David C Cook Sunday School Lesson Review Summer Quarter June, July & August 2016 The Bible-in-Life Sunday School Lesson Review is designed to help Sunday school leaders understand and maintain uniform teaching direction throughout the quarter. As a pastor you will be able to tell at a glance what the children are studying. Children s sermons, and church-time activities can be organized so that Sunday school themes are supported throughout the entire Sunday morning experience. As a Christian education director you will be able to see the Bible Basis for each age level and the focus of each lesson. You will be able to organize opening programs, plan whole school worship services, order materials needed for activities, and plan for special programs that might be valuable for your students. The Sunday School Lesson Review makes teacher training more efficient and effective since you can see at a glance exactly what each teacher needs to know each Sunday. The Sunday school superintendent will find the Sunday School Lesson Review important for supporting teachers in their planning and preparation. Classroom arrangements, large- or small-group activities, and bulletin board ideas can be prepared ahead of time to make Sunday morning easier for your teachers. David C Cook Bible-in-Life Bible-in-Life curriculum has Unified Themes, which are assigned for each unit (units normally coincide with calendar months). This makes possible unified teacher training, lesson introduction, or review in combined assembly and home activities. A Thorough Bible Study Program for All Ages curriculum targets the unique needs of two year olds in a two-year cycle. and Early curricula use their own Unified Themes in a two-year cycle, which take into consideration the special needs of these children. classes are studying the same book or period of Bible history with agelevel appropriate lessons that support the Unified Theme. These curricula are on a three-year cycle. Adult curriculum is built around the Uniform Lessons Series, which provides comprehensive and in-depth Bible study for the adult learner. Comprehensive Bible Study from the Adult curriculum is covered on page 17. Cycles Adapted for Each Specific Age Level Scripture texts are carefully selected for each lesson according to the students age- level experiences and learning abilities. Not all age levels will be studying the same text. uses specific themes and Bible passages to which they can relate. and Early curricula have a two-year cycle of topical Unified Themes.
Bible coverage correlation for the age levels is achieved by the fact that these age levels are studying the same book of the Bible or the same historic period throughout the three-year cycle (e.g., Paul s missionary journeys and related Pauline Epistles) except for summer topical studies. Designed to Take Students Completely Through the Bible Nearly Four Times Bible-in-Life Sunday school lessons systematically cover all sections of the Bible at each level. Grades 2 12: Sunday school students progress through the Bible together, studying the same themes and related text
Unified Themes Units: Love, Awe & Worshipfulness : Unselfishness, Obedience & Appreciation Early : Faithfulness, Holiness & Generosity : Responsibility, Prayerfulness & Diligence Upper : Confidence, Helpfulness & Diligence : Love, Prayerfulness & Diligence : Respectfulness, Prayerfulness & Dependability
Lesson 1, June 5 th Unit 10: God Loves Families Bible Basis: Hannah prayed for a baby (1 Samuel 1:1-23). Lesson Focus: God loves babies. Unit 10: God Loves Us Bible Basis: Jacob dreams of a stairway reaching to God (Gen. 28:10-22). Lesson Focus: God is always with us. Memory Verse: God is love. 1 John 4:8 Early Unit 10: God Loves Us Bible Basis: Jesus teaches that God cares for His people (Matt. 6:25-34;; Luke 12:22-31). Lesson Focus: Don t worry, God knows what you need. Memory Verse: We know and rely on the love God has for us. 1 John 4:16 Unit 10: Together As Believers Bible Basis: The Christian church is begun (Acts 1:12-14;; 2:1-14, 21-24, 32-47;; 1 Corinthians 16:19). Memory Verse: They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 Lesson Focus: We gather together because we believe in Jesus. Upper Bible Basis: Hezekiah cleans up the temple (2 Chronicles 29:1-19;; John 4:21, 24). Memory Verse: Let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. Hebrews 12:28 Lesson Focus: We can worship God with respect and wonder. Bible Basis: Paul teaches the Corinthians about spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:1-11). Memory Verse: There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 1 Corinthians 12:4-5. Lesson Focus: Spiritual gifts help us be part of God s team. Bible Basis: Christ is the cornerstone of the church (1 Peter 2:4-10;; Ephesians 2:19-22). Memory Verse: And he is the head of the body, the church;; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. Colossians 1:18 Lesson Focus: We are joined together in Christ.
