Summer 2009

2's & 3's and 4's & 5's      l      Children's Chapel

Grades 1 and 2       l       Grades 3 and 4       l       Grades 5 and 6

Young Teens - Grades 7, 8, 9      l       High School       l       Adults

Bible Basics Series
Age 2 through grade 6 children

For ages 2 and 3, and 4 and 5

We Learn About God’s Love

Quarterly Objective: The learner will participate in experiences that teach how God shows His love.

PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN STUDIES

Abraham Loved God—A significant characteristic of a person mighty in spirit is obedience. With Abraham’s first call from God, obedience became a motivating force in his life. Abraham packed up and moved without hesitating when God chose him as the head of a new race of people. Genesis 12:1-20

The Shepherd’s Love—Jesus told a parable about a lost sheep to illustrate His love for every lost, unrepentant person. This story fascinates children and wonderfully illustrates Jesus’ love for them. Luke 15:1-7; Matthew 18:11-14

The Little Servant Girl Who Loved God—A young girl, removed from her home and taken to another country, remembered how powerfully God worked through the prophet in her homeland. She shared the good news with Naaman, the leper. 2 Kings 5:1-19

Mary Washed the Feet of Jesus—Mary loved Jesus dearly, and she expressed that love by anointing Jesus with expensive ointment. Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 12:2-11

Jesus Changed the Water—Jesus’ first miracle met a need at a wedding He attended. He called on people to do what they could, then His power supplied what they could not do. John 2:1-11

Jesus Stopped a Storm—The One who made the wind and water has power to control their action. The disciples steadily grew in their understanding that Jesus was truly the Son of God. Matthew 8:18-27; Mark 4:35-41;Luke 8:22-25

A Crippled Man Learned of God’s Love—This incident is one of many cases in which Jesus helped those with physical needs. His compassion for the helpless moved Him to do something about their condition. John 5:1-9

Jesus Walked on the Water—This miracle, like all the others, was an event that contradicted scientific laws. In most cases, the law of gravity would cause one to sink in water, as Peter discovered when he took his eyes off Jesus. Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-51; John 6:16-21

Jesus Healed the Deaf Mute—Jesus’ healing miracles involved many different physical afflictions. In this story, Jesus restores hearing and speech.  Matthew 15:29-31; Mark 7:31-37

The Centurion’s Faith—An army officer felt he was not worthy but still had faith that Jesus could heal his servant. Jesus did. Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10

Lazarus, Friend of Jesus—Jesus’ close friend died, and Jesus cried on the way to his tomb. God’s power restored Lazarus’ life. John 11:1-46

Elijah, Friend of God—God’s power to care for people was real in Old Testament times also. His love for the great prophet took Elijah to Heaven in a dramatic way—a whirlwind and fiery chariot. 2 Kings 2:1-15

Jacob Sees God—At a trying time in his life, Jacob received reassurance of God’s covenant promise and protection. Genesis 28:10-22

Available materials

Bible Stories for 2's & 3's . . .  $2.60
Teacher's Guide for 2's & 3's and 4's & 5's . . .  $3.70
Make & Take for 2's & 3's . . .  $2.60
Visual Aids for 2's & 3's . . .  $7.15

Bible Stories for 4's & 5's . . .  $2.60
Teacher's Guide for 2's & 3's and 4's & 5's . . .  $3.70
Make & Take for 4's & 5's . . .  $2.60
Visual Aids for 4's & 5's . . .  $7.15

English Version CD:
All the books for Preschool, Kindergarten, Beginner, Primary & Junior on CD (for Windows or Mac) . . . $29.95

Spanish Version CD:
All the available books for Spanish on CD (for Windows or Mac) . . . $29.95

 

 

GETTING TO KNOW ME

The thirteen lessons will teach students how to make right decisions in life by giving them a better understanding of themselves. The psalmist wrote, “What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?” (Psalm 8:4). In Psalm 139:14 the psalmist stated, “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” The Bible does not suggest that man assume a demeaning or disrespectful attitude about himself. Neither does it encourage a boastful and arrogant attitude. The Bible teaches that man should learn to evaluate himself from God’s perspective. When he does, he will be better qualified to make the right decisions in life.  

 

Who Am I?
    1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 4:12

Where Did I Come From?
    Genesis 5:1, 2

Why Am I Here?
    1 Corinthians 10:31; 2 Thessalonians 1:11, 12

Why Do I Want To Know About God?
    Acts 17:23-32; John 17:3

Why Should I Read My Bible and Pray?
    Romans 7:14-25

Why Do I Sometimes Have Bad Thoughts?
    Romans 7:15-25

Why Do I Have Those Troubling Thoughts About the Opposite Sex?
    1 Thessalonians 4:3, 4; Hebrews 13:4

Why Do I Sometimes Become Proud, Selfish and Angry?
    John 18:10; Matthew 26:69-75; Proverbs 1:19; 6:16, 17

Why Do I Sometimes Think About Dying?
    Hebrews 9:27

Why Do I Sometimes Feel Lonely and Depressed?
    Psalm 142; Hebrews 13:5

Why Should I Choose My Friends Carefully?
    Ecclesiastes 4:9, 10; Proverbs 17:17

Why Am I Sometimes Confused About What I Should Do?
    1 Corinthians 10:31; Ephesians 2:10; Matthew 6:16

Why Should I Respect My Family?
    Genesis 18:19

 

Available materials

Young Teen Leaflets . . .  $2.60
Young Teen Teacher . . .  $3.70
Young Teen Visual Aids . . .  $7.15

English Version CD:
All the books for Young Teen and High School on CD (for Windows or Mac) . . . $29.95

 

Spanish Version CD:
All the available books for Spanish on CD (for Windows or Mac) . . . $29.95

Spanish Version  
    Jovenes victoriosos: desprindibles. . . $2.60     
    Jovenes victoriosos: manual del maestro. . . $3.70

 

High School Series  (Grades 10 - 12)

MORAL PURITY
Behaving According to God's Standards

The lessons for this quarter concern morality. You will learn some practical ideas that you can put into practice in your everyday living. As there are standards for the physical things in our lives, there are also standards for our behavior.

