Focus Text: Proverbs 2:1-15
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to define the biblical concept of wisdom.
Central Truth: God’s gift of true wisdom is greater than earthly wisdom and enables us to live successful Christian lives.
I. Seek Wisdom (Prov. 2:1-5)
II. Wisdom — God's Gift (Prov. 2:6-9)
III. Wisdom — Its Rewards (Prov. 2:10-15)
Focus Text: Jude 1:1-3, 17-25
Central Truth Every believer must have the confidence to believe that a Christian overcomes through God’s grace and power.
Objective By the end of this class my students should be able to identify several steps which will help them overcome in the Christian life.
I. Contend for the Faith (Jude 1:1-3)
II. Remember God's Word (Jude 1:17-19)
III. Keep in God's Love (Jude 1:20-25)
Focus Text: 2 Peter 3:8-18
Central Truth: The believer’s responsibility is to live righteously in the hope of Christ’s coming.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list ways they can be better prepared for Christ’s coming.
I. Delay of Christ's Coming (2 Peter 3:8, 9)
II. Dissolution at Christ's Coming (2 Peter 3:10-13)
III. Diligence for Christ's Coming (2 Peter 3:14-18)
Focus Text: 2 Peter 2:1-3, 10-22
Central Truth: The believer must know how to identify teachings contrary to the Bible and overcome temptation to follow them.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list ways to distinguish truth from error.
I. Conduct of False Teachers (2 Peter 2:1-3)
II. Characteristics of False Teachers (2 Peter 2:10-19)
III. Condemnation of False Teachers (2 Peter 2:20-22)
Focus Text: Romans 3:7-26
Central Truth: Every person stands before God as a sinner.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several reasons why every person needs salvation.
Lesson Outline
1. The Sinner's Condition
2. The Sinner's Character
3. The Sinner's Cure
Focus Text: Acts 9:36-42, Matthew 5:14-16
Central Truth: Good works are an evidence of a genuine saving faith.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify several good deeds they can do for someone this week.
Lesson Outline:
I. An Exemplary Life (Acts 9:36-39)
II. A Miracle Realized (Acts 9:40-42)
III. A Command Given (Matt. 5:14-16)
Focus Text: Acts 9:1-16
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
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 (Matt. 14:25-31)
II. Healing the Sick (Acts 3:1-7)
Focus Text: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:21-29; 12:1-3
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
II. Believed in Jesus
II. Honored the Lord
Focus Text: Jeremiah 1:4-19
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 (Jer. 1:4-10)
II. The Confirmation (Jer. 1:11, 12)
II. The Consequences (Jer. 1:13-16)