WE BELIEVE A Scope and Sequence for Children Year 8: Fall 2010Spring 2011 Gods Messengers Fall 2010 (13

sessions) Messengers of God In the fall quarter, the children will study the following messengers of God: Joseph, Moses and Aaron, Deborah, Elijah, Amos, Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Esther, and Zechariah. Session 1: Joseph: Message to Pharaoh Scripture: Genesis 41:143; 45:411 Main Idea: God gives Joseph the ability to interpret Pharaohs dreams, saving the Egyptians and the Israelites from famine.

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Then Joseph said to Pharaoh, Pharaohs dreams are one and the same; God has revealed to Pharaoh what he is about to do. Genesis 41:25 Q. 14. What did God do to help us? God chose the people of Israel to make a new beginning. They received Gods covenant and prepared the way for Jesus to come as our Savior.

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Session 2: Moses and Aaron: Messages to Pharaoh Scripture: Exodus 3:712; 4:1016 Main Idea: God chooses Moses and Aaron to deliver a message to Pharaoh.

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Now go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you are to speak. Exodus 4:12 Q. 14. What did God do to help us? God chose the people of Israel to make a new beginning. They received Gods covenant and prepared the way for Jesus to come as our Savior.

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Session 3: Deborahs Message of Victory Scripture: Judges 4:110, 1216; 5:13, 31 Main Idea: With a message from God, Deborah leads the Israelites to an important victory.

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At that time Deborah, a prophetess, wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel. Judges 4:4 Q. 14. What did God do to help us? God chose the people of Israel to make a new beginning. They received Gods covenant and prepared the way for Jesus to come as our Savior.

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Session 4: Elijahs Message of the One True God Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1, 1746 Main Idea: The prophet Elijah designs a contest to prove that God is real.

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When all the people saw it, they fell on their faces and said, The LORD indeed is God; the LORD indeed is God. 1 Kings 18:39 Q. 21. What did God do to bring them back to the covenant? Although God judged the people when they sinned, God still loved them and remained faithful to them. God sent them prophets to speak Gods word. God gave them priests to make sacrifices for their sins. God called kings to protect the needy and guarantee justice. At last God promised to send the Messiah.

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Session 5: Elijah and the Message in Silence Scripture: 1 Kings 19:116 Main Idea: God speaks to Elijah in the sheer silence.

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. . . and after the earthquake a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, What are you doing here, Elijah? 1 Kings 19:1213 Q. 21. What did God do to bring them back to the covenant? Although God judged the people when they sinned, God still loved them and remained faithful to them. God sent them prophets to speak Gods word. God gave them priests to make sacrifices for their sins. God called kings to protect the needy and guarantee justice. At last God promised to send the Messiah.

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Session 6: The Message of Amos: If You Talk the Talk, Then Walk the Walk Scripture: Amos 5:2124 Main Idea: Amos challenges the lip service of those who worship the God of justice, yet dont live accordingly.

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But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everflowing stream. Amos 5:24 Q. 21. What did God do to bring them back to the covenant? Although God judged the people when they sinned, God still loved them and remained faithful to them. God sent them prophets to speak Gods word. God gave them priests to make sacrifices for their sins. God called kings to protect the needy and guarantee justice. At last God promised to send the Messiah.

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Session 7: Isaiahs Message of Hope Scripture: Isaiah 9:27 Main Idea: Isaiah promises a new king and a reign of joy, peace, and justice.

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The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.

Isaiah 9:2a

Q. 21. What did God do to bring them back to the covenant? Although God judged the people when they sinned, God still loved them and remained faithful to them. God sent them prophets to speak Gods word. God gave them priests to make sacrifices for their sins. God called kings to protect the needy and guarantee justice. At last God promised to send the Messiah.

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Session 8: Isaiahs Message of Renewal Scripture: Isaiah 40:111, 2831 Main Idea: The prophet Isaiah proclaims that God will renew and restore Gods people.

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A voice cries out: In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3 Q. 21. What did God do to bring them back to the covenant? Although God judged the people when they sinned, God still loved them and remained faithful to them. God sent them prophets to speak Gods

word. God gave them priests to make sacrifices for their sins. God called kings to protect the needy and guarantee justice. At last God promised to send the Messiah.

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Session 9: Micahs Message of Godly Living Scripture: Micah 6:18 Main Idea: The prophet Micah gives three principles for life together as Gods people.

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He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 Q. 21. What did God do to bring them back to the covenant? Although God judged the people when they sinned, God still loved them and remained faithful to them. God sent them prophets to speak Gods word. God gave them priests to make sacrifices for their sins. God called kings to protect the needy and guarantee justice. At last God promised to send the Messiah.

