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Messiah's Earthly Ministry (Level 2 | 37) Mar 06, 2026

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In this session, we witness the beginning of Jesus' earthly ministry as he is baptized by John and recognized as the Son of God. After his baptism, he is tempted by Satan in the wilderness, but resists all temptations, confirming his purity and righteousness. Jesus then begins his ministry, preaching the message of repentance and calling disciples to join him. We explore his interaction with his disciples, including the famous calling of Simon Peter and a few other fishermen.

Bible Readings

Matthew 3
Matthew 4

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Immanuel, God With Us (Level 2 | 36) Mar 05, 2026

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In this session, we delve into the miraculous and humble birth of Jesus, the Messiah. God the Son leaves heaven to become a man, born to the virgin Mary and raised by Joseph. Proclaimed by angels and greeted by shepherds, Jesus' arrival marks the culmination of God's plan to solve the problem of sin and death. God the Son has a body prepared…prepared for a cross.

Bible Readings

Luke 1:26-56
Matthew 1:1-25
Luke 2:1-20
Hebrews 10:5-7
Philippians 2:5-11

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Hebrew Bible Review (Level 2 | 35) Mar 04, 2026

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In this session, we explore four central themes to the Hebrew Bible: God's sovereignty, the Temple, the Priests & the Sacrifices, Faith as the Key to Righteousness, and the Coming Seed (Messiah). We discuss how God exercises His sovereignty throughout history, the importance of the Temple, Sacrifices, and Priests in Israel's religious life, and the crucial role of faith in receiving righteousness. Lastly, we anticipate the coming Messiah, revealed as a descendant of Eve, Abraham, and David, destined to defeat evil, bless all nations, and rule an everlasting kingdom.

Bible Readings

Nehemiah 9:6-38
Psalm 106
Psalm 132:1-18 (Song about God’s promise to David and his choice of Jerusalem)
Ephesians 2:1-10

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The Hidden God, Part 2 (Level 2 | 34) Mar 03, 2026

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In this session, we conclude the story of Esther and explore the hidden workings of God in her story. As the Jews face annihilation due to a Persian edict, Queen Esther courageously risks her life to protect her people. The narrative takes a dramatic turn, featuring a reversal of fortunes for the Jews and their enemy, Haman. Despite God's apparent hiddenness, we see His fingerprints in every event – from Esther's rise to power, Mordecai's honor, to the ultimate salvation of the Jews. We learn that even in God's hiddenness, He is always at work.

Bible Readings

Esther 6:1-14
Esther 7:1-10
Esther 9:18-28
Acts 1:26

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The Hidden God, Part 1 (Level 2 | 33) Mar 02, 2026

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In this session, we explore the dramatic story of Esther, a secret Jewess who becomes Queen of Persia. Amidst an existential crisis threatening genocide of the Jews, Esther must risk her life to save her people. We delve into the character of Mordecai, Esther's cousin, who uncovers a plot to assassinate the king, and Haman, the villain who holds an ancient grudge against the Jews.

Bible Readings

Esther 2:5-23
Esther 3:1-15
Esther 4:10-17
Jeremiah 29:4-7

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The Remnant Returns (Level 2 | 32) Feb 27, 2026

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We live the narrative of the Jewish remnant returning to the Land of Canaan after their exile in Babylon. We explore their journey back, led initially by a prince and a priest, and the challenges they face in rebuilding the Temple. Despite opposition, they succeed, and the priest Zerubabbel plays a pivotal role. We also meet Ezra, who leads another wave of returners back and works to correct their violations of the law, and Nehemiah, who rebuilds the city walls despite fierce opposition.

Bible Readings

Ezra 1:1-11
Ezra 4:1-24
Ezra 9:5-15
Nehemiah 10:28-39

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The Writing on the Wall (Level 2 | 31) Feb 26, 2026

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In this session, we delve into the stories of Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, two Babylonian kings who faced God's judgment. We examine Nebuchadnezzar's 7-year humiliation and eventual acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. We discuss Belshazzar's misuse of sacred items from the Jerusalem Temple during a feast, which leads to his downfall and the end of his kingdom. The Babylonian Empire falls and the Medo-Persian Empire rises. Soon, Cyrus king of Persia issues an edict allowing the return of the exiles to the Land of Canaan.

Bible Readings

Daniel 4:28-37
Daniel 5:1-31
2 Chronicles 36:22-23
Hebrews 12:5-11

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Daniel, Prophet of Empires, Part 2 (Level 2 | 30) Feb 25, 2026

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We look into the prophecies of the book of Daniel, discuss the foretelling of major world empires and the future establishment of God's kingdom on Earth. We explore how God's sovereignty stands behind the narrative, and that he reigns still even over disobedient rulers.We look at the nature of prophecy, its challenges, and its significance in understanding the coming of the king.

Bible Readings

Daniel 4:34-37
2 Timothy 3:16-17
2 Peter 1:19-21

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Daniel, Prophet of Empires, Part 1 (Level 2 | 29) Feb 24, 2026

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We explore the visions of Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar, which foretell the rise and fall of future kingdoms, culminating in the establishment of God's eternal kingdom. We gain insights into God's sovereignty and His plan for the world. Daniel’s life and visions provide a hopeful perspective for those living in challenging times, reminding us of God's ultimate rule.

Bible Readings

Daniel 2:31-45
Daniel 7: 1-28

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People Review (Level 2 | 28) Feb 23, 2026

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We review the key figures and events from the kingdom of Israel's formation through to the Babylonian exile. We delve into the narratives of influential people like Samuel, Saul, David, Solomon, and various kings of Judah. We discuss their contributions and failures, and how they influenced Israel's history. We also explore the consequences of disobedience as well as God's mercy through His prophets.

Bible Readings

2 Chronicles 36:5-16
Psalm 79:1-13

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