J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) Teacher

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 COMMUNITY: 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 COMMUNITY: 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 COMMUNITY: 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.


The J.A.M. Jesus and Me® Teacher Guide helps instructors understand the emotional and spiritual needs of 12- to 14-year-olds… and speak their language! The manual covers all 13 lessons and provides in-depth instruction and background information from the Precepts for Living® commentary.


¥ Scripture passages are presented in easy-to-read language.



¥ Students discover exciting ways to make Christianity part of their own lives.



¥ Teachers get step-by-step plans that make teaching easy.



FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS


Tool Time: Speaks to the teacher on a timely issue


Quick Look and Quarter At-A-Glance: Give helpful overviews into what will be studied throughout the quarter, both for the student and teacher



Open the Lesson: Offers discussion questions to begin the lesson and to ponder the implications of the “Reality Check” story


Explore the Meaning: Provides the answers to all the student activities from their books


In Depth: Helps the teacher understand the lesson on a more mature, personal level, beyond what they need to know to teach it to the students


Daily Bible Readings: Guides Scripture reading throughout the week to support quarterly topics and principles


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