Creation: A Divine Cycle

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1 Creation: A Divine Cycle Praise From And For God s Creation January 2017 Adult Sunday School Handout

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3 January 1, 2017 Praising The God Of Creation Background Scriptures Psalm 33:1-9 Daily Home Bible Readings December 26, 2016 Psalm 146:1-4 December 27, 2016 Psalm 146:5-10 December 28, 2016 Psalm 33:10-17 December 29, 2016 Psalm 33:18-22 December 30, 2016 Romans 1:16-20 December 31, 2016 Micah 6:6-8 January 1, 2017 Psalm 33:1-9 Key Verse Psalm 33:6 Lesson Outline I. Praise by the Righteous Psalm 33:1-5 II. Praise for God s Works Psalm 33:6,7 III. Duties of the Created Psalm 33:8, 9 Questions 1. If someone were to ask you to define praise, what key words would you use? 2. Often many Christians rejoice in things, rather than rejoicing in the Lord. How do we ensure ourselves that our joy is in the Lord? 3. What is the core difference between praise and performance? 4. According to the text for today, what are the attributes of God that our worship and praise should address in corporate worship? Personal worship? 5. How might you explain the creative power of God to a young Christian? What scripture/s would you use? What personal experience would you share? 6. If you were to design a corporate worship, what elements would you add? What elements would you remove? 3

4 January 8, 2017 Praise God With A New Song Background Scripture - Psalm 96 Daily Home Bible Readings January 2, Chronicles 16:23-34 January 3, 2017 Psalm 96:7-9 January 4, 2017 Isaiah 42:1-4 January 5, 2017 Isaiah 49:1-7 January 6, 2017 Romans 15:7-13 January 7, 2017 Revelation 5:11-14 January 8, 2017 Psalm 96:1-6, Key Verses Psalm 96:1 Lesson Outline I. Praise Necessary Psalm 96:1-6 II. Worship Informed Psalm 96:7-9 III. Ruling Lord Psalm 96:10-13 Questions 1. The directive to sing in Psalm 96:1 is a command; a requirement. Why do you think singing is so important to God s people? To the worship experience? 2. Why do you think it is important for the people of God to be bearers of good tidings every day? To everyone? 3. According to Psalm 96, what is the reason we should praise and worship God? What attributes of God does the Psalmist indicate are continually in God s presence? 4. There are many pagans observing rituals in worship. How can Christians point out to believers these rituals so they can avoid them? 5. What are the most powerful verbs used in this Psalm? Why do you think they are so powerful? 6. This Psalm reminds us of God s power and control of creation. What other scriptures could also be shared with others regarding the power of God over all creation? 4

5 January 15, 2017 Praise Provider God Background Scripture - Psalm 65; 67:6, 7 Daily Home Bible Readings January 9, 2017 Deuteronomy 16:13-15 January 10, 2017 Psalm 65:3,4 January 11, 2017 Psalm 65:5-8 January 12, 2017 Psalm 66:1-5 January 13, 2017 Isaiah 66:18-23 January 14, 2017 Acts 2:37-47 January 15, 2017 Psalm 65:1, 2, 9-13 Key Verses Psalm 65:5 Lesson Outline I. God Hears Prayers and Praise Psalm 65:1-4 II. Psalmist s Analysis Psalm 65:5-8 III. God s Blessings Psalm 65:9-13 Questions 1. Having already defined praise, what steps would you take to improve your praise? How can you share with others, ways to improve their praise? 2. According to todays scripture what can hinder our worship? What must happen before God hears our prayers, praise, worship? 3. What would you say to someone whose home and all belongings were destroyed by a natural disaster? What scripture would you share? 4. How would you define stewardship to a new believer? What examples of stewardship would you share with them, other than tithing? Why is this important? 5. The celebration of the harvest and plenty is found in verses 11, 12 and 13 of Psalm 65. If you were to write a poem or a song of praise and worship, what would you say regarding the gifts of bounty found in these verses? In your life? 5

