Direction Student (Spring 2017‪)‬

God’s love for us is evident in Scripture from the creation of the first humans to God’s constant interactions with individuals and groups of people in their historical circumstances and developments. A survey of select Old and New Testament Scriptures reveals dynamic and encouraging aspects of God’s constant love for humankind.

UNIT 1 • GOD’S ETERNAL, PRESERVING, RENEWING LOVE: The four lessons from 1 John, Ephesians, the Gospel of John, and Joel depict God’s love for humans as primary and unending. The lessons show that God’s love overflows, redeems, unites, and renews.

UNIT 2 • GOD’S CARING, SAVING, AND UPHOLDING LOVE: The five lessons drawn from Psalms, John, and Romans reveal God as protector, preserver, healer, comforter, and Savior of the people.

UNIT 3 • GOD’S PERVASIVE AND SUSTAINING LOVE: The four lessons in this unit are drawn from the book of Jonah, and they highlight God’s unconditional love for humans and the natural world, as well as God’s continuing care and concern for individual and group relationships and developments.


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 At-A-Glance: Outlines what will be studied throughout the quarter 


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


In Focus: Tells a story dealing with the lesson’s theme so that students can easily apply the lesson to modern life


In Depth: Provides a look into the meaning of the text with insight into the theology and interpretation of the text


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


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


Keywords: Small group, UMI, Sunday School, ULS, African American church, Black Christian, Uniform Lesson Series