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New Heaven and New Earth

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 4 Lesson 12 In our final lesson of the Answers Bible Curriculum, we look at how the Bible answers questions such as: What does God have in the future for our planet and universe? Where will people spend an eternity? How to live in a world that mocks the…

Becoming Like Jesus

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 4 Lesson 10 This week in Sunday school, we’re taking a closer look at what the New Testament epistles have to say about the Christian’s growth in holiness. What is the difference between positional and progressive sanctification? How is your own effort key in the process of becoming holy?…

Children of God

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 4 Lesson 8 We continue our study of some of the great themes of the NT epistles this week with a look at the concept of being children of God. Are all people children of God? What privileges or blessings follow from being children of God? What responsibilities and…

Saved by Grace

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 4 Lesson 7 This week in Sunday school, we return to the New Testament epistles and investigate the apostles’ teaching on the relationship of faith and works. Are Christians really saved by faith alone? Can a person be saved without a life of righteousness? And what should be the…

Paul’s Journey to Rome

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 4 Lesson 4 This week in Sunday school, we finish our study of the book of Acts by looking at Paul’s journey to Rome. From one perspective, Paul’s imprisonment and journey looked like one tragic setback after another, but from another perspective, the journey was full of golden opportunities.…

Paul’s Third Journey

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 4 Lesson 3 This week in Sunday school, we look at Paul’s third missionary journey. We overview the entire trip and then look more specifically at Paul’s ministry to Ephesus. What happened in Ephesus? What message did Paul later want to pass on to the Ephesian elders? And what…

Paul’s Second Journey

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 4 Lesson 2 We’re back in our Answers Bible Curriculum Sunday school this week with a look at Paul’s second missionary journey. Where did Paul and his companions travel this time? What specifically did the Lord accomplish at Philippi? And what can we learn about God, salvation, and suffering…

Paul’s First Journey

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 4 Lesson 1 This week in Sunday school, we look at Paul’s first missionary journey to the Gentiles. Where precisely did Paul and Barnabas go? What did they do? What were the results? And what do these happenings show us about God and our own necessary attitude toward the…

Benefiting from the Biblical Languages

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 13 This week features a special Sunday school lesson on the biblical languages and how anyone can benefit from using the biblical languages to study the Bible. In the lesson, we investigate four main questions: 1. What are the biblical languages? 2. Why is it important and…

The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 12 We continue our study of the book of Acts this week as we see the gospel go to the Gentiles. How did the gospel first formally reach the Gentiles? Why was it such a big deal to the early Jewish Christians for Gentiles to be included…

Saul Is Converted

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 11 This week in Sunday school, we see God’s gospel plan in the book of Acts feature an extremely surprising twist: the conversion of the very one leading the deadly persecution against the Christians! How did wicked Saul receive salvation? What happened to Saul afterwards? Why did…

The Gospel Spreads

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 10 This week in Sunday school, we look at how the persecution launched after Stephen’s death resulted in the spread of the saving gospel of Christ to Judea, Samaria, and even Ethiopia. How did this happen? What do we learn about God’s sovereignty? And what can we…

The Apostles Are Persecuted

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 9 This week in Sunday school, we continue to look at the beginning of the New Testament church, this time focusing on the early persecution of the apostles and of Stephen. What persecution did they suffer? How did they respond to the persecution? And how should we…

The Promised Helper Comes

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 8 This week in Sunday school, we look at the coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. What did Jesus promise about the Spirit’s coming? What did the Spirit actually do when he came? And how does the Spirit work in believers today? Our…

Resurrection Theories

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 7 This week in Sunday school, we watch and discuss a presentation from Answers in Genesis on various theories people have proposed to explain away Jesus’ resurrection. What are the different theories? How can we respond to these theories? And why do people hold to these theories…

The Great Commission

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 6 This week in Sunday school, we look at one of Jesus’ last declarations on earth: the Great Commission. What exactly did Jesus command his disciples in the Great Commission? How does the command apply to Christians today? And what so often prevents Christians from fulfilling the…

The Resurrection

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 5 This week in Sunday school, we look at Jesus’ resurrection. Was Jesus really in the tomb for “three days and three nights”? What are the implications of the resurrection for Christians? And is Jesus’ bodily resurrection an essential part of the Christian gospel? Join us as…

