Sunday, January 9, 2016
Song of Solomon 6:4-12 KJV
4 Thou [art] beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as [an army] with banners. 5 Turn away thine eyes from me, for they have overcome me: thy hair [is] as a flock of goats that appear from Gilead. 6 Thy teeth [are] as a flock of sheep which go up from the washing, whereof every one beareth twins, and [there is] not one barren among them. 7 As a piece of a pomegranate [are] thy temples within thy locks. 8 There are threescore queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number. 9 My dove, my undefiled is [but] one; she [is] the [only] one of her mother, she [is] the choice [one] of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; [yea], the queens and the concubines, and they praised her. 10 Who [is] she [that] looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, [and] terrible as [an army] with banners? 11 I went down into the garden of nuts to see the fruits of the valley, [and] to see whether the vine flourished, [and] the pomegranates budded. 12 Or ever I was aware, my soul made me [like] the chariots of Amminadib.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What does the Beloved say about His Bride (the Shulamite)? (v.4-10)
2) What does the Shulamite say? (v.11-12)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
3) What does the Lord say about those who belong to Him?
4) Are you worthy of the Father's love? If so, why?
LIFE LESSONS
5) The Father loves His own, not because of what we do but, because of what Jesus has done for us.
6) We can never do anything to earn God's love.
7) When God looks at you, He sees His Son.
Saturday, January 9, 2016
The Most Handsome Groom
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Song of Solomon 5:9-16 KJV
9 What [is] thy beloved more than [another] beloved, O thou fairest among women? what [is] thy beloved more than [another] beloved, that thou dost so charge us? 10 My beloved [is] white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. 11 His head [is as] the most fine gold, his locks [are] bushy, [and] black as a raven. 12 His eyes [are] as [the eyes] of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, [and] fitly set. 13 His cheeks [are] as a bed of spices, [as] sweet flowers: his lips [like] lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh. 14 His hands [are as] gold rings set with the beryl: his belly [is as] bright ivory overlaid [with] sapphires. 15 His legs [are as] pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance [is] as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars. 16 His mouth [is] most sweet: yea, he [is] altogether lovely. This [is] my beloved, and this [is] my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What do the daughters of Jerusalem ask the Shulamite? (v.9)
2) How does the Shulamite respond? (v.10-16)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
3) What do you tell others about your spouse and/or your Savior and Lord?
4) What do you tell others about your reasons for loving your spouse and/or your Savior and Lord?
LIFE LESSONS
5) We love the Lord because He first loved us and will return for us, soon.
Song of Solomon 5:9-16 KJV
9 What [is] thy beloved more than [another] beloved, O thou fairest among women? what [is] thy beloved more than [another] beloved, that thou dost so charge us? 10 My beloved [is] white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. 11 His head [is as] the most fine gold, his locks [are] bushy, [and] black as a raven. 12 His eyes [are] as [the eyes] of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, [and] fitly set. 13 His cheeks [are] as a bed of spices, [as] sweet flowers: his lips [like] lilies, dropping sweet smelling myrrh. 14 His hands [are as] gold rings set with the beryl: his belly [is as] bright ivory overlaid [with] sapphires. 15 His legs [are as] pillars of marble, set upon sockets of fine gold: his countenance [is] as Lebanon, excellent as the cedars. 16 His mouth [is] most sweet: yea, he [is] altogether lovely. This [is] my beloved, and this [is] my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What do the daughters of Jerusalem ask the Shulamite? (v.9)
2) How does the Shulamite respond? (v.10-16)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
3) What do you tell others about your spouse and/or your Savior and Lord?
4) What do you tell others about your reasons for loving your spouse and/or your Savior and Lord?
LIFE LESSONS
5) We love the Lord because He first loved us and will return for us, soon.
Friday, January 8, 2016
The Most Perfect Love
Friday, January 8, 2015
Song of Solomon 4:9-15 KJV
9 Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, [my] spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck. 10 How fair is thy love, my sister, [my] spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices! 11 Thy lips, O [my] spouse, drop [as] the honeycomb: honey and milk [are] under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments [is] like the smell of Lebanon. 12 A garden inclosed [is] my sister, [my] spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed. 13 Thy plants [are] an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard, 14 Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices: 15 A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What does the Beloved write about the one He loves? (v.9-15)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
2) What do you love and appreciate most about your spouse?
LIFE LESSONS
3) The love between a husband and wife is one of the Lord's greatest gifts to humanity.
Song of Solomon 4:9-15 KJV
9 Thou hast ravished my heart, my sister, [my] spouse; thou hast ravished my heart with one of thine eyes, with one chain of thy neck. 10 How fair is thy love, my sister, [my] spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices! 11 Thy lips, O [my] spouse, drop [as] the honeycomb: honey and milk [are] under thy tongue; and the smell of thy garments [is] like the smell of Lebanon. 12 A garden inclosed [is] my sister, [my] spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed. 13 Thy plants [are] an orchard of pomegranates, with pleasant fruits; camphire, with spikenard, 14 Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with all trees of frankincense; myrrh and aloes, with all the chief spices: 15 A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and streams from Lebanon.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What does the Beloved write about the one He loves? (v.9-15)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
2) What do you love and appreciate most about your spouse?
