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Supernatural - Joining the Resistance

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  Objective – Students will understand Satan’s methods and will be encouraged to resist Satan’s attacks. Key Scripture - 1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. Summary - Today's lesson was the third of a four-part series on angels called Supernatural: More Than a Myth. In this series, we are learning about the reality of angels and demons. In this lesson, we focused specifically on the methods that Satan uses to try to get us to sin. Your student learned about temptation. They learned that all temptation finds its source in three areas: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. In addition, they were informed that God has equipped the believer in Jesus Christ with spiritual weapons to battle against temptation. Finally, they were enc

Parent Connection - Our Adversary

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  Objective - Students will learn who Satan is and will be challenged to actively resist him on a daily basis.   Key Scripture - 1 Peter 5:8-9 – “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.”   Key Thought - Satan is our primary adversary.   Lesson Summary – Today's lesson was the second lesson of a four-part series on angels called Supernatural: More Than a Myth. The lesson dealt with a very intense topic; we discussed what the Bible reveals about Satan. The Bible describes him as the fallen angel, Lucifer, the Devil, our Adversary, the prince of the power of the air, a dragon, and other heinous descriptions.  According to the Bible, Satan was created as a holy angel but chose to rebel against God. As a result, he took many of the angels with him; we refer to these fallen a

Parent Connection - Really Real

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  Objective - Students will gain an understanding of what angels are and be compelled to serve others using the unique talents and gifts God has given them.   Key Scripture - Hebrews 1:14 – “Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?” Key Thought - Angels are really real.   Lesson Summary – In this first lesson of a four-part series on angels called Supernatural: More Than a Myth, your student learned about the reality of angels. This is an interesting subject and one in which there are some misconceptions. We covered the fact that angels are created beings, distinct from humans. We discussed that they have limits and that there are different kinds of angels. The Bible actually gives the specific names of three angels indicating that each has a distinct personality, similar to human beings. In addition, we reviewed what angels do. They are God’s messengers. They can be used to guide and protect individuals or groups although

Parent Connection - God's Not Dumb

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  Objective - Students will understand that God is wise and will be encouraged to ask Him for wisdom. Key Scripture - Job 9:4 - God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has hardened himself against Him and prospered? Key Thought -  The way of wisdom is submitting to God’s way. Lesson Summary - Today’s lesson was the fourth of a four-part series called That’s Him! God’s More Than You Think. In this series, we have been discussing some of the different attributes of God.  Have you ever heard your student say, “That’s so dumb!” Most of the time, they use that statement when they don’t understand something. Their desire to understand is good, but their expression of frustration usually has an attitude attached to it. The goal of this lesson was to point your student to God’s wisdom and encourage them to ask God for wisdom when they don’t understand something. God is all-knowing, and He understands every part of their life. Because God is good and wise, He only wants what is best