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Lesson 8

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April 26, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Deuteronomy 6:3–9; Matthew 19:3–9

echoes adult

God designed families to be a source of strength in our lives.

Lesson 8

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April 26, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Deuteronomy 6:3–9; Matthew 19:3–9

Bible-in-Life adult

God designed families to be a source of strength in our lives.

Lesson 6

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April 26, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, 5:5-8

high school

Students will reflect on recent earthquakes and consider how being prepared is important.

Lesson 5

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April 26, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
John 20:19-29

middle school

Students will watch the best plays of the Superbowl and begin to discuss how easy it is to doubt what we can’t see.

Lesson 6

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April 26, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
2 Peter 1:1-11

upper elementary

Students will discuss learning about changing technology as it relates to constantly learning how to become more like Jesus.

Lesson 7

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April 19, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Mark 9:36–37, 42; 10:13–16

echoes adult

Jesus blesses children and makes children an example.

Lesson 7

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April 19, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Mark 9:36–37, 42; 10:13–16

Bible-in-Life adult

Jesus blesses children and makes children an example.

Lesson 5

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April 19, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Ephesians 4:8-13; Romans 8:31-34; 1 John 2:1-2

high school

Students will consider the difference good provisions can make as they explore how Jesus acts on our behalf and graciously gives us what we need.

Lesson 4

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April 19, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Matthew 26:36-41, 47, 56; 27:35-36, 45-46

middle school

After watching a video about using social media for intentional connection rather than passive scrolling, students will discuss what it means to feel lonely.

Lesson 5

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April 19, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Matthew 26:23-25, 31-35, 57-75; John 21:15-17

upper elementary

Students will contemplate failure and find that with God even the worst failure can be forgiven—again and again.

Lesson 6

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April 12, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Mark 12:17; Romans 13:1, 6–8; 1 Peter 2:13–17

echoes adult

God invites us to submit to systems of civil authority.

Lesson 6

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April 12, 2026

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Spring 2026

by RLD Editorial Team
Mark 12:17; Romans 13:1, 6–8; 1 Peter 2:13–17

Bible-in-Life adult

God invites us to submit to systems of civil authority.