David C Cook Sunday School Lesson Review Spring Quarter March May 2019 The Bible-in-Life Sunday School Lesson Review is designed to help Sunday school leaders understand and maintain uniform teaching direction throughout the quarter. As a pastor you will be able to tell at a glance what the children are studying. Children s sermons, and churchtime activities can be organized so that Sunday school themes are supported throughout the entire Sunday morning experience. As a Christian education director you will be able to see the Bible Basis for each age level and the focus of each lesson. You will be able to organize opening programs, plan whole school worship services, order materials needed for activities, and plan for special programs that might be valuable for your students. The Sunday School Lesson Review makes teacher training more efficient and effective since you can see at a glance exactly what each teacher needs to know each Sunday. The Sunday school superintendent will find the Sunday School Lesson Review important for supporting teachers in their planning and preparation. Classroom arrangements, large- or small-group activities, and bulletin board ideas can be prepared ahead of time to make Sunday morning easier for your teachers. David C Cook Bible-in-Life Bible-in-Life curriculum has Unified Themes, which are assigned for each unit (units normally coincide with calendar months). This makes possible unified teacher training, lesson introduction, or review in combined assembly and home activities. A Thorough Bible Study Program for All Ages curriculum targets the unique needs of two year olds in a two-year cycle. and Early curricula use their own Unified Themes in a two-year cycle, which take into consideration the special needs of these children. classes are studying the same book or period of Bible history with age-level appropriate lessons that support the Unified Theme. These curricula are on a three-year cycle. Adult curriculum is built around the Uniform Lessons Series, which provides comprehensive and in-depth Bible study for the adult learner. Comprehensive Bible Study from the Adult curriculum is covered on page 17. Cycles Adapted for Each Specific Age Level Scripture texts are carefully selected for each lesson according to the students age- level experiences and learning abilities. Not all age levels will be studying the same text. uses specific themes and Bible passages to which they can relate. and curricula have a two-year cycle of topical Unified Themes. Bible coverage correlation for the age levels is achieved by the fact that these age levels are studying the same book of the Bible or the same historic period throughout the three-year cycle (e.g., Paul s missionary journeys and related Pauline Epistles) except for summer topical studies. Designed to Take Students Completely Through the Bible Nearly Four Times Bible-in-Life Sunday school lessons systematically cover all sections of the Bible at each level. Grades 2 12: Sunday school students progress through the Bible together, studying the same themes and related text
Unified Themes Units Unit 19: Jesus Did Good Things Children will discover some of the good things Jesus did. Unit 20: Jesus Is Alive Lessons share about Jesus resurrection. Unit 21: We Love God Lessons teach children about different ways to worship. & Unit 19: Jesus Shows His Love Children learn about God s love and power through stories of Jesus. Unit 20: Jesus Friends Show His Love Lessons tell about Jesus death and resurrection. Unit 21: Jesus Friends Help Others Lessons teach children about the early church., Upper, & Lessons focus on Jesus Lessons focus on how to live for Christ Lessons focus on Godly relationships
Lesson 1, March 3 rd Unit 19: Jesus Did Good Things Bible Basis: Jesus heals a paralytic (Mark 2:1-12). Lesson Focus: Jesus helped a man who couldn t walk. Unit 19: Jesus Shows His Love Bible Basis: Jesus blesses the children (Matthew 19:13-15.). Lesson Focus: Jesus always has time for us. Unit 19: Jesus Shows His Love Bible Basis: Jesus encourages Peter to walk on water with Him (Matthew 14:22-33). Lesson Focus: Jesus wants us to trust Him. Memory Verse: Nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37 Unit 7: Jesus is our friend and savior Bible Basis: Jesus teaches Nicodemus about being born again (John 3:1-21). Memory Verse: God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Lesson Focus: Jesus offers eternal life. Upper Unit 7: Jesus is our friend and Savior Bible Basis: Jesus came to call sinners to repentance (Luke 5:27-32). Memory Verse: But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Lesson Focus: Jesus loves us even though we sin. Bible Basis: John the Baptist asks about Christ (Luke 7:18-23). Memory Verse: Believe the miracles, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father. John 10:38b Lesson Focus: Jesus is the answer to our doubts. Bible Basis: Christ forewarns His followers of persecution (Matthew 10:34-39; John 15:18-21; 16:33). Memory Verse: No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. John 15:20b Lesson Focus: Following Jesus brings both peace and pain.