Lesson 2, June 12 th Unit 10: God Loves Families Bible Basis: Isaac was born to Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 21:1-6). Lesson Focus: God loves mommies. Unit 10: God Loves Us Bible Basis: God provides a widow to feed Elijah (1 Kings 17:8-16). Lesson Focus: God takes care of us. Memory Verse: God is love. 1 John 4:8 Early Unit 10: God Loves Us Bible Basis: Jesus teaches us how to pray (Luke 11:1-4). Lesson Focus: We can pray to our loving God Memory Verse: We know and rely on the love God has for us. 1 John 4:16 Unit 10: Together As Believers Bible Basis: The boy Timothy grows up to be a minister (2 Timothy 3:14-15;; Acts 16:1-3;; 17:13-15;; 1 Timothy 1:1-5;; 3:15;; 4:6, 12;; 2 Timothy 1:1-7;; 2:1-3). Memory Verse: Respect those who work hard among you. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 Lesson Focus: We respect our church leaders. Upper Bible Basis: Hezekiah commands the priests to offer sacrifices (2 Chronicles 29:20-36;; Hebrews 10:10, 19-22). Memory Verse: In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. Ephesians 3:12. (NIV) Lesson Focus: Through Jesus we can come to God. Bible Basis: Paul describes the greatest of all gifts love (1 Corinthians 13). Memory Verse: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 1 Corinthians 13:4 Lesson Focus: We can express love to others. Bible Basis: Paul writes instructions to Timothy (1 Timothy 3:2-3;; 4:6-13). Memory Verse: Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. Hebrews 13:17 Lesson Focus: God sets high standards for leaders.
Lesson 3, June 19 th Father s Day Unit 10: God Loves Families Bible Basis: Isaac was born to Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 21:1-6). Lesson Focus: God loves daddies. Unit 10: God Loves Us Bible Basis: Moses leads the people through the Red Sea (Exod. 14:5-31). Lesson Focus: God can do the impossible. Memory Verse: God is love. 1 John 4:8 Early Unit 10: God Loves Us Bible Basis: Jacob dreams of a stairway to heaven and worships God at Bethel (Gen. 28:10-22). Lesson Focus: God is with us wherever we go. Memory Verse: We know and rely on the love God has for us. 1 John 4:16 Bible Basis: Gaius carries out his responsibility to cooperate in the church s work (3 John 1-14). Memory Verse: Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Lesson Focus: Christians serve each other. Upper Bible Basis: Hezekiah invites the people to celebrate the Passover (2 Chronicles 30:1-27). Memory Verse: Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name. Bring an offering and come before him;; worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness. 1 Chronicles 16:29. Lesson Focus: We can choose to praise God. Bible Basis: Paul teaches the resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:1-23). Memory Verse If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile;; you are still in your sins. 1 Corinthians 15:17 Lesson Focus: Christ s resurrection gives us a future with God. Bible Basis: The church disciplines and encourages its members (Matthew 18:15-17;; 2 Corinthians 2:6-8;; Hebrews 10:23-25). Memory Verse: Then we will no longer be infants.... Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:14a-15 Lesson Focus: God teaches us to confront with love.
