FOCUS TEXT: Acts 17:1-14
CENTRAL TRUTH: The gospel always brings men to the point of decision -- to accept Christ or reject Him.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list the effects of the gospel -- whether rejected or accepted.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Gospel Proclaimed (Acts 17:1-4)
II. The Gospel Opposed (Acts 17:5-9)
III. The Gospel Believed (Acts 17:10-14)
FOCUS TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23, 35-44
CENTRAL TRUTH: The resurrection is the foundation of the Christian faith.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to give several reasons that the resurrection of Christ is important to us today.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Fact of Christ's Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-11)
II. Importance of Christ's Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12-19)
III. Order of the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20-34)
IV. Method of the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:35-58)
FOCUS TEXT: Acts 16:19-34
CENTRAL TRUTH: The way we react under difficulty determines the measure of our usefulness to God.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain how praise to God can bring deliverance.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Overcoming Evil Spirits (Acts 16:16-18)
II. Suffering for the Gospel (Acts 16:19-24)
III. Praise Brought Divine Deliverance (Acts 16:25-40)
FOCUS TEXT: Acts 16: 19-34
CENTRAL TRUTH: The way we react under difficulty determines the measure of our usefulness to God.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain how praise to God can bring deliverance.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Overcoming Evil Spirits (Acts 16:16-18)
II. Suffering for the Gospel (Acts 16:19-24)
III. Praise Brought Divine Deliverance (Acts 16:25-40)
FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-40
CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ the righteous Judge will reward us according to our works.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain why God allows the wheat and tares to grow together, and to tell what will happen to people who are not ready to meet God.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. An Evil Deed (Matthew 13:24-26)
II. A Wise Decision (Matthew 13:27-30)
III. A Certain Destiny (Matthew 13:36-43)
FOCUS TEXT: Luke 16:19-31
CENTRAL TRUTH: We cannot avoid responsibility for our actions.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this class my pupils will understand that what they do in this life determines what will happen to them in the life to come.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. A Contrast in Life (Luke 16:19-21)
II. A Contrast in Death (Luke 16:22)
III. A Contrast in Eternity (Luke 16:23-31)
PRINTED TEXT: Romans 14:4 19
CENTRAL TRUTH: In all our dealings with others we should consider their welfare and benefit.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson we should be able to identify some ways to show concern and consideration for those around us.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Christian Differences (Romans 14:1 6)
II. Christian Relationships (Romans 14:7 16)
III. Christian Action (Romans 14:17 23)
IV. Christ's Example (Romans 15:1 7)
PRINTED TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:12 27
CENTRAL TRUTH: God has a special place of ministry for every believer in the Church, the Body of Christ.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson we should be able to identify one spiritual gift which we possess.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Unified Ministry (1 Corinthians 12:1 11)
II. Unified Diversity (1 Corinthians 12:12 18)
III. Diversified Unity (1 Corinthians 12:19 31)
PRINTED TEXT: Romans 12:1 13; 1 Corinthians 3:9 15
CENTRAL TRUTH: The rewards for our Christian service will be based on its motivation as well as its quality and quantity.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson we should be able to name either a new avenue of service to God in which we will get involved or a ministry in which we are already involved to which we will give more time and energy.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Consecration for Service (Romans 12:1, 2)
II. Cooperation in Service (Romans 12:3 8)
III. Concepts of Service (Romans 12:9 13)
IV. Compensation for Service (1 Corinthians 3:9 15)
PRINTED TEXT: Romans 4:17 25; 1 Corinthians 15:12 20
CENTRAL TRUTH: Believers have a living hope in Christ for time and eternity.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this class we should be able to state at least three reasons for our hope.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Hope Believing in Hope (Romans 4:17 25)
II. Hope Rewarded (1 Corinthians 15:12 20)
