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

John 1:1–5, 1:14, 5:31–47

Supporting Passages

Colossians 1:13–23, Philippians 2:5–11

Memory Verse

John 1:4

Biblical Truth

Jesus Christ, who offers eternal life to all people, is the central figure of the Bible.

Context

In this lesson and the three that follow, students will be introduced to Jesus through prophecy and through His birth. Christ was with God from the beginning of time. When we study Scripture with this in mind, we begin to see that Christ’s work is present in the entire Bible, not just the Gospels.

Learning Goals
  • Students will examine how Scriptures from the Old and New Testaments point to Jesus as the Messiah.
  • Students will begin to value Jesus as the Messiah who came to save them from their sins and give them eternal life.
Prayer Suggestions

As you prepare to teach this lesson, pray for your students.

  • Pray that students will clearly see Jesus as the Messiah.
  • Pray that students will understand that Jesus wants them to live transformed lives.
  • Pray that students will boldly proclaim Jesus as the Son of God who gives salvation from sin and death.

Acknowledgments