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1 Two- Onesemestetesemes- Plan Plan Wk 1 Wk 1 Lesson Topic TE Pages Bible Truths F, 3 rd Edition Lesson Plan Overview Support Materials UNIT 1: The Triune L1 Triune 1 4 Extras: discussion questions about the Trinity, outside reading; Scripture L2 The Triune : The Father 2 L3 The Triune : The Son 3 L4 The Triune : The Spirit 4 L5 The Goal of the Triune Scripture 9 12 about testimonies to the virgin birth in Matthew 1; Scripture UNIT 1a TEST: The Trinity L6 A Biblical Worldview: Creation 6 L7 A Scriptural View of Man 4 L8 The Creation Mandate 7 L9 A Biblical Worldview: The Fall Extras: illustration from the Prayer Meeting Revival; Scripture Extras: advanced discussion of human ethical systems; Scripture Extras: evaluation of the Day-Age Theory; Scripture Scripture Thinking It Through: Scripture with questions; Scripture Bible Integration Lays a foundation for all Bible integration by discussing the very foundation of all reality Discusses the role of the Father in the economic Trinity Discusses the role of the Son in the economic Trinity Discusses the role of the Spirit in the economic Trinity Places the capstone on biblical integration: s goal in all that He does Presents the goodness of s created world apart from the Fall Lays out some of s purposes for mankind and discusses man s nature as made in the image of. Outlines s purpose for mankind as set forth in the Creation Mandate of Genesis 1:26 28 Explains the effects of the Fall on man and his world

2 8 L10 A Biblical Worldview: Redemption UNIT 1b TEST: Biblical Worldview 9 5 L11 s Inerrant Word 10 L12 Effective Bible Study 11 L13 Worshiping L14 Prayer Power 12 6 L15 Resisting L16 Living Out s Grace 13 L17 Accepting s Creative Work L18 Discovering Spiritual Gifts 14 7 L19 Discerning s Will Extras: writing assignment on the story of Scripture and class discussion; Scripture UNIT 2: Communing with Extras: illustrations about textual criticism and about the history of inerrancy in evangelicalism; Scripture Extras: object lessons, field trip to bookstore or Amazon.com, and tips and exercises for computer Bible study; Scripture Extras: hymn evaluation exercise; Scripture Extras: class prayer list; Scripture UNIT 3: Doing All to the Glory of Extras: Denny McLain Illustration; Scripture Special Topic: wealthy Christians; Scripture Special Topic: teen suicide; TE Extras: Illustration ( Miniver Cheevy ) ; Scripture Extras: spiritual gifts chart; Scripture Extras: outside reading Outlines s plan of Redemption Establishes the norm for the Christian worldview Provides tools for accessing and understanding the norm of s Word Urges students to love supremely and glorify Him with their lives Instructs students in how to approach in prayer Explores the scriptural perspective on rebellion in order to impress upon students the seriousness of this sin Encourages students to allow to redeem their desires, inspiring dedication to His service Demonstrates some implications of man s being created good in s image despite the effects of the Fall Instructs students in how to use their spiritual gifts Shows how s rule over His creation works out in decision

3 L20 Considering the Ministry 15 L21 Developing Biblical Standards (Part 1) 16 L22 Developing Biblical Standards (Part 2) 17 8 L23 Fighting Temptation about s will; Scripture Scripture Extras: special ministry lecture option; Scripture Extras: suggested outside readings, including Worldly Amusements by Wayne Wilson; Scripture making Suggests that young men explore the possibility of heralding s redemptive work in Christ Helps students apply s norms to their situations, aiming at s glory Helps students apply s norms to their situations, especially in the area of sexual purity UNITS 2 & 3a TEST: Communing with and Doing all to His Glory Scripture 18 L24 Dating for the Glory of 19 9 L25 Dealing with Guilt L26 Trusting in s Rule and Care 20 L27 Overcoming Depression 21 L28 Exercising Self-Control L29 Learning Patience 23 L30 Becoming a Leader Extras: multiple outside reading suggestions, inclass writing ; Scripture Scripture Extras: essay on Things That Worry Me ; Scripture about things that depress students; Scripture Scripture about things that frustrate students; Scripture Extras: self-evaluation of leadership; Scripture Provides strategies for overcoming the temptations that come to fallen but redeemed people Urges students to pursue marriage in s way and in s time Offers hope to people overcome by the effects of the Fall in them Paints a picture of s providential rule over His creation Offers hope to people overcome by depression Urges students to persevere and endure in the faith Presents principles of servantleadership

4 24 L31 Seeking Wise Counsel 11 L32 Attending a Christian College 25 L33 Serving L34 Serving Self Extras: in-class testimonies about listening to wise counsel; Scripture Scripture Extras: illustrations of eschatological alarmism; Scripture Extras: research assignment; Scripture UNIT 3b TEST: Doing all to the Glory of L35 What Love Is Not L36 Love, Marriage, and the Love Chapter 28 L37 Gender Roles 13 L38 The Helpmeet 29 L39 Parenting for the Glory of Unit 4: Loving and Your Family UNIT 4 TEST: Love and the Family L40 Choosing a Local Church L41 Supporting a Local Church Extras: discussion starter (hypothetical linguistic analysis) ; Scripture Extras: paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 13; Scripture Extras: debate over women s roles; Scripture Extras: Mark Twain illustration; Scripture Extras: case studies; Scripture Unit 5: Loving the Family of Extras: two discussion topics, special lecture by a pastor; Scripture Scripture Suggests where to find good advice, how to access s norms Argues that a Christian liberal arts education is a very good goal to pursue Uses the parable of the talents to urge students to lay up treasures in heaven Derives lessons from the rebellious life of Jehu Argues that Christian love is something other than what many Christians think Applies a classic understanding of Christian love to marriage utilizing 1 Corinthians 13 Discusses the distinction between complementarianism and egalitarianism, arguing for the former Examines the Bible s teaching on the purpose and role of the wife Lays out principles for raising one s children for s glory Offers guidance on choosing a sound local church

5 31 L42 Getting Along with Other Christians L43 Practicing Christian Liberty 33 L44 Restoring Broken Relationships 34 L45 Separating from False Teachers 16 L46 Separating from Disobedient Believers 35 L47 Separating from the World L48 Forming Friendships Extras: illustration from history of war; Scripture Extras: list of debatable practices that students can evaluate issues according to the closets; Scripture Extras: illustration from church history Calvin vs. Luther; Scripture and evaluation of popular book; Scripture Scripture of Jonathan Edwards s resolutions; Scripture UNIT 5 TEST: The Local Church and Separation 37 L49 Overcoming Prejudice 18 L50 Helping the Poor 38 L51 Glorifying Through Work 19 L52 Being a Responsible Citizen Unit 6: Loving All s Image Bearers Extras: translation evaluation of Proverbs 18:24; Scripture Scripture Scripture Extras: special lecture by a businessman, student essays; Scripture about Christians in politics; Scripture Mines Romans 12 for some of s instructions on getting along with other believers Uses the metaphor of two closets to teach how to make choices in areas of Christian liberty Instructs students in how to resolve conflict Lays out the Bible s teaching on false teachers and applies it to one prominent television preacher Quotes many people, Christian and not, who indict the church for worldliness and urges students to be holy Provides a framework for viewing friendship wisely Works out implications of the creation mandate for human work in the various disciplines and cultural domains Instructs students to obey their governments as Romans 13 commands 39 L53 Reaching 191 Encourages students to obey the

6 the Lost for Christ 93 Extras: evangelism roleplay; Scripture UNIT 6 TEST: Loving All s Image Bearers Great Commission

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