Lesson 2, March 10 th Unit 19: Jesus Did Good Things Bible Basis: Jesus heals Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52). Lesson Focus: Jesus helped a man who couldn t see. Unit 19: Jesus Shows His Love Bible Basis: Jesus heals two blind men (Matthew 20:29-34). Lesson Focus: We can tell Jesus what we need. Unit 19: Jesus Shows His Love Bible Basis: Jesus heals two blind men (Matthew 20:29-34). Lesson Focus: Don t be afraid to ask Jesus for help. Memory Verse: Nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37 Unit 7: Jesus is our friend and savior Bible Basis: Jesus heals and forgives a sick man who is lowered through a roof (Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26). Memory Verse: You may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. Matthew 9:6 Lesson Focus: Jesus has the power to forgive sins. Upper Bible Basis: Nicodemus hears what it means to be born again (John 3:1-16). Memory Verse: Everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. John 3:15 Lesson Focus: Jesus wants us to be in His family. Bible Basis: Jesus forgives and heals a paralytic (Mark 2:1-12). Memory Verse: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Lesson Focus: Jesus can forgive our sins. Bible Basis: Christ provides the only way to God for sinful people (Luke 5:18-25; 1 Timothy 2:3-5). Memory Verse: For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5 Lesson Focus: Jesus can forgive our sins.
Lesson 3, March 17 th Unit 19: Jesus Did Good Things Bible Basis: Jesus washes the disciples feet (John 13:1-7, 34-35). Lesson Focus: Jesus said, I love you. Unit 19: Jesus Shows His Love Bible Basis: Jesus washes the disciples feet (John 13:1-7, 34-35). Lesson Focus: Jesus shows us how to love each other. Unit 19: Jesus Shows His Love Bible Basis: Jesus forgives Zacchaeus (Luke 11:1-45). Lesson Focus: Jesus loves us and forgives us. Memory Verse: Nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37 Bible Basis: Jesus befriends Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10). Memory Verse: The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. Luke 19:10 Lesson Focus: Jesus accepts us when no one else does. Upper Bible Basis: A paralyzed man receives forgiveness and healing from Jesus (Mark 2:1-12). Memory Verse: God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 Lesson Focus: Jesus can help us with all our needs. Bible Basis: Jesus helps His disciples respond kindly and courteously to hostile Samaritans (Luke 9:51-56; Matthew 5:38-48). Memory Verse: But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 5:44 Lesson Focus: Always respond in love. Bible Basis: Christ tells Nicodemus how to become God s child (John 3:3-15). Memory Verse: He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5 Lesson Focus: Jesus offers the way to start over.
Lesson 4, March 24 th Unit 19: Jesus Did Good Things Bible Basis: Jesus prays in Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-42). Lesson Focus: Jesus prayed in the garden. Unit 19: Jesus Shows His Love Bible Basis: Jesus teaches the story of the two builders (Matthew 7:24-29; Luke 6:46-49). Lesson Focus: We learn about Jesus from His stories. Unit 19: Jesus Shows His Love Bible Basis: Jesus raises Lazarus (John 11:1-45). Lesson Focus: Jesus is all-powerful. Memory Verse: Nothing is impossible with God. Luke 1:37 Bible Basis: Jesus explains the Scriptures to two followers on the Emmaus road (Luke 24:13-35). Memory Verse: Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. John 14:21 Lesson Focus: Jesus opens the Scriptures to us. Upper Bible Basis: The risen Christ explains the Scriptures to discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35). Memory Verse: But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 Lesson Focus: Knowing the Bible helps us learn about Jesus. Bible Basis: The risen Christ restores Peter after his failure (John 21:3-17). Memory Verse: I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. Jeremiah 31:3 Lesson Focus: Jesus loves us in spite of our failure. Bible Basis: Christ appreciates the Samaritans, whom the Jews often despised (Luke 9:51-56; John 4:3, 4, 39-42). Memory Verse: God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. Acts 10:34b-35 Lesson Focus: Jesus confronts prejudice.
