Sunday school lesson for june 26 2023

Fall Quarter (Sep/Oct/Nov)

ADULT / YOUNG ADULT (18 AND ABOVE)

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  LESSON 4 • September 25, 2022 

FAITH INSPIRES GRATITUDE

BIBLE BASIS: Hebrews 12:18-29

BIBLE TRUTH: We have God’s kingdom within our hearts.

MEMORY VERSE: Hebrews 12:28

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will KNOW the meaning of God’s forgiveness and promise of eternal life; EXPLORE our fears about death and assurances of God’s grace; and REPENT for sometimes rejecting God’s grace.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Hebrews 12:14-29 — Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

  LESSON 5 • October 2, 2022 

FAITH REQUIRES MUTUAL LOVE

BIBLE BASIS: Hebrews 13:1-3; 1 Corinthians 13

BIBLE TRUTH: Love is the most distinguishing mark of our faith.

MEMORY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 13:13

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will DEFINE Christian love and discuss its implications; REFLECT on the ways we experience Christian love in our lives; and PRACTICE love as it is rooted in our faith in Christ.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Hebrews 13:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13 — Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

  LESSON 6 • October 9, 2022

STEPHEN’S ARREST AND SPEECH

BIBLE BASIS: Acts 6:8-7:2a

BIBLE TRUTH: God can do great things through the power of His Spirit.

MEMORY VERSE: Acts 6:8

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: DISCUSS the stand that Stephen took as a response to his faith; FEEL MOTIVATED to confront principalities and powers of our day; and SEEK the power and wisdom of the Spirit in our efforts to speak truth.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Acts 6:8-7:53 — Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

  LESSON 7 • October 16, 2022

STEPHEN’S MARTYRDOM

BIBLE BASIS: Acts 7:51-8:1a

BIBLE TRUTH: We may have to pay a price for our Christian witness.

MEMORY VERSE: Acts 7:59

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: IDENTIFY the reasons for Stephen’s martyrdom, REFLECT on our reactions when our beliefs are challenged, and WITNESS peacefully and candidly for Christ regardless of the cost.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Acts 7:1-81a — Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

  LESSON 8 • October 23, 2022

SIMON WANTS TO BUY POWER

BIBLE BASIS: Acts 8:9-24

BIBLE TRUTH: The Holy Spirit cannot be bought or sold.

MEMORY VERSE: Acts 8:18

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: DISCUSS Simon’s motivation to receive the Holy Spirit; REFLECT on any selfish desires for God’s power; and CREATE a list of true and sincere motives for following Christ.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Acts 8:9-24 — Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

  LESSON 9 • October 30, 2022

PHILIP AND THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH

BIBLE BASIS: Acts 8:26-39

BIBLE TRUTH: The universal availability of the Gospel message.

MEMORY VERSE: Acts 8:36

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: EXPLAIN the connection between Philip’s sharing of the Gospel and its universal availability; REFLECT on our openness to people who differ from us; and DEVELOP strategies to make our churches more open and inclusive.

BACKGROUND SCRIPTURES: Acts 8:26-39 — Read and incorporate the insights gained from the Background Scriptures into your study of the lesson.

  LESSON 10 • November 6, 2022

PAUL BEFORE KING AGRIPPA

BIBLE BASIS: Acts 25:23–26:32

MEMORY VERSE: Acts 26:25

LESSON AIM: By the end of the lesson, we will: KNOW why Paul stood up for what he believed; FEEL confident in sharing our faith; and examine ways to DEFEND our faith, even in the face of rejection.

Source

House, Church Of God In Christ Publishing. Church Of God In Christ Annual Lesson Commentary 2022-2023 [KJV-AMP] (Power for Living)