The study of this quarter is primarily from the Old Testament book of Zephaniah and the New Testament book of Romans. The three units follow the theme of God’s New Creation as it pertains to our new life in Christ.
UNIT 1 • JUDGMENT AND SALVATION: The three lessons in this unit focus on the judgment of Judah and the subsequent hope the people receive as they repent of their sins to live in obedience to God.
UNIT 2 • A WORLD GONE WRONG: The six lessons in this unit focus on the brokenness of the world as it has been affected by sin and what God has done to repair that damage.
UNIT 3 • LIFE ON GOD’S TERMS: The four lessons in this unit focus on the benefits and demands of living a life for God as a new creation in Christ.
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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