Holiday Specials

New Year's Special

Lesson Number

Class Date

Subject

New Years Day Special 02

Jan 1, 12

Ps 33:12-22; human history revolves around Israel; omniscience and omnipotence of God, our Helper and Protector

New Years Day Special 01

Jan 1, 12

Ps 33:1-12; The believer’s and the nation’s relationship with God; we are commanded to rejoice; gratitude, a godly quality; God’s the Word, the instrument of our spiritual growth; the covenantal faithfulness of God; Jesus Christ controls history

New Years Eve Special 04

Dec 31, 11

A nation in crisis; like Israel we have forgotten the source of our blessing; Ps33:12; Ex19:5ff; importance of transforming your thinking; Rom 12:1-2; 8:29; Gal 2:20

New Years Eve Special 03

Dec 31, 09

Military Communion; putting trust in God rather than Government;

New Years Eve Special 02

Dec 31, 08

Military Communion; abiding in the shadow of the Almighty; political leadership is by God’s design; Rom 13:1ff

New Years Eve Special 01

Dec 31, 07

Rom 12:1-2; submitting our bodies as a living, holy, acceptable sacrifice to God; renewing our minds in the devil’s world; Eph 5:15

Christmas Special

Lesson Number

Class Date

Subject

2011 Christmas Special 02

Dec 25, 11

Luke Luke 2:8-16; the signs of significance cont.─ theology, typology; the Shepherd and the Lamb; the Lamb and the Sacrifice; the Sacrifice and the High Priest

2011 Christmas Special 01

Dec 25, 11

Luke 2:8-16; the signs of significance ─ geography, prophecy; midgal eder

2010 Christmas Special

Dec 19, 10

Luke 1:26-55; Mary found favor with God; Mary’s song c.f. Hannah’s prayer; 1 Sam 2:1ff

2008 Christmas Special

Dec 24, 08

Personal Relationship w/God; Conception miracle; Purpose of Jesus' birth; Matt 1:18-25; Hypostatic Union; God 's actions in our lives; Isa 7:14; God's direct action to save us; Rom 3:23, John 1:14, Phil 2:5-8; Rom 5:8

2007 Christmas Special

Dec 23, 07

Matt 2:1-12; the Christmas Story; the Magi; the Star

Independence Day Special

Lesson Number

Class Date

Subject

Independence Day 06

Jul 3, 11

Communion Service; Deut 28:1-ff; Declaration of Independence and the spiritual heritage of our nation;

Independence Day 05

Jul 3, 11

Ps 33; John Trumball painting of the Founding Father’s; Christian basis for the founding of our nation

Independence Day 04

Jul 4, 10

Communion Service; Founding Father’s comments; spiritual freedom-three stages; high price of freedom; CMH Jered C Monty

Independence Day 03

Jul 4, 10

Beliefs of the founding Fathers; John Adams, letters to Abigail, Declaration of Independence appealed to Judge of all the earth; Gen 18:25; George Washington’s dependence upon prayer; testimony of Isaac Potts, CMH George Benjamin

Independence Day 02

Jul 5, 09

Communion Service; Founding Fathers’ quotes cont.; PowerPoint

Independence Day 01

Jul 5, 09

Isa 59:1-2 providential hand of God in creation of nations; spiritual heritage of the USA; client nation responsibilities; Founding Fathers’ quotes; PowerPoint

Resurrection Day Special

Lesson Number

Class Date

Subject

Resurrection 13

May 1, 11

Communion Service; timing of the Passover Week; Matt 12:40; 3 days and 3 nights idiom; Good Friday tradition; PowerPoint for lessons 12-13

Resurrection 12

May 1, 11

Ex 12:1-11; Passover Week Timeline or Countdown to Calvary cont.; Passover Lamb; 1 Cor 5:7; the Jewish day; PowerPoint for lessons 12-13

Resurrection 11

Apr 24, 11

Jn 20:1-18; Passover Week Timeline cont.; PowerPoint for lessons 10-11

Resurrection 10

Apr 24, 11

Matt 28:1-10; Passover Week Timeline; PowerPoint for lessons 10-11

Resurrection 09

Apr 4, 10

Resurrection Day; Chronology of the Holy Week; Christ crucified on Thursday

Resurrection 08

Apr 12, 09

Resurrection celebration; Matt 28:1ff; Christ foretold His resurrection; the many appearances of the resurrected Christ; the facts and significance of the resurrection

Resurrection 07

Apr 12, 09

Resurrection celebration; John 20:1ff; the events of the last week of Christ’s life on earth; rejection by Christ by Israel; six trials of Christ; Matt 26:47ff

Resurrection 06

Mar 23, 08

Significance of the Resurrection of Christ

Resurrection 05

Mar 23, 08

History of the Resurrection of Christ

Resurrection 04

Apr 8, 07

Events of the last week of Christ; Jn 12-12-16; Mk 11:12-19; 21:23-24:25; 26:1-10; Jn 13:34, Mk 14:12-41; Jn 18:2-8; Mondi Thursday; Christ’s trails and last words on the cross; Luke 23:34, 43; Jn 19:27; Mk 15:34; Jn 19:28, 30; the resurrection of Christ; Matt 28:1-10

Resurrection 03

Apr 8, 07

History of Easter; Palm Sunday review; John the Baptist’s proclamation; Matt 3:3; genuine offer of the Kingdom; triumphal entry of Christ we the fulfillment of prophecy; Zech 9:9; Dan 9:24-27, Neh 2:1-8

Resurrection 02

Apr 16, 06

Ps 22:1-31 cont.; Matt 27:21-46; salvation is finished; Christ is risen; Col 3:1-4

Resurrection 01

Apr 16, 06

Easter-What is in a name? Mk 15:16-16:17; Ps 22:1-31 fulfillment in the Messiah;

Memorial Day Special

Lesson Number

Class Date

Subject

Memorial Day 02

May 31, 10

Memorial Day Special; Honoring the fallen at Military Cemeteries

Memorial Day 01

May 25, 08

Our honored dead, we must not forget; Deut 8

Patriot's Day Special

Lesson Number

Class Date

Subject

Patriot's Day 02

Apr 19, 09

1775 Lexington and Concord cont.; freedom issues relevant to colonists; biblical education of the colonists inspired resolve to secure national freedom; 1 Sam 8:1ff; 10:8ff

Patriot's Day 01

Apr 19, 09

1775 Lexington and Concord; Declaration of Independence read in all the churches; the Black Robed Brigade; importance of clergy; 1 Sam 13:19ff

Memorial Day Special

Lesson Number

Class Date

Subject

Memorial Day 01

May 25, 08

Our honored dead, we must not forget; Deut 8

Veteran's Day Special

Lesson Number

Class Date

Subject

Veteran's Day Special 2

Nov 11, 07

Honoring fallen American heroes; 2 Sam 22:1ff; strength for battle comes from the Lord; God is not bound by time

Veteran's Day Special 1

Nov 11, 07

Origins of Veterans Day—Armistice Day 11-11-1918; 1 Chron 5:18-22; as the Lord fought for Moses and Joshua, so He is fighting for us today; the Lord is protecting our military

Thanksgiving Special

Lesson Number

Class Date

Subject

Thanksgiving 01

Nov 22, 06

Ps 100:1;  Origins of Thanks giving Day in America; puritans;  official proclamations by Samuel Adams and President George Washington; Ps 118