The Crucifixion

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 4 We have reached the moment of Jesus’ crucifixion in our ABC Sunday school, arguably the most important moment in redemptive history. What exactly does crucifixion involve? What theologically was happening in the crucifixion? And how did Jesus’ crucifixion fulfill many prophecies? We’ll look at these questions…

Peter’s Denial

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 3 Our Answers Bible Curriculum Sunday school resumes this Sunday with a look at Peter’s denials and later restoration by Jesus. Why did Peter deny Jesus? Do we also deny Jesus in our words and actions? And why is Jesus’ restoration of Peter so significant, for him…

God’s Plan Unfolds

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 2    This week in Sunday school, we continue looking at the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion. In this lesson, we look at the Jewish and Gentile trials conducted to determine Jesus’ guilt and sentence. How evil were these trials? How did Jesus respond to the…

Final Passover and Betrayal

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 3 Lesson 1 We begin a new quarter of our Answers Bible Curriculum Sunday school this week with the theme: The Church Begins. Our first lesson focuses on the night before Jesus’ crucifixion and Jesus’ Last Supper with the disciples. Christians celebrate the Lord’s Supper regularly in church, but…

Bible Question and Answer

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 13 This week in Sunday school, we have a special time addressing the following questions: 1. What are the attributes — not the fruit — of true saving faith and repentance? 2. How can the Bible promise Christians both persecution and favor from men? 3. What is…

Responding to Jesus

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 12 This week in Sunday school, we conclude our look at Jesus’ public ministry in the Gospels by considering the proper response to Jesus. Jesus clearly displayed His Messianic authority in both his miracles and in his teaching, but how did people respond to Him? Did those…

True Discipleship

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 11 This week in Sunday school, we consider the cost of following Jesus. Jesus instructed His disciples to expect hardship and persecution in their lives because of Him. What were the disciples to think when they suffered in this way? How did Jesus motivate His disciples to…

Jesus is the Great I Am

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 10 This week, the theme for Sunday school is: Jesus, the I AM. Did Jesus claim to be the Jehovah (LORD) of the Old Testament?  Did those whom He spoke to understand His claim to such? Also, does it really matter whether Jesus is fully God? To…

Jesus Teaches in Parables

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 9 This week, we consider the parables of Jesus. Like other parts of Jesus’ teaching, Jesus’ parables are well-known but often not well understood. What do we need to know in order to interpret parables? What are Jesus’ parables all about? Why did Jesus teach in parables?…

Jesus Defends God’s Honor

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 8 This week in Sunday school, we look at certain displays of Jesus’ anger. What made Jesus angry? What did Jesus’ anger cause Him to do or say? Why wasn’t Jesus’ anger sinful? What is the difference between righteous and unrighteous anger? And should we be feeling…

Jesus Teaches (Sermon on the Mount)

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 7 This week in Sunday school, we look at Jesus’ most well known teaching: the Sermon on the Mount. Many Christians and even unbelievers will recognize phrases from this section of Scripture: “turn the other cheek,” “do not judge so that you will not be judged,” and…

Have You Not Read?

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 6 This week in Sunday school, we consider how Jesus dealt with religious leaders using tradition to misinterpret Scripture and excuse sin. What can we learn from Jesus’ example to deal with this issue in our own lives and in the world at large? Our main texts…

Jesus is the Bread of Life

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 5 This week in Sunday school, we look at Jesus’ assertion of Himself as the bread of life. What does it mean that Jesus is the bread of life or that believers must “eat Jesus’ flesh and drink Jesus’ blood?” How does Jesus’ teaching on the subject…

Jesus Has Power Over Death

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 4 This week in Sunday school, we’re talking about one of Jesus’ greatest miracles: raising Lazarus from the dead. If Jesus loved Lazarus and his sisters, why didn’t Jesus go to visit as soon as Jesus heard Lazarus was sick? Why did Jesus weep and even become…

Jesus Has Power Over Disease

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 3 This week in Sunday school, we look at Jesus’ demonstrated power over disease. What miracles did Jesus do to demonstrate this power? Why did Jesus do these miracles? Is illness an indication of sin or God’s disfavor? Should Christians expect healing from injuries and illnesses today?…

