christianity
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Deuteronomy 30:11-20, “Fully Committed,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 11-23-25
Lesson Manuscript here: PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/z5bpwxfbkhqlyuxskphrs/Deut-30.pptx?rlkey=ejdqc27jrewk86pajo275jssh&st=t4v176ql&dl=0 Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ Review: Last week we looked at how the Covenant relationship with God and his people worked. He was faithful to them, and warned them to stay close to Him in obedience and not to stray into idolatrous disobedience. Title: Fully Committed Text: Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Key Verse: Deut.… Continue reading
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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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Psalm 139:1-4, 7-16, “God’s Greatness,” Lesson Overview from Lifeway Explore the Bible for 08/17/25
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint, and Devotional Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ PowerPoint: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lsugzb35q4unzwrnqgq58/God-s-Greatness.pptx?rlkey=dtgdl58nw3fukzox5j88xhmgm&st=t65f6gft&dl=0 Review: Last week we looked at how God cares for us as a gentle, protecting, providing, loving and caring, good Shepherd. Title: God’s Greatness Text: Psalm 139:1-4, 7-16 Key Verse: Psalm 139:1, “O Lord, you have searched me and known me!” Theme: Because… Continue reading
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Psalm 38:1-8, 18-22, “God’s Conviction,” Lesson Overview from Lifeway Explore the Bible for 07/27/25
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint, and Devotional Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ PowerPoint (free) Download Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/djhmfxpyk8ntl3eyps8be/God-s-Conviction.pptx?rlkey=3a2lz2u83a7iixcn0i8jkf6yf&st=6vxl0k35&dl=0 Review: Last week, we saw how we are to worship God because of His covenant faithfulness fulfilled in Jesus. Title: God’s Conviction Text: Psalm 38:1-8, 18-22 Key Verse: Psalm 38:21-22, “Do not forsake me, O Lord! O my God,… Continue reading
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Psalm 110:1-7, “God’s Messiah,” from Lifeway Explore the Bible
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint, and Devotional PowerPoint Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/mswr81nuftcaa9ra4126d/God-s-Messiah.pptx?rlkey=s2gwgxuj6xhlwqiwxvtk0wasx&st=shn9x3d7&dl=0 Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ Review: Last lesson we saw how God keeps His promises and that believers should long for greater longings that God be worshiped and glorified with every fiber of our beings. Title: God’s Messiah Text: Psalm 110:1-7 Key Verse: Hebrews… Continue reading
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Psalm 132: 1-14, 17-18, “God’s promise,” from Lifeway Explore the Bible
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint, and Devotional PowerPoint Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e203z6ttr5yb4wtfdx58c/God-s-Promise.pptx?rlkey=wr011you3dl6qds759tru3264&st=ku9d8szd&dl=0 Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ Review: Last week we looked at how human beings have this misplaced tendency to elevate and venerate people, celebrities, spiritual “giants,” yet there is One Who faithfully reigns-undaunted and unphased by earthly instabilities—there is One Who is majestic deserving of… Continue reading
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Psalm 1:1-6, “God’s Wisdom,” a Lifeway Explore the Bible Lesson Overview for 06/01/25
Resources: Lesson Manuscript, PowerPoint, and Devotional PowerPoint link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/v70uaplrnbipmmkmetncq/God-s-Wisdom-PPNT.pptx?rlkey=27wm5zojgmhu9peqmpyo357dk&st=w4yfb791&dl=0 Franklin Heights Church Connect Groups: https://franklinheights.org/connect/groups/ Review: Last week we wrapped up II Peter being encouraged to discern false teachers and influencers by cherishing the Word of God, spending time in it and savoring His grace. Title: God’s Wisdom Text: Psalm 1:1-6 Key Verse: Psalms 1:1-2,… Continue reading