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Session 10: Jeremiah Becomes a Messenger Scripture: Jeremiah 1:119 Main Idea: God calls Jeremiah to be a prophet and shows him the future of Judah.

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But the LORD said to me, Do not say, I am only a boy; for you shall go to all to whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you. Jeremiah 1:7 Q. 21. What did God do to bring them back to the covenant? Although God judged the people when they sinned, God still loved them and remained faithful to them. God sent them prophets to speak Gods word. God gave them priests to make sacrifices for their sins. God called kings to protect the needy and guarantee justice. At last God promised to send the Messiah.

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Session 11: Jeremiahs Message of Gods New Covenant Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3134 Main Idea: The prophet Jeremiah declares Gods message of a new covenant.

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I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

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Jeremiah 31:33b

Q. 21. What did God do to bring them back to the covenant? Although God judged the people when they sinned, God still loved them and remained faithful to them. God sent them prophets to speak Gods word. God gave them priests to make sacrifices for their sins. God called kings to protect the needy and guarantee justice. At last God promised to send the Messiah.

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Session 12: Esther, Courageous Messenger Scripture: Esther 3:16; 4:117 Main Idea: Esther finds courage to take great risk, delivering a message to save her people.

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Who knows? Perhaps you have come to royal dignity for just such a time as this. Esther 4:14b Q. 21. What did God do to bring them back to the covenant? Although God judged the people when they sinned, God still loved them and remained faithful to them. God sent them prophets to speak Gods word. God gave them priests to make sacrifices for their sins. God called kings to protect the needy and guarantee justice. At last God promised to send the Messiah.

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Session 13: The Message to Zechariah Scripture: Luke 1:525, 5780 Main Idea: The angel Gabriel brings a startling message to the priest Zechariah.

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And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways. Luke 1:76 Q. 22. Who was sent to be the Messiah? God sent Jesus to be the Messiah. Messiah means anointed one. The New Testament word for Messiah is Christ. Jesus is called the Christ, because God anointed him to be the Savior who would rescue us from sin and death.

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Winter 20102011 (13 sessions) Messengers of Jesus The winter quarter looks at the messages of Jesus birth to Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the Wise Men, the messages of Simeon and Anna and John the Baptist, as well as Jesus message through the Sermon on the Mount. Session 1: The Message to Mary Scripture: Luke 1:2656 Main Idea: The angel Gabriel brings a strange and exciting message to Mary. God will bring a savior through her.

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The angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. Luke 1:3031 Q. 22. Who was sent to be the Messiah? God sent Jesus to be the Messiah. Messiah means anointed one. The New Testament word for Messiah is Christ. Jesus is called the Christ, because God anointed him to be the Savior who would rescue us from sin and death.

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Session 2: The Message to Joseph Scripture: Matthew 1:1825 Main Idea: An angel of the Lord tells Joseph what to name Marys child.

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And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways. Luke 1:76 Q. 22. Who was sent to be the Messiah? God sent Jesus to be the Messiah. Messiah means anointed one. The New Testament word for Messiah is Christ. Jesus is called the Christ, because God anointed him to be the Savior who would rescue us from sin and death.

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Session 3: The Message to the Shepherds Scripture: Luke 2:820 Main Idea: The angels appear to the shepherds with the wonderful message of Jesus birth.

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But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for seeI am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people. Luke 2:10 Q. 22. Who was sent to be the Messiah? God sent Jesus to be the Messiah. Messiah means anointed one. The New Testament word for Messiah is Christ. Jesus is called the Christ, because God anointed him to be the Savior who would rescue us from sin and death.

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Session 4: A Message to the Wise Men Scripture: Matthew 2:112 Main Idea: Wise men from far away see the star and search for Jesus.

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. . . Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. Matthew 2:2 Q. 22. Who was sent to be the Messiah? God sent Jesus to be the Messiah. Messiah means anointed one. The New Testament word for Messiah is Christ. Jesus is called the Christ, because God anointed him to be the Savior who would rescue us from sin and death.

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Session 5: The Message of Simeon and Anna Scripture: Luke 2:2140 Main Idea: Simeon and Anna recognize the Christ in the baby Jesus.

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Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God . . . Luke 2:2728 Q. 22. Who was sent to be the Messiah? God sent Jesus to be the Messiah. Messiah means anointed one. The New Testament word for Messiah is Christ. Jesus is called the Christ, because God anointed him to be the Savior who would rescue us from sin and death.

