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

Romans 1:1-6

Supporting Passages

Acts 3:24-26, Romans 8:11, Galatians 1:11-12, 1 Peter 3:18

Memory Verse

1 Peter 1:15-16

Table Talk Question

How can I live a life that is pleasing to God?

Biblical Truth

As part of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit imparts holiness through His presence and power in the lives of believers.

Context

For many believers, the Holy Spirit is the least understood person of the Trinity (Father, Son, Spirit). We often see God as our Heavenly Father and recognize Him as the Creator and Sustainer of all things. We know Jesus as God’s Son, fully divine yet also fully human, who further reveals God to us. We embrace Jesus’ work of salvation on our behalf and relate to Him as the One who understands the human experience. In this lesson, learners will understand that the Holy Spirit empowers them to live holy lives that are pleasing to God.

Learning Goals
  • Students will examine how the Holy Spirit empowered Jesus to live a sinless life and then raised Him from the dead.
  • Students will identify ways that the Holy Spirit empowers them to live holy lives.
Prayer Suggestions

As you prepare to teach this lesson, pray for those in your group.

  • Pray that students will understand that holiness cannot be attained by human efforts.
  • Pray that God will increase each student’s desire to live the holy lifestyle He has called them to live.
  • Pray that students will surrender their own desires and yield their lives to the indwelling Holy Spirit.

Acknowledgments