Inteen 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.


Inteen® Student Magazine gives students (ages 15–17) a fresh perspective on biblical truths. Each quarter, the 13-week lesson curriculum is paired with poems, practical advice, real-life stories, book reviews, and more to inspire teens to continue their spiritual growth and draw closer to Christ.


¥ God’s Word is presented in interesting ways—book reviews, real-life stories, and thoughtful articles show teens how they can relate to Bible truths.



¥ Teens read about peers with relevant situations—drugs, gangs, love, school—and learn how to cope with such problems with God’s help.



¥ Teens are given ways to demonstrate that they understand the Bible principles presented.



FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS


Scripture Discussion: Combines aspects of the modern story and Bible passage, and gives teens a more in-depth understanding of the lesson


Check It: Challenges the student’s basic understanding of the lesson


Think It: Invokes discussion about the lesson and ascertains the students’ understanding on a deeper level


Do It: Suggests ways teens can put Bible and lesson principles into action


Keep It: Encourages memorizing Scripture to keep God’s Word in your heart


Inteen Reader: Whets the student’s appetite for the quarter’s theme


Feature Article: Gives teens a biblical perspective on current issues


Lit Pick: Introduces students to an inspirational, culturally relevant book


Inteen Survey: Encourages students to share their opinions in a quarterly survey


Rap Up!: Helps students review Scripture they’ve learned throughout the quarter


Keywords: UMI, Sunday School, small group, African American Christian, Black church, Uniform Lesson Series, ULS, teenage, high school