2008

Preschool through Juniors

Junior High through Adults

Age 2 through grades 6

What Did Jesus Say?

   Repentance, faith, consecration, dedication, prayer, peace, serving, stewardship, depending on God through it all—Jesus taught all of these and more. Learning to think of how to apply Jesus’ teachings to everyday living is a process that develops through training. You are the guide for leading boys and girls to experience such a relationship with the Lord. These lessons which focus on those character traits listed above give you an opportunity to change lives for eternity.
   Salvation is the beginning point of spiritual living. Begin the quarter with a sharply focused lesson about everyone’s need to repent of sin and receive God’s forgiveness. The other lessons build on that basis.
   The theme of this series—“What Did Jesus Say?”—stresses the authority of the Son of God. His teachings are the principles on which spiritual truths stand. Accepting the responsibility to live pleasing to the Lord after salvation may be a new concept for students. The need to receive God’s gift of eternal life to escape the terrors of hell sometimes eclipses the equally important truth of making Jesus Lord of all. Salvation is more than fire insurance; it begins a totally new way of life.
   That is the challenge young learners must face. Too many children feel conviction of sin, respond with rightful concern and pray to receive Jesus as Savior without knowing they must accept Him as Lord. Life should be different after salvation. Saved for service is the goal. Emphasize the joy which commitment affords. When one becomes totally focused on doing the will of God every single day, purpose becomes a consuming, burning desire that affects life choices.
   Consider each session an opportunity to present truth that makes life more meaningful for children growing up in a world that seems senseless at times. What did Jesus say? is a question that gives great impact to decisions. Children need to know God’s Word to have answers. Because Satan uses pressures of all kinds to influence little lives, teachers must diligently prepare them to stand alone.

Repent                                                                                             

Luke 13:1-5; Acts 19:13-20.
Memory Verse: Acts 2:38, “Repent,...every one of you...for the remission of sins.”
Teaching Aim: The student will recognize his need and the need of others to repent.

Come unto Me                                                                                

Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 19:1-10.
Memory Verse: Matthew 11:28, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Teaching Aim: The student will learn that Jesus invites all people to come to Him.

Thy Faith                                                                                         

Matthew 9:19-22; Luke 17:11-19.
Memory Verse: Matthew 9:22, “Be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole.”
Teaching Aim: The student will place his faith in Jesus.

Not of This World                                                                        

John 17:16; Acts 9:1-22.
Memory Verse: Acts 9:20, “He preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.”
Teaching Aim: The student will understand that he is to live differently after being saved.

Whosoever Will Save His Life                                                   

Luke 9:23-26; 1 Kings 17:8-16.
Memory Verse: Matthew 6:33, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God,...and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Teaching Aim: The student will apply the principle of putting Jesus first in his life.

God and Money                                                                              

Matthew 6:24; Luke 12:16-21.

Memory Verse: Proverbs 3:9, “Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase.”

Teaching Aim: The student will learn that his possessions are to be used in service to God.

Take Heed

Mark 4:24; Daniel 6:1-24.
Memory Verse: Proverbs 16:3, “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Teaching Aim: The student will see his need for commitment in his daily life.

Watch and Pray                                                                             

Matthew 26:41; Luke 18:1-7.
Memory Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, “Pray without ceasing.”
Teaching Aim: The student will conclude that prayer is important to every part of his Christian life.

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled            

John 14:1-6; Psalm 23.
Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4, “The God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation.”
Teaching Aim: The student will learn that God can comfort his broken heart and sadness.

My Peace                                                                                         

John 14:27-31; 20:11-21.
Memory Verse: John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.”
Teaching Aim: The student will learn that Jesus has promised to give him peace in this world.

Without Me                                                                                     

John 15:5; 1 Samuel 17:1-51.
Memory Verse: Psalm 68:35, “God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people.”
Teaching Aim: The student will rely on the Lord for all of his abilities and talents.

It Is Finished                                                                                   

John 19:30; Isaiah 53:2-11.
Memory Verse: Titus 3:5, “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us.”
Teaching Aim: The student will realize that Jesus has done everything required for him to be saved.

I Am with You                                                                                  

Matthew 28:20; Daniel 3:8-25.
Memory Verse: Hebrews 13:5, 6, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So...we may boldly say,.. .I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Teaching Aim: The student will be bold in his service knowing Jesus is with him.

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 Junior High through Adults

One Savior for All Sinners

Quarterly Aim: The pupil will learn how God provides salvation for every segment and condition of humanity in the person of His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.

