Zion Assembly Church of God - Pulaski, TN

06/23/2026

06/20/2026

Lesson for 06/21/2026: “Self Will”

Often, people who are obstinate and stubborn are called strong-willed. Sometimes, what we are actually trying to say is that they are “self-willed.” In fact, having a strong will can be a positive attribute. However, when a person’s strong will conflicts with God’s authority, then it becomes self-will, pride, and is ultimately destructive, both to the individual and to others. In today’s lesson, we will see that Christians should humble themselves and submit to the will of God.

Key Verse
“I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but
the will of the Father which hath sent me” (Jn. 5:30).

Lesson Summary
The story of the prodigal son illustrates the destructive nature of pride (Lu. 15:11-20). This younger son desired his inheritance, saying, “Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me” (v. 12). Afterward, he left home with all of his possessions to pursue his own will and desires (v. 13). This young man was determined to live his life by his own rule, not regarding the will of his father. His foolish pride robbed him of sound judgment and led him to
squander all that he had received from his father (vv. 13-14). Pride left him hungry and empty-handed (vv. 14-16). Fortunately, his hard circumstances humbled him, causing him to see the error of his way and led him back home (vv. 17-20). Clearly, being self-willed is a destructive evil. James wrote of those who devise their plans and conduct their lives without considering God (Ja. 4:13-16). Such pride is evil, because it exalts self-will and ignores the will of
God. The apostle Peter warned of false teachers in the church who would cause many to stray from the truth (2 Pe. 2:1-2). These last days’ deceivers and the people deceived by them are those who “despise government” (v. 10). Peter described them as “presumptuous” and “selfwilled” (v. 10). As followers of Jesus Christ, we must guard ourselves against self-will and the spirit of pride. Jesus, our example in righteousness and holiness, asserted his
own submission to the will of the Father (Jn. 5:30). He did not come in order to please himself, but to carry out God’s will (Jn. 6:38). Perhaps, no other occasion in the life of Christ demonstrates this better than his agony in the garden of Gethsemane. Though he prayed that he might possibly escape what was coming, he ultimately surrendered to the will of God, saying, “nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt” (Mt. 26:39). Christ’s pattern of
submission helps us to see our own obligation to do the will of God. Coming to terms with God’s will and doing his will are the marks of a true Christian (Mt. 26:42; 7:21).

Scripture Study
Self-will: A destructive evil – Lu. 15:11-20; Ja. 4:13-16; 2 Pe. 2:1-2, 10
Submission to the will of God – Jn. 5:30; 6:38; Mt. 26:39, 42; 7:21

Conclusion
As followers of Christ, we should not pursue our own will, but rather the will of our heavenly Father. Admittedly, doing God’s will is not always an easy task. Nevertheless, we will never regret the final outcome of pleasing him. While following self-will ends in destruction, fulfilling the will of God secures eternal life.

06/19/2026

🎉🎉🎉Please make plans to attend the unveiling of the Memorial for the Victims of Abortion Monument on June 24, 2026, at 1:30 CST at the State Capitol in Nashville.

🙏We will dedicate this powerful memorial and celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe and brought Tennessee back to LIFE! Please click here https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9agsufu for more information.

📌The resolution requires that no government funds be used for the memorial. To make a donation towards the monument, go to tntrl.org.

06/18/2026

PRAY for NIGERIA -Over 52,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria by Islamists in the last few years. Our National Overseer of Nigeria is Bishop Yomi Adekunle.

06/14/2026

Lesson for 06/14/2026: “The Results of Justification”

Justification is a necessary part of our salvation because of past sins we have committed. We are guilty before God, and therefore, we must be justified or made right in the sight of God. Our justification is made possible through faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ: “And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but
also for the sins of the whole world” (1 Jn. 2:2). Through faith in Christ’s atoning sacrifice, we are made righteous. Justification accomplishes two definite results in the believer: 1) pardon from past sins committed, and 2) peace with God (reconciliation).

Key Verse
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was
upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (Is. 53:5).

