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: 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)

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 2:12‑17; 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 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)