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Lesson 6

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January 11, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Luke 15:11–24; Acts 2:38–39

echoes adult

God welcomes us to return home.

Lesson 6

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January 11, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Luke 15:11–24; Acts 2:38–39

Bible-in-Life adult

God welcomes us to return home.

Lesson 6

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January 11, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Hebrews 2:14-18; 5:1-3, 7-8

high school

Students will watch a news story about two high school students helping a classmate and will discuss the power of empathy as they explore how Jesus understands our needs.

Lesson 6

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January 11, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Luke 7:37-50

middle school

Students will watch a short video about unconscious bias as they explore the idea of biases that cause us to exclude rather than accept others.

Lesson 6

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January 11, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
John 8:12; 9

upper elementary

As they watch the history of the Times Square ball, students will talk about light and learn that Jesus’ light helps us see the truth.

Lesson 5

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January 04, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
1 John 1:5–10; 2:1–6

echoes adult

Walking with God means facing our own sin.

Lesson 5

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January 04, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
1 John 1:5–10; 2:1–6

Bible-in-Life adult

Walking with God means facing our own sin.

Lesson 5

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January 04, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Hebrews 1:1-10

high school

Students will watch a video featuring an expert sharing about real versus fake diamonds as they explore the difference between real and counterfeit.

Lesson 5

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January 04, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
John 1:29-34

middle school

Students will watch a video clip about DNA testing as they talk about their identity in preparation to start thinking about Jesus’ identity.

Lesson 5

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January 04, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
John 6:1-13, 26-40

upper elementary

In order to introduce the lesson topic, students will discuss different kinds of needs that people have and watch a video about how ADA compliant sidewalks help meet the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Lesson 4

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December 28, 2025

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Romans 8:12–17, 26–27

echoes adult

God’s adopted children receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Lesson 4

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December 28, 2025

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Romans 8:12–17, 26–27

Bible-in-Life adult

God’s adopted children receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.