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Lesson 5

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January 04, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Hebrews 1:1-10

high school

Students will watch a video featuring an expert sharing about real versus fake diamonds as they explore the difference between real and counterfeit.

Lesson 5

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January 04, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
John 1:29-34

middle school

Students will watch a video clip about DNA testing as they talk about their identity in preparation to start thinking about Jesus’ identity.

Lesson 5

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January 04, 2026

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
John 6:1-13, 26-40

upper elementary

In order to introduce the lesson topic, students will discuss different kinds of needs that people have and watch a video about how ADA compliant sidewalks help meet the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Lesson 4

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December 28, 2025

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Romans 8:12–17, 26–27

echoes adult

God’s adopted children receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Lesson 4

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December 28, 2025

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Romans 8:12–17, 26–27

Bible-in-Life adult

God’s adopted children receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Lesson 4

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December 28, 2025

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Luke 4:14-21; 8:1-3; 17:15-18; 18:35, 38, 40-43a; 23:39-43

high school

Students will consider the example of a group that reaches out to help teens in need.

Lesson 4

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December 28, 2025

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Isaiah 49:6-7; 60:3; Matthew 2:1-11

middle school

Students will watch a graphic animation of the spread of Christianity around the world as they explore the need for the Gospel of Jesus to be heard.

Lesson 4

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December 28, 2025

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Matthew 2:13-23

upper elementary

Students will watch a video clip about an 11-year-old boy rescued from drowning by a local teenager as they consider depending on someone in every situation.

Lesson 3

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December 21, 2025

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Luke 15:3–7; Romans 5:6–10

echoes adult

Jesus is the Good Shepherd, a model of selfless love.

Lesson 3

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December 21, 2025

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Luke 15:3–7; Romans 5:6–10

Bible-in-Life adult

Jesus is the Good Shepherd, a model of selfless love.

Lesson 3

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December 21, 2025

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
Micah 5:2-5a; 2 Samuel 7:16; Luke 2:1-7

middle school

Students will learn about the differences between material and spiritual richness, while discovering the sacrifice Jesus made to bring us the gift of eternal, heavenly wealth.

Lesson 3

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December 21, 2025

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Winter 2025-26

by RLD Editorial Team
John 5:16-27

high school

Students will filter out fact from fiction as they explore believing Jesus as the Son of God.