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10: Lessons of the Past – Teaching Plan

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Key Thought: Some of the psalms are called historical psalms. They help us see our lives as a part of the history of God’s people and claim the past as our own.
March 9, 2024

1. Have a volunteer read Psalm 105.

  1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
  2. How should we, as Seventh-day Adventists, see ourselves in this line of people from Abraham on? What lessons should we learn from this history?
  3. Personal Application: What lessons have you learned, or should have learned, from your past mistakes? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “.Why should we study the Old Testament and the history of the Jews? We are New Testament Christians and Jewish history is a thing of the past and doesn’t apply to Christians today.” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Psalm 80.

  1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. How are God’s people portrayed, and what great hope do they plead for?
  3. Personal Application: How have you experienced repentance and a return to God? Share your thoughts
  4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “I think I’ve done too much bad stuff for God to forgive me and save me. I don’t know if I could ever believe that I could be forgiven or change my life.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Psalm 135.

  1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. What historical events are highlighted here? What lessons does the psalmist draw from them?
  3. Personal Application: How can we make sure that we don’t have idols in our lives? Why might idolatry be wasier to do that we realize? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “How has God lead you in the past? Is it easy to forget or ignore the lessons of the past? Why is it important to remember how God has guided and worked for you in the past?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Psalm 106.

  1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
  2. What historical events and their lessons are highlighted in this psalm?
  3. Personal Application: How often do we remember God’s works and don’t wait to ask for God’s direction when we make decisions? Share your thoughts.
  4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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Lesson 9: “Blessed Is He Who Comes in the Name of The Lord”

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Psalms – Lesson 10.Lessons of the Past | Sabbath School with Pastor Mark Finley

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Series PSALMS with Pastor Mark Finley  |
Lesson 10.Lessons of the Past  |
Looking Back and Gaining Insight: Lessons from the Past
Lesson 10 takes us through a profound reflection on the past and invites us to learn from the lessons of history. Through a series of Psalms – Psalm 78, 105, 106, 80, and 135 – we explore God’s unwavering faithfulness to His people, despite their disobedience and failures. These Psalms remind us of the importance of remembering God’s deeds in the past, praising Him, and turning away from our sins. They also illustrate God’s unparalleled sovereignty in history and invite us to remain faithful to Him and worship Him alone. This lesson encourages us to maintain confidence in God’s actions amidst the tumult of history.
Memory Text: Psalm 78:3.4 – “Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and His strength and His wonderful works that He has done.”
Content:
10.1 The Lord’s Unstoppable Faithfulness
God’s Steadfast Hand Through the Ages
God’s unwavering faithfulness, as described in Psalm 78, reminds us of the central role God plays in the history of His people. The Psalm highlights three crucial historical epochs: the Exodus from Egypt, the settlement of Canaan, and the time of David. Through these retrospects, God’s tireless faithfulness is revealed despite His people’s constant unfaithfulness. The repeated lessons Asaph draws from each period emphasize the importance of trusting in God and remaining faithful to His covenant. The Psalm admonishes us to recognize the mistakes of the past and not to repeat them but to trust in God’s faithfulness and grace. Ultimately, the Psalm teaches us the limitations of human endeavors without the foundation of trust in God’s faithfulness.
10.2 Remembering History and the Praise of God
The Narrative of Faithfulness: God’s Hand in Israel’s History
Psalm 105 recalls the significant historical events that have shaped the relationship between God and His people Israel. The focus is on God’s covenant with Abraham and his descendants, as well as the ways in which God has fulfilled His promises. Unlike Psalm 78, this Psalm does not emphasize the faults of the people but narrates the story to underscore God’s faithfulness and guidance. Through the history of the patriarchs, God’s patience and the reward for their faith are highlighted, encouraging us to follow their example. Psalm 105 shows that knowing about God’s actions in the past helps us praise Him and trust that He will remain faithful in the future.
10.3 Remembering History and Repentance
Reflecting on the Past, Shaping the Future: Lessons from Psalm 106
Psalm 106 reminds us of the significant events in Israel’s history and emphasizes God’s unwavering faithfulness to His people despite their sins. It shows the consequences of the rebellion and disobedience of Israel’s forefathers, which ultimately led to exile. The Psalm was most likely written when the people were in Babylon or after their return, and it calls the people to learn from history and turn to God in repentance. Despite human failure, God’s love and grace ultimately triumph over their sins. This Psalm reminds us that personal experience of God’s grace enables us to change our own story and turn to Him.
10.4 The Parable of the Lord’s Vine
Returning to the Origin: A Spiritual Journey through Psalm 80
Psalm 80 portrays Israel as a vineyard that God liberated from the oppression of Egypt and led into the promised land. Despite its election, Israel suffers under God’s wrath as the vineyard is corrupted. The Psalmist expresses astonishment at God’s restraint and pleads for the restoration of His people. The repeated blessing from Numbers 6:22–27 is used to emphasize hope in God’s grace and salvation when the people turn from their ways and return to Him. This Psalm encourages us to turn away from our sin and return to God to experience His restoration and blessing.
10.5 The Lord’s Supremacy in History
The Unshakable Rule of God: A Reflection on Psalm 135
Psalm 135 reminds God’s people of God’s unparalleled supremacy in history. It emphasizes God’s acts of creation, the redemption of Israel from Egypt, and the conquest of the Promised Land. Israel’s election by God is based on His sovereign will and should lead to humility. The Psalmist calls for recognizing God as the sole Savior and Creator and not relying on idols. Psalm 135 reminds us that our worship belongs solely to God, the sovereign Lord over history and creation.
10.6 Summary
The Lessons of the Past: An Invitation to Faithfulness and Worship
The lessons from the past, as depicted in Psalms 78, 105, 106, 80, and 135, highlight God’s unwavering faithfulness to His people despite their constant unfaithfulness. These Psalms remind us of the importance of remembering history and praising God for His faithfulness and guidance. They also show the need for repentance and turning back to God when we deviate from His ways. Despite human failure, God’s love and grace ultimately triumph over our sins. By remembering God’s deeds in the past and acknowledging His supremacy, we are encouraged to remain faithful to Him and worship Him alone.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/psalms-lesson-10-lessons-of-the-past-sabbath-school-with-pastor-mark-finley/

