Cleansing The Temple

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Sunday, July 20, 2025 lesson title “Cleansing The Temple”, Background Scripture: John 2:13-25; Matthew 21:12-17; Mark 11:15-19; Luke 19:45-48. Printed Passages: John 2:13-25. Devotional Reading: Jeremiah 7:1-15.
Keep in Mind: “And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.” (John 2:16 KJV).
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Identify Jesus’ desire to rout out the abuses of Temple worship. 2. Grow in confidence that Jesus is the Temple where God dwells. 3. Commit to a life of reverence that shows proper respect to God.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JULY 14, 2025 – JULY 20, 2025

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JULY 14, 2025 – JULY 20, 2025:
Cleansing the Temple:
MONDAY, July 14: God Gathers Outcasts to the Temple. Isaiah 56.
TUESDAY, July 15: Unalloyed Worship. 1 Timothy 2:1-8.
WEDNESDAY, July 16: Guard Your Steps in God’s House. Ecclesiastes 5:1-7.
THURSDAY, July 17: God Doesn’t Live in Human Shrines. Acts 17:22-34.
FRIDAY, July 18: The False Security of Religious Posturing. Jeremiah 7:1-15.
SATURDAY, July 19: The Lord Appears in the Temple. Malachi 3:1-6.
SUNDAY, July 20: Zeal for God’s House. John 2:13-25.

Lord Of The Sabbath

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Sunday, July 13, 2025 lesson title “Lord Of The Sabbath”, Background Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14; Mark 2:23-28; Luke 6:1-11. Printed Passages: Matthew 12:1-8. Devotional Reading: Luke 13:10-17.
Keep in Mind: “But I say unto you, That in this place is one greater than the temple.” (Matthew 12:6 KJV).
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Discern how Jesus’ teachings and actions help us see the limitations of rules and institutions. 2. Assess their convictions of faith as they pertain to today’s laws and social norms. and 3. Interpret and implement Jesus’ guidance as it relates to expressions of religious observance in their church tradition.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JULY 7, 2025 – JULY 13, 2025

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JULY 7, 2025 – JULY 13, 2025:
Lord of the Sabbath:
MONDAY, July 7: Honor the Sabbath Day. Deuteronomy 5:1-7, 12-15.
TUESDAY, July 8: Strive to Enter God’s Rest. Hebrews 4:1-10.
WEDNESDAY, July 9: Who Defines the Sabbath? John 7:14-24.
THURSDAY, July 10: Give Thanks and Sing God’s Praises. Psalm 92.
FRIDAY, July 11: Jesus Sets Us Free from Satan. Luke 13:10-17.
SATURDAY, July 12: Holy Bread for the Journey. 1 Samuel 21:1-6.
SUNDAY, July 13: Christ Is Greater than the Temple. Matthew 12:1-8.

The Boy Jesus In The Temple

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Sunday, July 6, 2025 lesson title “The Boy Jesus In The Temple”, Background Scripture: Luke 2:41-52. Printed Passages: Luke 2:41-52. Devotional Reading: Psalm 27.
Keep in Mind: “And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?” (Luke 2:49 KJV).
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Acknowledge our children’s spiritual wisdom. 2. Value the wisdom shown y young Jesus at the Temple. 3. Actively contribute to the spiritual and religious development of our children and youth.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 30, 2025 – JULY 6, 2025

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 30, 2025 – JULY 6, 2025:
The Boy Jesus in the Temple:
MONDAY, June 30: Living in God’s Presence. Psalm 27.
TUESDAY, July 1: Anointed by the Holy One. 1 John 2:20-28.
WEDNESDAY, July 2: Remember Israel’s Redemption. Deuteronomy 16:1-10.
THURSDAY, July 3: Rejoice before the Lord. Deuteronomy 16:11-17.
FRIDAY, July 4: Judah Has Become God’s Sanctuary. Psalm 114.
SATURDAY, July 5: The Father and I are One. John 10:22-30, 34-38.
SUNDAY, July 6: Jesus Learns in His Father’s House. Luke 2:41-52.

No Bible Study, June 25, 2025

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025, Bible Study will be canceled. Please join us at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1188 West Broad St, Mansfield, Texas 76063 for various classes starting at 7 pm.
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Jacob Marks God’s Faithfulness

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Sunday, June 29, 2025 lesson title “Jacob Marks God’s Faithfulness”, Background Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22; 33:17-20; 35:1-7. Printed Passages: Genesis 28:10-22. Devotional Reading: John 15:1-8.
Keep in Mind: “And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it. And he called the name of that place Bethel.” (Genesis 28:18-19a KJV).
By the end of this lesson, you will 1. Discern God’s interaction with Jacob during his life’s Journey. 2. Experience inexplicable joy in God’s presence. and 3. Celebrate their God encounters in praise and worship.
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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 23, 2025 – JUNE 29, 2025

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 23, 2025 – JUNE 29, 2025:
Jacob Marks God’s Faithfulness:
MONDAY, June 23: Purify Yourself before God. Genesis 35:1-7.
TUESDAY, June 24: Abide in Christ, the True Vine. John 15:1-8.
WEDNESDAY, June 25: Seek God with All Your Heart. Jeremiah 29:8-14.
THURSDAY, June 26: Christ Is among His Gathered People. Matthew 18:15-20.
FRIDAY, June 27: Christ Is with Us Always. Matthew 28:16-20.
SATURDAY, June 28: Fullness of Joy in God’s Presence. Psalm 16.
SUNDAY, June 29: The Lord Is in This Place. Genesis 28:10-22.
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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 16, 2025 – JUNE 22, 2025

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HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR JUNE 16, 2025 – JUNE 22, 2025:
Isaac Calls on the Name of the Lord:
MONDAY, June 16: Love the Alien as Yourself. Leviticus 19:30-37.
TUESDAY, June 17: Isaac’s Prayer for Rebekah. Genesis 25:19-28.
WEDNESDAY, June 18: Living as an Alien. Genesis 26:1-11.
THURSDAY, June 19: God Will Supply Every Need. Philippians 4:10-19.
FRIDAY, June 20: God Blesses and Provides. Genesis 26:12-23.
SATURDAY, June 21: Live in Harmony; Welcome One Another. Romans 15:1-13.
SUNDAY, June 22: Making Peace with Others. Genesis 26:24-33.
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