Lesson 2: Protected by God Biblical Passage: Psalm 91:1-16 Biblical Truth: God offers protection to those who have placed their trust in Him.

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1 LOVE LETTERS Dynamic Relationships in God s Word PSALMS: Our Letters to God Lesson 1: Created and Known by God Biblical Passage: Psalm 139:1-16 Biblical Truth: I can know God loves me because He created me and knows everything about me. Lesson 2: Protected by God Biblical Passage: Psalm 91:1-16 Biblical Truth: God offers protection to those who have placed their trust in Him. Lesson 3: Sustained by God Biblical Passage: Psalm 23:1-6 Biblical Truth: God is with us at all times, helping us meet the demands of life and sustaining us through every situation. Lesson 4: Comforted by God Biblical Passage: Psalm 103:1-14 Biblical Truth: God shows compassion to those who call upon Him. Lesson 5: Forgiven by God Biblical Passage: Psalm 32:1-11 Biblical Truth: God offers forgiveness to those who confess their sins. Lesson 6: Taught by God Biblical Passage: Psalm 119:33-40 Biblical Truth: God instructs and teaches us through His commandments, giving us the desire to obey Him. GOD S LOVE WHEN TIMES GET TOUGH (Ruth/Job) Lesson 7: Choosing to Love God Biblical Passage: Ruth 1:1-18 Biblical Truth: Instead of blaming God for her circumstances, Ruth chose to love Him and trust Him to deliver her. Lesson 8: Protection and Provision Biblical Passage: Ruth 2:1-21 Biblical Truth: God blessed Ruth s faithfulness by guiding her to a relative who supplied protection and provisions for her and Naomi. Lesson 9: Redeemed by a Kinsman Biblical Passage: Ruth 4:1-15 Biblical Truth: God provided a kinsman redeemer as a husband for Ruth and a provider for her family. Lesson 10: When Faith is Tested by Tragedy Biblical Passage: Job 1:1-2:10 Biblical Truth: Evil is a real and present danger, yet God faithfully limits evil and ultimately controls circumstances to accomplish His purposes.

2 Lesson 11: The Struggle to Understand Biblical Passage: Job 23:1-17 Biblical Truth: Believers may not understand God s plans and purposes, but they can always trust Him. Lesson 12: Blessed Be the Lord Biblical Passage: Job 42:1-17 Biblical Truth: Our understanding of God s character is strengthened as we experience His presence in the midst of tragedy. LOVE WITHIN THE BODY OF CHRIST (Ephesians) Lesson 13: Give Thanks for Each Other Biblical Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23 Biblical Truth: Believers are united by the love of Christ within His church. Lesson 14: Remove the Barriers Between You Biblical Passage: Ephesians 2:11-22 Biblical Truth: In Christ, all the things that could separate believers have been removed. Lesson 15: Get Your Strength from God Biblical Passage: Ephesians 3:14-21 Biblical Truth: God is the source of power, faith, love, and knowledge in the lives of those who ask. Lesson 16: We Are United by Our Gifts Biblical Passages: Ephesians 4:1-6,11-16 Biblical Truth: God gifts believers so they can live together in love and unity. Lesson 17: Words Are Powerful Biblical Passages: Ephesians 4:49 5:1-7 Biblical Truth: Our actions will strongly impact those who witness them. Lesson 18: Treat Each Other in Love Biblical Passages: Ephesians 5:31 6:10 Biblical Truth: Our love for God changes how we relate to others. THE LOVE OF GOD S TRUTH (1 Timothy) Lesson 19: True Salvation Biblical Passages: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Biblical Truth: God s abundant love and grace can cover all of our sins. Lesson 20: True Worship Biblical Passage: 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Biblical Truth: The worship of God is based on the truth of who He is. Lesson 21: True Leadership Biblical Passage: 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Biblical Truth: Christian leaders have the responsibility to behave in godly ways within the church as they lead. 2