Lesson 5, March 31 st Unit 20: Jesus Is Alive Bible Basis: Jesus appears to Thomas and the other disciples (John 20:24-29). Lesson Focus: Thomas wanted to touch Jesus. Unit 20: Jesus Friends Show His Love Bible Basis: Peter and John help a lame man (Acts 3:1-10). Lesson Focus: Jesus helps us help others. Memory Verse: Serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 Unit 20: Jesus Friends Show His Love Bible Basis: Philip helps the Ethiopian man learn about Jesus (Acts 8:4-5, 26-39). Lesson Focus: God gives us people to teach us His Word. Memory Verse: As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34 Bible Basis: Jesus foretells the Spirit s coming (John 13:1-3; 14:16-19, 25-27; 15:26; 16:7). Memory Verse: I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever the Spirit of truth. John 14:16-17 Lesson Focus: Jesus promises to send a Helper. Upper Bible Basis: The risen Jesus appears to His disciples and satisfies their doubts (Luke 24:36-48; John 20: 24-31). Memory Verse: [Jesus said,] Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. John 20:29 Lesson Focus: Jesus can prove Himself to doubters. Bible Basis: Jesus introduces His Spirit, who lives within each Christian (John 14:15-21, 26). Memory Verse: So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Galatians 5:16 Lesson Focus: The Holy Spirit works in our daily lives. Bible Basis: Paul outlines important Christian actions and attitudes (Philippians 4:4-13). Memory Verse: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 Lesson Focus: Christ empowers us as we are moving.
Lesson 6, April 7 th Unit Theme: Jesus is Alive! Bible Basis: Jesus went home to heaven (Acts 1:9-11). Lesson Focus: Jesus went home to heaven. Unit Theme: Jesus Friends Show His Love Bible Basis: Philip tells the Ethiopian man about Jesus (Acts 8:4, 5, 26-39). Lesson Focus: We can tell others about Jesus. Memory Verse: Serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 Unit 20: Jesus Friends Show His Love Bible Basis: Dorcas help others, and Peter helps her (Acts 9:36-41). Lesson Focus: Jesus friends help others. Memory Verse: As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34 Bible Basis: Jesus tells an outcast Samaritan woman who He is (John 4:3-43). Memory Verse: The Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 1 John 4:14 Lesson Focus: Jesus offers eternal life to all people. Upper Bible Basis: The Samaritan woman at the well learns who Jesus is (John 4:4-30; 39-42). Memory Verse: I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith. Philemon 6 Lesson Focus: Jesus gives us good news to share. Bible Basis: Jesus confronts a rich young ruler (Mark 10:17-21). Memory Verse: For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12. Lesson Focus: Jesus confronts us about our security. Bible Basis: Paul prays for maturity in Christian living (Philippians 1:3-11). Memory Verse: Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 Lesson Focus: We need to pray for each other.
