Bible Truths C, 4Th Ed. Lesson Plan Overview
Bible Truths C, 4thed.
Lesson Plan Overview
Day / Section/Topic / Pages / Support MaterialsUnit 1: In Jerusalem: Birth of the Church
1, 2 / 1-1The Power of Pentecost / 1–9 / Unit opener (photo note); Overview of the Book of Acts (Chronology of Acts); Special Topics (Judas, baptism, church growth); Map Exercise 1; Thinking It Through
3 / 1-2Withstanding Persecution / 9–11 / Special Topics (biblical insights about healing); Extras (advice from 1 Peter); Thinking It Through
4, 5 / 1-3 Sin in the Church / 12–14 / New Testament World (Gamaliel); REPENT acrostic; Thinking It Through
6 / 1-4 Ministry in the Church / 15–17 / Special Topics (deacon qualifications); Thinking It Through
7, 8 / 1-5 The Supreme Sacrifice / 18–19 / Special Topics (length of Israel’s bondage; number in Jacob’s household; spiritual rewards); Extras (illustration); Thinking It Through; Unit 1 Review
Unit 2: Into Judea Samaria: Growth of the Church
9, 10 / 2-1 Philip: A Willing Messenger / 20–23 / Unit opener; Thinking It Through; Special Topics (Jews and Samaritans); Extras (Spurgeon illustration); Map 2a
11, 12 / 2-2 Saul: A Persecutor’s Conversion / 24–26 / Map 2b; Special Topics (hearing the voice); Extras (Spurgeon illustration); Thinking It Through
13 / 2-3Dorcas: A Benevolent Woman / 26–28 / Extras (service project); Thinking It Through
14, 15 / 2-4 Cornelius: The Good News Reaches the Gentiles / 28–29 / Extras (Leile biography); Thinking It Through; Map 2c
16, 17 / 2-5 Peter: Rescued from Prison / 30–33 / Map Exercise 2; Special Topics (Peter in Rome; Josephus); New Testament World (Caesarea Maritima); Extras (oral reports); Thinking It Through; Unit 2 Review
18 / Test 1 (Units 1–2)
Unit 3: To The Ends of the Earth: Expansion of the Church
19, 20 / 3-1 The Swelling Tide / 34–39 / Unit opener; Map Exercise 3a; Special Topics (Agabus’s prophecy); Extras (class project; A Missionary Mindset); Thinking It Through
20, 21 / 3-2 Bit-Part Barnabas / 39–41 / New Testament World (Son of Encouragement); Thinking It Through
22 / 3-3 The Jerusalem Council Lays Down the Law / 43–45 / Special Topics (which James); Thinking It Through
23 / 3-4God’s Providence and theMacedonian Call / 45–48 / Margin note about Hudson Taylor; Map Exercise 3b; Google Earth activity; Thinking It Through
24, 25 / 3-5 The Gospel Bears the Fruit of Faith in Philippi / 48–52 / New Testament World (Paul); essay: “Formation of the New Testament”; Thinking It Through
26, 27 / 3-6 Paul’s Approach Provokes Different Reactions / 52–55 / Thinking It Through; Special Topics (synagogues; Greek poets); New Testament World (Pliny); Extras (class project; witnessing role-play demonstration)
28 / 3-7 Paul Finds Much-Needed Encouragement at Corinth / 56–57 / Special Topics (writing of 1 and 2 Thessalonians; Paul’s Nazirite vow); Thinking It Through; Extras (Latimer biography); Unit 3 Preliminary Review
29, 30 / 3-8 Revival Breaks Out in Ephesus / 58–60 / Map Exercise 3c; Special Topics (Tyrannus); Extras (class discussion; research project); Thinking It Through
31 / 3-9 Paul as an Example of Faithful Service / 60–62 / Legalism illustration from Love Not the World; Special Topics (Paul’s reliability); Extras (sports illustrations; class project); Thinking It Through
32, 33 / 3-10 Paul Heads for Jerusalem Despite Dire Warnings / 63–66 / New Testament World (Jerusalem); Special Topics (Paul’s decision; women prophesying); Extras (Baedeker biography); Thinking It Through
34 / 3-11Paul Gets Arrested: Some Guidelines for Witnessing / 66–68 / Special Topics (Jewish Christians and the Mosaic law); Extras (advertising illustration; class discussion); Thinking It Through
35 / 3-12Paul in Prison: Appealing to Christ’s Resurrection / 68–71 / Special Topics (Paul and the high priest); Extras (class discussion); Thinking It Through
36, 37 / 3-13 Shipwrecked en Route to Rome but Not Abandoned by God / 71–74 / New Testament World (Roman emperors); Special Topics (Euroclydon); Extras (class discussion); Thinking It Through
38 / 3-14 Paul Fights the Good Fight Until the End / 75–77 / New Testament World (Rome); Special Topics (end of Acts; Castor and Pollux); Extras (class project; discussion of excuses for not witnessing); Unit 3 Review
39 / Test 2 (Unit 3)
Unit 4: Galatians: Salvation By the Work of Christ
40, 41 / 4-1 Standing Up for the Truth of the Gospel / 78–81 / Unit opener (photo note); Special Topics (Paul’s visits to Jerusalem); Extras (special lecture); Thinking It Through
42, 43 / 4-2 Free from the Law: Heirs According to the Promise / 82–85 / New Testament World (Turkey); Map Exercise 4; Special Topics (verbal inspiration; Paul’s infirmity; allegories); Extras (timing of Christ’s birth); Thinking It Through
