TSSG Notes

LESSON STUDY NOTES

Love One Another

Bible Basis: 1 John 3:11-24

Memory Verse: “For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.”– 1 John 3:11

Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Examine John’s message about loving one another;
2. Affirm the fundamental discipleship principle of love for God and others;
3. Express unconditional love to others.

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The Day of Atonement

Bible Basis: Leviticus 16:11–19

Memory Verse: Leviticus 16:16

Aim for Change: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Explain the significance of the Day of Atonement.
2. Compare and contrast the Day of Atonement with Jesus’ sacrifice.
3. Participate in a debate on the value (or lack thereof) of specifying an annual day for congregational confession of sin or write a prayer confessing sin.

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The Spirit of Truth

BIBLE BASIS:  John 16:4b-15

Memory Verse: “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you” (John 16:7)

BIBLE TRUTH: Jesus promised the disciples that the Holy Spirit would be a real presence to them and this promise is true for all believers.

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The Ordination of Priests

Bible Basis: Exodus 29:1–9, 35–37

Memory Verse: Exodus 29:9b

Aim for Change: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Define “ordination” in the sense of “consecration.”
2. Compare and contrast ordination/consecration in the Old Testament with its value and practice in the New Testament.
3. Make a plan to serve as a member of the Christian’s holy and royal priesthood per 1 Peter 2:5, 9.

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A Kingdom of Priests, A Holy Nation

BIBLE BASIS: Exodus 19:1–14

MEMORY VERSE: Exodus 19:5–6a

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:

1. Summarize God’s expectations as expressed through Moses.
2. Explain the concept of “covenant” in its original context.
3. Declare God’s praises as one of his treasured people.

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Godly Leadership

Bible Basis: Micah 3:1-3, 9-12, 6:6-8

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Clothed and Ready

BIBLE BASIS: Ephesians 6:10-20

BIBLE TRUTH: Christians can better serve God as they fortify themselves with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and prayer.

MEMORY VERSE: Ephesians 6:11

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:

• EXAMINE the epistle’s teaching to put on the whole armour of God;
• VALUE the feeling of being prepared to serve God;
• ARM themselves with those character traits needed to best serve God.

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Living Lastly

BIBLE BASIS: Matthew 19:16-30

MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 19:24

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:

1. Identify the Old Testament commandments Jesus cited.
2. Explain what Jesus meant by the first being last and the last being first.
3. Identify any “do more to get right with God” habit in one’s life and seek the Spirit’s guidance in breaking free of it.