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Sunday School Lesson - Naaman the Leper

Sunday School Lesson - Naaman the Leper. Print a lift-the-flap book and your students will be re-telling the Bible story to you. It's part of the collection of printable Sunday school projects availabe on the Sunday school page .
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Brian Elliott

Brian Elliott - God’s good news was always bad news to me. All it seemed to do was remind me that some day I was going to die and leave this world to meet God. It constantly reminded me I was going to hell. (more)

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Eternal Security

Eternal Security - Can a believer be lost? What about sin in a Christian's life? Does the work of Christ mean a person is saved "forever"? What about future sins? Is once-saved-always-saved a dangerous teaching? What happens if I choose to leave God? These and other questions about the Gospel are answered in this work by Harry Ironside. (more)
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Bob MacLeod

Bob MacLeod - I don’t remember specifically what he spoke about but I became convicted of my need of a Savior. As I sat there on the bench, I simply accepted the truth of John 3:16" TARGET="_blank">John 3:16 more...
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Wollen and Linen

Woollen and Linen - Examples from the scriptures of those who have mixed truth with error. J G Bellett was a brother from the United Kingdeom who wrote his works in the 1800's. He examines mixtures in the Bible such as the Parable of the Tares, Lot and Sodom, Jonathan and the Palace, the Days of Ahab, Jehoshaphat, Obadiah and others.
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Karen Hoy - Vancourver, British Columbia

Karen Hoy - I started Sunday School in September 1980 at age 6 at the Victoria Drive Gospel Hall in Vancouver, BC. I remember Jim Frith picking me up every Sunday and driving me to church. In 1991, at grade eleven I decided not to attend Sunday School anymore because of the heavy work load in high schoo. However, I always knew in my mind that there was a God and this why I would continually pray to Him. I never really thought about getting "saved" until David Alves Jr. invited our family to a meeting at Nanaimo Gospel Hall.(more )
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Gospel Hall dot Org exists to share information about assemblies of Christians who gather to the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, to raise awareness of the gospel message and teaching about Christian living in a New Testament Church.

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What does "known of Him" mean in 1 Corinthians 8?

What is the meaning and context of "known of Him" in 1 Corinthians 8:3" TARGET="_blank">1 Corinthians 8:3?

Some at Corinth seemed content in knowing that idols were not actual gods. They therefore were free to eat in their own homes meat that had been dedicated to idols before they bought it. Their knowledge inflated their view of their own value; love would actually have increased the spiritual value of others (8:1). Anyone whose supposed knowledge inflates his view of self has not begun to grasp true knowledge (8:2). The ultimate in knowledge is not to know about divine things, but to know and love God. Such a relationship excels mere knowledge. A believer enjoying a divine relationship is "known of Him" (8:3).

Since Paul doesn’t seem to question the reality of his readers’ salvation, this expression, "known of Him," hardly seems to be in contrast to the Lord words to unbelievers, "I know you not." Nor does it seem significant to say that God is acquainted with ("known of Him") a believer who enjoys a relationship with Himself. Paul is carrying his thought forward, though, if we view the expression as being similar to "the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous" (Psalm 1:6)" TARGET="_blank">Psalm 1:6) or "He knoweth them that trust in Him" (Nahum 1:7)." TARGET="_blank">Nahum 1:7). This is "approving knowledge." The meaning, therefore, seems to be: the Lord is aware of and smiles on one ("he is known of Him") who is living in relationship with Him, that is,who loves Him.

The Lord taught that love for God and love for others are interdependent (Matthew 22:37-40)" TARGET="_blank">Matthew 22:37-40) and inseparable (see 1 John 4:20, 21)." TARGET="_blank">1 John 4:20, 21). Such a relationship with God manifests itself in caring for others, a thought continued in the passage (see verse 12). This is well-pleasing to God.

D. Oliver
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Fast Sunday School Lessons

Don't have much time to prepare your lesson for tomorrow's Sunday school class? Perhaps you like reading the Bible story for the lesson, but you don't have time to create an interesting activity. Then the following fast links will help you create a fast lesson and an activity to go with it.

