SPRING QUARTER (Mar/April/May)

ADULT / YOUNG ADULT (18 AND ABOVE)

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POWERFUL FAITH

BIBLE BASIS: MARK 9:14-29

BIBLE TRUTH: Jesus encouraged His disciples to believe they could accomplish great things with His help.

MEMORY VERSE: “And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting” (Mark 9:29)

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: RECALL the disciples’ attempt to heal a demon possessed child and Jesus’ later success in doing so; CONTEMPLATE what faith it takes to use the power of Jesus Christ to minister to others; and BELIEVE our prayers have real power.  

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Genesis 50:15-2; Mark 9:14-29–Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

SIMPLE FAITH

BIBLE BASIS: MARK 10:17-31

BIBLE TRUTH: Jesus showed that faith in God makes it possible for people to sacrifice their all for the benefit of others. 

MEMORY VERSE: “Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One things thou lacketh: go they way, sell whatsoever thou hast and give to the poor and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross and follow me” (Mark 10:21)

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: KNOW the facts of the rich young man’s encounter with Jesus; CELEBRATE the direct link between making sacrifices and receiving God’s salvation; and COMMIT to making greater sacrifices for others in the name of Jesus Christ.

STRUGGLING FAITH

BIBLE BASIS: MARK 14:26-31, 66-72

BIBLE TRUTH: Peter’s faith was weakened when he did not stand up publicly as a follower of Jesus Christ 

Memory Verse: “And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice” (Mark 14:30)

Lesson AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: REMEMBER all that happened when Peter denied Jesus as He had foretold; EXPLORE feelings experienced when one fails to meet the expectations of others l and PRACTICE spiritual disciplines to build a stronger relationship with God.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Psalm 23; Mark 16:1-8— Read and incorporate the insights gained from background scriptures into your study of the lesson.

THE NEW COVENANT OF FAITH

BIBLE BASIS: MARK 15:6-15, 25-39

BIBLE TRUTH: Mark describes how Jesus’ crucifixion forges a new covenant and reconciles God and humankind.

MEMORY VERSE: “And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. Mark 15:39

LESSON AIM: By the end of this lesson, we will: SUMMARIZE Mark’s account of the crucifixion of Jesus; REFLECT on the amazing price Jesus paid to establish a new covenant between God and humankind ; and PRAY for a restored relationship Jesus provides.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Mark 14:32-50; 15 — Read and incorporate the insights gained from Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

RENEWED HEALTH

BIBLE BASIS: LUKE 7:1-10

BIBLE TRUTH: The centurion’s faith in Jesus caused his servant to receive healing from Jesus.

MEMORY VERSE: ” When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel” (Luke 7:9)

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: KNOW the story of the centurions faith and Jesus’ healing of the centurions servant : EXPERIENCE strong faith for deliverance from illness, like the centurion: and COMMIT to regularly visiting the sick to pray with them.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 3:12-18; Mark 14:26-31, 66-72 — Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

RESURRECTION FAITH

BIBLE BASIS: MARK 16:1-8

BIBLE TRUTH: Jesus’ closest followers were devastated by His crucifixion and validated by His resurrection.

MEMORY VERSE: “And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him” (Mark 16:6)

LESSON AIM: By the end of this lesson, we will REMEMBER details of the discovery by Jesus’ followers of His resurrection and the promise for the future; FEEL the devastating loss experienced by the women as well as the relief that comes from understanding how faith in God helps Christians survive their loss; and TELL one another stories of grief to encourage and strengthen one another with assurance of good things to come through Jesus Christ.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Malachi 3:16-4:2, Luke 7:1-10 — Read and incorporate the insights gained from Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

REVERSAL OF SHAME

BIBLE BASIS: LUKE 7:36-50

BIBLE TRUTH: Jesus gave forgiveness and peace to a sinful woman, who loved Him very much.

MEMORY VERSE: ” Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same liveth little” (Luke 7:47)

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: KNOW the story of Jesus’ tenderness for the repentant woman and His forgiveness of her sins; our sins have been forgiven; and FORGIVE others for their failures, shortcomings and hurtful actions.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Psalm 13 — Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

A SOUND MIND

BIBLE BASIS: Luke 8:26-36

BIBLE TRUTH: Jesus healed a man who was demon possessed and told him to share his healing experience with others.

MEMORY VERSE: Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid” (Luke 8:35).

LESSON AIM: By the end of this lesson, we will: KNOW the details of Jesus’ healing the Gerasene man from his demons; EMPATHIZE with those who have great troubles and to remember their times of trial; and START, support, promote, or work in a church counseling program.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Philippians 2:1-11 — Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

A FAMILY REUNION

BIBLE BASIS: LUKE 15:11-24

BIBLE TRUTH: Practicing and accepting Godlike love and forgiveness can mend broken relationships and make a difference.

MEMORY VERSE: “For this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry” (Luke 15:24)

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: RECOGNIZE God’s compassion through the parable of the prodigal son; FEEL the need for reunion in families and connect that to our relationship with God; and SHARING God’s compassion will reconcile with a repentant prodigal.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Luke 15:1-32– Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

INCREASED FAITH

BIBLE BASIS: LUKE 17:1-10

BIBLE TRUTH: Jesus teaches His followers that even the smallest amount of genuine faith can rebuke sin.

MEMORY VERSE: “Take heed to yourselves: If they brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him” (Luke 17:3).

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: REVIEW what Jesus said about causing another to stumble; APPRECIATE the importance of giving and receiving correction; and IMPROVE our methods and style of godly correcting of others when necessary.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 23:33-24:6— Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

SAYING THANKS

BIBLE BASIS: LUKE 17:11-19

BIBLE TRUTH: Luke tells us that one of the men who had leprosy returned to thank Jesus.

MEMORY VERSE: “And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God” (Luke 17:15)

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, students will: REVIEW the story of the ten healed lepers; EXPRESS gratitude for all blessings including healing we have received; and CELEBRATE how the expression of gratitude for personal healing becomes beneficial in the healing of others.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 1:10 – Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

HUMBLE FAITH

BIBLE BASIS: LUKE 18:9-14

BIBLE TRUTH: Jesus taught that prayer spoken in humility has power over a prayer spoken self righteousness.

MEMORY VERSE: “And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner” (Luke 18:13)

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, students will: KNOW why the Pharisee’s words were wrong and the tax collector’s words were right; APPRECIATE God’s mercy and grace; and INSPECT, and if necessary  correct, our motivation for our piety.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Micah 6:6-8, 7:18-19; Luke 18:1-9 – Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

CHILDLIKE FAITH

BIBLE BASIS: LUKE 18:15-17; MARK 10:16

BIBLE TRUTH: Jesus taught that to receive the gift of the Kingdom of God, the faithful must become as children.

MEMORY VERSE: “Verily I say unto you, Whosover shall not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.” (Luke 18:17)

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, students will: KNOW Jesus valued children and that they were models for his Kingdom; BELIEVE that we should seek to cultivate in ourselves the qualities of children; and COMMIT to self examinations and improvements with childlike faith.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 11:1-9; Mark 10:13-16 – Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.