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Lesson 13
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May 31, 2026
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Spring 2026
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
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
high school
Your students will discuss ways young people can be generous—even without money as they explore how sharing is a privilege.
middle school
Students will watch a video about bad motivations for kind actions as they explore motivation behind doing things for others.
upper elementary
Students will watch a video about unexpected surprises as they explore praying with confidence and expecting answers.
echoes adult
Jesus reorients the focus of fasting and Sabbath.
Bible-in-Life adult
Jesus reorients the focus of fasting and Sabbath.
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.
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
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
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
Bible-in-Life adult
God’s people are to seek justice for others.—