Palm Sunday, April 14 th Unit Theme: Jesus is Alive! Bible Basis: The crowds cheer Jesus as He enters Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11). Lesson Focus: Jesus is King! Bible Basis: Jesus makes his triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11). Lesson Focus: Cheer and shout about Jesus! Memory Verse: I am with you always. Matthew 28:20 Bible Basis: Jesus makes his triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-11). Lesson Focus: Jesus is our King. Memory Verse: Jesus loves me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20 Unit: Palm Sunday Bible Basis: Jesus authority is questioned (Mark 11:27-33). Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard about His forthcoming death (Mark 12:1-12) Jesus is crucified (Mark 15: 24-39). Memory Verse: God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:17 Lesson Focus: God sent His Son to die for our sins. Upper Unit: Palm Sunday Bible Basis: Isaiah prophesies the coming of God s Savior (Isaiah53:5, 6). Peter says Jesus is the Son of God (Matthew 16:13-16). John says Jesus is the Savior of the world (1 John 4:14-15). Memory Verse: If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. 1 John 4:15 Lesson Focus: Jesus is God s Son and our Savior. Bible Basis: Jesus talks with Nicodemus about the new birth (John 3:1-8, 16-21, 36). Memory Verse: I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again. John 3:3 Lesson Focus: Jesus offers new life. Unit: Palm Sunday Bible Basis: Christ s humility is the Christian s model (Philippians 2:1-9). Memory Verse: Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Philippians 2:5-7 Lesson Focus: We need to have the attitude of Christ.
Easter Sunday, April 21 st Unit Theme: Jesus is Alive! Bible Basis: Mary looks for Jesus at the tomb (John 20:10-18). Lesson Focus: Mary looked for Jesus. Bible Basis: Jesus is crucified, raised from the dead, and appears to His friends (Luke 23:46, 50-56; 24:1-12, 35-44). Lesson Focus: Jesus died and is alive again! Memory Verse: I am with you always. Matthew 28:20 Bible Basis: Jesus died and rose again (Matthew 27:33-38, 57-61; 28:1-8). Lesson Focus: We can tell others that Jesus lives! Memory Verse: Jesus loves me and gave himself for me. From Galatians 2:20 Unit: Easter Bible Basis: Jesus followers are stunned by the empty tomb (Luke 24:1-12; John 10:17-18). Memory Verse: Because I live, you also will live. John 14:19 Lesson Focus: Jesus is alive! Upper Unit: Easter Bible Basis: Jesus is crucified for our sins and then rises from the dead (Matthew 27:1-50; 28:1-6; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21). Memory Verse: God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 Lesson Focus: Jesus traded His life for our sins. Unit: Easter Bible Basis: Witnesses to the resurrection affirm Christ s victory over sin and death (1 Corinthians 15:3-7, 51-58). Memory Verse: But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Corinthians 15:20 Lesson Focus: Jesus rose: we share the victory! Unit: Easter Bible Basis: Christ s exaltation affects Christian living (Philippians 2:9-13). Memory Verse: We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. Romans 6:4 Lesson Focus: We need a worshipful response to who Christ is.
Lesson 7, April 28 th Unit 20: Jesus Is Alive Bible Basis: The risen Christ talks to Peter (John 21:15-19). Lesson Focus: Jesus said to Peter, Follow Me. Unit Theme: Jesus Friends Show His Love Bible Basis: Paul and Silas help the Philippian jailer (Acts 16:25-36). Lesson Focus: Our actions can show we love Jesus. Memory Verse: Serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 Unit 20: Jesus Friends Show His Love Bible Basis: Seven helpers are chosen so widows won t be neglected (Acts 6:1-7). Lesson Focus: God gives us different jobs. Memory Verse: As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34 Bible Basis: Jacob tricks his brother and father (Genesis 25:27-34; 27:1-45). Memory Verse: Each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor. Ephesians 4:25 Lesson Focus: Being honest helps us get along with others. Upper Bible Basis: Jacob tricks Esau and Isaac (Genesis 25:27-34; 27:1-46). Memory Verse: So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. Matthew 7:12 Lesson Focus: Do to others what you want them to do to you. Unit 8: Getting Along Bible Basis: Jacob s family doesn t have healthy relationships (Genesis 27:1-24, 30, 41). Memory Verse: And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in name of the Lord Jesus. Colossians 3:17a Lesson Focus: Honor God in all relationships. Unit 8: Getting Along Bible Basis: Family dynamics with Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau (Genesis 25:24-34; 27:1-45). Memory Verse: Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 Lesson Focus: Selfishness destroys relationships.