3 Lesson 22: True Teaching Biblical Passage: 1 Timothy 4:1-10 Biblical Truth: Christian leaders have the responsibility to behave in godly ways within the church as they lead. Lesson 23: True Concern Biblical Passage: 1 Timothy 5:1-8, Biblical Truth: Within the church, believers actions towards others should demonstrate concern and respect. Lesson 24: True Righteousness Biblical Passage: 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Biblical Truth: Believers are to pursue the things of God and to flee the things that are not of God. WORDS OF LOVE AND ENCOURAGEMENT (2 Timothy) Lesson 25: The Heritage of Faith Biblical Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Biblical Truth: The gift of faith also brings the spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. Lesson 26: The Gift of Relationships Biblical Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-18 Biblical Truth: God provides supportive relationships, often when we feel the most alone. Lesson 27: The Strength to Persevere Biblical Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Biblical Truth: Believers have been given the strength to persevere in their faith, regardless of the circumstances they face. Lesson 28: Encouragement to the Church Biblical Passage: 2 Timothy 2:14-21 Biblical Truth: Believers speech can pull people away from God rather than bringing them to God. Lesson 29: God s Word is Dependable Biblical Passage: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Biblical Truth: Believers can depend upon the truth of God s Word when they face persecution. Lesson 30: Last Words Biblical Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Biblical Truth: Believers have the opportunity to provide encouragement and correction to others based on God s Word. LOVE PUT IN ACTIONS (Titus/Philemon) Lesson 31: Me, Self-Controlled? Biblical Passage: Titus 2:1-10 Biblical Truth: God expects us to be self-controlled as we show love to others. Lesson 32: Grace Has Come Biblical Passage: Titus 2:11-15 Biblical Truth: Living godly lives gives evidence of the grace of God. 3

4 Lesson 33: Do the Right Thing Forgive Biblical Passage: Philemon 1, 8-21 Biblical Truth: Believers faith in Christ cannot be separated from love for others. LOVE LETTERS TO THE FAITHFUL (1 & 2 Peter) Lesson 34: Rejoice in Your Salvation Biblical Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Biblical Truth: Christ transforms the lives of believers into one that is Christ-filled and set apart for Christ. Lesson 35: Be Faithful in Conduct Biblical Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-12, 1 Peter 3:8-12 Biblical Truth: Believers are called to conduct their lives in ways that proclaim the transforming power of Christ. Lesson 36: Be Faithful When Suffering Biblical Passage: 1 Peter 3:13-17, 1 Peter 4:12-19 Biblical Truth: Believers should not be surprised when they suffer persecution for their faith in Christ. Lesson 37: Be Faithful in Building the Church Biblical Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-11, 5:1-7 Biblical Truth: Every believer can contribute to building up the body of Christ to fulfill its purpose of sharing the gospel throughout the world. Lesson 38: Be Faithful to Scripture Biblical Passage: 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2:1-3 Biblical Truth: Scripture calls us to be holy set apart for God. Lesson 39: Be Faithful in Waiting Biblical Passage: 2 Peter 3:8-18 Biblical Truth: God delays Jesus return to allow time for people to repent and turn to Him. LIVE IN LOVE (1, 2, 3 John and Jude) Lesson 40: A Light in the Darkness Biblical Passage: 1 John 1:1-7 Biblical Truth: Believers are called to live in a way that reflects the light of God to those living in darkness. Lesson 41: The Cure for Deception Biblical Passage: 1 John 1:8 2:2 Biblical Truth: Since truth and deception cannot exist together, believers must honestly look at their own lives to recognize the sin within us. Lesson 42: How Do You Know? Biblical Passage: 1 John 2:3-11 Biblical Truth: Since truth and deception cannot exist together, believers must honestly look at their own lives to recognize the sin within us. 4

5 Lesson 43: Love Each Other Biblical Passage: 1 John 3:11-20, 4:7-12 Biblical Truth: Believers are to love others the way Christ has loved them. Lesson 44: The Results of God s Love Biblical Passage: 1 John 4:13-21 Biblical Truth: Others see the evidence of God s love in believers lives. Lesson 45: Loving God Biblical Passage: 1 John 5:1-5 Biblical Truth: Believers demonstrate that they belong to God in the way they love Him. Lesson 46: Living in God s Eternal Truth Biblical Passage: 2 John 1-6 Biblical Truth: When we are living in truth and following God, our lives give evidence that we love others. Lesson 47: Showing Love and Hospitality Biblical Passage: 3 John 3-8 Biblical Truth: One way believers demonstrate they are followers of Christ is they way they show hospitality to others. Lesson 48: Showing Mercy Biblical Passage: Jude Biblical Truth: Believers provide a witness to God s love as they show mercy to those who doubt. 5