The Lord’s House Community Church
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS: January – March 2022
January 2, 2022 – JUSTICE, VENGEANCE, AND MERCY
Bible Background –Genesis 4
Printed Text – Genesis 4: 1-16 / Devotional Reading – Hebrews 2: 14-18
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE God’s justice in the face of human sinfulness; REFLECT on the dangers of allowing sin to control us; and REPENT of thoughts and actions that could harm others and ask for God’s mercy and forgiveness.
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January 9, 2022 – HAGAR AND ISHMAEL NOT FORGOTTEN
Bible Background – Genesis 21: 8-21
Printed Text – Genesis 21: 8-20 / Devotional Reading – Luke 2: 52
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will DISCOVER how God was with Hagar and Ishmael; BELIEVE that God is at work, even in the midst of hopeless situations; and TRUST in God’s presence and provision, even when experiencing injustice.
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January 16, 2022 – THE LAWS OF JUSTICE AND MERCY
Bible Background – Exodus 23
Printed Text – Exodus 23: 1-12 / Devotional Reading – 2 John 1: 4-6
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will REMEMBER that God expects believers to care for others, ASPIRE to be impartial in showing justice and mercy, and PRATICE helping those who are in need.
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January 23, 2022 – JUSTICE, JUDGES, AND PRIESTS
Bible Background – Deuteronomy 16: 18-20; 17: 8-13; 19: 15-21
Printed Text – Deuteronomy 16: 18-20; 17: 8-13 / Devotional Reading – Proverbs 15: 25-26
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will DISCOVER why God established the roles of judges, officials, and priests and what those roles entailed; VALUE people who make decisions based on God’s justice; and PRACTICE justice in our roles as leaders.
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January 30, 2022 – JUSTICE AND THE MARGINALIZED
Bible Background – Deuteronomy 24: 10-21
Printed Text – Deuteronomy 24: 10-21 / Devotional Reading – 3 John 1: 2-8
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE God’s standards for justice, APPRECIATE how God loves those who are poor and marginalized, and SHARE love with those who are rejected by others.
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February 6, 2022 – NATHAN CONDEMS DAVID
Bible Background – 2 Samuel 12
Printed Text – 2 Samuel 12: 1-9, 13-15 / Devotional Reading – John 7: 40-47
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE how sins’ consequence extend beyond the individual and bring hurt to God and others; ADDRESS sin and the injustices that occur as a result; and ADMIT our sins, ask God’s forgiveness, and make godly choices.
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February 13, 2022 – EZRA SEEKS GOD’S LAW
Bible Background – Ezra 7: 1-26
Printed Text – Ezra 7: 1-10; 23-26 / Devotional Reading – 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will UNDERSTAND the historical and spiritual significance of Ezra’s return to Jerusalem, VALUE how God works through various types of people to bring His plan to fruition, and THANK local leaders and teachers of God’s Word.
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February 20, 2022 – BILDAD MISUNDERSTANDS GOD’S JUSTICE
Bible Background – Job 8
Printed Text – Job 8: 1-10, 20-22 / Devotional Reading – Job 37: 5-7
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will UNDERSTAND Bildad’s response to Job’s suffering, DISCERN carefully when others misinterpret God’s ways, and GROW closer to God and live faithfully in God’s just ways.
February 27, 2022 – SERVING A JUST GOD
Bible Background – Job 42
Printed Text – Job 42: 1-6, 10-17 / Devotional Reading – Job 37: 14-24
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will UNDERSTAND the necessity of being humble before God, APPRECIATE how God listens to our thoughts and responds with justice, and HELP others see the justice of God in difficult situations.
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March 6, 2022 – BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY ENDS
Bible Background –Ezra 1; 2: 64-70
Printed Text – Ezra 1: 1-8, 11; 2: 64-70 / Devotional Reading – Amos 5: 14-15
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will EXAMINE the rebuilding plan for the Temple in Jerusalem that God gave to King Cyrus, BELIEVE and TRUST that God provides resources for the tasks God asks us to do, and SHARE situations in which believers will trust God’s provision and act in faith.
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March 13, 2022 – FREEDOM TO WORSHIP
Bible Background – Ezra 5, 6: 1-12; 10: 1-5
Printed Text – Ezra 6: 1-12 / Devotional Reading – 1 Corinthians 6: 19-20
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will REVIEW the pivotal role of Darius in getting the new Temple built in Jerusalem; PONDER excuses we offer for failing to act in accord with God’s will; and CONFESS our failings before God, receive the joy of forgiveness, and get on with the task at hand.
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March 20, 2022 – CELEBRATE PASSOVER LIBERATION
Bible Background – Ezra 6: 13-22; Leviticus 23: 4-8
Printed Text – Ezra 6: 13-22 / Devotional Reading – Exodus 2: 23-25
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE the celebration prompted by the completion of the new Temple, IDENTIFY reasons to celebrate God’s goodness, and JOIN TOGETHER as believers in celebrating and sharing the Good News of God’s love.
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March 27, 2022 – LEST WE FORGET
Bible Background – Deuteronomy 8
Printed Text – Deuteronomy 8: 1-11 / Devotional Reading – 1 Corinthians 9: 19-27
Aim for Change
By the end of this lesson, we will UNDERSTAND what humility is in the light of God’s commandments, APPRECIATE God’s blessings and our need for humility before the Lord, and PRACTICE living a life of humility.
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