Elevation of the Cross

THE ELEVATION OF THE HOLY CROSS

 

Objectives:

 

  1. Students should be able to identify each character in the icon, telling the story.
  2. Students should know the Troparion of the Holy Cross and “Before Thy Cross”.
  3. Students should know that the date of the feast is September 14.

 

Possible Lesson Plan:

 

  1. Open with prayer.

 

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Romans: The Branches

ROMANS 11:17-18

 

Scripture verse: “And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree, do not boast against the branches.”

 

Objectives:

  1. Students should understand the metaphor of the olive tree.
  2. Students should understand the relationship between Judaism and Christianity.

 

Possible Lesson Plan:

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1 Corinthians: Christ Crucified

I CORINTHIANS 2:2

 

Scripture verse: “For I am determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.”

 

Objectives:

  1. Students should memorize the verse and know that Jesus was crucified for our sins.
  2. Students should know that the cross is an important symbol of Christianity and why.

 

Background on the book:

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2 Corinthians: Cheerful Giver

II CORINTHIANS 9:7

Scripture verse: “So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.”

Objectives:

  1. Students should memorize the last part of the verse and understand its context.
  2. Students should personally fill out a pledge card with their promise to God.

Background on the book:

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Galatians: Sowing and Reaping

GALATIANS 6:7

 

Scripture verse: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”

 

Objectives:

  1. Students should memorize the verse and understand the parable of the sower.
  2. Students should understand the concept of “relative morality” and its application today.

 

Background on the book:

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Ephesians: The Fullness of God

EPHESIANS 3:18-19

 

Scripture verse: “that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height – to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”

 

Objectives:

  1. Students should memorize the last half of the verse and understand its content and context.
  2. Students should reconsider how much Christ fills their lives and reconsider their priorities.

 

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