When we buy a pound of apples or a gallon of gasoline, we expect to get a certain amount for the price we pay. A pound or a gallon should be the same for everyone. This illustrates what we mean by morality. Right is right and wrong is wrong. It’s never right to do wrong and it’s never wrong to do right, but, to do right, we must know what the standards are.

 

The Source of Behavior
   Matthew 5:27, 28, 33, 34, 43, 44

 

The Principles of Righteousness
   Matthew 5:13-16: Ephesians 2:10

 

The One True God
   Exodus 20:2-4

 

Recognizing False Worship

   Exodus 20:5, 6

 

Bad Language

   Exodus 20:7

 

One Day in Seven

   Exodus 20:8-11

 

Treating Your Loved Ones Well

   Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-4

 

Respect Human Life

   Exodus 20:13

 

Adultery and Fornication

   Exodus 20:14

 

Things That Aren’t Yours

   Exodus 20:15

 

Watching What You Say

   Exodus 20:16, Proverbs 15:1-4; 12:18

 

Wanting What Others Have

   Exodus 20:17

 

Positive Morality

   2 Peter 1:4-8; Philippians 4:6-8

 

Available materials:

High School Student . . .  $2.20
High School Teacher . . .  $2.20
High School Journal . . .  $2.05

English Version CD:
All the books for Young Teen and High School on CD (for Windows or Mac) . . . $29.95

 

Joyful Christian Living in a Pagan World
A Study in 1 and 2 Peter

QUARTERLY AIM: The student will understand how to live a joyful life for Christ despite opposition and will be dedicated to living fully for Christ.

    Our Adult Sunday School study for summer, 2009, will be the Epistles of First and Second Peter. The title for our study is Joyful Christian Living in a Pagan World. Through the study of Peter’s epistles, it is my prayer that every student will understand how to live a joyful Christian life despite opposition and that all will dedicate themselves to living life full-force for Jesus.

     In the first epistle, the apostle Peter gave details of how to begin the Christian life and wrote about the affect Christian living should have on the world. This letter was written to God’s people who were undergoing severe persecution in five Roman Provinces that are now in Northern Turkey. As those Christians took their stand for Christ, it caused them to be foreigners and strangers in the same communities in which they lived. Peter went on to describe how to live for Christ in various venues and scenarios. In 1 Peter 2, he revealed how to live for Christ before the lost world. In chapter 3, he shared details of living for Christ in the home, and later, during difficult times of persecution. In chapter 4, Peter wrote about living for Christ in service, then in faith. In 1 Peter 5, he revealed how to live for Christ in humility. Throughout the letter, Peter encouraged those Christians to live faithfully for Christ, to endure suffering and to be living examples of Christ in the midst of their pagan society. Peter gave practical instructions that are totally applicable today, especially for church members whose Christian convictions are at variance with their culture.

    In Peter’s second epistle, he shared the secrets of living for Christ by God’s power. He communicated principles of victorious living when facing problems caused by false teachers, rampant immorality and latter day scoffers. In chapter 1, Peter wrote about how to live for Christ by the Word of God and great Christian character qualities. In chapter 2, he revealed how to live for Christ in purity. Then in chapter 3, Peter wrote about how to live for Christ until He returns. Second Peter ends with the charge for God’s people to live holy and godly lives in light of Christ’s soon and sudden return. The title of the study, Joyful Christian Living in a Pagan World, is the recurring theme of both epistles.

Lesson Titles

Origin of New Life in Christ
    Peter 1:1-12

Effects of New Life in Christ
     Peter 1:13-25

 

Pictures of New Life in Christ
    1 Peter 2:1-10

 

Living for Christ Before the World
    1 Peter 2:11-25

 

Living for Christ in the Home
    1 Peter 3:1-12

 

Living for Christ in Persecution
    1 Peter 3:13-22

 

Living for Christ in Service
    1 Peter 4:1-11

 

Living for Christ in Faith
    1 Peter 4:12-19

 

Living for Christ in Humility
    1 Peter 5:1-14

 

Living for Christ by His Power
    2 Peter 1:1-11

 

Living for Christ by the Book
    2 Peter 1:12-21

 

Living for Christ in Purity
    2 Peter 2:1-22

 

Living for Christ Until He Returns
    2 Peter 3:1-18

Available materials

Devotional Quarterly . . .  $1.80
Lesson Commentary . . .  $5.80
Adult Quarterly . . .  $1.80

English Version CD:
All the books for the Adult series are on CD along with PowerPoint files, Handout sheets, Word docs and more. (for Windows or Mac) . . . $29.95

 

Spanish Version
    Revista trimestral de adultos. . . $1.80 

Spanish Version CD:
All the available books for Spanish on CD (for Windows or Mac) . . . $29.95