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

Matthew 5:17–20

Supporting Passages

Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 52:13–53:12; Luke 24:27; John 5:39

Memory Verse

Matthew 5:17

Table Talk Question

What role should the Old Testament play in my faith journey?

Biblical Truth

Believers can have confidence in the promises of Scripture and assurance of salvation because Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament.

Context

Jesus provides the image of the invisible God. He was present in the Old Testament and perfectly fulfilled the Law and its prophecies. In His time on earth, He paid the full penalty of the Law as the substitute for sinners. This series of lessons will focus on each of the ways Jesus revealed Himself: Jesus as God’s Son, Jesus as fully human, Jesus as the Messiah, Jesus as God with dominion over nature, Jesus as Savior, and this lesson, Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture.

Learning Goals
  • Students will examine how the Old Testament points to Jesus’ place in history.
  • Students will evaluate their response to Jesus as the One who fulfilled the Old Testament.
Prayer Suggestions

As you prepare to teach, pray for your students.

  • Pray that students will gain a fresh perspective on the value of the Old Testament and a fresh hunger for every part of God’s Word.
  • Pray that students will stop trusting in their own ability to stand as righteous before God.
  • Pray that students will honor Jesus and focus on His ability to stand as righteous on their behalf.

Acknowledgments