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Lesson 3
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September 20, 2026
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Fall 2026
Bible-in-Life adult
God helps Israel overcome fearsome enemies.
Lesson 3
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September 20, 2026
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Fall 2026
echoes adult
God helps Israel overcome fearsome enemies.
Lesson 3
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September 20, 2026
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Fall 2026
high school
Students will explore how the way we say things impacts others and will begin to think about the importance of communicating well.
Lesson 3
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September 20, 2026
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Fall 2026
middle school
By discussing current trends, your students will develop an understanding of how the devil uses media to trap us into giving in to evil.
upper elementary
Students will watch a situation where salvation rested solely on a man’s strength and strategy as they explore our need to be delivered from sin.
Lesson 2
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September 13, 2026
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Fall 2026
high school
Presented with data about teen spending habits, students will look inward and analyze their ability to resist temptation and choose wisdom.
Lesson 2
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September 13, 2026
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Fall 2026
middle school
Your students will discuss valid and invalid excuses as they look at what it takes to obey God completely.
upper elementary
Students will consider the difference between half-hearted and whole-hearted and will be challenged to choose to obey God with all their heart.
Lesson 2
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September 13, 2026
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Fall 2026
Bible-in-Life adult
Stones of memory help Israel remember God’s mighty deeds.
Lesson 2
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September 13, 2026
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Fall 2026
echoes adult
Stones of memory help Israel remember God’s mighty deeds.
Lesson 1
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September 06, 2026
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Fall 2026
echoes adult
God commissions Joshua as Moses’ successor and promises to be with him.
Lesson 1
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September 06, 2026
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Fall 2026
Bible-in-Life adult
God commissions Joshua as Moses’ successor and promises to be with him.