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Session 6: The Message of John the Baptist Scripture: Matthew 3:117 Main Idea: The prophet John preaches a message of redemption and offers baptism with water.

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I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; . . . He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. Matthew 3:11 Q. 22. Who was sent to be the Messiah? God sent Jesus to be the Messiah. Messiah means anointed one. The New Testament word for Messiah is Christ. Jesus is called the Christ, because God anointed him to be the Savior who would rescue us from sin and death.

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Session 7: Jesus Preaches His Message: A New Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 4:1217; Isaiah 9:27 Main Idea: Jesus message changes the world, telling of a new kingdom, a new way of life.

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From that time Jesus began to proclaim, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Matthew 4:17 Q. 26. What did [Jesus] do during his life on earth? He called disciples to follow him. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, blessed children, befriended outcasts, required people to repent, and forgave their sins. He taught people not to fear, but to trust always in God. He preached the good news of God's love and gave everyone hope for new life.

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Session 8: Jesus Message: Life in Gods Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 5:112 Main Idea: In the Beatitudes, Jesus overturns expected values by blessing the poor, the meek, the merciful, and the peacemaker.

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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 Q. 26. What did [Jesus] do during his life on earth?

He called disciples to follow him. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, blessed children, befriended outcasts, required people to repent, and forgave their sins. He taught people not to fear, but to trust always in God. He preached the good news of God's love and gave everyone hope for new life. Session 9: Jesus Message: Be Witnesses Scripture: Matthew 5:1316 Main Idea: Jesus challenges his followers to claim their identity as salt and light in Gods kingdom.

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. . . Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Q. 26. What did [Jesus] do during his life on earth? He called disciples to follow him. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, blessed children, befriended outcasts, required people to repent, and forgave their sins. He taught people not to fear, but to trust always in God. He preached the good news of God's love and gave everyone hope for new life.

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Session 10: Jesus Message: Love Your Enemies Scripture: Matthew 5:3848 Main Idea: Jesus teaches that Gods kingdom demands a radical love for all people.

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But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven . . . Matthew 5:4445a Q. 26. What did [Jesus] do during his life on earth? He called disciples to follow him. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, blessed children, befriended outcasts, required people to repent, and forgave their sins. He taught people not to fear, but to trust always in God. He preached the good news of God's love and gave everyone hope for new life.

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Session 11: Jesus Message: Dont Worry Scripture: Matthew 6:2534 Main Idea: Jesus teaches his followers to trust in Gods care for them.

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But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 Q. 26. What did [Jesus] do during his life on earth? He called disciples to follow him. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, blessed children, befriended outcasts, required people to repent, and forgave their sins. He taught people not to fear, but to trust always in God. He preached the good news of God's love and gave everyone hope for new life.

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Session 12: Jesus Message: Dont Judge Others Scripture: Matthew 7:15 Main Idea: Jesus teaches his followers to be aware of their own mistakes before judging others.

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Why do you see the speck in your neighbors eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? Matthew 7:3 Q. 26. What did [Jesus] do during his life on earth? He called disciples to follow him. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, blessed children, befriended outcasts, required people to repent, and forgave their sins. He taught people not to fear, but to trust always in God. He preached the good news of God's love and gave everyone hope for new life.

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Session 13: Jesus Message: Hear and Do Scripture: Matthew 7:2428 Main Idea: Jesus challenges his followers to choose a life of righteousness.

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Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. Matthew 7:24 Q. 26. What did [Jesus] do during his life on earth? He called disciples to follow him. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, blessed children, befriended outcasts, required people to repent, and forgave their sins. He taught people not to fear, but to trust always in God. He preached the good news of God's love and gave everyone hope for new life.

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Spring 2011 (13 sessions) Our Message to the World The spring quarter focuses on the events of the Transfiguration and Holy Week during the sessions in Lent and then spreading the message to the world through Paul's travels and letters. Session 1: Listen to Him! Scripture: Matthew 17:18 Main Idea: Three of the disciples witness the transfiguration of Jesus.

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This is my Son, the Beloved, with him I am well pleased; listen to him! Matthew 17:5b Q. 26. What did [Jesus] do during his life on earth? He called disciples to follow him. He fed the hungry, healed the sick, blessed children, befriended outcasts, required people to repent, and forgave their sins. He taught people not to fear, but to trust always in God. He preached the good news of God's love and gave everyone hope for new life.

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Session 2: Holy Week: Palm Sunday Scripture: Matthew 21:111 Main Idea: Jubilant crowds welcome Jesus to Jerusalem, but they still do not understand who he really is.

