sunday, december 16, 2012 9:45am. bell tap opening song of praise praise ye the lord!

Church School Lesson“THE LORD OUR

PROVIDER”Sunday, December 16, 2012

9:45am

Bell Tap

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Opening Song of Praise

“Praise Ye the LORD!”

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I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only son our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead; and buried. The third day he arose from the dead' he ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Church Universal, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.

Apostle’s Creed

Opening Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer (In Unison)

“Pray Without Ceasing”

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The Roll Call of Officers and Teachers

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Responsive Reading of the TextsIsaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21-23

Leader: “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”

People: “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

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Responsive Reading Continued…

Leader: “Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,”

ALL: Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

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The Decalogue

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The LORD our Provider

Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21-23

THE LESSON

Adult Class Questions

What is a prophet?

Why did the world need prophets before the birth of Jesus?

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God foretold various signs and conditions through his prophets.

These prophets spoke of things that mankind should watch for so that the Messiah would be recognized and believed.

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Isaiah 7:14

Isaiah’s prophecy wentforth hundreds of years before the birth of Christ.

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Young Adult/Teen Questions

How does the Lord make provisions for us?

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Fulfillment of God’s Word Matthew 1:21-23

What God Ordains, He maintains!

Emmanuel means “God is with us.”

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Junior’s QuestionWhat might be signs that God is with us?

Children’s QuestionHow did God show us His love?

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Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

A Song of Praise Review and Application of the Lesson Secretary’s Report

The Closing

May the message of Christmas bless us with

God’s hope and peace. Let us go forth to serve God and humankind in the

power and grace of Jesus Christ. AMEN.

Closing Prayer/Benediction