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“We Are God’s Handiwork”

Background Scripture: Acts 19; Ephesians 2; Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: In this week’s lesson, we see the unsaved person’s life contrasted with the saved person’s life. It teaches that salvation comes by God’s grace through faith […]
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“Christ Is Wisdom”

Scriptural text: Acts 19; Ephesians 1:15-23; Revelation 2:1-7 Lesson Context: Paul’s first contact with the Ephesians was on his secondary missionary journey (AD 52-54). Paul’s second visit to Ephesus was on his third missionary journey, […]
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“GOD PICKED YOU”

Scriptural text:Acts 19; Ephesians 1:1-14; Revelation 2:1-7 Lesson Context: The book of Ephesians is one of what is often called Paul’s prison letters. As in Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon, Paul presented himself as “the prisoner.” […]
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“Who Is King?”

Scriptural text: 1 Samuel 8:1-9; 10:17-26 Lesson Context: Samuel is sometimes referred to as the last of the judges. Samuel was one of the greatest judges of Israel’s judges. After freeing the country from oppressions, […]