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.
Inteen® Teacher Guide helps instructors understand the emotional and spiritual needs of the youths (ages 15–17) of today’s culture. The guide covers all 13 lessons and provides in-depth instruction and background information from the Precepts for Living® commentary.
¥ God’s Word is presented in interesting ways—book reviews, real life stories, and thoughtful articles show teens how they can relate to Bible truths.
¥ Teens are given ways to demonstrate that they understand the Bible principles presented.
¥ The teaching process is divided into easily manageable segments that make teaching a joy.
¥ Teachers get specific suggestions that challenge and encourage their students.
LESSON HIGHLIGHTS
Open the Lesson: Engages the students and gets them thinking about the lesson’s themes
Present the Scriptures: Combines aspects of the modern story and Bible passage to give more in-depth analysis of the lesson
Worship Guide: Pairs hymns with the Scripture reading and lesson themes to broaden the class’s worship experience
From the Student Magazine: Allows teachers to follow along with their students as they interact with the lesson materials
In Depth: Helps the teacher understand the lesson on a more mature, personal level, beyond what they need to know to teach it to the teens
Daily Bible Readings: Guides Scripture reading throughout the week to support quarterly topics and principles
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