Unit 10: God Loves Families Bible Basis: Naomi cared for Obed (Ruth 1 4). Lesson Focus: God loves families. Lesson 4, June 26 th Unit 10: God Loves Us Bible Basis: God gives His commandments to Moses (Exod. 19:1-3a, 16-20;; 20:1-17;; 31:18;; Deut. 7:12-13). Lesson Focus: God gives us rules. Memory Verse: God is love. 1 John 4:8 Early Unit 10: God Loves Us Bible Basis: God protects Noah from the Flood (Gen. 6:5-22;; 7:11-17, 24). Lesson Focus: God cares about our safety. Memory Verse: We know and rely on the love God has for us. 1 John 4:16 Unit 10: Together As Believers Bible Basis: Onesimus becomes a Christian and learns to do what is right (Philemon 1-25). Memory Verse: Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Proverbs 19:20. Lesson Focus: Christians help us make wise choices. Upper Bible Basis: Hezekiah encourages the people to bring their contributions, which are distributed to those who serve full-time in the temple (2 Chronicles 31:2-21;; Galatians 6:6). Memory Verse: Now, we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 Lesson Focus: We can honor our godly leaders. Bible Basis: Paul teaches the church s responsibility to help others (2 Corinthians 8:1-12). Memory Verse: For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. 2 Corinthians 8:12 Lesson Focus: We have much to offer to others. Bible Basis: Paul asks Philemon to accept as a brother Onesimus, a runaway slave (Philemon 1-25;; Galatians 3:28). Memory Verse: There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 Lesson Focus: God teaches us to accept each other as equals.
Lesson 5, July 3 rd Unit 11: God Made Us Bible Basis: God made eyes that see (Genesis 1:27-30;; Psalm 119:18;; Proverbs 20:12). Lesson Focus: God made our eyes. Bible Basis: The people listen as Moses tells them about God (Deut. 6:4-6;; 10:12-14). Lesson Focus: We can listen to God s Word. Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart. Matthew 22:37. Early Bible Basis: Noah and his family thank God for His protection (Gen. 8:13-22;; 9:13-15). Lesson Focus: Thanking God shows we love Him. Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart. Matthew 22:37 Bible Basis: The Lord teaches prayer (Matthew 6:5-13). Praying alone (Matthew 14:23;; Mark 1:35). Praying together (Matthew 18: 20). Memory Verse: Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2 Lesson Focus: We can pray anytime, anywhere. Upper Bible Basis: Jesus teaches about praying sincerely to God for what we need (Matthew 6:5-13). Memory Verse: Pray continually. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Lesson Focus: Jesus taught us how to pray. Bible Basis: Jesus prays in private for specific needs (Matthew 14:22, 23a;; Mark 14:32-36;; Luke 6:12-16). Memory Verse: When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:6. Lesson Focus: We need time alone with God. Bible Basis: Prayer of adoration (1 Chronicles 29:10-14). Memory Verse: O LORD, our LORD, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:1a Lesson Focus: Praise God for who He is!
Lesson 6, July 10 th Unit 11: God Made Us Bible Basis: God made ears that hear (Genesis 1:27-30;; Proverbs 20:12). Lesson Focus: God made our ears. Bible Basis: God commands Noah to make and enter the ark (Gen. 6:14-22;; 7:11-17, 24). Lesson Focus: We can obey God. Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart. Matthew 22:37. Early Bible Basis: Josiah finds the Book of the Law and reads it to the people (2 Kings 22:1-11;; 23:1-3). Lesson Focus: We can listen to God s Word. Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart. Matthew 22:37 Bible Basis: Paul prays to have his thorn removed, but God s will is best (2 Corinthians 12:7-10;; Matthew 6:10-11). Memory Verse: Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10. Lesson Focus: God s answers are the best answers. Upper Bible Basis: Job maintains an attitude of submission and gratitude (Job 23:10-11;; 40:3-4;; 42:2-5). Memory Verse: Trust in him at all times, O people;; pour out your hearts to him. Psalm 62:8 Lesson Focus: God is big enough to handle our honesty. Bible Basis: Jesus teaches His followers how to pray (Matthew 6:9-13). Memory Verse: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Matthew 6:9-13. Lesson Focus: Jesus teaches us how to pray. Bible Basis: Prayer of confession by Daniel (Daniel 9:4-19). Memory Verse: The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him. Daniel 9:9 Lesson Focus: Confess your sins to God.
