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Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

Saul of Tarsus, the Unlikely Apostle

by RLD Editorial Team

Acts 22:3–15

Bible-in-Life adult

Paul shares his testimony with a skeptical audience.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

Saul of Tarsus, the Unlikely Apostle

by RLD Editorial Team

Acts 22:3–15

echoes adult

Paul shares his testimony with a skeptical audience.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

Living By the Spirit

by RLD Editorial Team

Galatians 5:13, 16, 19-21; Ephesians 4:17-24; 1 Peter 4:1-5

high school

Students will discuss living in the Spirit as opposed to living for pleasure.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

The Rule Worth Following

by RLD Editorial Team

Luke 6:31-38; Matthew 7:1-5

middle school

Students will discuss living by the Golden Rule.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

First or Last?

by RLD Editorial Team

Mark 10:35-45

upper elementary

Students will discuss the importance of people who serve others and watch a video about a couple who found ways to bless others.

Lesson 10

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August 09, 2026

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Spring 2026

Stephen, the Unwavering Martyr

by RLD Editorial Team

Acts 6:7–10; 7:54–60

echoes adult

Stephen becomes a leader in the early church and gives up his life as a witness for Jesus.

Lesson 10

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August 09, 2026

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Spring 2026

Stephen, the Unwavering Martyr

by RLD Editorial Team

Acts 6:7–10; 7:54–60

Bible-in-Life adult

Stephen becomes a leader in the early church and gives up his life as a witness for Jesus.

Lesson 10

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August 09, 2026

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Summer 2026

Subtle Schemes

by RLD Editorial Team

1 John 3:8; Ephesians 2:2; 2 Corinthians 4:4; 11:14; 1 Peter 5:8; Ephesians 6:11-12

high school

Students will watch and discuss a nature video of prey defending themselves against predators as they explore the subtle schemes of our enemy.

Lesson 10

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August 09, 2026

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Summer 2026

Just Get Along

by RLD Editorial Team

Romans 14:1-6, 13-15, 19

middle school

Students will discuss how people can get along even when they disagree.

Lesson 10

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August 09, 2026

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Summer 2026

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

by RLD Editorial Team

Matthew 22:15-22

upper elementary

Students will use what Jesus taught about respecting authority and relate it to their own lives as they watch a video about respecting those who have authority.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

Bible-in-Life adult

Paul shares his testimony with a skeptical audience.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

echoes adult

Paul shares his testimony with a skeptical audience.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

high school

Students will discuss living in the Spirit as opposed to living for pleasure.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

middle school

Students will discuss living by the Golden Rule.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

upper elementary

Students will discuss the importance of people who serve others and watch a video about a couple who found ways to bless others.

Lesson 10

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August 09, 2026

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Spring 2026

echoes adult

Stephen becomes a leader in the early church and gives up his life as a witness for Jesus.

Lesson 10

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August 09, 2026

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Spring 2026

Bible-in-Life adult

Stephen becomes a leader in the early church and gives up his life as a witness for Jesus.

Lesson 10

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August 09, 2026

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Summer 2026

high school

Students will watch and discuss a nature video of prey defending themselves against predators as they explore the subtle schemes of our enemy.

Lesson 10

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August 09, 2026

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Summer 2026

middle school

Students will discuss how people can get along even when they disagree.

Lesson 10

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August 09, 2026

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Summer 2026

upper elementary

Students will use what Jesus taught about respecting authority and relate it to their own lives as they watch a video about respecting those who have authority.

Lesson 9

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August 02, 2026

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Summer 2026

Bible-in-Life adult

Thomas followed Jesus and wanted to see proof of His resurrection.

Lesson 9

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August 02, 2026