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Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for January 28
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University YIELDED FAITH LUKE 7:1–10 In desperate situations, we look to Jesus for help. (1–5) In these verses we read about the Roman centurion who asks Jesus to heal his slave. The centurion is himself one who has authority over 80 men, and this man of authority has come to Jesus for help. The centurion “servant, who was highly valued by him” and who “was sick and about to die” (v. 2).
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for January 21
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University A Cry for Justice Psalm 10:1–4, 12–18 Sometimes it seems that injustice reigns. (1–4) In this psalm, the psalmist is concerned with the injustice that is done to the lowly and to the weak. The psalmist is troubled that the wicked are oppressing the weak, the poor and the needy. We read that the wicked “persecute the poor” (v. 2); “their mouths are filled with cursing and deceit and oppression” (v.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for January 14
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University LIFE-CHANGING FAITH LUKE 5:1–11 Faith begins when we hear God’s Word. (1–3) Throughout Luke 4 and 5, we see two related themes. We see Jesus doing miracles, and we see different responses to Jesus’ miracles. Before Jesus’ signs we read that He was “full of the Holy Spirit” (4:1), tested by the devil in the wilderness (4:1–2) and then “returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit” (4:14).
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for January 7
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University THE PROTECTION OF GOD’S NAME Psalm 91:1–6, 9–16 We can trust God’s power to protect us. (1–6) The main theme of this psalm is that God rescues those who trust in Him. Those who love God and who are righteous will be delivered by God from their distress. God will vindicate the righteous.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for December 31
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD’S NAME Jeremiah 23:5–6; Romans 3:10b–13, 21–26 God promised a King who is defined by righteousness. (Jer. 23:5–6) In Jeremiah 22, God tells Jeremiah to go to the house of the king of Judah and tell him to practice justice and righteousness, which includes rescuing those who have been robbed and taking care of the aliens, orphans and widows.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for December 24
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University THE SALVATION EXPRESSED IN GOD’S NAME Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–25 With the name Emmanuel, God promised to be with us. (Isa. 7:14) The looming domination of the Assyrian empire is the stage of Isaiah 7. The northern kingdom of Israel feared the encroaching power of Assyria, so Israel allied with its neighbor Aram.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for November 27
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University THREE REASONS FOR GIVING THANKS Psalm 107:1–9 Give thanks because God redeems us. (1–3) Psalms 104–106 recount Scripture’s story. Israel’s God is the Creator of the world. His works demonstrate His wisdom and power, and the earth should praise Him (Ps. 104).
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for November 20
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University Communicate God’s Word Deuteronomy 6:1–9 Obedience to God’s word benefits us and others. (1–3) In the Book of Deuteronomy, Israel is poised to enter the promised land. The previous generation, whom God rescued out of Egypt, refused to believe He would give them the land He had promised. Because of their disbelief and rebellion, God sentenced that generation to wander in the wilderness 40 years.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for November 13
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University Obey God’s Word James 1:19–27 Respond to God’s word with humility. (19–21) We have been born anew by the word of truth that comes from the Father (1:18). Just as in the book of Genesis where God creates and brings new life by His word, so also are we born again by God’s word of truth, which is the good news of Jesus Christ.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for November 6
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University Meditate on God’s Word Psalm 1:1–6, Philippians 4:8 Meditating on Scripture provides blessing and delight. (Ps. 1:1–3) Psalm 1 and 2 may be taken together as the introduction to the entire psalter. Psalm 1 is about the blessed man who meditates on God’s law, and Psalm 2 is a coronation psalm about God’s anointed king. Several themes and phrases tie both psalms together.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for October 30
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University Study God’s Word 2 Timothy 2:14–19, 22–26 Be diligent in studying God’s word. (14–15) In 2 Timothy, Paul instructs and exhorts Timothy about his ministry of the gospel. He exhorts Timothy to remain faithful to the gospel he received from Paul and to transmit and entrust that same message to faithful people who will then in turn teach others.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for October 23
By Rony Kozman, Ph. D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University Hear God’s Word Nehemiah 8:1–3, 7–12 Put yourself in a position to hear God’s word. (1–3) With the ascendance and permission of the Persian empire, the books of Ezra and Nehemiah recount the return of the exiles from Babylonian captivity to the land of Judah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for October 16
By Rony Kozman, Ph. D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University Why We Need God’s Word 2 Timothy 3:1–5, 13–17 Sin abounds in our culture. (1–5) In 2 Timothy, Paul is instructing and exhorting Timothy concerning his ministry of the gospel. Paul warns Timothy about what is happening in “the last days” and how Timothy should prepare and respond. These last days are not days that are coming in the future for Timothy (or for us).
