Epistles, Feasts and Sacraments

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Thessalonians: Rejoice for your sake

I AND II THESSALONIANS

 

Scripture verse (I Thessalonians 3:9): “For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy with which we rejoice for your sake before our God,”

 

Objectives:

  1. Students should understand the content and context of the verse. We'll not try to memorize this verse, but to understand it.
  2. Students should be able to identify at least one person who has been like Paul to them, praying for them and loving them in the Lord.

 

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Timothy: Genuine Faith

I AND II TIMOTHY

 

Scripture verse (II Timothy 1:5): “I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.”

 

Objectives:

  1. Students should know the “family tree” of Timothy.
  2. Students should know their own family tree and the importance of Christian family life.

 

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Nativity

THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST

 

Objectives:

  1. Students should be able to identify the characters in the icon and tell the story.
  2. Students should know the date of the feast (December 25).
  3. Students should be able to recite or sing the Troparion and the Kontakion.
  4. Students should know the Christmas greeting: Christ is born! Glorify Him!

 

Possible Lesson Plan:

  1. Open with prayer.

 

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Hebrews: The Word of God

HEBREWS 4:12

Scripture verse: “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”

Objectives:

  1. Students should memorize the first half of the verse, and know its context and meaning.
  2. Students should understand that nothing is hidden from God; He cannot be fooled.

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Hebrews: The Order of Melchizedek

HEBREWS 7:17

 

Scripture verse: “For He testifies: ‘You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.’”

 

Objectives:

  1. Memorize the verse and know who Melchizedek is.
  2. Understand the relationship between the Old and the New Covenants.
  3. Understand the comparison between the Old Testament priests and Jesus.

 

Possible Lesson Plan:

  1. Open with prayer.

 

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