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Motivation to teach the foundational truths of the Christian life to your people

2026-06-14 by Yvon Prehn

I just finished teaching a series on Ancient Prophets, Modern Messages, and two passages stood out to and convicted me as a Bible teacher. They are:

Hosea 4:6, “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.

Malachi 2:7-8 “For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, because he is the messenger of the Lord Almighty and people seek instruction from his mouth. ⁸But you have turned from the way and by your teaching have caused many to stumble;

We don’t need to go back to the Old Testament prophets to see evidence of what happens to the people of God when they aren’t taught the foundational truths of the Christian faith, when they are not grounded in God’s Word and are taught primarily to go it to feel better and be more positive about life.

That doesn’t last much beyond the last praise song.

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Haggai and Zechariah, God Never Forgets Dreams or Promises

2026-06-04 by bible805

Haggai and Zechariah ministered after the Jewish people returned from the Babylonian exile. Although God had opened the way for them to rebuild the Temple, they became distracted by their own priorities and stopped the work. Haggai challenged them with practical obedience, while Zechariah encouraged them through visions that reminded them of God’s eternal purposes. Together, their messages teach that God keeps His promises, calls His people to faithful service, and asks them to live with both present obedience and future hope.

All notes, discussion guide and added charts included in the LESSON HANDOUTS.

Hosea, When God Uses Your Life as a Lesson

2026-05-15 by bible805

The book of Hosea reveals both the heartbreak and the faithful love of God. Through Hosea’s difficult marriage to Gomer, God gave Israel—and us—a living picture of His relationship with His people. Though Israel repeatedly turned away from Him, God continued to pursue them with love, discipline, mercy, and restoration. The lesson also reminds us that God may use our lives, especially difficult seasons, as testimonies to others of His faithfulness and sustaining grace.

Following is the podcast, video, and below them a PDF copy of the Notes and Discussion Guide.

If you would like the original, editable files for this lesson to use freely in your teaching, go to the following link from the Bible805 Academy: https://bible805academy.com/b/K6rNZ

Prophets Amos and Micah, When Religion Isn’t Enough—Understanding Justice and How to Apply It

2026-05-09 by Yvon Prehn

This lesson explores the ministries of the prophets Amos and Micah, who preached during a time of outward religious activity but deep moral and spiritual corruption.

Though the people continued religious ceremonies, they ignored justice, mercy, humility, and care for others–and in this we see reminders of our world today.

Amos warned the Northern Kingdom of Israel before its destruction, while Micah challenged the Southern Kingdom of Judah with similar messages. Both prophets reminded God’s people that true faith is not simply religious observance, but a transformed life reflecting God’s character through justice, mercy, and humility.

The lesson especially focuses on Micah 6:8 and the call to “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” We go into detail on the meanings of each of these terms in practical ways for our lives.

Following is the podcast, video, and below them a PDF copy of the Notes and Discussion Guide.

If you would like the original, editable files for this lesson to use freely in your teaching, go to the following link from the Bible805 Academy: https://bible805academy.com/b/pDJ2A

Happy Corrections Series, Lesson 3: Because Life as a Christian Isn’t Always Easy

2026-04-25 by bible805

This lesson addresses a common misunderstanding in the Christian life: the expectation that following Jesus should result in an easier, trouble-free life. In reality, the Bible teaches that trials are not only inevitable but also purposeful. Our surprise at difficulties often comes from incorrect views of salvation and a lack of understanding of what the Bible teaches about suffering.

True salvation is not simply a one-time decision that guarantees comfort, but the beginning of a life of discipleship. As we grow in that discipleship, God uses trials as a primary tool to shape our character, deepen our faith, and align our lives with His purposes.

The lesson outlines seven key ways God uses trials: He is present in them, uses them for spiritual growth, works through them to help others, teaches us true hope, develops thankfulness, reveals truth about Himself, and refocuses our lives on eternity. Trials are not meaningless interruptions, but part of God’s intentional work in our lives.

Ultimately, this lesson challenges us to shift our perspective—from avoiding trials to understanding and responding to them in ways that honor God. Even when we do not feel strong, we are called to trust Him, obey Him, and continue forward in faith.

Happy Corrections Series, Lesson 2: The 10 Commandments, swearing, and what God really hates

2026-04-25 by bible805

This lesson explores a commonly misunderstood commandment from the Ten Commandments: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.” While many people assume this refers only to using God’s name as a swear word, the lesson shows that its meaning is far deeper. It relates to how we live as people who bear God’s name and represent Him to the world.

Set in the context of Israel’s redemption from Egypt, the commandments were given not as restrictions, but as guidelines for a life of fulfillment, peace, and joy. God had rescued His people and now called them to live in a way that reflected His character.

The lesson emphasizes that taking God’s name in vain includes living in a way that contradicts His character, especially through patterns like complaining, grumbling, and lack of trust. These attitudes reveal a deeper issue of not trusting God and can grow into destructive habits. In contrast, cultivating gratitude, trust, and praise strengthens our faith and enables us to represent God well in the world.

Following is the podcast and video PowerPoint of the lesson and below them are the downloadable Notes and Discussion Guide.

If you’d like to teach the lessons or download the editable PowerPoint, Notes, Discussion Guide, and the video without YouTube ads, you can go to www.Bible805Academy.com.

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Happy Corrections, Lesson 1—Confusion About Applying Bible Stories

2026-04-24 by bible805

Many Christians become confused or disappointed when they expect God to act toward them exactly as He did in the lives of biblical characters. While God’s nature never changes, His actions in specific historical situations often served unique purposes in His redemptive plan. This lesson clarifies how to properly understand and apply the story or narrative sections of the Bible—stories that reveal God’s character and work through human lives yet were not written as direct promises or commands to us.

Using Gideon’s “fleece” as a case study, the lesson teaches that not every biblical story gives us a pattern to imitate. Instead, narratives show what God did, not necessarily what we should do. Proper application requires understanding genre, context, and the larger story of Scripture—from Genesis to Revelation—where God alone is always the hero.

Following is the podcast and video PowerPoint of the lesson and below them are the downloadable Notes and Discussion Guide.

If you’d like to teach the lessons or download the editable PowerPoint, Notes, Discussion Guide, and the video without YouTube ads, you can go to www.Bible805Academy.com.