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Lesson 13

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May 31, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Matthew 28:18–20; Hebrews 10:22–25

echoes adult

Jesus sends His disciples on a mission: building up the church community.

Lesson 13

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May 31, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Matthew 28:18–20; Hebrews 10:22–25

Bible-in-Life adult

Jesus sends His disciples on a mission: building up the church community.

Lesson 11

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May 31, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Acts 4:34-37; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, 9-14

high school

Your students will discuss ways young people can be generous—even without money as they explore how sharing is a privilege.

Lesson 10

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May 31, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Acts 8:5-25

middle school

Students will watch a video about bad motivations for kind actions as they explore motivation behind doing things for others.

Lesson 11

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May 31, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Acts 12:1-19

upper elementary

Students will watch a video about unexpected surprises as they explore praying with confidence and expecting answers.

Lesson 12

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May 24, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Mark 2:18–28

echoes adult

Jesus reorients the focus of fasting and Sabbath.

Lesson 12

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May 24, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Mark 2:18–28

Bible-in-Life adult

Jesus reorients the focus of fasting and Sabbath.

Lesson 10

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May 24, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
1 Corinthians 13

high school

Students will consider what love looks like as they watch a video about a teen who showed love for a stranger through his action.

Lesson 09

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May 24, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Acts 6:1-7

middle school

As students view a video of the internal workings of an analog watch, they will consider the important parts that individual believers play within the Church.

Lesson 10

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May 24, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Acts 4:1-22; 5:12-42

upper elementary

Students will watch a video about a teen who acted in love and discuss what it looks like to obey God.

Lesson 11

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May 17, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Deuteronomy 24:14–21; Ephesians 6:5–9; 1 Timothy 6:17–19

echoes adult

God’s people are to seek justice for others.—

Lesson 11

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May 17, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Deuteronomy 24:14–21; Ephesians 6:5–9; 1 Timothy 6:17–19

Bible-in-Life adult

God’s people are to seek justice for others.—