Jesus Has Power over Nature

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 2 This week in Sunday school, we look at two instances of Jesus displaying power over nature: Peter’s great catch of fish and Jesus’ walking on water. What exactly happened in these instances? Why did Jesus do what He did? How did his disciples react? And what…

Jesus’ Mission

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 2 Lesson 1 This week in Sunday school, we return to our Answers Bible Curriculum and our study of the New Testament. This week, we consider Jesus’ primary mission as expressed in John 3 in Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus. What point did Jesus make about the need to be…

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Jesus Calls Followers

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 12 This week in Sunday school, we look at how Jesus’ ministry begins with the special calling of certain followers. Which disciples were called first and when? How did those who were called react to Jesus’ calling? What can we learn about our own call to follow…

Jesus’ Temptation

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 11 Part 2 This week in Sunday school, we look again at the final events of Jesus’ preparation for ministry, this time focusing on Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness. What is so significant about Jesus being tempted there — enough that three Gospel writers mention it at…

Jesus’ Baptism

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 11 This week in Sunday school, we return to our Answers Bible Curriculum and the study of the Gospels with a look at John the Baptist and Jesus’ baptism. What was John the Baptist’s sobering message about Jesus? From where did the practice of baptism come? Why…

Jesus Grows Up

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 10 This week in Sunday school, we look at Luke’s account of Jesus growing up and being left behind in Jerusalem. How did Jesus get left behind? How is it that the Son of God needed to learn wisdom or increase in favor with God? What does…

Seeking the King

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 9 This week in Sunday school we examine the visit of the wise men to Jesus. In our lesson, we answer a number of questions, such as: When was Jesus born? Who were the wise men? What was the star the wise men followed? What did the…

The Birth of Christ

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 8 This week in Sunday school, we look at the birth of Jesus. Though we may feel very familiar with Luke’s account of Christ’s birth, how much of what we “know” is actually just tradition and not really found in the Bible? Moreover, has familiarity made us…

The Messiah’s Messengers

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 7 This week in Sunday school, we begin the birth narrative of Jesus by looking at the announcements God made via Gabriel to Zacharias and Mary. What exactly did Gabriel declare? How do Gabriel’s words connect with the Old Testament? What can we learn from Zacharias’ and…

New Testament Attacks

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 6 This week in Sunday school, we consider some of the criticisms often made against the New Testament and how we should respond. We focus on the claim that the New Testament arbitrarily contains some early Christian writings but not others. In the first part of our…

The Life of Christ

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 5 This week in Sunday school, we focus on the chronology of the life of Christ. What happened when? We’ll tentatively date the major events of Jesus’ life and outline a broad sequence so that we can have a framework for understanding our more specific studies in…

Jesus in the Gospels

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 4 We’ve seen why the Gospels were written generally, but, this week, we look more closely at the message of each Gospel. What specifically does each Gospel emphasize to us about Jesus? How was that message relevant to the original audience? And how should we respond to…

The Gospel Truth

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 3 This week in our Answers Bible Curriculum Sunday school, we introduce ourselves to the four New Testament gospels. Why four gospels? How do these accounts of Jesus’ life fit together? And how should we respond to the claim that the gospels feature contradictions? We’ll consider these…

We Can Trust the New Testament

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 1 If someone asked you, “Why do you trust the New Testament?” what would you say? That’s the topic of this Sunday school class. We’re going to listen to how Peter himself defended the credibility of the apostolic message. We’ll also discuss how we can be sure…

The Messiah Has Come

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 3 Quarter 1 Lesson 1 This week in Sunday school, we begin our chronological study of the New Testament. Our first lesson will focus on connecting the two testaments, recognizing Old Testament quotations in the New Testament, and appreciating what it means that Messiah finally had come.

