Direction Student (Spring 2016): The Gift of Faith

by Melvin E. Banks, Ramon Mayo (Editor)

The material for this quarter revolves around Jesus’ life and ministry as portrayed in the Gospels of Mark and Luke. Mark and Luke show us how faith plays a vital role in following Jesus and living a life that pleases Him.UNIT 1 • TESTS OF The four lessons in this unit focus on tests of faith experienced by those in the Gospels who encountered Jesus.UNIT 2 • RESTORATIVE These four lessons show how faith in Jesus restored different people who were damaged mentally, physically, spiritually or emotionally.UNIT 3 • THE FULLNESS OF These five lessons focus on the qualities of a fully developed faith as well as the effects of that faith on the one who believes.Direction® Student offers 13 lesson studies 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 is cultural 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.FEATURE HIGHLIGHTSQuarter Outlines what will be studied throughout the quarter Black History Gives insight into the life of an influential person of the African Diaspora In Tells a story dealing with the lesson’s theme so that students can easily apply the lesson to modern lifeIn Provides a look into the meaning of the text with insight into the theology and interpretation of the textMake 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

131 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2016