Unit Theme: Book of Isaiah INTRODUCTION Several labels have been attached to the Book of Isaiah. Among them are “a Bible within the Bible,” “a miniature Bible,” “the centerpiece of the story of Israel,” and “the Romans of the Old Testament.” A number of quotations from the Book of Isaiah are found in the New Testament. Jesus himself (the infallible Teacher) quoted from this book, and other parts are recognized as the witness of the Holy Spirit. Where could we

UNIT THEME: GOSPEL OF MARK INTRODUCTION This unit highlights the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, His confronting of religious leaders, the revelations of Jesus’ divinity, His teachings about the End Time and His death and resurrection. January 24, 2021 (Lesson 8) JESUS’ MINISTRY BEGINS 1. John Prepares the Way (Mark 1:1-8) 2. Ministry Beginnings (Mark 1:9-20) 3. Manifesting Unequaled Authority (Mark 1:21-39) January 31, 2021 (Lesson 9) JESUS CONFRONTS RELIGIOUS LEADERS 1. About Healing and Forgiveness (Mark 2:1-12) 2. About Eating

Unit Theme: Scriptures Difficult to Understand The Bible is God’s Word to us, but in order for the Bible to fulfil its purposes in our lives, we must understand it. Therefore, we believe God gave us His Word in an understandable and clear form. Scholars call this concept the “clarity of Scripture.” This means the message of the Bible is not a puzzle we must piece together or a secret mystery we must solve. It is written in normal human

Unit Theme: Letters from Peter and Jude The apostle Peter was one of the most vibrant and energetic people in the life of our Lord. The first part of his life—from his birth to the time he met Jesus—we know little about. We do know he was married and his mother-in-law was still living (Mark 1:30). He was a Galilean fisherman who lived in Capernaum and had a brother named Andrew (v. 16). The second part of his life is

Unit Theme: Defending the Faith in a Secular Society The 6 week long unit study looks at these critical topics: Who is God?, Who is Jesus?, human sexuality, God’s love and judgement, evil and suffering, and purity. WHO IS GOD? July 25, 2021 (Lesson 8) Central Truth: Because God is Creator, every person is morally responsible to Him. 1. God Is Revealed in Creation (Genesis 1:1-2; Psalms 19:1-4; 139:7-10, 14; Isaiah 40:12-14; Romans 1:18-20) 2. Judge of Right and Wrong