Mountain Words from God (Teen Class)

This 2001 teen class series, Mountain Words from God, explores some of the most powerful moments in scripture spoken on mountain tops. From the promises in Genesis to the visions of Revelation, these lessons trace how God’s words on the mountains shaped the faith of His people and continue to inspire disciples today. Each class challenges young listeners to see how God’s promises, warnings, and visions apply to their own walk of faith, while pointing forward to the hope of the kingdom.

Words for the New World

The first class begins with God’s promise in Eden and the first hint of the gospel in Genesis 3:15. From the seed of the woman to the judgment of the serpent, this mountain word reveals God’s plan of salvation and the assurance that sin and death will one day be defeated. The lesson shows how even in the midst of failure, God offers hope and a vision of redemption.

Abraham’s Altars and Revelations

This session takes students to the mountains of Abraham, where faith and obedience were tested. From the altar of Noah after the flood to Abraham’s willingness to offer Isaac, these moments reveal the cost and courage of faith. The class emphasizes that God’s promises are sure and that resurrection hope underpinned Abraham’s actions. The example calls believers to trust and obey, even when trials stretch the heart.

One of the Mountains That I Will Tell Thee Of

Here the focus is on Abraham’s supreme test in offering Isaac, a moment that foreshadowed the sacrifice of Christ. The lesson shows how Abraham reasoned that God must raise Isaac from the dead, and how faith triumphed over fear in one of the Bible’s greatest turning points. Teens are encouraged to see how obedience and faith work together, pointing to the greater Lamb who takes away sin.

The Burning Mountain

This class turns to Sinai, where the nation of Israel received God’s law amid thunder, fire, and fear. The words spoken there were meant to shape them into a holy nation and a kingdom of priests, bearing witness to surrounding nations. The lesson warns of the dangers of disobedience but also underscores the privilege of being God’s treasured people, called to holiness in every aspect of life.

The Mountain of Jesus

This study explores the mountains connected with the life of Jesus, from his birth in Bethlehem’s hills to the Sermon on the Mount and the Mount of Transfiguration. On these heights, Jesus taught, healed, prayed, and revealed his glory. The message emphasizes that the mountains of Jesus show us both his humanity and divinity, and they call believers to give him room in their lives where the world often shuts him out.

The Lamb on Mount Zion

The series concludes with the vision of Revelation 14, where the Lamb stands on Mount Zion with the redeemed. The contrast between the lion of Judah and the lamb slain yet living shows that true victory comes through sacrifice and resurrection. Teens are reminded that their calling is to follow the Lamb wherever he goes, holding fast to faith until the kingdom comes and God’s glory fills the earth.

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