FOCUS TEXT: 1 John 2:18 29
CENTRAL TRUTH: We abide in fellowship with Christ by being loyal to the truth.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several ways our loyalty to the truth of God's Word gives us confidence.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Acknowledge the Son (1 John 2:18 23)
II. Abide in Truth (1 John 2:24 29)
FOCUS TEXT: 1 John 2:18‑29
CENTRAL TRUTH: We abide in fellowship with Christ by being loyal to the truth.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several ways our loyalty to the truth of God's Word gives us confidence.
LESSON OUTLINE:
FOCUS TEXT: 1 John 2:12‑17; John 14:21‑26
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Matthew 5:1‑16; Luke 6:20‑49
DEVOTIONAL READING: Colossians 3:1‑11
KEY VERSE: And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever (1 John 2:17).
CENTRAL TRUTH: The focus of a Christian life is loving God completely and doing His will.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list actions or attitudes that reveal a complete love for God.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Instructions for All (1 John 2:12‑14
II. Love ‑‑ Focus of the Christian (1 John 2:15‑17)
III. Keeping a Clear Focus (John 14:21‑26)
FOCUS TEXT: 1 John 2:1 11
CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian can live confidently in a sin saturated world.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain how they can live confidently in a sinful world.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Christian's Advocate (1 John 2:1, 2)
II. The Christian's Obedience (1 John 2:3 6)
III. The Christian's Walk (1 John 2:7 11)
FOCUS TEXT: 1 John 1:1-10
CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian enjoys the fellowship of God's family.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify what is necessary to continue in the fellowship of God's family.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Joy of Fellowship (1 John 1:1-4)
II. Requirements for Fellowship (1 John 1:5-7)
III. Hindrances to Fellowship (1 John 1:8-10)
FOCUS TEXT: Acts 28:17-24, 30, 31
CENTRAL TRUTH: The man who is moving in the will of God has inner victory despite all outward circumstances.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list ways we should be sharing the gospel.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Ministry Through Miracles (Acts 28:1-10)
II. Ministry Through Fellowship (Acts 28:11-23)
III. Ministry Through Teaching (Acts 28:24-31)
FOCUS TEXT: Acts 27:15-25, 33-36
CENTRAL TRUTH: Faith in God will bring us safely through the storms of life.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list Scripture references that will give confidence in the times of crisis.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Folly of Trusting Self (Acts 27:1-13)
II. The Wisdom of Trusting God (Acts 27:14-26)
III. Deliverance Through Trusting God (Acts 27:27-44)
FOCUS TEXT: Acts 26:19-29
CENTRAL TRUTH: A Christian should take advantage of every opportunity to witness for Christ.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify the elements which make Christian testimony both credible and powerful.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. An Accusation (Acts 25:1-27)
II. A Witness (Acts 26:1-23)
III. A Rejection (Acts 26:24-32)
FOCUS TEXT: Acts 24:10-21
CENTRAL TRUTH: To be effective, a Christian's witness must be based upon their own experience and knowledge of Christ.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list scripture references that ill help us give an answer for our hope in Christ.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. A False Accusation (Acts 24:1-9)
II. A Bold Defense (Acts 24:10-21)
III. A Deferred Judgment (Acts 24:22-27)
FOCUS TEXT: Acts 19:1-12, 18-20
CENTRAL TRUTH: The preaching of the Word of God in faith and power leads to repentance, regeneration, and revival.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list the basic elements of revival.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Receiving the Spirit (Acts 19:1-7)
II. Experiencing Revival (Acts 19:8-12)
III. Demonstrating Repentance (Acts 19:13-20)