Unit 21: We Love God Bible Basis: A psalm of praise to God (Psalm 98). Lesson Focus: We can sing to God. Lesson 8, May 5 th Unit 21: Jesus Friends Help Others Bible Basis: Timothy s mother and grandmother teach him about God and then Timothy helps Paul teach others (Acts 16:1-5; 2 Timothy 1:3-6; 3:14-15). Lesson Focus: We can learn about Jesus from our families. Memory Verse: Let us do good to all people. Galatians 6:10 Unit 21: Jesus Friends Help Others Bible Basis: Timothy s mother and grandmother teach him about God and later Timothy helps Paul teach others (Acts 16:1-5; 2 Timothy 1:3-6; 3:14-15). Lesson Focus: Families can help us know Jesus. Memory Verse: Serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 Bible Basis: Jacob makes up with Esau (Genesis 27:41-33:17). Memory Verse: Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 Lesson Focus: Forgiving heals hurts. Upper Bible Basis: Jacob ends his feud with Esau (Genesis 32:1-33:17). Memory Verse: If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 Lesson Focus: Do what you can to make peace with others. Bible Basis: Jacob, the deceiver, meets his match in Laban (Genesis 29:13-30; 31:38-45, 51-53). Memory Verse: The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. Proverbs 12:22 Lesson Focus: Keeping promises builds relationships. Unit 8: Getting Along Bible Basis: Joseph and his family are split apart by jealousy (Genesis 37). Memory Verse: Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. Luke 12:15 Lesson Focus: Jealousy hurts relationships.
Lesson 9, May 12 th Unit 21: We Love God Bible Basis: Paul thanks God for the Philippians (Philippians 1:3-4). Lesson Focus: We can thank God. Unit 21: Jesus Friends Help Others Bible Basis: People in the early church share what they have with one another (Acts 4:32-37). Lesson Focus: Sharing makes everyone happy. Memory Verse: Let us do good to all people. Galatians 6:10 Unit 21: Jesus Friends Help Others Bible Basis: Peter tells Cornelius about Jesus (Acts 10:1-9, 17b-48). Lesson Focus: God s message is for everyone. Memory Verse: Serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 Bible Basis: Joseph s jealous brothers mistreat him (Genesis 37). Memory Verse: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 Lesson Focus: Jealousy hurts us. Upper Bible Basis: Joseph is sold into slavery by his jealous, angry brothers (Genesis 37:1-36). Memory Verse: For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. James 3:16 Lesson Focus: Be careful when you feel jealous of others. Bible Basis: Esau forgives Jacob (Genesis 33:1-11). Memory Verse: Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13 Lesson Focus: Forgiveness tears down walls between people. Bible Basis: Joseph acts with integrity in Potiphar s household (Genesis 39:1-10). Memory Verse: Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4 Lesson Focus: God calls us to integrity in moral situations.
Lesson 10, May 19 th Unit 21: We Love God Bible Basis: The church prayed for Peter while he was in prison (Acts 12:1-5). Lesson Focus: We can talk to God. Unit 21: Jesus Friends Help Others Bible Basis: Dorcas helps others and Peter helps her (Acts 9:36-41). Lesson Focus: Our prayers can help others. Memory Verse: Let us do good to all people. Galatians 6:10 Unit 21: Jesus Friends Help Others Bible Basis: Barnabas gets Paul to come and help him (Acts 11:20-26). Lesson Focus: Jesus friends work together. Memory Verse: Serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 Bible Basis: Joseph is faithful both in the prison and in the palace (Genesis 39:1-41:57). Memory Verse: I praised the Most High; I honored and glorified him who lives forever. Daniel 4:34 Lesson Focus: We can honor God when life s not fair. Upper Bible Basis: Joseph is trustworthy in Potiphar s house and in prison (Genesis 39:1 41:57). Memory Verse: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23 Lesson Focus: Be faithful to God in all you do. Bible Basis: Joseph uses his privileged position to provide for his estranged family (Genesis 45:1-11). Memory Verse: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as the members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Colossians 3:15 Lesson Focus: God can use our experiences to help others. Bible Basis: Joseph, as a prisoner, remembers God and is remembered by God (Genesis 39:20 40:23; 41:1, 15, 16, 28, 37-40). Memory Verse: Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:5b Lesson Focus: In times of disappointment, God is still with us.