Lesson Summary
Justification defines God’s merciful act of forgiving (pardoning) a sinner who repents, confessing his/her sin. (Ps. 32:1-5, 103:8-13; Is. 55:7). In justification, God does not excuse sin or overlook it; rather past sins are pardoned. For Christ’s sake, the sins of those who repent are forgiven by God. In Isaiah fifty-three, the prophet describes Jesus Christ as the sacrificial offering for sins. The language of Isaiah depicts Christ as the sin-bearer, taking away
transgressions and iniquities (vv. 4-6, 10-12). Through faith in his blood sacrifice, our sins are forgiven (Ep. 1:7; Col. 1:14). The extent of our forgiveness is a full pardon: “As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us” (Ps. 103:12). When the Lord forgives, he does not call to remembrance our past sins (Jer. 31:33-34, He. 10:17-19). Moreover, the absolution of sin and guilt produces peace with God through Jesus Christ
(Ro. 5:1-2). Faith and imputed righteousness yields peace with God (Is. 32:17). In Isaiah 59:2, the prophet cries, “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.” Sin causes a separation between God and humanity. When walking in sin we are enemies of God, but through faith in Jesus Christ we are reconciled to him – we are brought into fellowship (a relationship of peace) with God (Ro. 5:1, 9-10; 2 Co. 5:19-21; Ep. 2:12-17; Col. 1:20-21). Briefly, in the experience of justification, when repentant sinners place their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, God imputes righteousness to them, forgiving their sins (pardon) and reconciling them to himself (peace). This experience in the believer is the flip-side of
regeneration or the new birth. Regeneration will be the theme for our next study.

Scripture Study
Pardon from past sins – Is. 53:4-6, 10-12; Ep. 1:7; Col. 1:14; He. 10:17-19
Peace with God – Is. 32:17; Ro. 5:1-2, 9-10; 2 Co. 5:19-21; Ep. 2:12-17; Col. 1:20-21

Conclusion
By now, the student should understand that justification is more than a judicial act of God in clearing the guilty. Rather, God actually forgives our past sins and removes our guilt in order to reconcile us to himself. Justification restores a right relationship with God. But our right standing before God depends on continued fellowship with him through walking (abiding, living) in the light of God’s Word (1 Jn. 1:5-7).

06/10/2026

This SUNDAY! 11 AM - Minor Hill Park (inside).

06/08/2026

This Sunday at Minor Hill Park (inside) 11 AM - 2 PM...Fun for ALL!

06/06/2026

Lesson for 06/07/2026: “The Divine Promise”

While Mary and Joseph were betrothed, Mary “was found with child of the Holy Ghost” (Mt. 1:18). Joseph would have legally broken their betrothal, but the angel of the Lord prevented him, saying, “Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost” (v. 20b). The Christ child was no ordinary baby. He was the Divine Promise of God.

Key Verse
“For with God nothing shall be impossible” (Lu. 1:37).

Lesson Summary
In Luke 1:26-38, when the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, he announced three primary roles or identities to the Christ child who was to be born. What were the identities of the baby? First, the naming of the baby boy was significant to his purpose in the world. Gabriel told Mary, “And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus” (v. 31). The angel of the Lord spoke these same words to Joseph, adding,
“for he shall save his people from their sins” (Mt. 1:21). Jesus is equivalent to the Hebrew Joshua, which means “Jehovah is salvation.” The naming of baby Jesus identified his role as the promised SAVIOR. Second, the wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, asking King Herod, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews” (Mt. 2:2)? Is it believable that baby Jesus is the promised KING? Clearly, the wise men believed and searched diligently until they found him! Herod was persuaded to the point of killing all of the children ages two and under (Mt. 2:16). But most convincingly, Gabriel, the messenger of the Lord, declared how Jesus would reign over an unending kingdom, fulfilling God’s promise in David (Lu. 1:32-33; 1 Chr. 17:11-14). Finally, Jesus was the promised SON OF GOD. When Mary asked Gabriel, “How shall this be,” he declared, “the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God” (Lu. 1:34-35). Moreover, the angel of the Lord spoke to Joseph in a dream confirming his divinity: “. . . they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us” (Mt. 1:23). To consider that God would enter into human history, being
born of a woman, and fulfill these crucial roles is truly amazing. Jesus, the Son of God, is both Savior and King. He is the Divine Promise of God. Along with Gabriel, we exclaim, “For with God nothing shall be impossible” (Lk. 1:37).

Scripture Study
The promised Savior – Lu. 1:30-31; Mt. 1:21, 25
The promised King – Lu. 1:32-33; Mt. 2:1-2
The promised Son of God – Lu. 1:34-35; Mt. 1:22-23

Conclusion
Jesus Christ is the Divine Promise of God. Mary believed the Promise, saying, “. . . be it unto me according to thy word” (Lu. 1:38). Her cousin, Elisabeth, spoke by the Holy Ghost, saying, “And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord” (v. 45). Mary’s faith in the Divine Promise demonstrates righteousness (justification) through faith in the Word (Jesus Christ).

06/02/2026

We ARE SO EXCITED! Our Guest Speaker this Sunday is Pam Jones!

Sunday School 10 AM & Worship 11 AM