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Lesson 7

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July 19, 2026

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Summer 2026

Zacchaeus, the Repentant Tax Collector

by RLD Editorial Team

Luke 19:1–10

Bible-in-Life adult

Jesus eats with the “wrong” person, and He finds a lost child of Abraham in the process.

Lesson 7

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July 19, 2026

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Summer 2026

Zacchaeus, the Repentant Tax Collector

by RLD Editorial Team

Luke 19:1–10

echoes adult

Jesus eats with the “wrong” person, and He finds a lost child of Abraham in the process.

Lesson 7

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July 19, 2026

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Summer 2026

Our Perfect Dad

by RLD Editorial Team

Acts 17:24-29; Matthew 7:9-12; Galatians 3:26

high school

Students will consider the characteristics of a great parent as they explore the perfection of our heavenly Father.

Lesson 7

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July 19, 2026

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Summer 2026

Just Ask

by RLD Editorial Team

Luke 15:11-24

middle school

Your students will understand the importance of both giving and receiving forgiveness as they explore how forgiving our heavenly Father is.

Lesson 7

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July 19, 2026

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Summer 2026

Open Arms

by RLD Editorial Team

Luke 15:11-24

upper elementary

Students will think about how we welcome those who were lost and will celebrate the way God welcomes us with open arms even when we let Him down.

Lesson 6

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July 12, 2026

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Summer 2026

But How Can That Be?

by RLD Editorial Team

Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14

high school

Students will discuss things that are unexplainable as they explore the Trinity.

Lesson 6

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July 12, 2026

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Summer 2026

God Puts a Face to a Name

by RLD Editorial Team

Exodus 33:11-23; John 1:14, 18

middle school

Students will watch a meeting between two pen pals as a way to get them thinking about getting to know God.

Lesson 6

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July 12, 2026

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Summer 2026

Blown Away

by RLD Editorial Team

Isaiah 6:1-9a; 30:8-21

upper elementary

Students will discuss one city’s up-close encounter with a powerful windstorm as they consider being awed by God’s power and glory.

Lesson 6

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July 12, 2026

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Summer 2026

Simon Peter, the Restored Disciple

by RLD Editorial Team

Mark 8:27–29; Luke 22:31–34; John 18:25–27; 21:15–17

Bible-in-Life adult

Peter is not perfect, but he is a leader whom Jesus validates and restores.

Lesson 6

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July 12, 2026

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Summer 2026

Simon Peter, the Restored Disciple

by RLD Editorial Team

Mark 8:27–29; Luke 22:31–34; John 18:25–27; 21:15–17

echoes adult

Peter is not perfect, but he is a leader whom Jesus validates and restores.

Lesson 5

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July 05, 2026

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Summer 2026

Honesty—The Best Policy

by RLD Editorial Team

Exodus 20:16; Numbers 23:11-20

high school

Students will watch a video about detecting lies and discuss signs of dishonesty as they explore what it means to take pains to do what is right.

Lesson 5

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July 05, 2026

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Summer 2026

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

by RLD Editorial Team

Exodus 20:16; John 8:44; Matthew 26:31-35, 56b; Luke 22:54-62