LIFE LESSONS
3) The love between a husband and wife is one of the Lord's greatest gifts to humanity.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
The Eternal Shepherd
Thursday, January 7, 2016
John 10:22-30 KJV
22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave [them] me, is greater than all; and no [man] is able to pluck [them] out of my Father's hand. 30 I and [my] Father are one.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What did the Jews ask Jesus after alluding to Himself as the Good Shepherd and the Door? (v.22-24)
2) What was Jesus' response? (v.25-26)
3) What did Jesus say about His sheep? (v.27-28)
4) What did the Lord have to say about the Father? (v.29)
5) What did the Lord say about His relationship with the Father? (v.30)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Are you a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ?
7) If so, what assurances do you glean from today's reading?
LIFE LESSONS
8) A true follower of the Lord Jesus hears His voice.
John 10:22-30 KJV
22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon's porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any [man] pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave [them] me, is greater than all; and no [man] is able to pluck [them] out of my Father's hand. 30 I and [my] Father are one.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What did the Jews ask Jesus after alluding to Himself as the Good Shepherd and the Door? (v.22-24)
2) What was Jesus' response? (v.25-26)
3) What did Jesus say about His sheep? (v.27-28)
4) What did the Lord have to say about the Father? (v.29)
5) What did the Lord say about His relationship with the Father? (v.30)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Are you a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ?
7) If so, what assurances do you glean from today's reading?
LIFE LESSONS
8) A true follower of the Lord Jesus hears His voice.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
The Good Shepherd
Wednesday, January 6, 2015
John 10:7-15 KJV
7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. 13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine. 15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Who is the door of the sheep? (v.7)
2) Who are thieves and robbers and how did the sheep respond to them? (v.8)
3) What happens to those who enter the door for the sheep? (v.9)
4) Whar are the differences between the thief (hireling) and the Good Shepherd? (v.10-14)
5) What does the Good Shepherd do for the sheep? (v.15)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Have you ever been led by a pastor that did not have the Good Shepherd's heart for the members of your local church? If so, briefly describe what that pastor did to demonstate care for the "flock"?
LIFE LESSONS
7) Servants of God that are called by the Good Shepherd to pastor His flock will exhibit the same care and concern for parishioners as the Lord Himself does.
John 10:7-15 KJV
7 Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All that ever came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 12 But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep. 13 The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd, and know my [sheep], and am known of mine. 15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Who is the door of the sheep? (v.7)
2) Who are thieves and robbers and how did the sheep respond to them? (v.8)
3) What happens to those who enter the door for the sheep? (v.9)
4) Whar are the differences between the thief (hireling) and the Good Shepherd? (v.10-14)
5) What does the Good Shepherd do for the sheep? (v.15)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Have you ever been led by a pastor that did not have the Good Shepherd's heart for the members of your local church? If so, briefly describe what that pastor did to demonstate care for the "flock"?
LIFE LESSONS
7) Servants of God that are called by the Good Shepherd to pastor His flock will exhibit the same care and concern for parishioners as the Lord Himself does.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
The Perfect Shepherd
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
John 10:1-6 KJV
1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. 6 This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Who is a thief and a robber, according to the Apostle John? (v.1)
2) Who is the Shepherd of the sheep? (v.2)
3) Who hears the Shepherd's voice and what does He do for them? (v.3-4)
4) Who do the sheep refuse to follow? Why? (v.5)
5) Of those who heard the parable, how many understood what He was saying? (v.6)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Are you able to dinstinguish between the voice of the Lord and the voice of another? If so, briefly describe how you do that.
LIFE LESSONS
7) The Lord will never tell His sheep to do anything that conflicts with His written word.
John 10:1-6 KJV
1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out. 4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. 5 And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers. 6 This parable spake Jesus unto them: but they understood not what things they were which he spake unto them.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) Who is a thief and a robber, according to the Apostle John? (v.1)
2) Who is the Shepherd of the sheep? (v.2)
3) Who hears the Shepherd's voice and what does He do for them? (v.3-4)
4) Who do the sheep refuse to follow? Why? (v.5)
5) Of those who heard the parable, how many understood what He was saying? (v.6)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
6) Are you able to dinstinguish between the voice of the Lord and the voice of another? If so, briefly describe how you do that.
LIFE LESSONS
7) The Lord will never tell His sheep to do anything that conflicts with His written word.
Monday, January 4, 2016
A Perfect Woman
Monday, January 4, 2016
Proverbs 31:10-11, 20, 25-26 KJV
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. ... 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. ... 25 Strength and honour [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What question does the writer ask? (v.10a)
2) How does the writer describe this person? (v.10b-26)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
3) Do you know a virtuous woman? If so, what qualities does she have in common with the woman written about in Proverbs 31?
LIFE LESSONS
4) No woman is perfect, but we can all become more Christlike through the grace of God and the power of His Holy Spirit.
5) Christ is the only perfect Person to have ever lived on this earth.
Proverbs 31:10-11, 20, 25-26 KJV
10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. ... 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. ... 25 Strength and honour [are] her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness.
OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) What question does the writer ask? (v.10a)
2) How does the writer describe this person? (v.10b-26)
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
3) Do you know a virtuous woman? If so, what qualities does she have in common with the woman written about in Proverbs 31?
LIFE LESSONS
4) No woman is perfect, but we can all become more Christlike through the grace of God and the power of His Holy Spirit.
5) Christ is the only perfect Person to have ever lived on this earth.
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