Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
The Spring quarter lessons presents an engaging exploration of the social challenges historically faced by faithful Christians. It invites reflection on how the church today can embody Christ’s presence in addressing similar issues in our contemporary context.
Unit 1, “Fulfilling Our Obligations to Neighbors,” challenges the students to pursue shared goals within the home, the community. and both local and global relationships, all grounded in mutual love and respect. Our responsibility toward one another includes caring for our physical well-being, serving one another as an act of service to Christ, recognizing the God-given diversity of the world’s peoples, and practicing mutual encouragement–what might be called “one-anothering”–in pursuit of lasting peace.
Unit I1, “Fulfilling Our Obligations to Family and Community,” offers four lessons centered on the promise of eternal life and our responsibilities in the present. The Easter lesson highlights the hope of bodily resurrection for followers of Jesus. Resurrection faith empowers believers to respect the order that God has established through appointed leaders, while also equipping them to challenge those who misuse their authority. The last two lessons in this unit focus on the role of children in the home, presenting them as models of kingdom life. Parents and caregivers are called to bring up children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Unit III, “Fulfilling Our Obligations to God and Society,” presents five lessons on the Christian’s duty to the wider society, all framed within our ultimate allegiance to God in Christ. Daily life presents believers with opportunities to fulfill their callings, seek balance between work and rest, and worship in Spirit and in truth. The second through fourth lessons in this unit explore biblical perspectives on labor–both individual and communal–while offering warnings against the dangers of overwork. These lessons underscore the necessity and joy of rest, recreation, retreat, and the setting apart of holy time. The quarter concludes with a lesson that highlights the importance of regularly gathering before the Lord to offer thanks for all good gifts received from God’s hand.
Unit 1: Fulfilling Our Obligations to Neighbors
March 1, 2026
Love Acts
Mark 12:28-34; James 2:14-17
March 8, 2026
Physical and Spiritual Fitness
Daniel 1:8-17, 1 Timothy 4:7-8
March 15, 2026
Giving Generously
Deuteronomy 15:4-11; Matthew 25:42-45
March 22, 2026
Putting an End to Prejudice and Discrimination
Acts 10:9-15; 30-35; Galatians 3:28-29
March 29, 2026
Understanding Leads to Peace
Isaiah 2:2-4; Acts 17:26-28
Unit II: Fulfilling Our Obligations to Family and Community
April 5, 2026
Thoughts on Life and Death
1 Corinthians 15:13-20; 51-58
April 12, 2026
Whose Rules Rule?
Mark 12:17; Romans 13:1; 6-8; 1 Peter 2:13-17
April 19, 2026
The Beauty of Dependence
Mark 9:36-37; 42; 10:13-16
April 26, 2026
Love that Shapes Society
Deuteronomy 6:3-9; Matthew 19:3-9
Unit III: Fulfilling Our Obligations to God and Society
May 3, 2026
Grace beyond Borders
Jonah 1:1-3; 3:1-5; 4:6-11
May 10, 2026
A Good Day’s WorkGenesis 2:18; Exodus 20:9; John 5:17; 9:4; Acts 20:33-35; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12
May 17, 2026
Cultivating Generosity
Deuteronomy 24:14-22; Ephesians 6:5-9. 1 Timothy 6:6:17-19
May 25, 2026
A Well-earned Rest
Mark 2:18-28
May 31, 2026
Provoke One Another!
Matthew 28:18-20; Hebrews 10:22-25
