Jesus’ Ancestry and Priesthood (December 1, 2024)
December 1, 2024 (Lesson 1)
JESUS’ ANCESTRY AND PRIESTHOOD
- The Seed of the Woman (Genesis 3:6-15; Luke 2:1-14)
- Descendant of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3; Matthew 1:1-17)
- In the Order of Melchizedek (Genesis 14:17-20; Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 7:11-17, 26-28)
Central Truth: Jesus’ prophesied ancestry and priesthood highlight the power and faithfulness of God.
Focus: Highlight the prophesied ancestry and priesthood of Jesus and trust God’s faithfulness.
Evangelism Emphasis: Jesus’ fulfillment of prophecy proves He is the Son of God and the Savior of all.
Golden Text: “Thou [Jesus] art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec” (Hebrews 7:17)
Daily Devotions
Monday – Our Faithful God (Deuteronomy 7:7-9)
Tuesday – Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Lamentations 3:19-24)
Wednesday – Rely on God’s Faithfulness (Psalm 86:11-17)
Thursday – Faithless or Faithful? (2 Thessalonians 2:1-5)
Friday – He Remains Faithful (2 Timothy 2:8-13)
Saturday – Faithful to Forgive (1 John 1:5-10)