By the end of this lesson, we will explore Jesus' teaching about what it means to love our enemies , reflect on times when we felt hate toward others or were hated by others and identify ways to love our enemies
Aim for Change: the end of the Lesson, we will explore a story of Jonathan defense of David when David was opposed by Saul,long for love and Justice within the family and beyond and grow in love and devotion for justice for others.
God's Plan Revealed Genesis 45:1-15 ,By the end of the lesson, we will understand how Joseph views his past mistreatment at the hands of his brothers, recognize how God is at work in difficult circumstances, and respond to mistreatment not with vengeance but with creative, transforming initiatives
By the end of this lesson, we will explain why Joseph's brothers interpreted their misfortune as punishment for their sins, sense the need for wholeness in their personal relationships,and identify ways to accept God's forgiveness and strive to offer Grace to those who mistreat them.
By the end of this lesson we will examine the circumstances of the familia love and hatred between Jacob/ Israel son, repent of times we allowed jealousy and hatred to override a commitment to love and develop strategies to allow a commitment to love to override feelings of jealousy and hatred.
By the end of the lesson we will describe the value of acting with wisdom from above and patient in the midst of trials, turn from actions that have been done out of earthly wisdom and lack of patience and embrace wisdom from God and seek to demonstrate it.
Lesson Scripture: James 3: 8- 10. but our tongues get out of control they are restless and evil and always spreading deadly.
By the end of the lesson we will explain how James illustrations demonstrates the power of the tongue repent of times when the use of our tongue has ignited a destructive fire and practice controlling the tongue so it becomes a consistent source of refreshment to others.
I Love The Lord: Author: Isaace Watts Composer: African American Spiritual ; Composer: Richard Smallwood; Psalm 116:1-2 : I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for Mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
Adult Lesson : Aim for Change: By the end of the lesson, we will: Realize the proof of wisdom is not just in what we say, but what we do, Express compassion for those who are most vulnerable and desire to act on their behalf, and engage in ministry that demonstrates the religion that James describes.
God's Love can be seen in people. In his creation and in the wonderful blessings God gives us.
Walk in Love : Students wil kearnl that loving God and others must must influence our actions as believers. Walking in Love also requires sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ
Aim for Change: By the end of the lesson, we will: Consider the relationship between wisdom and preservance through trails, Affirm the value of trails and hardships in making us more wise and productive disciples, and Pray for godly wisdom by which to ensure life's s trials and temptations.
This lesson will give children a great example of what sort of things God loves to discuss with us and hear from us. The lesson also includes a song on Romans 3:23 we have all sinned.
To gain assurance from God's s word that Jesus is the Great I am . Jesus is the only way to salvation.
To gain assurance from God's word that we can live according to Truth and defend ourselves from sinful lies.
By the end of the lesson, we will: Explore the encounter between Jesus the disciples in the upper room, Appreciate the difficulty the desciples had in understanding Jesus and Celebrate the promise of Jesus to prepare a place for His followers and hear and respond to their prayers.
To develop a love for God's word in the hearts of young students to equate love with God.
Objective: To learn the definition for spiritual wisdom and be able to choose wise decisions that reflect our relationships to Jesus.
Aim for Change by the end of the lesson we will identify the reason or reasons the people in Nazareth could not accept the wisdom of Jesus, repent of the occasion when Jesus word made us feel offended instead of accepting them as wisdom and commit to accept the word of Jesus even when they challenge us.
Objective: To learn the definition for spiritual wisdom and be able to choose wise decisions that reflect our relationship with Jesus Christ. Main idea: There is a wise ( good) decision and unwise ( bad) decision for every situation. Scripture Passages: 1 Corinthians 10: 23-24, James 1:5, Psalm 111:10
By the end of the lesson, we will: Identify the reasons the people in Nazareth could not accept the wisdom of Jesus, Repent of the occasions when Jesus' words made us feel offended instead of accepting them as wisdom, and commit to accepting the words of Jesus even when they challenge us.
By the end of the lesson we will explore the account of Jesus' experience in the Temple at the age of 12, Sense the awe experienced by all those who witnessed Jesus wisdom as Mary and Joseph angst and Rejoice the opportunity to know the wisdom of God.
Aim of Change By the end of this lesson, we will explore the account of Jesus' experience in the Temple at the age of twelve, Sense the awe experience by all those who witness Jesus' wisdom as well as Mary and Joseph's angst, and Rejoice in the opportunity to know the wisdom of God.