On 3-9-14, Psalm 89:35-37, Isaiah 9:6, 7; Matthew 1:18-23 or Psalm 89:35-37will be our Adult Sunday School/Uniform Series/International Sunday School Lesson herein is my commentary. This lesson is known by some as Son of David

Son of David

 Psalm 89:35-37, Isaiah 9:6, 7; Matthew 1:18-23 or Psalm 89:35-37

International Sunday School Lesson

March 9, 2014

                                                                                 

Commentary

By

Jed Greenough

In 2 Samuel 7:14-16 last week we were left with the promise that is now repeated in this week’s lesson.

For some of us that scripture which repeats the promise is all that they will read but others of us have the added prophecy in Isaiah and background in Matthew.  I like these additions best for this week.  For me it fleshes out the picture and builds upon the promises and therefore the faith that people develop in God, His word and in Christ.

While some of us are just reading the scripture from Psalms this week and some are reading the other as well that is perfectly fine but the difference between the two lessons caused me, or God did, to think of a question.  How do you prepare for your lesson each week?

I can see that the tact of this isn’t going to help many with this week’s lesson prep but I hope that for some it might help down the road.  I always go with my first thought and so here we go.

1.     Do you normally wait until the morning of class or the night before to prepare?

2.     Do you normally only read what the scripture is and leave it at that?

3.     Do you normally read only the class student guide and leave it at that?

4.     Do you normally go to one place and read commentary on the scripture and stop there?

I am not attempting to offend or shame anyone and I’m glad for all who visit my humble blog but it would be like denying Christ if I didn’t speak the thoughts He puts in my mind.

 I feel that many have a tendency to use or take putting forth only enough effort to get by.

Now if the four questions didn’t “get” some of you I bet that statement might have.  Oh well.  Our faith should be active, living and vibrant and sometimes when things are going along pretty well or we are not getting much encouragement where we worship we need reminded of that fact.

God provided a means of salvation for us.  He had the plan all along.  He promised it right along as well.  When this child was born He was born to die for each of us.  “While we were still sinners Christ died for us.”

It won’t be long and we will be looking again at that death and of course wonderful resurrection which is why you are here preparing today.  I encourage you to:

1.     Start on Sunday for the next Sunday’s lesson a week ahead.

2.     Read not just the week’s scripture but scripture that relates to it as well.

3.     Read the student guide as they are written to help you but never forget to read the Bible if you want to hear God.

4.     If you only read one commentary and leave it at that then coming here as your only stop didn’t help very much this week did it?  Seek out many sources of information to help stimulate your thoughts.

For Discussion:

1.     An example of reading related scripture being helpful can be found by reading verses in Psalm 89 beginning with verse 30.

2.     Discuss God’s promises despite man’s behavior.

3.     Read and discuss the major examples of covenants God has made.

4.     Compare the world we live in today with what is described in the two verses from Isaiah.

5.     Discuss the importance of verse 22.

6.     Discuss how you study.

Upcoming Lessons

3-16-14       Peter’s Report, Psalm 110:1-4, Acts 2:22-27, 29-32 or Acts 2:22-36

3-23-14       Worthy is the Lamb, Revelation 5:5-13 or 5:6-13

3-30-14        Triumphant and Victorious, Zechariah 9:9, 10; Matthew 21:1-11

4-6-14           Jesus Cleanses the Temple, Isaiah 56:6, 7; Jeremiah 7:9-11; Mark 11:15-19

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