TSSG Notes

LESSON STUDY NOTES

God Will Never Forget

Bible Basis: Amos 8:1-6, 9-10

Bible Truth:

Memory Verse: Amos 8:2

 

Lesson Aim: By the end of the Lesson, we will:

• Explore unjust practices and their consequences during Amos’ time,
• Reflect on how the church sometimes ignores its own injustices, and
• Encourage bold action to confront injustice in our communities today.

 

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Isaac Calls on the Name of the Lord 

Bible Basis: Genesis 26:24-33

Memory Verse: Genesis 26:25

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

1. State the importance of Isaac’s godly heritage.
2. Present evidence of God’s presence with Isaac.
3. Identify evidence of God’s presence in his or her life and express gratitude to God for his presence.

 

 

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God is Not Fooled [Amos]

BIBLE BASIS: Amos 5:14-15, 18-27

MEMORY VERSE: “But let judgment run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.” Amos 5:24
LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, you will:
– ANALYZE how God establishes justice for the righteous and punishes deceivers.
– RECOGNIZE and REFLECT on actions of injustice within the community of faith.
– IDENTIFY unjust practices, commit to stop our participation in them and help others do the same.

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Abraham Makes an Offering

Bible Basis: Genesis 22:1–14

Memory Verse: Genesis 22:14

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

1. Outline the main points of the lesson text.
2. Identify acts of trust and what was required of the trusting person.
3. Identify how to exhibit greater trust in the Lord in a current difficulty.

 

 

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The Offerings of Cain and Abel

Bible Basis: Genesis 4:1–16

Memory Verse: The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted?” —Genesis 4:6–7a

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

1. Compare and contrast the offerings of Cain and Abel.
2. Define what doing right required of Cain and Abel.
3. Commit to a practice of “doing right” through his or her giving.

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The Greatest Gift is Love

Bible Basis: 1 Corinthians 13

Bible Truth: Love is needed to fully achieve the benefits of all spiritual gifts!

Memory Verse: “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, the three; but the greatest of these is charity’ 1 Corinthians 13:13

 Lesson Aim: By the end of the Lesson, we will:

• EXPLORE the meaning of love as seen in I Corinthians 13;
• FEEL appreciation for one another in love; and
• SEEK a variety of ways to express love.

 

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Worship is Restored

Basis: Ezra 3:1-7, 10-13

Memory Verse: Ezra 3:11

Lesson Aim: The goals of this lesson are that we will:

1. Outline the history of Judah’s exile to Babylon and return to Jerusalem.
2. Summarize the behaviors of those who had returned from exile in light of their fear, joy, and sorrow.
3. Write a prayer that identifies an area where fear must be overcome so that godly service is not hindered.

 

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Gifts of the Spirit

Bible Basis: I Corinthians 12:1-11

Memory Verse: I Corinthians 12:7

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

• OUTLINE the purpose of spiritual gifts according to 1 Corinthians 12:1-11;
• APPRECIATE individual spiritual gifts and the ways they are used; and
• UNCOVER the spiritual gifts of the faith community and the ways they can be used for its benefit.

 

 

 

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