Lesson 7, July 17 th Unit 11: God Made Us Bible Basis: I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Genesis 1:27-30;; Psalm 47:1;; 100:3;; 119:73;; 139:13-14). Lesson Focus: God made our hands. Bible Basis: Noah thanks God for protecting him and his family (Gen. 8:13-22;; 9:13-15). Lesson Focus: We can thank God. Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart. Matthew 22:37. Early Bible Basis: Jonah finally obeys God (Jonah 1 3). Lesson Focus: Obeying shows we love God. Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart. Matthew 22:37 Bible Basis: A proud Pharisee wants everyone to notice his prayer, while a humble tax collector is ashamed of his sins (Luke 18:9-14). Memory Verse: I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind. Jeremiah 17:10 Lesson Focus: God sees our hearts, not just our actions. Upper Bible Basis: A Canaanite woman prays for her daughter s healing (Matthew 15:21-28;; Mark 11:24;; John 14:13-14). Memory Verse: Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24. Lesson Focus: God answers our prayers. Bible Basis: Jesus tells of the proud Pharisee and the humble tax collector (Luke 18:9-14). Memory Verse: Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7b Lesson Focus: God looks at the inside, not simply the outside. Bible Basis: Paul on intercessory prayer (Ephesians 6:18-20;; Colossians 1:9-12). Memory Verse: And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18 Lesson Focus: Intercede in prayer for others.
Lesson 8, July 24 th Unit 11: God Made Us Bible Basis: God created each person (Genesis 1:27-30;; Job 10:8-12). Lesson Focus: God made our feet. Bible Basis: Joash and people bring offerings (2 Chron. 24:1-14). Lesson Focus: We can give to God. Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart. Matthew 22:37. Early Bible Basis: Solomon asks for wisdom (1 Kings 3:1-15). Lesson Focus: Making good choices pleases God. Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart. Matthew 22:37 Bible Basis: Paul lists types of prayers and people to pray for (1 Timothy 2:1-8). Memory Verse: Always keep on praying for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18 Lesson Focus: God wants us to pray for all kinds of people. Upper Bible Basis: A master who forgave condemns an unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21-35;; 6:12). Memory Verse: And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. Mark 11:25. Lesson Focus: We need to forgive others as God forgives us. Bible Basis: Jesus uses the miracle of the fig tree as a lesson on believing prayer (Mark 11:12-14, 20-24). Memory Verse: This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14. Lesson Focus: God always answers genuine prayer. Bible Basis: Paul s attitude toward his thorn in the flesh and his imprisonment (2 Corinthians 12:7-10;; Philippians 1:12-19). Memory Verse: Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Lesson Focus: Accept God s answers to prayer.
Lesson 9, July 31 st Unit 11: God Made Us Bible Basis: God shaped and made each person (Genesis 1:27-30;; Psalm 139:13-16). Lesson Focus: God made us special. Bible Basis: Nehemiah and the people build a wall (Neh. 2:4-6, 11-20;; 4:6;; 6:15). Lesson Focus: We can work together for God. Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart. Matthew 22:37. Early Bible Basis: David expresses trust in God s care (Psalm 23). Lesson Focus: We can trust God to care for us Memory Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart. Matthew 22:37 Bible Basis: One of ten lepers Jesus healed returns to thank Him (Luke 17:11-19). Memory Verse: Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;; give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4. Lesson Focus: Jesus is pleased when we thank Him. Upper Bible Basis: Jesus teaches about being persistent in prayer (Luke 11:1-13;; 18:1-8). Memory Verse: Ask and it will be given to you;; seek and you will find;; knock, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7. Lesson Focus: Keep on praying. Bible Basis: Jesus prays for His followers (John 17:1, 6-9, 13-15, 20-24). Memory Verse: I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone. 1 Timothy 2:1. Lesson Focus: We can pray for each other. Bible Basis: Jesus in Gethsemane prays that God s will be done (Luke 22:39-46). Memory Verse: This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us whatever we ask we know that we have what we asked of him. 1 John 5:14-15 Lesson Focus: Pray for God s will in your lives.