A Message of Hope

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 12 In this lesson, we look at what Malachi foretold about the future. What did Malachi have to say about a coming messenger,  a day of judgment, and God’s righteous remnant? What were the people to do as they waited for God’s plans to come to pass?…

Worshipping God

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 11 This week in Sunday school, we turn to the book of Malachi. What did the last Old Testament prophet have to say to Israel regarding the worship of Yahweh? How were the Jews of Malachi’s day demonstrating hypocrisy and apathy in their worship? What truths were…

God’s Word Proclaimed

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 10 This week in Sunday school, we look at the second half of Nehemiah and the spiritual revival that took place under Nehemiah’s governorship. What sparked revival and reform? What changes did the returned Jews make in their lives and society? Why did Nehemiah have to rebuke…

Rebuilding the Walls

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 9 This week in Sunday school, we look at the final part of Israel’s restoration from exile under Nehemiah. Why did Nehemiah want to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls? How was this work both supported and opposed? What are we to learn from Nehemiah’s experience? We’ll consider these questions…

Restoring God’s Law

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 8 This week in Sunday school, we return to Ezra to examine what happened during the second step of Israel’s restoration from Exile. What alarming development did Ezra discover when he reached Jerusalem? How did Ezra respond? And what did these events mean for God’s promise to…

Visions from God

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 7 For this week of Sunday school, we are doing a special lesson back in the book of Daniel as we consider the visions given to Daniel by God regarding the future. What did God reveal to Daniel? Why did God reveal it? Have Daniel’s prophetic visions…

God Uses Esther

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 6 This week in Sunday school, we consider the remarkable account of Queen Esther. What did God accomplish for Israel through Esther and Mordecai? Why is God Himself mentioned nowhere in the book? What is the main message of Esther? We’ll consider these questions and more. We…

Restoring Worship

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 5 Restoring Worship This week in Sunday school, we look at the book of Ezra and the beginning of the return of Israel from exile. What were the steps of Israel’s return from exile? Were God’s prophecies regarding Israel’s future fulfilled in step 1? What did Ezra…

God Protects

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 4 This week in Sunday school, we’re back in the book of Daniel and examining the accounts of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace and Daniel and the lion’s den. Why did Daniel record these happenings? Why did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego admit that God…

God’s New Covenant

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 3 This week in our Answers Bible Curriculum Sunday school, we take a closer look at God’s promise of a New Covenant in Jeremiah 31. What was the promised New Covenant? Has the New Covenant arrived yet? How does the New Covenant compare to the Old? And…

God Is Awesome

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 2 This week in our Answers Bible Curriculum Sunday school, we look at the prophet Ezekiel and the vision He was given of the heavenly throne room. What did Ezekiel see? What did this vision have to do with Ezekiel’s role as God’s messenger? And how does…

Daniel Obeys God

Answers Bible Curriculum, Year 2 Quarter 4 Lesson 1 This week in our Answers Bible Curriculum Sunday school, we begin a new quarter and new theme: God Protects and Restores. Our first lesson is on how Daniel and his companions reacted to the food in Babylon and what God did in response. Our text is Daniel 1:1-21.

Seventy Years

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 12 This week in Sunday school, we look at Jeremiah’s seventy years prophecy. What was this prophecy? Why did God give it? What does this prophecy have to do with the famous Jeremiah 29:11 verse? We’ll look at these questions and more.

God Judges Judah

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 11 This week in Sunday school, we finally look at God’s judgment on Judah. What were the three stages of Judah’s fall and Jerusalem’s destruction? How did the Babylonians treat the Judeans in the conquest? What are the implications of Judah’s judgment for us today? We’ll look…

God Warns Judah

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 10 This week in Sunday school, we’re looking at Jeremiah’s prophecy to Judah. How had Judah changed or not changed since the days of Hezekiah and Samaria’s fall? Why was God dissatisfied with Judah’s “repentance”? What warnings did God give Judah through Jeremiah? What promises of restoration…

Messianic Prophecies

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 9 This week we’re back in the book of Isaiah and examining some of the most remarkable prophecies given in the Old Testament about the Messiah. What does God reveal about His Messiah through Isaiah that was different from what we’ve heard so far? How does Jesus…

The Coming Ruler

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 8 This week in Sunday school, we look at the prophecy of Micah. What did Micah have to say about the Messiah? How were Micah’s prophecies fulfilled? Which prophecies of Micah are yet to be fulfilled? We will look at these questions and more.

