BTC

Winter Quarter 2009-2010

Age 2 through grades 6 l Junior High through Adults

Junior High through Adults

IDENTIFYING GOD'S PEOPLE

How are God’s people to be identified in the world today? It is easy to find those who make claims as to their identity. Is that sufficient to becoming part of the people of God? Throughout the lessons of this quarterly various ideas about the character and integrity of God’s people will be discussed. They have certain traits that set them apart from the rest of the world.

• The Fearful
      Job 1:6-22
• The Different
      1 Peter 2:9, 10
• The Righteous
      Psalm 1
• The Saints
      Romans 1:7, 8
• The Born Again
      John 1:11-13
• The Children of God
      1 Thessalonians 5:1-9
• The Disciple
      Matthew 9:37, 38
• The Saved
      Acts 16:19-34
• The Servant
      John 15:14-21
• The Kings and Priests
      Revelation 1:5-7
• The Christian
      Acts 11:26
• The Church 55
      Matthew 16:13-19
• The Lord’s Sheep
      John 10:27-30

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Sponsor's Guide. . . $2.25
Adult Quarterly. . . $1.50
Young People's Quarterly. . . $1.45
Junior High Quarterly. . . $1.45

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Age 2 through grades 6

TITLES OF GOD'S PEOPLE

      God identifies His people with various titles. The lessons in this unit focus on thirteen of them. While some are similar in meaning, a different approach is used for each to provide fresh insights. Young believers who are discovering their true identities in Christ will find they have special relationships with the Heavenly Father.
Some titles describe the relationship between God’s people and the world of people without God. Other titles describe the relationship between a Christian and the church or other Christians.
      We all, young or mature, need a firm understanding of our position within the family of God, the church and the family of mankind. Comprehension of our being in Christ is prerequisite to living abundantly in the Spirit. Many of those who claim to be God’s children continue to live like their peers who make no such claim. Discipleship makes the difference.
      Learning to consider oneself dead to sin and abiding in Christ doesn’t happen without discipline. Becoming like the Master involves dying to self daily. Recognizing we are not our own but His gives a new perspective to our desires.
If young people mature spiritually, it will happen because someone cared enough to teach the truths of God’s Word about living for Jesus. Will you be that spiritual mentor for children who are bombarded by temptations to do wrong? Are you willing to invest yourself in the futures of the children in your church?
      As you await Christ’s soon coming, may you be alert to opportunities to be about His kingdom work. Self-control is a character trait that sets children of God apart from those who choose to reject His gift of eternal life. Boys and girls are not exempt from the Lord’s command to lead a pure, self-controlled life. They should not expect to live only for themselves after salvation.
      Salvation is more than fire insurance. We are saved for service, not just to escape hell. Train the children in your church to be servants in Christ’s kingdom. Christian educators shouldn’t do all the ministering. Allow children to learn the joy of serving others.
      Enthusiasm is contagious. Spread it around. When you are genuinely excited about what the Lord is doing in your own life, you’ll spill over and stir enthusiasm in others. Use each lesson in this series as a growth step. Teach so students appreciate the relationship they can have with a living God.

• Sons of God
      John 1:12, 13
• My Little Flock
      1 Peter 5:1-4
• A Bride and Groom
      John 3:29
• Disciples Called Christians
      John 15:8; Acts 11:19-26
• God’s Garden
      John 15:1-8
• Those of This Way
      Acts 19:9, 10, 23
• New Creatures in Christ
      Romans 6:6-12
• Dear Saints of God
      Ephesians 2:19
• The Household of Faith
      Ephesians 2:19-22
• Kings and Priests
      Revelation 1:6
• I’m in the Lord’s Army
      Ephesians 6:10-18
• Servants of God
      Romans 6:14-22
• Members of One Body
      1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Available materials:

BTC Teacher . . . $2.10
BTC Visual Aids. . . $5.35
Preschool Listen & Learn Paper. . . $2.10
Beginner Quarterly. . . $2.10
Primary Quarterly. . . $2.10
Junior Quarterly. . . $2.10

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