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for October 9
By Rony Kozman, Ph. D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University FAITH ON DISPLAY IN YOUR PRIORITIES James 4:13–17, 5:7–11 Subject your plans to God’s will. (4:13–17) James turns now to address those who are rich. He has two complaints against them. First, James addresses those whose plans include pursuing the production of wealth.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for October 2
By Rony Kozman, Ph. D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University Faith on Display in Facing the Enemy James 4:1–10 The sinful nature is self-centered and keeps us in conflict. (1-3) James 3:13–16 contrasts the wisdom that comes from above (i.e., from God) with the wisdom that is from below. Whereas the wisdom from above is “peaceable, gentle” and is characterized by peace (v. 17), the wisdom from below is “earthly, unspiritual, devilish” (v.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for September 25
By Rony Kozman, Ph. D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University FAITH ON DISPLAY IN YOUR CONVERSATIONS James 3:1–5a, 9–10, 13–18 There is power in our words. (1–5a) In this chapter, James focuses on the power of our words. Before this discussion about words, he has discussed the important connection between faith and works (2:14–26). And after James discusses our words (3:1–12), he returns to the theme of works (3:13).
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for September 18
By Rony Kozman, Ph. D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University Faith on display in your actions James 2:14–26 A faith not backed up by our actions is a useless faith. (14–17) In James 2:1–13, James emphasized the importance and necessity of keeping the whole law (vv. 10–12). To fail in one part is to be guilty of breaking the whole law. James entreated his audience to keep the whole law by not failing to show love and mercy to the poor as they seek to enact justice.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for September 11
By Rony Kozman, Ph. D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University FAITH ON DISPLAY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIPS James 2:1–13 Don’t play favorites based on outward appearances. (1–4) In James’ moral economy, the rich will eventually fade away, and the poor will one day be exalted and vindicated (1:9–11). Later, James will give a prophetic warning against the rich who oppress the poor by holding back their wages (5:1–6).
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for September 4
By Rony Kozman, Ph. D. Assistant professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University FAITH ON DISPLAY IN HARD TIMES James 1:1–12 Trials can strengthen our faith. (1–4) Through the course of our lives, we meet different kinds of suffering with varied levels of intensity. The kinds of suffering and their severity can also vary from person to person. Sorrow is our natural response to suffering. We grieve because we have lost something.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 30
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University Trust God to Work Matthew 13:3–8, 18–23 Throughout Matthew 13, Jesus tells a number of parables. These parables are fictitious stories meant to illuminate the nature of the Kingdom of heaven. We hear the repeated refrain, “the Kingdom of heaven is like …” (vv. 24, 31, 33, 44, 45, 47, 52). These parables illustrate different aspects of the Kingdom of heaven such as the future judgment when Christ returns (vv.
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 23
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University Share the Message Acts 17:16–18; 22–23; 30–31 In Acts 17 we get a glimpse of Paul’s missionary strategy. How did the apostle proclaim the gospel to those who were not followers of Jesus? How did he make Christ known? Here we see how Paul shared the message about Christ to two groups of people: those who were devoted to Israel’s God and who were learned in Israel’s Scripture (v. 17); and Greek philosophers (v. 18).
Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for May 16
By Rony Kozman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies, Samford University Live the Message Colossians 3:1–3, 12–17 In his letter to the Colossians, Paul makes known the mystery that was hidden in past ages and that God has now revealed — Christ (1:26–27). God commissioned Paul to serve the church by proclaiming Christ (1:25). Paul proclaims Christ so that all may be instructed in the Messiah’s wisdom and become mature (1:28).
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