FOCUS TEXT: Jeremiah 42:7-22

CENTRAL TRUTH: God faithfully reveals His will to those who seek Him.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain ways we discern God's will from false voices in the world.

LESSON OUTLINE:

I. An Insincere Request (Jeremiah 42:1-6)

II. A Clear Choice (Jeremiah 42:7-17)

III. A Certain Judgment (Jeremiah 42:18-22)

FOCUS TEXT: 1 Samuel 12:6-15, 19-25

CENTRAL TRUTH: God's righteous character bears solemn testimony against man's wickedness.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify three steps erring mankind must take when returning to God.

LESSON OUTLINE:

I. God Is Faithful (1 Samuel 12:5-14)

II. God Is Just (1 Samuel 12:15-18)

III. God Is Merciful (1 Samuel 12:19-25)

FOCUS TEXT: Joshua 24:1-15

CENTRAL TRUTH: Following the Lord demands our intentional decision to serve Him.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list ways Christians maintain their commitment to serving Christ.

LESSON OUTLINE:

I.  Results of Wise Choices (Joshua 24:1-13)

II. Evidences of Intentional Decisions (Joshua 24:14, 15)

A. Reverential Fear (Joshua 24:14)

B. Sincere Service (Joshua 24:14)

C.  Holy Life Style (Joshua 24:14)

FOCUS TEXT: 2 John 1:1 11

CENTRAL TRUTH: The gift of God's grace comes with great responsibility.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list various ways they should show responsibility for God's gift of grace.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Greeting (2 John 1:1 3)

II. The Great Commandment (2 John 1:4 6)

III. The Great Doctrine (2 John 1:7, 8)

IV. The Great Life (2 John 1:9 11)

FOCUS TEXT: 1 John 5:1‑12

CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian lives by his faith in God.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several ways faith can give them victory over everyday challenges.

LESSON OUTLINE:

I. The Victory of Faith (1 John 5:1‑5)

II. The Assurance of Faith (1 John 5:6‑9)

III.  The Effectiveness of Faith (1 John 5:10‑12)

FOCUS TEXT: I John 4:7 21

CENTRAL TRUTH: Loving God and others is the supreme manifestation of the Christian life.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain how our love for others gives us confidence before God.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Nature of Love (1 John 4:7 11)
II. The Union in Love (1 John 4:12 16)
III. The Perfection of Love (1 John 4:17, 18
IV. The Outflow of Love (1 John 4:19 21)

FOCUS TEXT: 1 John 3:23‑‑4:6

CENTRAL TRUTH: The gospel's central claim is that Christ is Savior and Lord.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify several ways to distinguish truth from error.

LESSON OUTLINE:

I. The Witness of Truth (1 John 3:23, 24)

II. Testing the Spirits (1 John 4:1‑3)

III.  Knowing the Spirit of Truth (1 John 4:4‑6)

FOCUS TEXT: 1 John 3:11 22

CENTRAL TRUTH: Love is the supreme obligation of the Christ follower.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several practical ways a Christian can show love.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Love for the Brethren (1 John 3:11 16)
II. Compassion for Others (1 John 3:17, 18)
III. Assurance in the Heart (1 John 3:19 21)
IV. Keeping His Commandments (1 John 3:22)

FOCUS TEXT: 1 John 3:1 10

CENTRAL TRUTH: The new nature that Christ gives us is incompatible with sin.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several characteristics of a child of God.

LESSON OUTLINE:

I. The Privilege of Sonship (1 John 3:1 3)

II. The Nature of the Sinner (1 John 3:4 6)

III. The Nature of a Son of God (1 John 3:7 10)