TITLE: The Folly of Opposing Christ
FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 21:28-42
CENTRAL TRUTH: The work of the Lord may suffer reverses at the hands of opposers, but His cause will ultimately triumph.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my pupils will be able to list at least three results of opposing Christ.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Opposition Illustrated (Matthew 21:28-32)
II. Opposition Exposed (Matthew 21:33-39)
III. Opposition Punished (Matthew 21:40-46)
FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-40
CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ the righteous Judge will reward us according to our works.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to explain why God allows the wheat and tares to grow together, and to tell what will happen to people who are not ready to meet God.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. An Evil Deed (Matthew 13:24-26)
II. A Wise Decision (Matthew 13:27-30)
III. A Certain Destiny (Matthew 13:36-43)
FOCUS TEXT: Luke 19:11-27
CENTRAL TRUTH: When Christ returns, He will give a just reward to His stewards.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this class my students should be able to list three ways in which they will seek to be stewards in various areas of their lives.
LESSON OUTLINE: I. Responsibilities Assigned (Luke 29:11-14)
II. Faithfulness Rewarded (Luke 19:15-19)
III. Unfaithfulness Punished (Luke 19:20-27)
FOCUS TEST: Luke 19:11-27
CENTRAL TRUTH: When Christ returns, He will give a just reward to His stewards.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this class my students should be able to list three ways in which they will seek to be better stewards in various areas of their lives.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. Responsibilities Assigned (Luke 19:11-14)
II. Faithfulness Rewarded (Luke 19:15-19)
III. Unfaithfulness Punished (Luke 19:20-27)
FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 20:1-16
CENTRAL TRUTH: God's grace calls us to both salvation and service.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should have a clear knowledge that the Master still needs and is calling laborers into the harvest.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. The Call (Matthew 20:1-7)
II. The Compensation (Matthew 20:8-10)
III. The Complaint (Matthew 20:11-16)
FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 22:1-14
CENTRAL TRUTH: Only with the garment of Christ's righteousness, which is offered to all, may we take part in the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson any person in my class who has not accepted Christ should feel His loving call.
LESSON OUTLINE:
I. An Invitation Rejected (Matthew 22:1-7)
II. An Invitation Accepted (Matthew 22:8-10)
III. A Requirement Neglected (Matthew 22:11-14)
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)
