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)
PRINTED TEXT: 1 John 5:1 15
CENTRAL TRUTH: Faith in God is one of the most important principles in being an overcomer in the Christian life.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson we should be able to identify ways in which our faith in God should be demonstrated in our daily lives.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Victory Through Faith (I John 5:1 5)
II. The Witness of Faith (I John 5:6 12)
III. Assurance Through Faith (I John 5:13 15)
Focus Text: John 18:25-27; 21:15-22
CENTRAL TRUTH: When believers fail, Jesus Christ is always ready to restore them in love.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list steps to overcome their spiritual weaknesses.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Failure in Crisis (John 18:25-27)
II. Restored in Love (John 21:15-17)
III. Following Christ (John 21:18-22)
Focus Text: Job 38:4-8, 22-29; 42:1-3
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify three attributes of God and the effects each of these has on their lives.
Central Truth: God, though omnipotent, transcendent, and Lord of all creation, is forever at work with man in all the experiences of life.
I. God's Greatness (Job 38L 1-8, 22-29)
II. Job's Humility (Job 42:1-6)
Focus Text: Job 13:15-18; 19:23-29
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several reasons why they can have confidence in God.
Central Truth: The confidence of the righteous in the midst of adversities of life must be based upon God who promises never to fail.
I. An Unwavering Trust (Job 13:15-18)
II. An Indestructible Faith (Job 19:23-29)
Focus Text: Job 1:20-22; 2:1-10
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain how to reconcile God’s promise of help with the occurrence of difficulties in life.
Central Truth: God’s care and grace are available to us in the hardest circumstances of life.
I. A Righteous Response (Job 1:20-22)
II. Satan's Persistence (Job. 2:1-6)
III. Job's Patience (Job 2:7-10)