6 January 22, 2017 Praise Creator God Background Scripture - Psalm 104 Daily Home Bible Readings January 16, 2017 Psalm 104:5-9 January 17, 2017 Psalm 104:10-18 January 18, 2017 Psalm 104:19-23 January 19, 2017 Psalm 104:31-35 January 20, 2017 Psalm 8 January 21, 2017 Matthew 6:25-34 January 22, 2017 Psalm 104:1-4, Key Verse Psalm 104:24 Lesson Outline I. God Is Great Psalm 104:1-4 II. Great Works Psalm 104:24-26 III. Good Works Psalm 104:27-30 Questions 1. In your opinion is there a difference between recycling and renewing? Explain. 2. According to Psalm 104, where does praise and worship toward God come from? 3. For those who are visual learners, how would you paint/draw/ craft a picture of verse 3? Photograph? 4. How can we incorporate nature in our praise and worship and understanding of God? Congregational? Individual? 5. We do a great deal of mission work as a church. What other ways can we demonstrate to the world our understanding of God having an open hand? 6. Have you ever felt God was hiding from you? How did you maneuver the waters during this time? 7. If you had to explain to others what creator truly stands for, what words would you use? 6

7 January 29, 2017 Creation Praises God Background Scripture - Psalm 148 Daily Home Bible Readings January 23, 2017 Psalm 150 January 24, 2017 Job 38:1-7 January 25, 2017 Proverbs 8:22-31 January 26, 2017 Luke 2:8-14 January 27, 2017 Deuteronomy 24:17-22 January 28, 2017 Psalm 145:13b-21 January 29, 2017 Psalm 148 Key Verse Psalm 148:5 Lesson Outline I. Praise From Heaven Psalm 148:1-6 II. Praise From Earth Psalm 148:7-12 III. Praise from God s Chosen Psalm 148:13, 14 Questions 1. Why do you think the Psalmist is so emphatic about Praising God? 2. Verse 4 uses the heavens three (3) times in a short verse. How would you describe heavens as the word is used in this verse? 3. The earth is also commanded to praise God. Often acts/actions in the earth cause devastation. How would you help someone to understand the power of God in the midst of devastating circumstances? 4. The President-elect is choosing cabinet members. There has been much discussion among environmentalists regarding the proposed selection for the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). How can Christians use scripture to explain the ultimate climate change? 5. How would you react to the statement: The more you learn about creation, the more you learn about the Creator? 6. How do you think others (the world) would react, if we Christians, had a lifestyle of praise? 7

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9 Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School Classes Children's Division 1st 4th Sunday 9:30 a.m.!1:00 a.m. Youth Division 1st 4th Sunday 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Adult Division 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Beginners (ages 3) Room 271 Pre-K (age 4) Room 279 Kindergarten (age 5) Room 269 Primary 1 (1st grd) Room 356 Primary 2 (2nd grd) Room 268 Primary Jr. 1 (3rd grd) Room 304 Middle School (grades 6,7,8) Conference Center A Senior High (grades 9-12) Room 303 New Millennium (ages 18-35) Room 133 Christian Leadership (Adults) Conf. Center D Current Events and the Bible (Adults) (Rm209) Primary Jr. 2 (4th grd) Room 358 Junior Class (5th grd) Room 359 Empowered Disciples (Adults) Conf. Center C Volunteer (Adults) Room 135 Married Couples Bible Elective (Church Library 3rd FL) Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Bible Study Schedule Seniors 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th 10:30am (2 Peter) (NEW) Tabatha s Daughters and Son s Empowerment Bible Study - TTBD Men s Bible Study 2nd and 4th 7 pm Wednesday Evenings 7 pm (2 Peter) Thursday Evenings 7:00pm (2 Kings) Women s Bible Study - 1st and 3rd 3 pm Fervent Priscilla Shirer Intergenerational Sunday 5th Sundays No Children and Youth Sunday School. Families are asked to worship together 9

10 Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School Dr. Clifford A. Jones, Sr. Senior Minister Office (704) FAX (704) Prayer Line (704) Rev. Sandra Caldwell-Williams DeiVision Minister Discipleship and Christian Education 10