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In the context of the Bible, the term "lesson" often refers to the teachings or moral instructions derived from Scripture. These lessons are intended to guide believers in their faith and daily living, providing wisdom and understanding of God's will. The Bible is replete with narratives, parables, commandments, and teachings that serve as lessons for individuals and communities.
Old Testament LessonsThe Old Testament is rich with lessons that are conveyed through the lives of its characters, the laws given to Israel, and the wisdom literature. For instance, the account of Joseph teaches about forgiveness and God's sovereignty (Genesis 37-50). Despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph rises to power in Egypt and ultimately forgives his brothers, recognizing that God used their actions for a greater purpose: "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives" (
Genesis 50:20).
The Ten Commandments (
Exodus 20:1-17) provide foundational lessons on how to live a life pleasing to God, emphasizing the importance of worship, honoring parents, and ethical behavior towards others. The wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, offers practical lessons on living wisely and righteously.
Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
New Testament LessonsThe New Testament centers on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the apostles, offering lessons on love, grace, and the kingdom of God. Jesus' parables are a primary source of lessons, using everyday situations to convey spiritual truths. The Parable of the Good Samaritan (
Luke 10:25-37) teaches about love and compassion for one's neighbor, transcending ethnic and social boundaries.
The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) is a comprehensive collection of Jesus' teachings, providing lessons on humility, mercy, and righteousness. Jesus emphasizes the internalization of God's law, teaching that true righteousness exceeds mere external compliance: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God" (
Matthew 5:8).
The apostolic letters also contain numerous lessons for the early church and believers today. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, teaches about the transformative power of the Gospel and the importance of living a life led by the Spirit: "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (
Romans 12:2).
Application of Biblical LessonsThe lessons found in Scripture are intended to be applied to the lives of believers, shaping their character and guiding their actions. The Bible encourages meditation on God's Word as a means of internalizing its lessons: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" (
Psalm 119:105). Through prayer, study, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, believers are equipped to understand and apply these lessons, growing in their relationship with God and their service to others.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) Anything read or recited to a teacher by a pupil or learner; something, as a portion of a book, assigned to a pupil to be studied or learned at one time.
2. (n.) That which is learned or taught by an express effort; instruction derived from precept, experience, observation, or deduction; a precept; a doctrine; as, to take or give a lesson in drawing.
3. (n.) A portion of Scripture read in divine service for instruction; as, here endeth the first lesson.
4. (n.) A severe lecture; reproof; rebuke; warning.
5. (n.) An exercise; a composition serving an educational purpose; a study.
6. (v. t.) To teach; to instruct.
Greek
2210. zemioo -- to damage, suffer loss... Mt 13:31,32,17:20). [Heeding this
lesson brings incalculable gain (1 Cor 2:9; 1
Jn 4:17) -- and ignoring it results in tragic, eternal loss (1 Cor 3:15).].
...3453. mueo -- to initiate into the mysteries, hence to instruct
... mueo Phonetic Spelling: (moo-eh'-o) Short Definition: I initiate, instruct Definition:
I initiate, instruct; pass: I am disciplined, learn (alesson)....
Library
ALesson in Courtesy
... ALESSON IN COURTESY.... Thelesson I would have you learn from this is that
you never know when a good deed is going to return to you....
TheLesson of Memory
... THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY THELESSON OF MEMORY. 'Thou shalt remember... be thankful.
It is a hardlesson, I know, for some of us. There...
ALesson
... The Treasury of Sacred Song. Book First CCLXIII ALESSON. Glory to GOD! and to
the Power Who came In Filial duty, clothed with love divine,....
On the SameLesson of the Gospel, John ix. , on the Giving Sight...
... Sermon LXXXVI. On the samelesson of the Gospel, John ix., on the giving
sight to the man that was born blind. [CXXXVI. Ben.] On...
ThirteenthLesson. Prayer and Fasting;'
... THIRTEENTHLESSON. Prayer and fasting;'. Prayer and fasting;'... This is thelesson
Jesus teaches here. There is nothing needs so much to grow as our faith....
SixthLesson. How Much More?'
... SIXTHLESSON. How much more?'. How much more?' Or, The Infinite Fatherliness
of God. Or what man is there of you, who, if his son...
SecondLesson. In Spirit and Truth. '
... SECONDLESSON. In spirit and truth.'.... Alesson of deep importance. How much our
Christianity suffers from this, that it is confined to certain times and places....
TheLesson of Life
... SERMON XL. THELESSON OF LIFE. Fifth Sunday in Lent. Chester Training College,
1870. Windsor Castle, 1871.... This is thelesson of life....
TenthLesson. What Wilt Thou?'
... TENTHLESSON. What wilt thou?'. What wilt thou?' Or, Prayer must be Definite.
And Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that...
Twenty-SeventhLesson. Father, I Will;'
... TWENTY-SEVENTHLESSON.... here you have the firstlesson in your work of priestly
intercession, to be learned from the example of your great High Priest....
Thesaurus
Lesson (11 Occurrences)... by an express effort; instruction derived from precept, experience, observation,
or deduction; a precept; a doctrine; as, to take or give a
lesson in drawing.
...Teaches (24 Occurrences)
... (WEY NAS RSV NIV). Matthew 24:32 "Now learn from the fig-tree thelesson it teaches....
(WEY). Mark 13:28 "Learn from the fig-tree thelesson it teaches....
Learn (76 Occurrences)
... investigation; to receive instruction concerning; to fix in the mind; to acquire
understanding of, or skill; as, to learn the way; to learn alesson; to learn...
Leaf (20 Occurrences)
... Leaf (20 Occurrences). Matthew 24:32 "Now learn from the fig-tree thelesson it
teaches.... Mark 13:28 "Learn from the fig-tree thelesson it teaches....
Get (2204 Occurrences)
... 7. (vt) To obtain mental possession of; to learn; to commit to memory; to memorize;
as to get alesson; also with out; as, to get out one's Greeklesson....
Recite (5 Occurrences)
... voyage. 3. (vt) To rehearse, as alesson to an instructor. 4. (vt) To state
in or as a recital. See Recital, 5. 5. (vi) To repeat...
Moral (5 Occurrences)
... evidence; a moral certainty. 6. (a.) Serving to teach or convey a moral;
as, a morallesson; moral tales. 7. (n.) The doctrine or...
Bursting (22 Occurrences)
... Bursting (22 Occurrences). Matthew 24:32 "Now learn from the fig-tree thelesson
it teaches.... (WEY). Mark 13:28 "Learn from the fig-tree thelesson it teaches....
Soft (36 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV). Matthew 24:32 "Now learn from the fig-tree thelesson
it teaches.... Mark 13:28 "Learn from the fig-tree thelesson it teaches....
Eucharist
... The institution of the Eucharist had been prepared for by Christ through the
object-lesson of the feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:13-21 Mark 6:35-44...
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