/gen.18Abraham:- Mercy – compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone who is within one's power to punish or harm- Compassion – sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfor…