The study of this quarter is focused on the material from Acts as a narrative of the early church. Acts gives us a glimpse into the life of the community of disciples and shows how the Gospel was spread through such a community through the power of the Holy Spirit to all nations.
UNIT 1 • THE BEGINNINGS OF THE COMMUNITY: The four lessons in this unit focus on the beginnings of the Christian community as experienced by the Jerusalem church.
UNIT 2 • THE CHALLENGES OF THE COMMUNITY: The five lessons in this unit show how the church endured growing pains when different challenges presented themselves outside the boundaries of Jerusalem.
UNIT 3 • THE MISSION OF THE COMMUNITY: The four lessons in this unit focus on Paul’s second missionary journey and the intentional ways that he and his companions partnered with the Holy Spirit to preach the Gospel among the Gentiles.
Direction® Student offers 13 lesson studies and includes a Bible Study Guide complete with in-depth information to give students (ages 35 and up) more insight into the text. Also included is cultural background information from the Precepts For Living® annual commentary.
¥ Lessons are outlined and include background information so readers get an in-depth explanation of the Scriptures.
¥ Analysis is written in easy-to-understand language.
¥ Thought-provoking questions challenge students and stimulate discussions.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Quarter At-A-Glance: Outlines what will be studied throughout the quarter
Black History Profile: Gives insight into the life of an influential person of the African Diaspora
In Focus: Tells a story dealing with the lesson’s theme so that students can easily apply the lesson to modern life
In Depth: Provides a look into the meaning of the text with insight into the theology and interpretation of the text
Make It Happen: Suggests ways to make a specific, personal commitment and take action on what was learned through the lesson
Daily Bible Readings: Lists Scriptures to read throughout the week that support quarterly topics and principles
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