Lesson 4 - March 22, 2015
Focus Text: Matthew 3:11, 12; John 14:15-21; Acts 1:7, 8
Central Truth: Christ’s parting gift to the Christian was the Holy Spirit.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to tell someone about three of the ministries of the Holy Spirit.
Lesson Outline:

1. The Spirit Cleanses (Matthew 3:11, 12)
2. The Spirit Comforts (John 14:15-21)
3. The Spirit Compels (Acts 1:7, 8)

Lesson 3 - March 15, 2015
Focus Text: John 1:1-18
Central Truth: Christ is God's revelation of Himself to mankind.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain how to imitate Christ's example of revealing God and His love to our community.
Lesson Outline:

1. The Word Is God (John 1:1-8)
2. The Word Became Flesh (John 1:9-13)
3. The Word Provides Grace (John 1:14-18)

Lesson 2 - March 8, 2015
Focus Text: Exodus 3:13-15; Deuteronomy 6:4, 5; John 4:21-24; Revelation 21:22, 23; 1 John 4:7-10
Central Truth: Infinite God has revealed Himself to finite mankind.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to give a clear, concise statement on who and what God the Father is, and to know how to answer several common objections to the Christian teaching of who God is.
Lesson Outline:

1. God's Nature - Eternal (Exodus 3:13-15)
2. God's Nature - Incomparable (Deuteronomy 6:4-5)
3. God's Nature - Light (Revelation 21:22-23)
4. God's Nature - Love (1 John 4:7-10)

Lesson 12 - February 22, 2015
Printed Text: 2 Samuel 12:1-8; 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Philippians 4:10-13
Central Truth: The essence of loving others is respecting their rights.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify ways a person can develop an attitude of contentment.
Lesson Outline:

1. A Sad Example (2 Sam. 12:1-8)
2. Perils of Covetousness (1 Tim. 6:6-10)
3. Cure for Covetousness (Phil. 4:10-13)

Lesson 11 - February 15, 2015
Printed Text: Genesis 3:1-8; Jeremiah 17:9-11; Revelation 21:6-8
Central Truth: Dishonesty is the opposite of God’s character.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list subtle ways that Satan tempts people to lie and ways to guard against those tactics.
Lesson Outline:

1. The First Lie (Genesis 3:1-8)
2. The Source of Lying (Jeremiah 17:9-11)
3. The Penalty for Lying (Revelation 21:6-8)

Lesson 9 - February 1
Printed Text: Genesis 2:18-24; Matthew 5:27-30; Ephesians 5:1-6
Central Truth: The sanctity of marriage demands purity in our relationships with others.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to state three principles to govern romantic relationships.
Lesson Outline:

1. God's Plan for Man (Genesis 2:18-24)
2. Inward Purity (Matthew 5:27-30)
3. Holy Living Enjoined (Ephesians 5:1-6)

Lesson 1 - March 1, 2015
Focus Text: 2 Timothy 3:16, 17; 2 Peter 1:19-21; John 5:37-39; Psalm 119:89-92
Central Truth: The Bible reveals to us who God is.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several reasons why the Bible is reliable, and to commit to a regular, systematic reading of God’s Word.
Lesson Outline:

1. The Test of Inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16, 17)
2. The Test of Origination (2 Peter 1:19-21)
3. The Test of Magnification (John 5:37-39)
4. The Test of Duration (Psalm 119:89-92)

Lesson 8 - January 25, 2015
Printed Text: Genesis 9:1-6; Matthew 5:21-24; 1 John 3:11-18
Central Truth: Human life is sacred because we are made in God’s image.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to tell how God’s definition of a murderer differs from that of the world.
Lesson Outline:

1. Made in God's Image (Genesis 9:1-6)
2. The Law of Christ (Matthew 5:21-24)
3. Love vs. Hate (1 John 3:11-18)

January 18, 2015 - Lesson 7
Printed Text: Ephesians 6:1-4; Colossians 3:18-21; Luke 2:46-52
Central Truth: Parents should be honored as spiritual guardians of their children.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several ways a person can show honor for his parents.
Lesson Outline:

1. God's Order for Children (Ephesians. 6:1-4)
2. Guidelines for the Home (Colossians 3:18-21)
3. A Beautiful Example (Luke 2:46-52)

Lesson 6 - January 11

Printed Text: Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Nehemiah 13:17-22; Mark 2:23-28

Central Truth: God established the Sabbath for our benefit.

Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list at least three principles for choosing activities for the Lord's Day.

Lesson Outline:

1. The Sabbath Established (Deuteronomy 5:12-15)
2. The Sabbath Renewed (Nehemiah 13:15-22)
3. The Sabbath Made for Man (Mark 2:23-28)