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Lesson 7

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January 12, 2025

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Winter 2024-25

by RLD Editorial Team
Psalm 93

echoes adult

Praise God as the mighty king and Lord of creation.

Lesson 7

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January 12, 2025

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Winter 2024-25

by RLD Editorial Team
Psalm 93

Bible-in-Life adult

Praise God as the mighty king and Lord of creation.

Lesson 7

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January 12, 2025

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Winter 2024-25

by RLD Editorial Team
Mark 1:35-38; 6:46; Luke 5:15-16; 6:12-13

high school

Your teens will discuss the importance of solitude in their lives, analyzing the elements of a healthy prayer life before understanding the things that are standing in the way of their isolation.

Lesson 7

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January 12, 2025

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Winter 2024-25

by RLD Editorial Team
Matthew 4:1-11

middle school

Students will distinguish between “harmless” temptations and temptations to sin as they watch a video about children who were tempted with sweet treats.

Lesson 7

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January 12, 2025

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Winter 2024-25

by RLD Editorial Team
Luke 4:1-13

upper elementary

Students will recognize the benefits of being prepared to face temptation by committing Scripture to memory.

Lesson 6

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January 05, 2025

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Winter 2024-25

by RLD Editorial Team
Psalm 10:12–18

Bible-in-Life adult

Know that God sees your affliction and cares for you.

Lesson 6

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January 05, 2025

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Winter 2024-25

by RLD Editorial Team
Psalm 10:12–18

echoes adult

Know that God sees your affliction and cares for you.

Lesson 6

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January 05, 2025

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Winter 2024-25

by RLD Editorial Team
Luke 6:1-11

high school

Students will discuss our human tendency to challenge authority and discover that God is our ultimate authority.

Lesson 6

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January 05, 2025

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Winter 2024-25

by RLD Editorial Team
Matthew 3:13-17

middle school

In order to gain a clearer understanding of identifying with Jesus, students will watch a video about two fraternal twins who can identify with one another despite their differences.

Lesson 6

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January 05, 2025

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Winter 2024-25

by RLD Editorial Team
Matthew 3:13-17; John 1:29-34

upper elementary

Students will watch a video about identity as they discover ways they identify with God and His people.

Lesson 5

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December 29, 2024

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Spring 2021

by RLD Editorial Team
Luke 18:35–43

Bible-in-Life adult

Do you believe God’s mercy is for you?

Lesson 5

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December 29, 2024

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Spring 2021

by RLD Editorial Team
Luke 18:35–43

echoes adult

Do you believe God’s mercy is for you?