God’s Covenant

According to the Promise

Lesson Text: Luke 1:46-55

Mary, the mother of Jesus, sings a praise song richly detailed with references to God's promises. She mentions the glory, goodness, power, and faithfulness of the Almighty God. Finally, Mary describes how God punishes the proud and powerful rich while alleviating the poor's suffering.

Thought to remember: God will always fulfill His promises.

Lesson Learned: God stands on His promises; therefore, our faith in God is an endowment through our Savior, Jesus. Because of our faith, we are joint-heir through Christ. Our belief liberates us from human limitations while allowing God to dominate and power us over negative influences and experiences in this life.

My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, we thank You for fulfilling Your most significant promise, and that is sending Jesus Christ, our Savior. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen!

The Lord Provides

Lesson Text: Genesis 22:1-2;6-14

This lesson emphasizes the faith and obedience of Abraham. Although, God promised to give Abraham: 1) a land, 2) a great name, 3) a great nation, and 4) a blessing that would spread to the whole world. Yet, faith and obedience work together. Abraham’s faith in God exercises his obedience to God’s Word, as demonstrated in his willingness to sacrifice his promised child, Isaac.

Thought to remember: God will provide when we obey.

Lesson Learned: Abraham’s relationship with God leads to faith and obedience to His Word. Like a child who must have faith in his parents with obedience toward their guidance to achieve maturity. It is no difference in God’s Kingdom because obedience is the evidence of faith. Remember, faith without works is dead. (James 2:26)

My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, we thank You for the tests. However, don’t allow our tests to lead us toward the temptation of the Evil One. Enable us to remember that our test empowers us to become fully mature for our Kingdom. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen!

A Promise to Abraham

Lesson Text: Genesis 15:1-6; 12-18

This lesson revisits God’s promise to Abraham more fully. Remember through Abraham, and God will call a people for His witness. This reminder of God’s promise enabled Abraham to believe God, and God counted it to him as righteousness.

Thought to remember: We must know that God keeps His promises.

Lesson Learned: Abraham renewed his faith when God reminded him of the same promise by gazing at the stars. Today, I have His Word to study and renew my faith when I, too, begin to doubt about His promises. Remember God created humans in His image to participate in His Kingdom by bring forth both physical and spiritual children.

My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, we thank You that You always keep Your promises, even though we may have to go through some hard times. Help us to wait patiently, in faith by trusting You as Adonai. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen!

A Blessing for All Nations

Lesson Text: Genesis 12:1-9

This lesson explores the origin of God’s promise to Abraham. Through Abraham, God will call a people for His witness. The promise of a great name and a great nation leads Abraham to commit to God through obedience.

Thought to remember: We must commit to obeying God’s Word.

Lesson Learned: Abraham gathered together his family and obeyed God’s direction to leave. Obedience remains a prevalent action for all believers today. Therefore, I must examine my allegiance in following God’s directions by asking, “am I committed to doing what God requires me to do, or am I doing what I want to do?

My Prayer: My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, help us be sensitive to Your leading in our lives. Please help us to listen and then obey. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen!