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)