Lesson Overview

The Lesson Overview is basically an outline . . . Think of it as the "nuts and bolts" of each lesson.

Biblical Passage While other passages often find their way into a lesson, the biblical passage is the main focus.

Supporting Scripture The supporting scripture often provides context to, gives additional insight to, or reiterates the message of the biblical passage in additional places of Scripture.

Memory Verse The memory verse is a key verse that illustrates the biblical truth of the lesson. It usually originates from the biblical passage but may be from an additional passage.

Biblical Truth The biblical truth is the central foundation of the lesson. It comes directly from the biblical passage and drives the formation of learning goals.

Context The context section gives the context of the current lesson in regards to its surrounding lessons. It may also provide a glimpse of the historical or literary context of the biblical passage.

Learning Goals The learning goals help teachers understand what the lesson seeks to accomplish. The first learning goal is the driving purpose of the Explore section of the teaching plan and is concerned with biblical knowledge. The second learning goal pertains is the Transform section and is concerned with life application.

Prayer Suggestions The prayer suggestions provide specific ideas for the teacher to pray during the week for his or her students. These ideas are based on the goals and truths of the lesson.

Biblical Passage

Exodus 3:13-15; Psalm 139:7-10; Romans 11:33-36

Supporting Passages

Psalm 147:5; Jer. 23:23-24; Matt. 19:26; Luke 1:37

Memory Verse

Psalm 139:7

Table Talk Question

Are there any limits to what God can or cannot do?

Biblical Truth

God is not limited by anything.

Context

Our minds instinctively impose limits on concepts because we are accustomed to operating within limits. When we drive we are, in theory, operating under speed limits. When we are at work or school there are limitations to what we can spend our time on. We even impose limitations on relationships, granting some people rights or privileges that we do not grant others. The biblical concept of God is problematic when approached with a limitation mindset. Throughout Scripture, God is presented as not limited by any means. He transcends or possesses all time, space, knowledge, power, goodness and a host of other concepts and attributes. God is infinite in the purest sense of the word.

Learning Goals
  • Learners will discover that God’s power, presence, and knowledge are limitless.
  • Learners will express what God’s infinite nature means in their lives.
Prayer Suggestions

As you prepare to teach, pray for your learners.

  • Pray that learners will understand that God’s power, presence, and knowledge are unlimited and unequaled.
  • Pray that learners will consider how God’s power, presence, and knowledge might be manifested in their lives.
  • Pray that learners will rely on God’s power, take comfort in God’s presence, and draw upon God’s knowledge.

 

Acknowledgments