J.A.M. Jesus and Me Teacher (Spring 2016‪)‬

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 FAITH: The four lessons in this unit focus on tests of faith experienced by those in the Gospels who encountered Jesus.

UNIT 2 • RESTORATIVE FAITH: These four lessons show how faith in Jesus restored different people who were damaged mentally, physically, spiritually or emotionally.

UNIT 3 • THE FULLNESS OF FAITH: 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.


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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