Lesson 10, August 7 th Unit 12: At Church Bible Basis: Paul wrote about the Christian life and David wrote about worship (Ephesians 5:19-20;; Psalm 33:1-3). Lesson Focus: At church we sing. Unit 12: We Love Others Bible Basis: Jesus tells the people the Great Commandment (Matt. 22:34-40). Lesson Focus: Jesus teaches us to love. Memory Verse: Always try to be kind to each other. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Early Unit 12: We Love Others Bible Basis: Jesus gives the greatest commandment (Mark 12:28-34). Lesson Focus: We are to love God and each other. Memory Verse: Love your neighbor as yourself. Mark 12:31 Bible Basis: Moses writes down God s Word (Deuteronomy 5:1-7;; 6:5-9;; 28:1-14;; 31:9 32:47;; Hebrews 1:1). An introduction to the books of the law and history. Memory Verse: I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me. Psalm 119:102 Lesson Focus: God speaks to us through the His Word. Upper Bible Basis: Moses writes down God s Word (Deuteronomy 5:1-7;; 6:5-9;; Jeremiah 30:1-2;; 2 Peter 1:21). An Old Testament survey of why God caused the Bible to be written and how God guided individuals to write it. Memory Verse: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 Lesson Focus: The Bible is God s message to us. Bible Basis: God reveals His will to Moses at Sinai (Exodus 19:1-8, 20;; 20:1-3). A brief survey of narrative part of Old Testament, especially books of law and history. Memory Verse: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16. Lesson Focus: God s Word can guide us. Bible Basis: General revelation in nature and special revelation in Scripture (Psalm 19:1-14). Memory Verse: The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 19:7-8 Lesson Focus: God reveals Himself to us.
Lesson 11, August 14 th Unit 12: At Church Bible Basis: The disciples prayed together (Acts 1:13-14;; 2:42-47). Lesson Focus: At church we pray. Unit 12: We Love Others Bible Basis: Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving servant (Matt. 18:21-35). Lesson Focus: Jesus teaches us to forgive. Memory Verse: Always try to be kind to each other. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Early Unit 12: We Love Others Bible Basis: Jesus teaches about forgiveness (Matt. 18:21-35). Lesson Focus: Love means we keep on forgiving. Memory Verse: Love your neighbor as yourself. Mark 12:31 Bible Basis: Jeremiah has Baruch write God s Word a second time after Jehoiakim destroys it (Jeremiah 36;; Isaiah 40:8). An introduction to the books of poetry and prophecy. Memory Verse: Your word, O LORD, is eternal. Psalm 119:89. Lesson Focus: God s Word lasts forever. Upper Bible Basis: Jeremiah has Baruch write God s Word a second time after Jehoiakim burns it (Jeremiah 36). A survey of collecting, preserving, and translating books of the Bible to this day. Memory Verse: All your words are true;; all your righteous laws are eternal. Psalm 119:160. Lesson Focus: God s Word is true anytime, anyplace. Bible Basis: The prophet Jeremiah obeys the call to deliver God s message to His people (Jeremiah 1:1-7;; 7:1-7). A brief survey of poetic and prophetic books and their historical relation to books surveyed in Lesson 10. Memory Verse: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Lesson Focus: God s Word challenges us. Bible Basis: God inspired the Bible, using human writers (2 Timothy 3:14 4:2). Memory Verse: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Lesson Focus: God s inspired Word equips us for life.
Lesson 12, August 21 st Unit 12: At Church Bible Basis: A widow gives an offering (Mark 12:41-44;; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15). Lesson Focus: At church we give to God. Unit 12: We Love Others Bible Basis: Jesus tells the story of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). Lesson Focus: Jesus teaches us to be kind to everyone. Memory Verse: Always try to be kind to each other. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Early Unit 12: We Love Others Bible Basis: The early church helps those in need (1 Cor. 16:1-3;; 2 Cor. 8:1-7;; 9:7-12). Lesson Focus: Give cheerfully to those in need. Memory Verse: Love your neighbor as yourself. Mark 12:31 Bible Basis: The Gospel writers tell the story of Jesus (Luke 1:1-4;; John 4:42;; 20:28-31). An introduction to the Gospels and Acts (Matthew 26:63-64;; Mark 8:27-30). Memory Verse: These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. John 20:31 Lesson Focus: The Bible teaches us that Jesus is the Savior. Upper Bible Basis: The apostle John writes an account of Jesus ministry and letters of instruction (1 John 2, 12, 24-26;; John 20:30-31). A survey of the Gospels. Memory Verse: [Jesus said,] You diligently study the Scriptures because you think by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me. John 5:39 Lesson Focus: The Bible tells us the good news of Jesus Bible Basis: The Gospels record Jesus teaching and actions so that readers will believe in Him (John 5:39-46). Memory Verse: But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31. Lesson Focus: Jesus is God s message for us to accept. Bible Basis: Transmission of the Scriptures (Isaiah 40:8;; Matthew 5:18;; John 14:25-26;; 17:7-8, 20;; 2 Timothy 2:2). Memory Verse: The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever. Isaiah 40:8 Lesson Focus: God s Word is always reliable.
