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The Spirit of Truth
BIBLE BASIS: Β John 16:4b-15
Memory Verse: βNevertheless 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 youβ (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 29:1β9, 35β37
Memory Verse: Exodus 29:9b
Aim for Change: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
- Define βordinationβ in the sense of βconsecration.β
- Compare and contrast ordination/consecration in the Old Testament with its value and practice in the New Testament.
- Make a plan to serve as a member of the Christianβs holy and royal priesthood per 1 Peter 2:5, 9.
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A Space for God
BIBLE BASIS: Exodus 25:1-9
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A Kingdom of Priests, A Holy Nation
BIBLE BASIS: Exodus 19:1β14
MEMORY VERSE: Exodus 19:5β6a
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Summarize Godβs expectations as expressed through Moses.
- Explain the concept of βcovenantβ in its original context.
- Declare Godβs praises as one of his treasured people.
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A Kingdom of Priests, A Holy Nation
BIBLE BASIS: Exodus 19:1β14
MEMORY VERSE: Exodus 19:5β6a
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Summarize Godβs expectations as expressed through Moses.
- Explain the concept of βcovenantβ in its original context.
- Declare Godβs 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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Ministering Mightily
BIBLE BASIS: Matthew 25:31-46
MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 25:34-35
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Summarize Jesusβ description of what will happen at the final judgment.
- Contrast the behavior of the βsheepβ with that of the βgoats.β
- Write a plan to serve Jesus in the week ahead as the βsheepβ do.
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GODβS GRACE TO DO THE RIGHT THING!
BIBLE BASIS: Jonah 3Β
BIBLE TRUTH: God spares Nineveh, which disappoints the prophet, Jonah.
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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 epistleβs 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:
- Identify the Old Testament commandments Jesus cited.
- Explain what Jesus meant by the first being last and the last being first.
- Identify any βdo more to get right with Godβ habit in oneβs life and seek the Spiritβs guidance in breaking free of it.
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Serving the Least
BIBLE BASIS: Matthew 25:31-46
BIBLE TRUTH: Believers should serve others as if they were the Lord, and God will judge the believers accordingly.
MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 25:40
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- UNDERSTAND Jesusβs comments on our obligation to meet the needs of the less fortunate.
- EXPERIENCE how Godβs love for all inspires us to meet othersβ needs;
- PARTICIPATE in serving the needs of others.
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Heeding Wholly
BIBLE BASIS: Matthew 11:7-15, 20-24
MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 11:20
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Summarize Jesusβ description of John the Baptist.
- Explain why the generation that Jesus criticized displayed a lack of wisdom in its evaluation of both him and John the Baptist.
- Recruit an accountability partner to ensure that hearing results in heeding.
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Praying Properly
BIBLE BASIS: Matthew 6:5-15
MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 6:10
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- List Jesusβ key teachings about prayer in Matthew 6:5β15.
- Explain the purpose(s) of the prayerβs four couplets.
- Resolve to devote more prayer time to one area identified in Matthew 6:5β15 that may currently be lacking.
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Feasting and Fasting
BIBLE BASIS: Daniel 1:5, 8-17, Matthew 6:16-18
BIBLE TRUTH: The Scripture teaches that fasting is good stewardship that gives physical and spiritual benefits.
MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 6:17-18
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- KNOW and understand what Jesus said about fasting and those who fast;
- FEEL the value of being connected with God while fasting;
- PRACTICE a regular discipline of seeking God by fasting.
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The Lord is Righteous
BIBLE BASIS: Psalm 145:1, 10-21
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 145:13
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Identify instances of Hebrew poetic parallelism in Psalm 145.
- Explain the significance of those parallels.
- Write a prayer that mimics the Hebrew parallelism of Psalm 145 and shares its themes.
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THE LORD IS ACTIVE
[Quarterly theme: A King Forever and Ever]
BIBLE BASIS: Psalm 103:1-14
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 103:6
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will:
- Give the reasons for praising the Lord in todayβs text.
- Explain the importance of considering the history of Godβs work when anticipating his future work.
- Write a prayer that celebrates Godβs character as the source of blessings.