44 / 4-3 Freedom Through Knowing the Truth and Practicing It / 85–87 / Photo note; chart about Paul’s early epistles; Special Topics (contradiction); Extras (fruit versus works Q&A); Thinking It Through
Unit 5: Thessalonians: Preparing for the Return of Christ
45, 46 / 5-1 Walking Worthy of God / 88–91 / Unit opener; Special Topics (Thessalonica); Extras (King Manasseh and Paul); Thinking It Through
47, 48 / 5-2 Suffering for the Savior / 92–94 / Special Topics (Paul’s authority); New Testament World (Luke); Thinking It Through
49 / 5-3 Excelling in Holiness / 95–97 / Special Topics (dichotomy/trichotomy; holy kiss) Extras (object lesson); Thinking It Through
50 / 5-4 Looking for the Lord’s Return / 97–99 / Special Topics (rapture); Extras (true story); Thinking It Through
51 / 5-5 Anticipating the Arrival of the Day of the Lord / 99–101 / Special Topics (restraining influence); Thinking It Through; Extras (discussion about the Antichrist); Unit 5 Review
52 / Test 3 (Units 4–5)
Unit 6: 1 Corinthians: Living Out the Love of Christ
53 / 6-1 Deadly Divisiveness in the Church at Corinth / 102–6 / Unit opener; Special Topics (Sosthenes; Chloe; going to court); Extras (Hatfields and McCoys illustration); Thinking It Through
54 / 6-2 The Foolishness of Human Wisdom / 106–7 / Special Topics (Isa. 64:4); Extras (guest lecture on secular intellectualism); Thinking It Through
55, 56 / 6-3 A Warning Against Arrogance / 108–11 / Special Topics (gladiators); Extras (fables); Thinking It Through; New Testament World (sports/entertainment)
57 / 6-4 A Passion for Purity / 112–14 / Special Topics (lost letters); Extras (“Name That Song” game); Thinking It Through
58 / 6-5 Paul Tackles Questions About Marriage and Singleness / 115–17 / Special Topics (Paul’s marital status; Paul’s opinion about marriage; virgin); Extras (Anne Bradstreet poem); Thinking It Through
59 / 6-6 Freedom in Christ: How It Works Out in Real Life / 117–20 / Special Topics (pagan food offering); Extras (guilty conscience illustration; Hudson Taylor’s example); Thinking It Through
60, 61 / 6-7 The Power to Persevere Through God’s Promises / 120–22 / Special Topics (the spiritual Rock); Extras (sports trivia illustration); Thinking It Through
62 / 6-8 Submission to Authority and Reverence in Worship / 122–24 / Special Topics (head coverings; women prophesying); Thinking It Through
63, 64 / 6-9 How Different Spiritual Gifts Build Up the Body of Christ / 124–26 / Special Topics (tongues); Extras (resources); Thinking It Through
65 / 6-10 The Resurrection of Jesus: Cornerstone of the Faith? / 127–29 / Special Topics (baptism for the dead; evidence for the resurrection); Extras (role-play); Thinking It Through; Unit 6 Review
66 / Test 4 (Unit 6)
Unit 7: 2 Corinthians: Ministering Effectively for Christ
67, 68 / 7-1 Handling Things That Test Your Faith / 130–33 / Unit Opener; Extras (group project; student essay; class discussion; special testimony); Thinking It Through
69 / 7-2 Marks of Christlike Character / 134–36 / Special Topics (Paul’s trips to Corinth; the “painful” letter); Extras (discussion of monarchy); Thinking It Through
70 / 7-3New Covenant Ministry: A Message of Hope / 137–39 / Extras (testimony; illustration); Thinking It Through
71, 72 / 7-4 Living in the Light of Eternity / 139–43 / Special Topics (the judgment); Extras (special lecture); Thinking It Through; New Testament World (temple)
73 / 7-5 Reconciled to God to Be Ambassadors for Christ / 144–45 / Extras (lecture enrichment); Thinking It Through
74, 75 / 7-6 Sanctified Through Separation to God / 145–48 / Extras (case study about separation); Thinking It Through
76 / 7-7 The Grace of Giving: Lessons to Be Learned / 148–50 / Extras (class project); Thinking It Through
77 / 7-8 Bod Enough to Boast: Paul Defends His Ministry / 150–53 / Special Topics (Paul’s thorn); Extras (self-evaluation); Thinking It Through
78 / Test 5 (Unit 7)
Unit 8: Romans: Justification by Faith in Christ
79, 80 / 8-1 Condemning the Standard Secular Worldview / 154–59 / Unit opener (photo note); Special Topics (truth about God); Extras (discussion about those who have never heard the gospel); New Testament World (pantheon); Thinking It Through
81 / 8-2 Condemning the Unbiblical Religious Worldview / 159–61 / Extras (writing assignment); Thinking It Through
82 / 8-3 Salvation Through Faith by the Grace of God / 161–63 / Extras (singing); Thinking It Through
83 / 8-4 Sanctification: Spiritual Victory in Jesus Christ / 163–65 / Extras (scriptural illustration); Thinking It Through
84 / 8-5 The Mystery of Election: God’s Sovereign Choice / 165–66 / Extras (windmill illustration); Thinking It Through
85 / 8-6 Offering Your Body as a Living Sacrifice Acceptable to God / 167–69 / Special Topics (buying on credit); Extras (Augustine biography); Thinking It Through; New Testament World (Jewish War)
86 / Test 6 (Unit 8)