Lesson 11, May 26 th Unit 21: We Love God Bible Basis: The Lord called to Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1-10). Lesson Focus: We can listen to God. Unit 21: Jesus Friends Help Others Bible Basis: Lydia invites Paul s group to stay at her house (Acts 16:13-15). Lesson Focus: Jesus friends are nice to each other. Memory Verse: Let us do good to all people. Galatians 6:10 Unit 21: Jesus Friends Help Others Bible Basis: Paul works with Aquila and Priscilla, who help Apollos learn more about Jesus (Acts 18:1-4. 24-28). Lesson Focus: We can tell new friends about Jesus. Memory Verse: Serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 Bible Basis: Joseph returns good to his brothers who did evil to him (Genesis 41:14 47:12). Memory Verse: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 Lesson Focus: Don t try to get even; do good. Upper Bible Basis: Joseph forgives the brothers who wronged him (Genesis 42:1 47:12). Memory Verse: But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 5:44 Lesson Focus: Forgive those who hurt you. Bible Basis: Jacob dies; Joseph reassures his brothers of God s sovereignty in the events of his life (Genesis 49:29 50:21). Memory Verse: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Lesson Focus: God is in control. Bible Basis: Joseph is reconciled to his brothers (Genesis 45:1-7, 12-15; 50:15-20). Memory Verse: Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 Lesson Focus: Reconciliation repairs relationships.
March 2019 Bible In Life - Adult Discipleship and Mission The Gospels, Acts & Romans Unit I: Call to Discipleship Lesson 1: March 3 rd Called to Serve Key Verse: Luke 14:27 Lesson Focus: Serving with humility is the hallmark of Jesus disciples. Lesson 2: March 10 th Called to Sacrifice Key Verse: Luke 14:27 Lesson Focus: Cross-carrying is the cost of discipleship. Lesson 3: March 17 th Key Verse: Luke 15:22, 24 Lesson Focus: God rushes to us as we reach to Him. Lesson 4: March 24 th Called to Repent Key Verse: Luke 19:10 Lesson Focus: No one is beyond God s acceptance and forgiveness. Unit II: Call to Ministry Lesson 5: March 31 st Called to Follow Key Verse: Matthew 4:19 Lesson Focus: No one is beyond God s acceptance and forgiveness. Lesson 6: April 7 th Called to Mission Key Verse: Matthew 10:1 Lesson Focus: Mission is more that words. Lesson 7: April 14 th Called to Remember (Palm Sunday) Key Verse: Matthew 28:10 Lesson Focus: Love Jesus extravagantly. Lesson 8: April 21 st Called to Believe the Resurrection (Easter) Key Verse: Matthew 28:10 Lesson Focus: Easter replaces fear with hope. Lesson 9: April 28 th Called to Make Disciples Key Verse: Matthew 28:19-20 Lesson Focus: Disciples make and teach disciples. Unit III: Call to Life in Christ Lesson 10: May 5 th Called to Righteousness Key Verse: Romans 3:24-25a Lesson Focus: Disciples are justified by faith in Jesus, not their work Lesson 11: May 12 th Called to Life in the Spirit Key Verse: Roman 8:1 Lesson Focus: Live a free life governed by the Spirit. Lesson 12: May 19 th Called to Mutual Acceptance Key Verse: Romans 11:18 Lesson Focus: We can all be on God s family tree Jews, Gentiles everyone. Lesson 13: May 26 th Called to Be Transformed Key Verse: Romans 12:1 Lesson Focus: Be transformed to a life of worship and service.