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Every week you'll find a hot topic in the world today that relates to students ages 11 through 18, plus adults. Scroll down for the most recent lessons or visit the lesson archive.
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Lesson 9
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January 26, 2020
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Winter 2019-20
high school
Students will talk about marathon runners as they explore how fixing our eyes on Jesus gives us strength and courage.
Lesson 9
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January 26, 2020
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Winter 2019-20
echoes adult
Fully committed hearts draw people to God.
Lesson 9
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January 26, 2020
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Winter 2019-20
adult
Fully committed hearts draw people to God.
Lesson 9
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January 26, 2020
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Winter 2019-20
middle school
Students will watch a video about teens choosing to serve others as they explore Jesus’ definition of greatness.
Lesson 9
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January 26, 2020
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Winter 2019-20
upper elementary
In order to introduce the lesson topic, students will discuss their life connections and watch an amusing video about someone searching for a way to stay plugged in.
upper elementary
Students will watch a video about a baby whom doctors said would die at birth but defied the odds as they explore Jesus’ absolute power over death.
Lesson 8
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January 19, 2020
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Winter 2019-20
high school
Students will watch a video about refugees and consider what parents give up for their children as they explore what it means to sacrifice something.
Lesson 8
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January 19, 2020
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Winter 2019-20
middle school
Students will watch videos about compassionate acts as they explore the compassion of Jesus.
Lesson 8
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January 19, 2020
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Winter 2019-20
adult
Solomon Seeks God’s Blessing
Lesson 8
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January 19, 2020
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Winter 2019-20
echoes adult
Solomon Seeks God’s Blessing
Lesson 7
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January 12, 2020
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Winter 2019-20
upper elementary
Students will watch a video about a modern day shepherd to help them consider how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, loves and cares for them.
Lesson 7
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January 12, 2020
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Winter 2019-20
middle school
Your students will watch a video skit and discuss expectation vs. reality and come to understand that the “not yet” of what Jesus will do is beyond our greatest expectations.
