The study of this quarter examines the sovereignty of God and of Jesus Christ, culminating with a close look at the vision of God’s plan at the end of the age. The material from Isaiah and Hebrews highlights the sovereign position of the Father and the Son over the universe and how that affects the lives of the believer, while the material from Revelation unveils God’s sovereignty over final events and the end results of His eternal plan. UNIT 1 • The Sovereignty of God The four lessons in this unit explore how the prophet Isaiah views the reign of God over the whole world through discussing a peaceful kingdom, a mountain of God, the foundations of the earth, and a new and everlasting covenant. UNIT 2 • The Sovereignty of Jesus The five lessons in this unit study the images of the reign of the resurrected Christ from the letter to the Hebrews. In these lessons, Jesus is described as the imprint of God, the owner of a household, the great High Priest, Priest forever, and the Pioneer and Perfecter of our faith. UNIT 3 • Alpha and Omega The four lessons in this unit are based on the last two chapters of the book of Revelation. In these lessons, John uses metaphors of one who makes all things new, a vision of a New Jerusalem, a river of life, and the beginning and the end of all things to explore how God reigns.
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 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
In Tells a story dealing with the lesson’s theme so that students can easily apply the lesson to modern life
In Provides a look into the meaning of the text with insight into the theology and interpretation of the text
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