Lesson plans - A fast-start to help you prepare for next class.
Printable activities - Crafts, foldable paper models, worksheets, PowerPoint and other items to make your lesson more interesting and active.
Sunday School Puzzle Maker - Create a crossword puzzle or wordsearch in a few mouse clicks.
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All you will need is your computer, a printer and typical classroom materials like pencils and scissors. You will be ready quickly, but your students wont forget your lesson very fast.
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Is the Lord present only in the meeting of the Lord's Supper?

Do you consider that there is a deeper significance in the presence of the Lord at His table on the first of the week than when the saints meet for prayer or a Bible reading?

Perhaps it is not quite clear what the questioner means by “a deeper significance.” The Lord’s words, “Where two or three are gathered together in (or unto) My Name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20)," TARGET="_blank">Matthew 18:20), apply primarily to the Prayer Meeting (v. 19). Perhaps the Lord’s presence is often more real to the saints at His table, because they are more occupied with Him there, than with their needs. Besides, there is often more real exercise of soul before going to the Lord’s table, than to the Prayer Meeting or Bible Reading. “Let a man examine himself, and so let him eat.” We get what we go in for. But the prayer eeting and Bible Reading ought not to be neglected, as is too often the case, by the majority of the assembly, or treated lightly even sometimes by those who attend. Surely there would be a greater spirit of prayer poured out and more edification in the Bible Reading if all went in a spirit of soul preparation and waiting upon God.

W.H.

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How much alcohol should a Christian drink before feeling that he has gone too far?

How much alcohol should a Christian drink before feeling that he has gone too far?

A simple answer is that a believer should avoid alcoholic drinking in a social setting. Drinking alcoholic beverages can become a habit and lead to drunkenness. The first time wine is mentioned in the scriptures is in connection with Noah, "And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent" (Genesis 9:21)." TARGET="_blank">Genesis 9:21).

Drunkenness and impurity are associated, as wise King Solomon points out in Proverbs 23:29-35." TARGET="_blank">Proverbs 23:29-35. Genesis 19:32" TARGET="_blank">Genesis 19:32 gives further evidence of this. Wine in itself is not condemned in scripture; however, it is clear that drunkenness is a very serious sin (1 Corinthians 5:9)." TARGET="_blank">1 Corinthians 5:9).

Paul exhorts Timothy to "use a little wine" as a medicine, not a beverage. He limits the amount to "a little" (1 Timothy 5:23)." TARGET="_blank">1 Timothy 5:23). "Be not drunk with wine, ...but be filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18)." TARGET="_blank">Ephesians 5:18).

What about a Christian's testimony before unbelievers to whom he has spoken about Christ when they see that believer drinking?

J. Abernathy

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When does the worship end at the Breaking of Bread?

When does the worship end at the Breaking of Bread?

Believers who worship by the Spirit of God (Phi 3:3)" TARGET="_blank">Phi 3:3) will come to the Breaking of Bread with overflowing hearts (Psalm 45:1)." TARGET="_blank">Psalm 45:1). Their worship begins before they come, but their united worship begins as the meeting opens. How could an assembly remember the Lord (1Co 11:24, 25)" TARGET="_blank">1Co 11:24, 25) without worshiping? The united worship ends with a closing prayer, but the fragrance of worship lingers in spiritual hearts long after the gathering is dispersed. Any prayer or singing following the actual breaking of bread will continue the worship. Since the believers have already "declared the Lord’s death" (1Cor 11:26)," TARGET="_blank">1Cor 11:26), it is likely that the Spirit would lead the worship to emphasize the Lord’s resurrection and glory. Spirit-led ministry at the close of the meeting would hardly quench the spirit of worship in the gathering.

And there is ample reason why worship should be integral to all our gatherings. Worship will be our eternal occupation.

D. Oliver
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What do we do when an overseer assumes one-man ministry?

What do we do when an overseer assumes one-man ministry?