God Answers Prayer

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 7 This week in our Answers Bible Curriculum, we move from Israel to Judah and focus on king Hezekiah. Why did God bring the Assyrians against Judah? Why did Hezekiah respond to the invasion the way that he did? Why did God deliver Judah? And how do…

God Speaks Clearly

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 6 This week in Sunday school we are going to consider the significance of God’s foretelling prophecies in the Old Testament. Are God’s prophecies vague and, therefore, easy to fulfill? What are some examples of specific prophecies in the Bible? How do Nostradamus’ predictions compare to the…

God Judges Nations

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 5 This week in Sunday school, we’re looking at the book of Nahum and God’s prophecy against Assyria. What exactly did God announce to Assyria? Why did God make this pronouncement? How does Nahum’s revelation compare to Jonah’s? How can a just God use one nation to…

God Judges Israel

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 4 This week in our Answers Bible Curriculum Sunday school, we step back into the book of Kings to find out what happened to the northern kingdom of Israel. How were they judged? Why were they judged? What happened to the people who remained in the land?…

God Loves Israel

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 3 In this lesson, David Capoccia examines God’s message to Israel through Hosea the prophet. David Capoccia looks at the book of Hosea’s declaration of Israel’s spiritual adultery, God’s necessary chastening, and God’s restoration promise. At the heart of Hosea’s prophecy is a fundamental aspect of God’s amazing gospel: God…

God Warns Israel

Answers Bible Curriculum: Year 2 Quarter 3 Lesson 2 In this lesson, David Capoccia looks at the warning of the prophet Amos to Israel. David Capoccia considers: Who was Amos? What was Amos’ message of warning? How was Israel supposed to react? What prophecy did God gave about Israel’s distant future? How can we apply the truth…

Kings of Israel and Judah

In this lesson, David Capoccia takes us back into the Answers Bible Curriculum from Answers in Genesis with an overview of the kings of Israel and Judah after the kingdom divides. David Capoccia first reviews some background regarding the Old Testament covenants, then samples the kings of Israel and Judah and their legacies, and then…

Elisha Heals a Leper

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 13 In this lesson, David Capoccia looks at the poignant account of Elisha and Naaman the Syrian leper. David Capoccia explains how this account is another example of God being opposed to the proud and giving grace to the humble, no matter who they are or where…

God Calls Elisha

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 12 In this lesson, David Capoccia examines the end of the prophet Elijah’s ministry and the succession of the prophet Elisha. In relation to the Christian life, David Capoccia considers how Elijah and Elisha’s lives should encourage suffering Christians to remain faithful and to remember how God measures success…

Elijah Defeats the Prophets of Baal

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 11 In this lesson, David Capoccia examines Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. David Capoccia first looks at the context of the confrontation at Carmel, then the contest at Carmel, and then the application of the account of Carmel. This section of Scripture vividly exposes the…

God Sends Jonah

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 10 In this lesson, David Capoccia discusses the account of the prophet Jonah. Some questions covered in this lesson include: Why did Jonah run away from God’s mission? How did God preserve Jonah in the big fish? Why was the repentance of Nineveh a bigger miracle than Jonah’s experience…

The Kingdom Is Divided

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 9 In this lesson, David Capoccia discusses the compromises of King Solomon and the consequences for the nation of Israel. David Capoccia examines how Solomon compromised, how God reacted, and how Israel was affected. Solomon’s life is a great cautionary tale of how someone wise, even a great…

Wisdom from God

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 8 In this lesson, David Capoccia overviews the book of Proverbs. After a quiz on what is really a biblical proverb, David Capoccia discusses the background of Proverbs, the purpose of Proverbs given in its introductory chapters, and the broad array of life topics addressed in Proverbs. David Capoccia…

Solomon Builds God’s Temple

ABC Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 7 In this lesson, David Capoccia discusses Solomon’s temple, both its description from Kings and Chronicles as well as the preparations King David made for his son Solomon. David Capoccia also briefly examines how temple worship changed after Solomon and what the temple means for believers today.

