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Direction Teacher: The Christian Community Comes Alive

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The study of this quarter is focused on the material from Acts as a narrative of the early church. Acts gives us a glimpse into the life of the community of disciples and shows how the Gospel was spread through such a community through the power of the Holy Spirit to all nations.
UNIT 1 • THE BEGINNINGS OF THE The four lessons in this unit focus on the beginnings of the Christian community as experienced by the Jerusalem church.
UNIT 2 • THE CHALLENGES OF THE The five lessons in this unit show how the church endured growing pains when different challenges presented themselves outside the boundaries of Jerusalem.
UNIT 3 • THE MISSION OF THE The four lessons in this unit focus on Paul’s second missionary journey and the intentional ways that he and his companions partnered with the Holy Spirit to preach the Gospel among the Gentiles.

Direction® Teacher offers 13 complete lesson plans and includes a Bible Study Guide complete with in-depth information to give students (ages 35 and up) more insight into the text. Also included are teaching instructions and background information from the Precepts For Living® annual commentary.
•Lessons are outlined and include background information so readers get an in-depth explanation of the Scriptures.

•Analysis is written in easy-to-understand language.

•Thought-provoking questions challenge students and stimulate discussions.

•Effective, detailed plans lead students to discover and demonstrate God’s truth.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Quarter Outlines what will be studied throughout the quarter

Black History Gives insight into the life of an influential person of the African Diaspora

Teaching Provides an overview and outline for approaching all the lesson’s material

More Light on the Offers a fuller look into the meaning of the text with insights into the original biblical language

Make It Suggests ways to make a specific, personal commitment and take action on what was learned through the lesson

Daily Bible Lists Scriptures to read throughout the week that support quarterly topics and principles

225 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 19, 2015

About the author

Melvin E. Banks

198 books

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