2008

Preschool through Juniors

Junior High through Adults

Junior High through Adults

 

Titles of Our Lord
“Whom Say Ye That I Am?”

 

    In this quarter’s studies we will examine many of the titles given to the Lord Jesus Christ. The theme comes from a question Jesus asked His disciples (Matt. 16:13-16). He inquired what the people thought about His identity. Their opinions were varied. They thought He was like John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah or some other great prophet. Jesus was not through with His investigation. “But whom say ye that I am?” (verse 15). Everything comes down to a person’s opinion of the person and identity of Jesus Christ. Peter answered for the apostles when he declared, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (verse 16). The Lord’s question must still be answered today. What is your opinion of Jesus? Throughout the lessons in this quarterly we will examine what the Bible states about Jesus.

 

Jesus

Lesson Text: Matthew 1:18-21.

Related Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21; Luke 2:51, 52; 3:23; John 1:1, 14; 2 Corinthians 8:9; Galatians 4:4, 5; Philippians 2:5-8; 1 Thessalonians 1:10.

Application: Jesus is the only divine remedy for human sin.

 

Christ

Lesson Text: Acts 17:1-3.

Related Scripture: Isaiah 61:1, 2; Daniel 9:24-26; Matthew 16:13-20; 22:41-46; 26:62-64; Luke 4:16-21, 41; John 1:41, 43-51; 4:25, 26; Acts 17:1-4; 18:5, 6; 1 John 5:1.

Application: Jesus is the Anointed One of God, the Christ and Messiah.

 

Son of God

Lesson Text: Matthew 3:16, 17.

Related Scripture: Matthew 3:16, 17; 4:3, 6; 11:25-27; 14:33; 16:16; 27:54; Mark 3:11; 9:7; Luke 1:32, 35; John 1:34, 49; 3:16-18; 11:27.

Application: Jesus has God as His Father, is fully divine and the only begotten, natural born Son of God.

 

Savior

Lesson Text: John 4:39-42.

Related Scripture: Isaiah 43:10, 11; 45:20-23; John 4:39-42; Acts 5:31; 13:23; Philippians 3:20; 1 Timothy 4:10; 2 Timothy 1:7-10; Titus 2:10; 2 Peter 3:18; 1 John 4:9-14.

Application: Jesus is the Savior who delivers from sin and death!

 

Mediator

Lesson Text: Romans 8:31-34.

Related Scripture: Romans 3:23; 5:12; 6:23; 8:31-34; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 8:6; 9:12-15; 12:24.

Application: Jesus brings believers into God’s presence redeemed and forgiven.

 

Son of Man

Lesson Text: John 3:14, 15.

Related Scripture: Daniel 7:13, 14; Matthew 8:18-20; 9:4-8; 13:37; 24:29-31; Mark 10:32-34; Luke 6:22, 23; 19:10; 24:7; John 12:23, 24; Philippians 2:5-8; Hebrews 2:9, 10.

Application: Jesus had a human mother and was fully human so that He might identify with all people as the Son of Man.

Cornerstone

Lesson Text: Acts 4:10-12.

Related Scripture: Psalm 118:22, 23; Isaiah 8:14; 28:16; Luke 20:9-20;

    Acts 4:10-12; Romans 9:33; 1 Corinthians 3:9-15; Ephesians 2:19-22; 1 Peter 2:4-8.

Application: Jesus is the sure foundation for life here and hereafter.

 

Lamb

Lesson Text: John 1:29.

Related Scripture: Genesis 4:4; 22:8-14; Exodus 12:3-7; Isaiah 53:4-7, 10-12; John 1:36; Hebrews 9:26-28; 1 Peter 2:24; 3:18; Revelation 5:5-10.

Application: Jesus gave His life as a complete sacrifice for our sins!

 

Shepherd

Lesson Text: John 10:7-16.

Related Scripture: Genesis 4:2; Isaiah 40:10-12; Ezekiel 34:1-10; Luke 15:3-7; John 10:7-16; Acts 20:28; Hebrews 13:20, 21; 1 Peter 2:25; 5:1-4.

Application: Jesus is the provider, protector, sustainer and guide for eternal life.

 

Holy One

Lesson Text: Isaiah 41:13, 14.

Related Scripture: Luke 4:31-37; Acts 3:12-19; 1 Corinthians 3:17; 6:19, 20; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; 1 Peter 1:15, 16; 1 John 2:1, 2, 8-28; 3:5; Revelation 5:8-10.

Application: Jesus is the perfect, completely pure and sinless Holy One of God!

 

Lord of Glory

Lesson Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-8.

Related Scripture: Psalm 110:1; Mark 2:23-27; Luke 6:46-49; John 20:24-29; Acts 2:34-36; 10:36; 1 Corinthians 8:5, 6; Philippians 2:9-11; Colossians 2:6-10.

Application: Jesus is the power and presence of the living God and is Lord of all.

 

High Priest

Lesson Text: Hebrews 3:1, 2.

Related Scripture: Genesis 14:18-20; Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 3:1, 2; 7:1-3, 14-28; 9:11-28; 10:4.

Application: As our High Priest, Jesus is the perfect and eternal Intercessor for sinners!

 

King of Kings

Lesson Text: 1 Timothy 6:13-16.

