FOCUS TEXT: Daniel 9:3-6, 11-19

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Daniel 5:1-31; 9:1--10:21

DEVOTIONAL READING: Daniel 9:7-10

KEY VERSE: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).

CENTRAL TRUTH: God's grace is extended to those who confess their need of Him.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify some areas of need in their lives which require God's help.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Burden (Daniel 9:3-10)
II. The Confession (Daniel 9:11-15)
III. The Request (Daniel 9:16-19)

FOCUS TEXT: John 17:1-5, 14-26

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: John 14:1--17:26

DEVOTIONAL READING: 1 Peter 1:3-9

KEY VERSE: I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil (John 17:15).

CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian lives in victory through Christ's provision.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify several things for which Christ prayed in John 17.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. A Prayer for Eternal Life (John 17:1-5)
II. A Prayer for Preservation (John 17:14-16)
III. A Prayer for Sanctification (John 17:17-19)
IV. A Prayer for Unity (John 17:20-26)

FOCUS TEXT: Psalms 71:1-5; 130:1-8

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Psalms 37:1-7; 71:1-24; 103:1-22; Lamentations 3:55-59

DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 113:1-9

KEY VERSE: For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth (Psalm 71:5).

CENTRAL TRUTH: God's merciful nature extends help to those who seek Him.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify ways in which God shows His mercy to man.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Trusting in God (Psalm 71:1-5)
II. The Sinner's Cry (Psalm 130:1-3)
III. The Hope for Forgiveness (Psalm 130:4-6)
IV. The Mercy of God (Psalm 130:7, 8)

BIBLICAL BASIS: Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

FOCUS TEXT: 1 Kings 18:25-39

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: 1 Kings 18:1-46; James 5:13-18

DEVOTIONAL READING: 1 John 3:19-24

KEY VERSE: If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you (Matthew 17:20).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Faith in God's power can accomplish great things.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify qualities a person must possess in order to have power through prayer.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Test (1 Kings 18:25-29)
II. The Challenge (1 Kings 18:30-35)
III. The Prayer (1 Kings 18:36, 37)
IV. The Answer (1 Kings 18:38, 39)

FOCUS TEXT: Acts 9:1-16
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Acts 22:1-21; Philippians 3:4-14; 2 Timothy 4:6-8
DEVOTIONAL READING: Acts 26:12-20
KEY VERSE: Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? (Acts 9:6).
CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ calls us from self-centered righteousness to selfless service.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify some areas of service in which they need to be involved.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Confronted by Christ (Acts 9:1-5)
II. Submission to Christ (Acts 9:6-9)
III. Sent by Christ (Acts 9:10-16)

FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 14:25-31; Acts 3:1-7

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Matthew 16:13-28; Mark 9:1-10; John 13:1-11; Acts 2:1 -- 5:42

DEVOTIONAL READING: Acts 4:13-22

KEY VERSE: Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men (Acts 5:29).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Faith in God requires action.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify ways we can put our faith into action.

LESSON OUTLINE:

I. Faith in Action (Matthew 14:25-31)

II. Healing the Sick (Acts 3:1-7)

FOCUS TEXT: Luke 10:38-42; John 11:21-29; 12:1-3

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: John 11:1-46; 12:1-8

DEVOTIONAL READING: John 11:33-45

KEY VERSE: Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised (Proverbs 31:30).

CENTRAL TRUTH: God uses the loving service of dedicated Christians to bless others.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify various ways of serving God, the church, and others today.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Displayed Hospitality (Luke 10:38-42)
II. Believed in Jesus (John 11:21-29)
III. Honored the Lord (John 12:1-3)

FOCUS TEXT: Jeremiah 1:4-19

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Jeremiah 1:1-19; 2 Kings 22:1 -- 25:30; 2 Chronicles 34:1 -- 36:23

DEVOTIONAL READING: Jeremiah 7:1-7

KEY VERSE: Before I formed thee . . . I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations (Jeremiah 1:5).

YOUTH KEY VERSE: Obey, I beseech thee, the voice of the LORD, which I speak unto thee: so it shall be well unto thee, and thy soul shall live (Jeremiah 38:20).

CENTRAL TRUTH: The faithful Christian can be confident of God's deliverance.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain our confidence in God's deliverance even when suffering for Him.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Call Jeremiah 1:4-10)
II. The Confirmation (Jeremiah 1:11, 12)
III. The Consequences (Jeremiah 1:13-16)
IV. The Commission (Jeremiah 1:17-19)

FOCUS TEXT: Ruth 1:8-18; 4:13-17

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Ruth 1:1 -- 4:22

DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 37:3-7

KEY VERSE: Thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God (Ruth 1:16).

CENTRAL TRUTH: God honors those who honor Him.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify areas in their lives in which they can be more committed to God.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. An Important Choice (Ruth 1:8-14)
II. A Heroic Commitment (Ruth 1:15-18)
III. An Abundant Reward (Ruth 4:13-17)