Bible Verses
For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel:
“In returning and rest you shall be saved;
In ______ and ________ shall be your ________.”
Isaiah 30:15
For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel:
“In returning and rest you shall be saved;
In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.”
Isaiah 30:15
Describe how you have done justly, loved mercy, or walked humbly with your God this week
personal answers
What verse would respond if someone asks, what does the Lord require of us?
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8)
How did God show mercy to the city of Nineveh? Why did He show mercy?
He relented from destroying the city, because they were truly willing to repent.
What is justice?
Justice is the process or result of using laws to fairly judge and punish crimes and criminals.
22 Therefore consider the _____ and ____ of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be _____ off. Romans 11:22 NKJV
22 Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, [a]goodness, if you continue in Hisgoodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. Romans 11:22 NKJV
share your reflections from this lesson today
personal answers
Janet was walking to class with her friends when she saw several bills fall out of the pocket of the student walking in front of her. As she stooped down to pick them up, her friends whispered to her, “You should keep the money! She won’t even notice.”
What behavior from Micah 6:8 is required for this situation?
Which verse would you use to encourage Lex? Why did you pick that verse?
To do justly. Possible verse: Proverbs 19:1 "Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than a person who is perverse in speech and is a fool."
How did God show justice to the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah? Why did He show justice to them?
He destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah with brimstone and fire because of their wickedness.
What is mercy?
Mercy is the kind or forgiving treatment of someone who could be treated harshly.
"I know, Lord, that Your ________ are _________,
And that You have afflicted me in ___________." (Psalm 119:75)
"I know, Lord, that Your judgments are righteous,
And that You have afflicted me in faithfulness." (Psalm 119:75)
What does "to walk humbly with your God" look like in your personal life? Please give an example
(Example: To walk humbly with God in my life means humbly asking God to walk with me, avoiding a prideful heart, and being aware of my dependence on Him moment by moment. It also means praising and giving thanks to Him for the good grades I receive in school, because He is the one who has given me the wisdom and grace to do well! It means cultivating a relationship with Him and choosing to follow His commands over the expectations of the world around me.)
Lex was doing well in school. He was the captain of the soccer team and had many great friends. It seemed like everything in life was going so well that he started to think to himself, “What a great life I have! I bet there are guys in school who wish they were me!”
What behavior from Micah 6:8 is required for this situation?
Which verse would you use to encourage Lex? Why did you pick that verse?
To walk humbly with your God. Possible verse: Job 1:21 “Naked I came from my mother’s womb,
And naked I shall return there.
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away.
Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Provide book, chapter and verse of when king of Nineveh issued a proclamation for everyone to fast. what does this show about the king?
Jonah 3:7
Explain the difference between grace and mercy
Mercy is not receiving the punishment you deserve, while grace is receiving a kindness or gift you do not deserve.
“He has shown you, O man, what is _____; and what does the LORD require of you but to do _____, to love ______, and to walk ______ with your God?” (______ 6:8)
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8)
What does "to do justly" look like in your personal life? Please give an example
(Example: To do justly means to do what is right in God’s eyes and not my own. Knowing this, I will make sure that I do not cheat or copy the work of other students, because by cheating, I am lying to my teacher. I will do what is right and just according to God’s commandments.)
Rebecca thought her younger sister Ann was a real pain! Ann wanted to do everything with her, especially when Rebecca’s friends were over. Ann would annoy her sister by following her around and demanding a turn in everything Rebecca did. She would even interrupt Rebecca as she talked with her friends! One day, Rebecca decided that she had had enough of this!
What behavior from Micah 6:8 is required for this situation?
Which verse would you use to encourage Rebecca?
Why did you pick that verse?
To love mercy. Possible verse: Proverbs 17:17 "A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity."
Where is the Ten Commandments in 2 books? (provide the book and chapter) (100 points each x 2 = 200 points)
Recite the Ten Commandments IN ORDER (100 points)
Exodus 20
Deut 5
You shall have no other gods before Me.
You shall not make for yourself a carved image.
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Junior 1 Year 3 Book 2 Lesson 3
You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Honor your father and your mother.
You shall not murder.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
You shall not covet.
Give an example of God’s mercy in the Bible.
God’s willingness to relent from destroying Nineveh.
What is the meaning of the memory Bible verse of this lesson?
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8)
Meaning
To do justly means to do the right thing in all aspects of our life according to the commandments of God.
To love mercy means to show mercy and forgiveness to others. Instead of complaining about the behavior of others, we first look at ourselves and think about what we can do for them.
To walk humbly with God means that we need to remember at all times that God is the one who blesses us with what we have in our life. There is nothing that we have that God has not given to us. Therefore, we have to glorify Him in all that we do.
What does "to do love mercy" look like in your personal life? Please give an example
(Example: To love mercy is to make sure that I do not have any hatred or hold grudges against anyone in my heart. Even though there may be people in my life that I may get into a conflict with, I will pray for God to give me a merciful heart filled with His love, so that I am able to forgive and let go of any hatred or dislike in my heart.)
Jack always dreaded going to history class. There were so many names, dates, and places to remember that it made his head spin. After his history teacher had finished taking roll, she announced that they were having a pop quiz! Jack started to panic until he saw a piece of paper on the ground by his desk. When he took a closer look, he realized that it was a pop quiz someone had left from the previous class.
What behavior from Micah 6:8 is required for this situation?
Which verse would you use to encourage Jack?
Why did you pick that verse?
To do justly.
Possible verse: James 4:17 "So for one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, for him it is sin."
How did Jesus Christ’s death on the cross fulfill God’s justice and allow God to show His mercy to us?
Jesus’ suffering and death were the penalties paid for our sin, and a demonstration of God’s justice. This act of sacrifice fulfilled God’s justice and, in turn, led to our salvation out of God’s mercy.
How do God’s justice and mercy work together in salvation?
Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross for the justice of God, and through His crucifixion, we receive the mercy of God to receive eternal life!