Lesson 13, August 28 th Unit 12: At Church Bible Basis: The church met to praise God (Colossians 3:15-17). Lesson Focus: At church we thank God. Unit 12: We Love Others Bible Basis: James and John seek chief places in the kingdom (Matt. 20:17-28). Lesson Focus: Jesus teaches us that helping others is important. Memory Verse: Always try to be kind to each other. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Early Unit 12: We Love Others Bible Basis: Paul tells Lydia and her group about Jesus. (Acts 16:10-15). Lesson Focus: Sharing what we have shows love. Memory Verse: Love your neighbor as yourself. Mark 12:31 Bible Basis: Paul writes to the Romans about the Gospel and of his desire to visit them (Romans 1:1-17;; 15:1-6, 23-24). An introduction to the Epistles and Revelation (1 Corinthians 15:1-4;; Galatians 1:11-12;; Ephesians 4:20-32). Memory Verse: Everything that was written in the past was written to teach us. Romans 15:4 Lesson Focus: The Bible guides us today. Upper Bible Basis: Paul, the prisoner, gives guidance in the Philippian epistle (Philippians 1:12-13;; 4:6-9). A survey of the New Testament letters. Memory Verse: Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5. Lesson Focus: The Bible teaches us to think and act like Jesus. Bible Basis: The Epistle to the Ephesians strengthens the early Christians (Ephesians 6:10-17). A survey of the Epistles and their relationship to the chronology of Acts. Memory Verse: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom. Colossians 3:16a Lesson Focus: God arms us through His Word. Bible Basis: Paul reminds Timothy of the need for accurate understanding of the Scripture (Acts 17:11;; 2 Timothy 2:15;; as applied to the interpretation of 2 Timothy 2:7-18) Memory Verse: Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Lesson Focus: God s Word requires careful study.
Bible In Life Adult Toward a New Creation ~ Zephaniah & Romans June, July & August 2016 Unit I: Judgment & Salvation Lesson 1: June 5 th Key Verse: Zephaniah 2:3 Lesson Focus: The Lord is near seek righteousness. Lesson 2: June 12 th Key Verse: Zephaniah 3:8a Lesson Focus: Fear God and accept His correction. Lesson 3: June 19 th Key Verse: Zephaniah 3:14 Lesson Focus: God restores a repentant heart. Unit II: A World Gone Wrong Lesson 4: June 26 th Key Verse: Romans 1:20 Lesson Focus: We are all fools who have gone astray. Lesson 5: July 3 rd Key Verse: Romans 2:13 Lesson Focus: Who you are and what you do does not save you. Lesson 6: July 10 th Key Verse: Romans 3:20 Lesson Focus: The law reveals how sinful we are. Lesson 7: July 17 th Key Verse: Romans 3:22-24 Lesson Focus: Christ Jesus is our sacrifice of atonement. Unit III: Life on God s Terms Lesson 8: July 24 th Key Verse: Romans 5:5 Lesson Focus: Christ gives us the hope of salvation. Lesson 9: July 31 st Key Verse: Romans 6:4 Lesson Focus: Through Christ, we can live a life of victory over sin. Lesson 10: August 7 th Key Verse: Romans 8:31 Lesson Focus: Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Lesson 11: August 14 th Key Verse: Romans 9:18 Lesson Focus: God shows mercy to the children of the promise. Lesson 12: August 21 st Key Verse: Romans 11:22 Lesson Focus: God illustrates how we are accepted into His family. Lesson 13: August 28 th Key Verse: Romans 13:8 Lesson Focus: Follow the pattern of God s love.