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Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven! Matthew 21:9b Q. 27. How did Jesus Christ prove to be our Savior? He sacrificed his life for us by dying on the cross. He showed his victory over death by rising from the dead. He removed our guilt and gave us new, unending life with God.

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Session 3: Holy Week: The Greatest Commandment Scripture: Matthew 22:3440 Main Idea: Jesus answers a challenge to teach the most important of Gods commandments.

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. . . You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind . . . You shall love your neighbor as

yourself.

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Matthew 22:37, 39b

Q. 27. How did Jesus Christ prove to be our Savior? He sacrificed his life for us by dying on the cross. He showed his victory over death by rising from the dead. He removed our guilt and gave us new, unending life with God.

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Session 4: Holy Week: The Anointing of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 26:613 Main Idea: A woman cares for Jesus by anointing his head with ointment.

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Truly I tell you, wherever this good news is proclaimed in the whole world, what she has done will be told in remembrance of her. Matthew 26:13 Q. 27. How did Jesus Christ prove to be our Savior? He sacrificed his life for us by dying on the cross. He showed his victory over death by rising from the dead. He removed our guilt and gave us new, unending life with God.

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Session 5: Holy Week: The Last Supper Scripture: Matthew 26:1719, 2629 (YE) Matthew 26:1729 (OE) Main Idea: Jesus celebrates the Passover meal with his disciples and gives new meaning to their sharing of the bread and cup.

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While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Matthew 26:26 Q. 27. How did Jesus Christ prove to be our Savior? He sacrificed his life for us by dying on the cross. He showed his victory over death by rising from the dead. He removed our guilt and gave us new, unending life with God.

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Session 6: Holy Week: Praying in the Garden Scripture: Matthew 26:3645 Main Idea: As Jesus struggles with his situation in prayer, his closest disciples fail him by falling asleep.

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Stay awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the

spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

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Matthew 26:41

Q. 27. How did Jesus Christ prove to be our Savior? He sacrificed his life for us by dying on the cross. He showed his victory over death by rising from the dead. He removed our guilt and gave us new, unending life with God.

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Session 7: Holy Week: Telling the Passion Story Scripture: Matthew 26:4627:66 (OE) Matthew 26:5556; 27:1113, 2731, 45, 5051, 5466 (YE) Main Idea: Jesus is arrested, tried, and crucified.

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Then Jesus cried again with a loud voice and breathed his last. Matthew 27:50 Q. 27. How did Jesus Christ prove to be our Savior? He sacrificed his life for us by dying on the cross. He showed his victory over death by rising from the dead. He removed our guilt and gave us new, unending life with God.

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Session 8: An Amazing Message Scripture: Matthew 28:110, 1620 Main Idea: Jesus rises from the dead and commissions his disciples to be messengers of the good news.

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And Jesus came and said to them, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations . . . Matthew 28:1819a Q. 27. How did Jesus Christ prove to be our Savior? He sacrificed his life for us by dying on the cross. He showed his victory over death by rising from the dead. He removed our guilt and gave us new, unending life with God.

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Session 9: Pauls Letters: Messages to the Church at Rome Scripture: Romans 8:3539 Main Idea: Paul teaches that nothing can separate us from Gods love.

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For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor

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anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:3839 Q. 36. What comfort does the good news give you? That I belong to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who died and rose again for my sake, so that nothing will ever separate me from God's love.

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Session 10: Pauls Letters: Messages to the Church at Colossae Scripture: Colossians 3:1215 Main Idea: Paul teaches that Christians are called to a life of love.

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As Gods chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 Q. 36. What comfort does the good news give you? That I belong to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who died and rose again for my sake, so that nothing will ever separate me from God's love.

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Session 11: Pauls Letters: Messages to the Church at Philippi Scripture: Philippians 4:47 Main Idea: Paul teaches the Philippians to live in the awareness of Gods presence, filled with joy and peace.

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Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Philippians 4:4 Q. 36. What comfort does the good news give you? That I belong to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who died and rose again for my sake, so that nothing will ever separate me from God's love.

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Session 12: Pauls Letters: Messages to the Church at Corinth Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1227 Main Idea: Paul teaches that the body of Christ includes a diversity of people, bonded in faith.

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Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27 Q. 36. What comfort does the good news give you?

That I belong to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who died and rose again for my sake, so that nothing will ever separate me from God's love. Session 13: Pauls Letters: Messages to the Church at Ephesus Scripture: Ephesians 2:1922 Main Idea: Paul teaches that Christians are citizens of the household of God.

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So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God. Ephesians 2:19 Q. 36. What comfort does the good news give you? That I belong to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who died and rose again for my sake, so that nothing will ever separate me from God's love.

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