International Bible Lesson Commentary - NIV 2005-06

by Lioy PhD, Dan

• ISBN13: 9780781441827
• ISBN10: 078144182X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-04
• Publisher: David C. Cook

Summary

Whether you need a trustworthy guide for your class to follow or are looking for additional commentary on the International Sunday School Lessons (ISSL) Outline Series, the International Bible Lesson Commentary offers time-tested, in-depth, easy-to-follow outlines. This comprehensive resource has everything you need for a full year of lessons: --52 lessons that follow the ISSL Scripture Sequence-Complete texts in NIV-Discussion topics for adults, youth, and children-Introductions, discussion questions, and relevant life applications for each week of the year-In-depth Bible-based commentary that gets to the heart of each passage-Insights to help you discover new meaning from each textThis verse-by-verse commentary has brought careful evangelical scholarship to Bible teachers for over 130 years! Get ready to bring new understanding and life-changing relevance to your lessons.

Author Biography

Dan Lioy, Ph.D., is a seminary professor who, along with his wife, Marcia, and their son, Joshua, reside in Salem, Oregon. After receiving an undergraduate degree from The University of Southern California, Dan earned a Master's Degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and a doctorate from Potchefstroom University. Dan has worked as a freelance editor and writer, a hospital chaplain, and a college administrator.

Table of Contents

You Will Be My Witnesses
In Jerusalem
Lesson 1 September 4: The Coming of the Spirit	7	(7)
Lesson 2 September 11: Life among the Followers	14	(7)
Lesson 3 September 18: Peter and John Heal a Lame Man	21	(7)
Lesson 4 September 25: The Time for Boldness	28	(7)
In All Judea and Samaria
Lesson 5 October 2: Stephen	35	(7)
Lesson 6 October 9: The Samaritans and Philip	42	(7)
Lesson 7 October 16: The Ethiopian Official	49	(7)
Lesson 8 October 23: Cornelius and the Gentiles	56	(7)
Lesson 9 October 30: Peter in Prison	63	(8)
To the Ends of the Earth
Lesson 10 November 6: Paul Becomes a Follower	71	(7)
Lesson 11 November 13: Lydia: A Committed Woman	78	(7)
Lesson 12 November 20: Priscilla and Aquila: Team Ministry	85	(7)
Lesson 13 November 27: Paul's Farewell	92	(8)
God's Commitment---Our Response
God's Redeeming Love
Lesson 1 December 4: Justice for All	100	(7)
Lesson 2 December 11: Strength for the Weary	107	(7)
Lesson 3 December 18: Hope for Those Who Suffer	114	(7)
Lesson 4 December 25 (Christmas): Good News for the World	121	(7)
God's Gifts of Leadership
Lesson 5 January 1: God Gives Strength	128	(7)
Lesson 6 January 8: Pray for Everyone	135	(7)
Lesson 7 January 15: God Calls Church Leaders	142	(7)
Lesson 8 January 22: Guidance for Teaching	149	(7)
Lesson 9 January 29: God Desires Justice and Mercy	156	(7)
Faithful Followers, Faithful Leaders
Lesson 10 February 5: Be True to Your Christian Heritage	163	(7)
Lesson 11 February 12: Develop Christian Character	170	(7)
Lesson 12 February 19: Follow a Good Mentor	177	(7)
Lesson 13 February 26: Live the Truth, Teach the Truth	184	(8)
Living in and as God's Creation
The Glory of God's Creation
Lesson 1 March 5: God Made Us Special	192	(7)
Lesson 2 March 12: God Created Wonderful Things	199	(7)
Lesson 3 March 19: God Created and Knows Us	206	(7)
Lesson 4 March 26: A Hymn of Praise to the Creator	213	(7)
Living with Creation's Uncertainty
Lesson 5 April 2: When Tragedy Occurs	220	(7)
Lesson 6 April 9 (Palm Sunday): When All Seems Hopeless	227	(7)
Lesson 7 April 16 (Easter): God Responds with Life	234	(7)
Lesson 8 April 23: Finding Life's Meaning	241	(7)
Lesson 9 April 30: In God's Time	248	(7)
Lessons in Living
Lesson 10 May 7: A Treasure Worth Seeking	255	(7)
Lesson 11 May 14: Wisdom's Invitation	262	(7)
Lesson 12 May 21: The Path of Integrity	269	(7)
Lesson 13 May 28: Living Out Wisdom	276	(8)
Called to Be a Christian Community
Servants of God
Lesson 1 June 4: Servants of Unity	284	(7)
Lesson 2 June 11: Servants of Wisdom	291	(7)
Lesson 3 June 18: Servants Together	298	(7)
Lesson 4 June 25: Servants in Ministry	305	(7)
Called to Obedience
Lesson 5 July 2: Called to Relationships	312	(7)
Lesson 6 July 9: Called to Help the Weak	319	(6)
Lesson 7 July 16: Called to Win the Race	325	(7)
Lesson 8 July 23: Called to the Common Good	332	(7)
Lesson 9 July 30: Called to Love	339	(7)
The Spirit of Giving
Lesson 10 August 6: Giving Forgiveness	346	(7)
Lesson 11 August 13: Giving Generously	353	(7)
Lesson 12 August 20: Giving Is a Witness	360	(7)
Lesson 13 August 27: The Giving of Sufficient Grace	367