Epistles, Feasts and Sacraments
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Presentation of Theotokos
THE PRESENTATION OF THE VIRGIN
Objectives:
Thessalonians: Render thanks to God
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:
- Students should understand the content and context of the verse.
- 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: Faith that is in you
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:
- Students should know the “family tree” of Timothy.
- Students should know their own family tree and the importance of Christian family life.
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Titus: Speak, Exhort, and Rebuke
TITUS AND PHILEMON
Scripture verse (Titus 2:15): “Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority.”
Objectives:
- Students should memorize the verse and understand its content and context.
- Students should know what “exhort” means; is it the same as “nag”?
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Nativity
THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
Objectives:
- Students should be able to identify the characters in the icon and tell the story.
- Students should know the date of the feast (December 25).
- Students should be able to recite or sing the Troparion and the Kontakion.
- Students should know the Christmas greeting: Christ is born! Glorify Him!
Possible Lesson Plan:
- Open with prayer.
Theophany
THEOPHANY
Objectives:
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:
- Students should memorize the first half of the verse, and know its context and meaning.
- Students should understand that nothing is hidden from God; He cannot be fooled.
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Hebrews: Order of Melchizedek
HEBREWS 7:17
Scripture verse: “For He testifies: ‘You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.’”
Objectives:
- Memorize the verse and know who Melchizedek is.
- Understand the relationship between the Old and the New Covenants.
- Understand the comparison between the Old Testament priests and Jesus.
Possible Lesson Plan:
- Open with prayer.
James: Wars and Fights
JAMES 4:1
Meeting of the Lord
THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS
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