A spiritual approach is the only way to resolve a spiritual problem. The resolution of this issue must come from the presence of God. If the Lord uses a believer’s help in this situation, the believer will obtain the needed help in God’s presence (Hebrews 4:16)." TARGET="_blank">Hebrews 4:16). Prayer is our first recourse. Pray for the brother as his loving helper; don’t pray "against" him. Cultivate a positive, sincere, godly relationship with him. Appreciate whatever wholesome motivation he has. Discourage criticism; it will not help. By patiently waiting on the Lord, learn from Him what will be the most effective means to help the brother and communicate God’s concern to him. God’s means of helping the brother will not destroy or belittle him, but will produce through the correction a better man than he was before.

D. Oliver
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free Sunday school crafts

Free Sunday school crafts

at Gospel Hall dot org include the following pages:

Click here for the main index of printable Sunday School crafts or the folloing links:

- 3d printable objects such as the Tabernacle model craft for a single Sunday school class session. This craft can be done in about one hour with the help of a team of students working cooperatively. Other printable sunday school crafts in this section include the Egypt to Canaan wilderness journey map, woman at the well 3d model, and a craft for the 12 disciples in a boat during the storm.

- Sunday school worksheet puzzles include Crossword, wordfind, fill in the blank, and coloring pages.

Key words - Sunday School Crafts for kids, paper models, puzzles, games, children bible crafts.

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Did Christ use the power of resurrection in his own resurrection?

Did Christ use the power of resurrection in his own resurrection (John 10:18)" TARGET="_blank">John 10:18)?

In John 10:17, 18," TARGET="_blank">John 10:17, 18, the Lord Jesus declares that He is God: "I lay down My life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again."

While speaking as the sovereign Lord, He displays the beauty of His meekness, obedience and perfect unison with the will of His Father, saying, "This commandment have I received of My rather." As the Lord Jesus determined His own death, so also His resurrection was His own work. Verse 18 states that He had the power to do both, although in this verse He refers only to using that power to "lay it down of Myself." However, in verse 17 He stated that the purpose for this was "that I might take it up again."

The scriptures teach that God is one God without division, yet in a trinity of Persons. It is instructive to notice that each of the Persons, Father, Son and Spirit, is engaged in the work of Christ at Calvary, salvation, eternal life, the coming of the Holy Spirit and also in the resurrection of Christ. (I Corinthians 6:14," TARGET="_blank">I Corinthians 6:14, John 10:18," TARGET="_blank">John 10:18, 1 Peter 3:18)." TARGET="_blank">1 Peter 3:18).

J. Smith

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Is Hell forever?

Is man's punishment for sin eternal?

This question cannot be answered by human reasoning, but by biblical revelation. Before we answer this, we need an understanding of what "sin" is before an infinitely holy God. Sin is missing the mark. It is unrighteousness, iniquity, transgression, lawlessness; therefore sin cannot be tolerated and must be punished. Romans 6:23" TARGET="_blank">Romans 6:23 teaches, "The wages of sin is death." Sin is actually an affront to the character of God. If God does not justly punish sin, He will be untrue to His character.

The Word of God reveals eternal punishment for sin in vivid and unmistakable language: "punished with everlasting destruction" (2 Thessalonians 1:9);" TARGET="_blank">2 Thessalonians 1:9); "go away into everlasting punishment" '(Matthew 25:41);" TARGET="_blank">Matthew 25:41); "have their part in the lake of fire which burneth with fire and brimstone forever and ever" (Revelation 21:8)." TARGET="_blank">Revelation 21:8). This is not only eternal punishment, but conscious eternal punishment: "the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night" (Revelation 14:11);" TARGET="_blank">Revelation 14:11); "suffering (present continuous) the vengeance of eternal fire" (Jude 7)." TARGET="_blank">Jude 7). The greatest proof of "eternal punishment" for sin is offered in the infinite sufferings of Christ for sin. The rejection of Christ has eternal consequences. If we could fathom Christ's sufferings for sin, we could fathom the eternal punishment of men in their sins. Impossible!

A. Hull

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