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Lesson 12

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August 23, 2026

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Summer 2026

Faith in the Impossible

by RLD Editorial Team

Hebrews 11:1-13a

high school

Students will hear a story about a couple praying in faith for a baby and then discuss praying and acting in faith.

Lesson 12

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August 23, 2026

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Summer 2026

Ace Your Serve

by RLD Editorial Team

Luke 17:7-10; Philippians 2:3-7

middle school

Your students will hear a story of an organization helping Ukrainian refugees in order to understand God’s heart for serving others.

Lesson 12

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August 23, 2026

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Spring 2026

Fine to Forgive

by RLD Editorial Team

Philemon 1-21; Matthew 5:23-24; Ephesians 4:26-27

upper elementary

In order to introduce the lesson topic, students will hear one expert’s tips on forgiveness and talk about when they find it easy and difficult to forgive.

Lesson 12

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August 23, 2026

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Summer 2026

Timothy, the Leader with a Legacy

by RLD Editorial Team

2 Timothy 1:1–6; 3:14–16

Bible-in-Life adult

Paul encourages Timothy to honor the legacy of faithful mentors and trust in the power of Scripture.

Lesson 12

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August 23, 2026

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Summer 2026

Timothy, the Leader with a Legacy

by RLD Editorial Team

2 Timothy 1:1–6; 3:14–16

echoes adult

Paul encourages Timothy to honor the legacy of faithful mentors and trust in the power of Scripture.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

Saul of Tarsus, the Unlikely Apostle

by RLD Editorial Team

Acts 22:3–15

Bible-in-Life adult

Paul shares his testimony with a skeptical audience.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

Saul of Tarsus, the Unlikely Apostle

by RLD Editorial Team

Acts 22:3–15

echoes adult

Paul shares his testimony with a skeptical audience.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

Living By the Spirit

by RLD Editorial Team

Galatians 5:13, 16, 19-21; Ephesians 4:17-24; 1 Peter 4:1-5

high school

Students will discuss living in the Spirit as opposed to living for pleasure.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

The Rule Worth Following

by RLD Editorial Team

Luke 6:31-38; Matthew 7:1-5

middle school

Students will discuss living by the Golden Rule.

Lesson 11

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August 16, 2026

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Summer 2026

First or Last?

by RLD Editorial Team

Mark 10:35-45

upper elementary

Students will discuss the importance of people who serve others and watch a video about a couple who found ways to bless others.

Lesson 10

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August 09, 2026

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Spring 2026

Stephen, the Unwavering Martyr

by RLD Editorial Team

Acts 6:7–10; 7:54–60

echoes adult

Stephen becomes a leader in the early church and gives up his life as a witness for Jesus.

Lesson 10

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August 09, 2026

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Spring 2026

Stephen, the Unwavering Martyr

by RLD Editorial Team

Acts 6:7–10; 7:54–60