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Lesson 1

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September 06, 2026

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Fall 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Joshua 1:1–11

echoes adult

God commissions Joshua as Moses’ successor and promises to be with him.

Lesson 1

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September 06, 2026

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Fall 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Joshua 1:1–11

Bible-in-Life adult

God commissions Joshua as Moses’ successor and promises to be with him.

Lesson 1

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September 06, 2026

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Fall 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Proverbs 1:1-7

high school

Students will review a recent news story and discuss the wisdom needed to use social media well as they discover what it means to be wise in God’s eyes.

Lesson 1

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September 06, 2026

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Fall 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
1 Samuel 8:4-10, 19-22

middle school

Students will view an example of herd mentality in sheep as they discuss peer pressure and how following the crowd can have disastrous results.

Lesson 1

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September 06, 2026

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Fall 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
I Samuel 8—10

upper elementary

Students will experience the reality of peer pressure and recognize that following God’s plan often requires that we don’t follow the crowd.

Lesson 13

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August 30, 2026

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Summer 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Acts 16:11–15, 40

echoes adult

Lydia extends hospitality to Paul and his companions
during their missionary travels.

Lesson 13

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August 30, 2026

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Summer 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Acts 16:11–15, 40

Bible-in-Life adult

Lydia extends hospitality to Paul and his companions
during their missionary travels.

Lesson 13

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August 30, 2026

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Summer 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
John 10:7-10; Ephesians 3:14-21a; 2 Corinthians 9:8, 11-12

high school

Students will look at recent research about how hope is beneficial for our health as they explore what it means to have a fulfilling life.

Lesson 13

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August 30, 2026

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Summer 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
3 John 1-12

upper elementary

Students will watch an example of people working together to help others as they discuss how God’s work is a team effort.

Lesson 12

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August 23, 2026

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Summer 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Hebrews 11:1-13a

high school

Students will hear a story about a couple praying in faith for a baby and then discuss praying and acting in faith.

Lesson 12

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August 23, 2026

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Summer 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Luke 17:7-10; Philippians 2:3-7

middle school

Your students will hear a story of an organization helping Ukrainian refugees in order to understand God’s heart for serving others.

Lesson 12

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August 23, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Philemon 1-21; Matthew 5:23-24; Ephesians 4:26-27

upper elementary

In order to introduce the lesson topic, students will hear one expert’s tips on forgiveness and talk about when they find it easy and difficult to forgive.