International Bible Lesson Commentary - NIV 2006-07

by Lioy PhD, Dan

• ISBN13: 9780781443104
• ISBN10: 0781443105
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-15
• 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 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

God's Living Covenant
Unit I: In Covenant with God
Lesson 1 SEPTEMBER 3: God's Covenant with Noah	7	(8)
Lesson 2 SEPTEMBER 10: God's Covenant with Abram	15	(8)
Lesson 3 SEPTEMBER 17: God's Covenant with Israel	23	(8)
Lesson 4 SEPTEMBER 24: Covenant Renewed	31	(8)
Unit II: God's Covenant with Judges and Kings
Lesson 5 OCTOBER 1: God Sends Judges	39	(8)
Lesson 6 OCTOBER 8: God Leads through Deborah	47	(8)
Lesson 7 OCTOBER 15: God Answers Samuel's Prayer	55	(8)
Lesson 8 OCTOBER 22: God Covenants with David	63	(8)
Lesson 9 OCTOBER 29: God Grants Wisdom to Solomon	71	(8)
Unit III: Living as God's Covenanted People
Lesson 10 NOVEMBER 5: Elijah Triumphs with God	79	(8)
Lesson 11 NOVEMBER 12: Josiah Brings Reform	87	(8)
Lesson 12 NOVEMBER 19: The People Go into Exile	95	(8)
Lesson 13 NOVEMBER 26: God Offers Return and Restoration	103	(8)
Jesus Christ: A Portrait of God
Unit I: Christ, the Image of God
Lesson 1 DECEMBER 3: Who Is Jesus Christ?	111	(8)
Lesson 2 DECEMBER 10: What God Says about Jesus	119	(8)
Lesson 3 DECEMBER 17: Light That Conquers	127	(8)
Lesson 4 DECEMBER 24 (CHRISTMAS EVE): The Word Became Flesh	135	(8)
Lesson 5 DECEMBER 31: Humiliation and Exaltation	143	(8)
Unit II: Christ Sustains and Supports
Lesson 6 JANUARY 7: "I Am from Above"	151	(8)
Lesson 7 JANUARY 14: Jesus Is Authority and Judge	159	(8)
Lesson 8 JANUARY 21: Jesus Is the Bread of Life and Living Water	167	(8)
Lesson 9 JANUARY 28: "I Am the Light of the World"	175	(8)
Unit III: Christ Guides and Protects
Lesson 10 FEBRUARY 4: "I Am the Good Shepherd"	183	(8)
Lesson 11 FEBRUARY 11: "I Am the Resurrection and the Life"	191	(8)
Lesson 12 FEBRUARY 18: "I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life"	199	(8)
Lesson 13 FEBRUARY 25: "I Am the True Vine"	207	(8)
Our Community Now and in God's Future
Unit I: Known by Our Love
Lesson 1 MARCH 4: The Light of Love	215	(8)
Lesson 2 MARCH 11: The Test of Love	223	(8)
Lesson 3 MARCH 18: The Source of Love	231	(8)
Lesson 4 MARCH 25: The Way to Love	239	(8)
Unit II: A New Community in Christ
Lesson 5 APRIL 1 (PALM SUNDAY): Christ Is Our King	247	(8)
Lesson 6 APRIL 8 (EASTER): Christ Is Risen	255	(8)
Lesson 7 APRIL 15: God Is Worthy of Praise	263	(8)
Lesson 8 APRIL 22: Christ Is Worthy to Redeem	271	(8)
Lesson 9 APRIL 29: Christ Is Our Protection	279	(8)
Unit III: Living in God's New World
Lesson 10 MAY 6: The Final Banquet	287	(8)
Lesson 11 MAY 13: Our New Home	295	(8)
Lesson 12 MAY 20: God in Our Midst	303	(8)
Lesson 13 MAY 27: Christ Will Return	311	(8)
Committed to Doing Right
Unit I: Life as God's People
Lesson 1 JUNE 3: Amos Challenges Injustice	319	(8)
Lesson 2 JUNE 10: Hosea Preaches God's Accusation against Israel	327	(8)
Lesson 3 JUNE 17: Isaiah Calls fir True Worship	335
Lesson 4 JUNE 24: Isaiah Invites Us to God's Feast	193	(158)
Unit II: What Does God Require?
Lesson 5 JULY 1: Micah Announces Gods Requirements	351	(8)
Lesson 6 JULY 8: Zephaniah Announces God's Justice	359	(8)
Lesson 7 JULY 15: Habakkuk Announces Doom	367	(8)
Lesson 8 JULY 22: Jeremiah Announces the Consequences of Disobedience	375	(8)
Lesson 9 JULY 29: Jeremiah Invites Jews to Trust God	383	(8)
Unit III: How Shall We Respond?
Lesson 10 AUGUST 5: Lamentations Urges Hope in God	391	(8)
Lesson 11 AUGUST 12: Ezekiel Preaches about Individual Responsibility	399	(8)
Lesson 12 AUGUST 19: Zechariah Calls for a Return to God	407	(8)
Lesson 13 AUGUST 26: Malachi Describes God's Just Judgment	415