FOCUS TEXT: Mark 6:30-44
DEVOTIONAL READING: John 6:26-35
KEY VERSE: I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst (John 6:35).
CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ provides for all our needs.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Need for Rest (Mark 6:30-33)
II. The Need for Ministry (Mark 6:34-37)
III. The Need for Food (Mark 6:38-44)
FOCUS TEXT: Philippians 4:4-13
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 41:8-10; Romans 5:1-5; Ephesians 5:19, 20; Hebrews 10:32 – 11:2
DEVOTIONAL READING: 1 Timothy 6:6-8
KEY VERSE: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true . . . honest . . . just . . . pure . . . lovely . . . of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8).
CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian family should be marked by its positivity.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Expression of Positivity (Philippians 4:4-7)
II. The Encouragement of Positivity (Philippians 4:8, 9)
III. The Example of Positivity (Philippians 4:10-13)
FOCUS TEXT: 2 Kings 4:1-17
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Genesis 1:26-28; Matthew 25:14-30; 1 Timothy 6:11-21
CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian family views life as a stewardship entrusted by God.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list several ways they can be better stewards of the resources with which God has entrusted them.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Confidence in Trusting God's Heart (2 Kings 4:1-7)
II. Concern for Enabling God's Ministry (2 Kings 4:8-10)
III. Contentedness in Receiving God's Blessing ( 2 Kings 4:11-17)
FOCUS TEXT: Jeremiah 35:1-16
CENTRAL TRUTH: It is possible to live in obedience to God's Word.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list specific steps they can follow to live in obedience to God's Word.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. An Object Lesson (Jeremiah 35:1-11)
II. A Word From God (Jeremiah 35:12-17)
III. A Promise of Blessing (Jeremiah 35:18, 19)
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:
FOCUS TEXT: 1 John 2:1 11
CENTRAL TRUTH: The Christian can live confidently in a sin saturated world.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain how they can live confidently in a sinful world.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Christian's Advocate (1 John 2:1, 2)
II. The Christian's Obedience (1 John 2:3 6)
III. The Christian's Walk (1 John 2:7 11)
FOCUS TEXT: Acts 13:1 - 13
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 42:1-7; Jonah 1:1-17; 3:1-10; Acts 13:1-52; 2 Corinthians 10:14 -16
CENTRAL TRUTH: Effective witnesses are called and sent forth by the Holy Spirit.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain the importance of the call and empowering of the Spirit for taking the gospel.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Sent by the Spirit (Acts 13:1 - 4)
II. Empowered by the Spirit (Acts 13:5 - 12)
III. Ministering in the Spirit (Acts 13:13 - 49)
FOCUS TEXT: Acts 9:1-16
CENTRAL TRUTH: God's grace saves us and equips us for His service.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to clearly and logically explain the plan of salvation.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. A Rebel Persecutor (Acts 9:1, 2)
II. A Humble Penitent (Acts 9:3-19)
III. A Bold Preacher (Acts 9:20-31)
FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 25:1-13
CENTRAL TRUTH: The possibility that the Lord may return at any time should determine the priorities of our daily living.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my pupils will be able to tell others how they can be ready for Christ's return.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Waiting Virgins (Matthew 25:1-5)
II. The Coming King (Matthew 25:6-9)
III. The Just Reward (Matthew 25:10-13)
FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 25:1-13
CENTRAL TRUTH: The possibility that the Lord may return at any time should determine the priorities of our daily living.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my pupils will be able to tell others how they can be ready for Christ's return.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Waiting Virgins (Matthew 25:1-5)
II. The Coming King (Matthew 25:6-9)
III. The Just Reward (Matthew 25:10-13)
