FOCUS TEXT: Philippians 3:7-21

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Romans 6:3-11; Ephesians 5:1-11; Philippians 2:1-11

DEVOTIONAL READING: John 15:1-10

KEY VERSE: I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus (Philippians 3:14).

CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian life is characterized by a desire to follow Christ's example in all things.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to name some areas of life in which they should follow Christ.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Commitment (Philippians 3:7-11)
II. The Course (Philippians 3:12-17)
III. The Condemnation (Philippians 3:18, 19)
IV. The Conquest (Philippians 3:20, 21)

FOCUS TEXT: Acts 4:23-35

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Psalm 2:1-12; Acts 4:1-37; 12:1-25

DEVOTIONAL READING: Acts 12:5-12

KEY VERSE: And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness (Acts 4:31).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Great things can be accomplished when believers unite in prayer.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list evidences of power in a believer's prayer life.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. An Earnest Prayer (Acts 4:23-30)
II. An Answered Prayer (Acts 4:31)
III. A Willing Response (Acts 4:32-35)

FOCUS TEXT: 2 Chronicles 6:12-21, 40-42

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: 1 Kings 8:1-66; 2 Chronicles 6:1--7:5

DEVOTIONAL READING: 2 Chronicles 2:1-9

KEY VERSE: For now have I chosen and sanctified this house, that my name may be there forever: and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually (2 Chronicles 7:16).

CENTRAL TRUTH: Christians should dedicate themselves to do God's will.

OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify areas of their lives which should be dedicated to God.

LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Adoration (2 Chronicles 6:12-15)
II. Entreaty (2 Chronicles 6:16-21)
III. Petitions (2 Chronicles 6:40-42)

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)