    The lessons covered in this quarterly will deal with God’s marvelous gift of salvation. The world has the idea, if there is a God, then He must grant access into His presence on the basis of merit. If a person lives a good enough life, then he or she will have an eternity of bliss and joy. While that sounds good, it is an affront to the essential character of God. His justice and righteousness will not allow Him to excuse sin. It must either be punished, or its price must be paid. Human efforts cannot cover the cost of sin. So, how can a person be saved?      Since Heaven is God’s possession, He chooses how a person will gain entrance. For salvation to be available, someone had to pay the price for sin. The price was set by God Himself. He did not derive a special plan of salvation for Jews and a different plan for Gentiles. God’s plan has always been and always will be the same. It is a plan expressed by Paul in these terms, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God” (Eph. 2:8).

Salvation in Jesus

  John 14:1-6; Acts 4:12.
Related Scripture: Isaiah 53; Matthew 1:21; Luke 1:31-33; John 1:1-4, 12; 3:16; Romans 3:20-26; 5:1.
Devotional: Mankind’s Only Savior Is Jesus Christ, Hebrews 12:2.

Salvation by Grace

  Ephesians 2:8-10.
Related Scripture:  John 6:44, 65; Romans 3:24; 10:14, 15; Galatians 2:16; 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 3:5-7; Hebrews 11:6.
Devotional: God’s Salvation—God’s Plan, Ephesians 2:5.

Salvation of a Moralist

  Matthew 19:16-30.
Related Scripture: Psalm 52:7; Proverbs 11:28; Luke 12:15-21; 18:18-30.
Devotional: Wealth and Goodness Cannot Save, Mark 10:23-27.

Salvation of a Religious Leader

  John 3:1-21.

Related Scripture: Matthew 21:33-45; 23; Mark 7:5-13; Luke 11:39-53; John 8:33, 39.

Devotional: Religion Does Not Give Eternal Life, Matthew 3:5-12.

Salvation of an Immoralist

  John 4:1-39.

Related Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13; Mark 2:14-17; Luke 9:56; 11:19; 19:10; John 8:1-11.

Devotional: God’s Salvation Makes All Things New, 2 Corinthians 5:17.

Salvation of a Business Man

  Luke 19:1-10.
Related Scripture: 2 Samuel 7; 8:10, 11; 1 Kings 7; Ezra 1:1-4; Nehemiah 2:1-8; Esther 9:25-32; Job 1:1-5.
Devotional: God May Use Wealth, Genesis 12:1-5; 13:1-4.

Salvation of an Employee

  Acts 16:16-34.
Related Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; John 4:1-5; 10: Acts 1:8; Romans 10:8-15; 1 Timothy 2: 3, 4.
Devotional: Be Ready To Share Your Hope, 1 Peter 3:15.

Salvation of an Official

  Acts 8:26-40.
Related Scripture: Psalm 119; John 5:39; Acts 17:2; 2 Tim­othy 2:15; 3:16, 17.
Devotional: God’s Word Reveals God’s Plan of Salvation, Psalm 119:41.

Salvation of a Christ Hater

Text: Acts 9:1-20.
Related Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-10; John 12:37-40; Acts 8:9-13; 1 Corinthians 1:18; 2:12-16; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15.
Devotional: The Tragedy of the Hidden Gospel, 2 Corinthians 4:3, 4.

Salvation of a Gentile Leader

  Acts 10:1-48.
Related Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:17; Job 34:19; Acts 11:1-3; Galatians 2:12-16; 1 Peter 1:17.
Devotional: Jesus Faced Prejudice, Luke 4:16-30.

Salvation of a Blind Man

  John 9:1-38.
Related Scripture: Matthew 11:4, 5; Mark 2:1-12; 7:31-37; Luke 8:26-39; John 5:1-16.
Devotional: Everyone Needs To Hear the Gospel, Mark 10:46-52.

Salvation of a Condemned Criminal

  Luke 23:39-43.
Related Scripture: Daniel 3:8-29; Matthew 10:16-22; Acts 4:18-21; 11:23; 27:21-24; Ephesians 3:8.
Devotional: Making Godly Decisions in Difficult Circum-stances, 2 Timothy 4:14-17.

Salvation for All Mankind

  Revelation 22:17.
Related Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-11; 52:7; Mark 16:15; John 3:16; Romans 10:15; Colossians 1:23.
Devotional: The Mission of the Great Commission, Matthew 28:18-20.