Editorial: Upon Discovering Myself to be a Judgmental Jerk

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I have been thinking lately about what it means when Jesus says in Matthew 7:1-2, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” I’ve always thought I was a person […] Source: https://atoday.org/discovering-myself-to-be-a-judgmental-jerk/

Sunday: The Lord’s Unstoppable Faithfulness

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Daily Lesson for Sunday 3rd of March 2024

Read Psalms 78:1-72. What three key historical epochs are highlighted in this psalm? What recurring lessons does Asaph draw from each period?

The reviews of Israel’s past highlight God’s faithfulness and Israel’s unfaithfulness.

He Is Called Faithful and True

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They also should teach coming generations not to repeat their ancestors’ mistakes but to trust God and to remain faithful to His covenant. The psalmist uses history as a parable (Psalms 78:2), which means that the people should deeply ponder the psalm’s message and search for the meaning for themselves. Psalms 78:1-72:2 is a prophetic description of Jesus’ method of teaching in parables (Matthew 13:34-35).

The psalm also reflects on the time of the Exodus (Psalms 78:9-54), the settlement in Canaan (Psalms 78:55-64), and the time of David (Psalms 78:65-72). It demonstrates the Lord’s glorious deeds and the consequences of the people’s breaking of their covenant with God. Israel’s history recounts many forms of the people’s disloyalty to God, especially their idolatry (Psalms 78:58).

The psalmist, however, stresses the root of the Israelites’ unfaithfulness: they forgot what God had done for them, did not trust God, put God to the test (Psalms 78:18,41,56), rebelled against Him, and failed to keep His law, His covenant, and His testimonies (Psalms 78:10,37,56). By stressing these specific forms of disloyalty, the psalmist implies that the rejection of Israel in history has resulted from one core sin, namely, the people’s failure to trust the Lord (Psalms 78:7-8).

When reading the psalm, one is overwhelmed with the people’s constant stubbornness and spiritual blindness in contrast to the Lord’s boundless patience and grace. How was each new generation so slow to learn?

Before we get overly judgmental of past generations, we should consider ourselves. Aren’t we, also, forgetful of God’s past wonders and neglectful of His covenantal requirements? The psalm does not encourage people to rely on their own deeds. Instead, Psalms 78:1-72 shows the futility of human will unless it is grounded in constant awareness of God’s faithfulness and an acceptance of His grace. The unsuccessful battles of God’s people (Psalms 78:9, 62–64) elucidate the psalm’s lesson that human efforts apart from faithfulness to God are doomed to end in failure.

What lessons have you learned, or should have learned, from your past mistakes?

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