Parallel Accounts

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 6 In this lesson, David Capoccia examines how the time periods discussed in the different OT books fit together — which books overlap in time and how they do so. David Capoccia also explains the benefits of having multiple historical accounts on the same person or event, which…

Praises to God

In this lesson, David Capoccia introduces the Book of Psalms and surveys its background information, interpretive considerations, and types. David Capoccia breaks the Psalms down into six types. Thanksgiving (e.g Ps. 150) Wisdom (e.g. Ps. 1) Royal (e.g. Ps. 110) Lamentation (e.g. Ps. 43) Penitential (e.g. Ps. 38) Imprecatory (e.g. Ps. 58)

David Disobeys God

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2, Quarter 2, Lesson 3 In this lesson, David Capoccia teaches on the account of King David’s sin with Bathsheba, the king’s repentance after being confronted by Nathan, and the greater aftermath of the king’s sin. We learn from this passage that God wants Christians to take the danger of sin seriously and to…

God’s Promise to David

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 2 Lesson 2 In this lesson, David Capoccia examines the Davidic Covenant as proclaimed by God to King David in 2 Samuel. David Capoccia examines the circumstances around this promise, the promise itself, the connection of this promise to Jesus, and the instructive reaction of King David to this promise.

David and Goliath

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2, Quarter 2, Lesson 1 In this lesson, David Capoccia contrasts the faithful and courageous response of David with the fearful and distrustful response of the Israelite army when facing Goliath’s brazen challenge. David Capoccia shows from the Scriptures that God promised to grant the Israelites victory by His own strength…

Year 2 Quarter 1 Review

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 1 Lesson 13 In this lesson, David Capoccia takes time to review the foundational truths discussed in the beginning of the course: Why is the Bible our only authority? What makes the Bible worthy of our trust? How should we study the Bible? What is the gospel? And how should…

God Chooses David

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2 Quarter 1 Lesson 12 In this lesson, David Capoccia looks at the account of David’s anointing as king of Israel. David Capoccia investigates especially why God chooses David, and, by implication, why God chooses to bless and covenant with believers today.

God Rejects Saul as King

In this lesson, David Capoccia teaches on two major instances of disobedience in the life of King Saul: 1) Making a sacrifice contrary to God’s command and 2) Sparing the Amalekite king and choicest animals. David Capoccia explains the context and root of these sins and poses the following three questions for application: 1) Do…

Israel Rejects God as King

Answers Bible Curriculum, Year 2, Q1, Lesson 10 1 Samuel 8:1-22 In this lesson, David Capoccia examines the Old Testament background for the coming kingship of Israel versus the Israelite people’s demand for a king in 1 Samuel 8. Whereas the expectation for the Israelite king is overwhelmingly positive in God’s promises to Israel, the…

God Blesses Ruth

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2, Q1, Lesson 8 In this lesson, David Capoccia examines all four chapters of the book of Ruth. David Capoccia explores several crucial questions for interpreting this book: Did Ehimelech and Naomi sin by leaving Israel in a time of famine? Why does Ruth approach Boaz the way she does at…

God Uses Gideon

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2, Quarter 1, Lesson 5 In this lesson, David Capoccia looks at the account of God’s deliverance through Gideon in Judges 6-8. Through Gideon, God shows that He can provide great victory for weak warriors when they simply trust and obey Him.

Israel Disobeys God

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2, Quarter 1, Lesson 4 In this lesson, David Capoccia looks at the end of Joshua’s conquest campaign and Israel’s descent into idolatry. How did God’s people so quickly turn away from Him? It began with small compromises and culminated in a full embrace of pagan gods and worship practices, including child…

The Battle of Jericho

Answers Bible Curriculum Year 2, Quarter 1, Lesson 3 In this lesson, David Capoccia examines the account of Israel defeating Jericho, explaining why the city was so imposing, why God sent His Captain to meet with Joshua, and what this account teaches Christians about faith and obedience.

God Uses Rahab

In this lesson of the Answers Bible Curriculum, David Capoccia looks at how God used the Canaanite harlot Rahab to provide protection for Israelite spies and encouragement to all Israel. David Capoccia also investigates whether lying is ever permitted by God and what believers should make of Rahab’s commended faith.

God Calls Joshua

In this lesson, David Capoccia looks at God’s instruction to Joshua as Joshua is about to lead Israel into Canaan. God exhorts Joshua to continually study God’s Word, to believe it, to obey it, and to, thereby, receive God’s reward and provision. David Capoccia explains how this process was exemplified in both Joshua’s and Jesus’…