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Deuteronomy 28:1-6, 15-19, “Covenant Relationship,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson for 11/16/25
*See below for devotional My Synthesized Teaching Manuscript (Free Download): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yxls52rwjnu8aawcfkhmd/Deut-28-Manuscript.docx?rlkey=sx9wyg7qhtkfmhw7ffckf4bm4&st=k3e9km5w&dl=0 My PowerPoint: (Free Download): https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/amezqxb60ak5pmpdibbif/Deut-28.pptx?rlkey=2j4t48pesgxowq9k4y5xvgoij&st=lz23v8rz&dl=0 Review: Last week we looked at how the Israelites would have to remove the Asherim poles and high places of idolatry and fill the land with worship of the one true God Yahweh, and they were to worship Him in Continue reading
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Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25, “Love,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 11/02/25
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint, and Devotional Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ Review: Last week we looked at how we’re so blessed to be called as God’s people! I mean think of that God called you to Himself in the salvation he offers and you responded, “yes, Lord! Save me!” As His redeemed people, forgiven, we’re compelled to Continue reading
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On Being & Making Disciples: How to Get Your Connect Group/Small Group Discussion Back on Track When it Goes “Off the Rails”
https://www.youtube.com/embed/WJLvbogd2q4?si=6yZun3zAoXc_obmS We are not to superimpose “our take” on truth. We are not to hyper-project our 2025 cultural “two cents” onto Scripture. Rather, we are to come to the Scripture, read the text, study the cross references, consult scholarly resources, look at the original meaning of the passage, study the original word meaning, careful Continue reading
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Deuteronomy 4:1-9, 15-20, “Remember,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 10/26/25
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint, and Devotional Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ Review: Last week God called Israel to take the land and take out the idols. Idolatry can’t coincide with obedience. There’s got to be a clear line of demarcation. When we boey God and go forward taking any and all steps of obedience Continue reading
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Numbers 33-34, “Instructions Given,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 10/19/25
Resources: PowerPoint, Pre-taught lesson, and synthesized Lesson Manuscript Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ PowerPoint free Download Here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/s4q8k02xr8sfhi4yg6pp7/Numbers-33-34.pptx?rlkey=5vx9g78dwk25e88voqb043n23&st=fno6b38m&dl=0 Review: Last week we looked at how God used an unlikely person to accomplish God’s will despite his obstinance, and God would use this person—Balaam—to pronounce blessings instead of curses on Israel. We’ve even seen God’s Continue reading
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Numbers 22:22-35, “God’s Plans,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 10/12/25
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint, Bible Reading Plan, Other Commentaries, etc. PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qxta7p8fw4xjeog4k2ely/God-s-Plans.pptx?rlkey=wzmvuodetp02vjzqftlnja4y1&st=atf4n4tf&dl=0 Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ Franklin Heights Church Bible Reading Plan: https://franklinheights.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Bible-Reading-Plan.pdf Review: Last week we looked at how Moses expressed unbelief toward God and struck the rock willfully twice and God-in His mercy-still allowed water to pour out, but Moses would Continue reading
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Numbers 20:2-13, “Lack of Trust,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 10/05/25
Free PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3q70db1l9dl69u6g1jb4z/Lack-of-Trust-Numbers-20.pptx?rlkey=vx18t0z7wxjnrzsgglccc3z1u&st=77qdvdxb&dl=0 Review: Last week we looked at how God constructively used consequences to shape His people, extending them mercy upon Moses’ request and forgiving their rebellion. While that generation would not be allowed to enter the promised land, save Caleb and Joshua, their next generation would. Title: Lack of Trust Text: Numbers 20:2-13 Continue reading
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Numbers 14:11-24, “Rebellion & Judgement,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 09/28/25
PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/k1szxa89s70wjnh5ufcuz/Numbers-14-Rebellion-Judgement.pptx?rlkey=5by2xzk47m44583wephnezxbb&st=dszk0eox&dl=0 Review: Last week we looked at how the 12 spies spied out the land, and reported back. Their report started well, showing the people the fruit of the land; They veered into fear-based thinking. Caleb quieted the people and said-with faith in God’s promises-they were able to take the land. We are to Continue reading
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Revival & Renewal from Nehemiah 1:1-11; 2:7-8
Title: Renew the Church Connect Group Study Text: Nehemiah 1:1-11; 2:7-8 Key Verse: Nehemiah 1:6, “6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Continue reading

