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Lesson 10

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November 08, 2026

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Fall 2026

Making the Best of a Bad Situation

by RLD Editorial Team

James 1:1-8, 12; Psalm 32:6-10

high school

Students will look for inspiration to persevere through hard times by hearing stories of international ministry leaders making the best out of difficult situations.

Lesson 10

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November 08, 2026

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Fall 2026

Consequences of Sin

by RLD Editorial Team

2 Kings 17:6-8, 11b-14, 16-18, 22-23; 2 Chronicles 36:11-12, 14-17a, 20

middle school

Students will understand that for every sinful action there is a significant consequence.

Lesson 10

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November 08, 2026

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Fall 2026

More Wisdom, Please

by RLD Editorial Team

1 Kings 3:5-28

upper elementary

Students will watch a video about lottery winnings and learn the value of wisdom and how to receive God’s wisdom.

Lesson 9

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November 01, 2026

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Fall 2026

The Prophet Is Called

by RLD Editorial Team

1 Samuel 3:8–20

echoes adult

God speaks directly to the young boy Samuel and gives him a hard message.

Lesson 9

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November 01, 2026

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Fall 2026

The Prophet Is Called

by RLD Editorial Team

1 Samuel 3:8–20

Bible-in-Life adult

God speaks directly to the young boy Samuel and gives him a hard message.

Lesson 9

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November 01, 2026

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Fall 2026

When Everything is Hard

by RLD Editorial Team

Job 40:1-8; 42:1-6, 10, 12

high school

Students will be reminded that no matter what hard circumstances they may find themselves in, God is present with them.

Lesson 9

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November 01, 2026

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Fall 2026

Taking It to the Streets

by RLD Editorial Team

2 Chronicles 17:1-10

middle school

Students will consider their influence with others and how they can use their influence to spread the Good News.

Lesson 9

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November 01, 2026

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Fall 2026

God’s Way to Success

by RLD Editorial Team

2 Samuel 14:25—15:37; 17—18; Psalm 63

upper elementary

Students will weigh the reasons for and consequences of being sneaky and will see that deceit is never God’s way to success.

Lesson 8

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October 25, 2026

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Fall 2026

A Lack of Instruction

by RLD Editorial Team

Judges 17:1–6; 18:18–19, 27

Bible-in-Life adult

One family’s idolatry spreads confusion and lawlessness in Israel.

Lesson 8

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October 25, 2026

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Fall 2026

A Lack of Instruction

by RLD Editorial Team

Judges 17:1–6; 18:18–19, 27

echoes adult

One family’s idolatry spreads confusion and lawlessness in Israel.

Lesson 8

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October 25, 2026

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Fall 2026

When Difficulties Come

by RLD Editorial Team

Job 1:1, 6, 11-12, 20-22; 2:7-10

high school

Students will see how God is always near to those who suffer and that He is in control even if it feels like things are falling apart.

Lesson 8

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October 25, 2026

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Fall 2026

A Champion Who Didn’t Baal

by RLD Editorial Team

1 Kings 16:29-31; 18:17-24, 36-40

middle school

As they explore God’s winning team, your students will look at and discuss some of the best teams and players in the recent Olympic Games in order to gain perspective on what it takes to become the greatest of all time.