Related Scripture: Psalms 2:1-12; 89:34-37; Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:1-11; 27:11, 29, 37, 42; Acts 4:25-28; 1 Timothy 6:13-16; Revelation 19:11-16.

Application: Jesus Is Almighty, Master, Ruler and King of all.

 

Alpha and Omega

Lesson Text: Revelation 1:4-8.

Related Scripture: Isaiah 44:6; 48:12-19; John 1:1-3; Colossians 1:15-19; Revelation 1:4-8, 11; 2:8; 21:1-8; 22:12.

Application: Jesus is the beginning and ending of all things!

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Age 2 through grades 6

 

Jesus Builds His Church

    Doctrinal truths about the New Testament churches are vital to the Bible education that students need for building a strong faith. When they truly understand the value Jesus placed on His first church, it should make them appreciate their church more.
    The focus of this study is not on the deep doctrinal issues and concepts beyond the understanding of a young child. Instead, it is on basic truths that explain the things he sees in the normal operations of the church his family attends. The course will help answer questions he may have about why we have church, where it started, who can join a church, what baptism means, what the pastor does and other related ideas.
    The church is so important to Jesus that He died for it (Acts 20:28). He identifies the church as the Bride of Christ. It was to His churches that He gave the assignment of carrying the message of His love throughout the world. Children need to know these facts and cherish their spiritual legacy. The privilege of being a part of one of His churches is precious.
    For personal growth in knowledge, read reliable resource books that give further background material. Every teacher needs to be a growing teacher. When you know well the subject you teach, presenting it with enthusiasm is easy.
    Standing for Bible doctrines requires conviction about what is truth. Boys and girls need spiritual stamina for living in a culture that ridicules adherence to God’s principles. They are encouraged to think of one worldism, of global unity and of people united for one cause. You have the privilege of stimulating their thinking to form personal convictions about God’s Word and what it says about His churches. What they believe is important—too important to neglect.
    Prayer and preparation are key processes for effective teachers. As you depend on the Holy Spirit to work through you, He will not disappoint you. You will sense renewed joy in teaching when you surrender your body, soul and spirit to His control. Anticipate His success as you pray daily for class members and begin early in the week to study and get teaching materials ready to make learning happen.
    The students in your class will enjoy the study when you make the class sessions interesting with active learning. Involve them in instructional activities that make learning about the Lord’s churches the highlight of the week. Motivational teaching prompts increased attendance, better attention and a more rewarding classroom experience for all.
    Then direct praise and glory to Jesus for the victories that will come. “Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth’s sake” (Psalm 115:1).

 

Upon This Rock

Lesson Text: Matthew 16:18; Mark 3:13-21.

Memory Verse: Mark 3:13, “And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.”

Teaching Aim: I will tell how Jesus started His first church while He lived on the earth.

Jesus Is the Rock

Lesson Text: Matthew 7:24-27; 16:13-18.

Memory Verse: Matthew 16:18, “Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”

Teaching Aim: I will tell how a church depends upon Jesus for strength and guidance.

A Church Does Things

Lesson Text: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8-11.

Memory Verse: Acts 1:8, “Ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

Teaching Aim: I will help my church tell others about Jesus.

Open the Door and See the People

Lesson Text: Acts 2:41-47.

Memory Verse: Revelation 1:11, “What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia.”

Teaching Aim: I will say that a church is a group of saved, scripturally baptized people who meet to worship and obey God.

Become One of the People

Lesson Text: 1 Peter 2:5; Acts 10:34-48.

Memory Verse: Acts 2:47, “And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.”

Teaching Aim: I will tell about how a person can become a member of one of Jesus’ churches.

The Keys of the Kingdom

Lesson Text: Matthew 16:19; John 20:19-23.

Memory Verse: Matthew 16:19, “I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven.”

Teaching Aim: I will tell about the work which Jesus gave to His churches.

A Beautiful Picture

Lesson Text: 1 Corinthians 11:2; Matthew 3:13-17.

Memory Verse: Matthew 3:16, “And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water.”

Teaching Aim: I will tell how Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection is pictured in baptism.

Remember Jesus

Lesson Text: Matthew 26:26-30.

Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 11:24, “And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.”

Teaching Aim: I will tell how the Lord’s Supper shows the gospel of Christ.

Leaders of Our Church

Lesson Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Acts 6:1-7.

Memory Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:12, “And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you.”

Teaching Aim: I will tell about the special workers in the church.

Jesus In—Dirt Out!

Lesson Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13; John 2:13-16.

Memory Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:22, “Abstain from all appearance of evil.”

Teaching Aim: I will do those things which will honor Jesus and His churches.

I Will Never Leave

Lesson Text: Matthew 16:18; 28:16-20.

Memory Verse: Hebrews 13:5, “He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

Teaching Aim: I will work in my church because I know Jesus is with us in a special way.

Be Strong!

Lesson Text: 1 Peter 4:12-16; Acts 16:12-25.

Memory Verse: Matthew 5:10, “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Teaching Aim: I will pray for those who mistreat me or my church.

Make Your Mark!

Lesson Text: Matthew 5:13-16; Mark 14:3-9.

Memory Verse: Ecclesiastes 9:10, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.”

Teaching Aim: I will be a faithful worker for God in my church.

Forever!

Lesson Text: Ephesians 3:21; John 14:1-6.

Memory Verse: Ephesians 3:21, “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end.”

Teaching Aim: I will look forward to eternal life with Jesus.

 

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