Genesis COGIC - Sunday School Lessons

Sunday School

**SUMMER QUARTER**
**JUNE JULY AUGUST 2000**
UNIT I:		LIVING IN CHRIST

June	4	Living in Christ
June	11	Having the Mind of Christ
June	18	Pressing On in Christ
June	25	Rejoicing in Christ

UNIT II:		CALLED TO BE A NEW HUMANITY

July	2	Called to Spiritual Blessings in Christ
July	9	Called to Oneness in Christ
July	16	Called to Use Your Spiritual Gifts
July	23	Called to Responsible Living
July	30	Called to Stand Firm

UNIT III:		CHRIST ABOVE ALL

August	6	The Supremacy of Christ
August	13	A Complete Life in Christ
August	20	The Way to Righteousness
August	27	Welcoming Others in Christ

Editorial Staff: Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush, Editor-in-Chief & Writer
Bishop Chandler. D. Owens, Presiding Bishop

Lesson 1

June 4, 2000

Living in Christ

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26.

BIBLE TRUTH: Christ brings meaning to life.

MEMORY VERSE: For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain

Philippians 1:21

LESSON AIM: That you will thank Christ for the meaning He brings.

Lesson 2

June 11, 2000

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
June 5 through June 11

MONDAY: Philippians 2:1-11
Imitate Christ's Humility in Your Lives.

TUESDAY: Philippians 2:12-18
Rejoice in One Another's Faithfulness.

WEDNESDAY: Philippians 2:19-24
Timothy Is a Faithful Servant of Christ.

THURSDAY: Philippians 2:25-30
Welcome Epaphroditus in Christ

FRIDAY: I Peter 3:8-12
Repay Evil with a Blessing.

SATURDAY: I Peter 3:13-22
You May Suffer for Doing Right.

SUNDAY: II Peter 1:1-11
You Are Participants in God's Blessings.

HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13.

BIBLE TRUTH: In humility, consider the interests of others as important as your own.

MEMORY VERSE: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Philippians 2:4

LESSON AIM: That you will pray for opportunities to humbly relate to others' interests and concerns.

Lesson 3

June 18, 2000

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
June 12 through June 18

MONDAY: Philippians 3:1-6
Don't Be Led Astray!

TUESDAY: Philippians 3:7-11
The Ultimate Riches Come from Knowing Christ Jesus.

WEDNESDAY: Philippians 3:12-16
Press On toward the Goal.

THURSDAY: Philippians 3:17 - 4:1
Our Citizenship Is in Heaven.

FRIDAY: Hebrews 10:19-25
Encourage One Another in Christ Jesus.

SATURDAY: Hebrews 10:26-39
Hold Fast to Your Confidence in Christ.

SUNDAY: Hebrews 12:1-13
Live a Disciplined Christian Life.

PRESSING ON IN CHRIST

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21.

BIBLE TRUTH: Leave things behind and move toward what's ahead.

MEMORY VERSE: I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:14

LESSON AIM: That you will make plans to move ahead and mature as Christians.

Lesson 4

June 25, 2000

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
June 19 through June 25

MONDAY: Philippians 4:2-7
Rejoice Always, and Be Gentile with One Another.

TUESDAY: Philippians 4:8-13
Christ Is the Secret of Contentment.

WEDNESDAY: Philippians 4:14-23
Paul's Thanks for the Philippian Church.

THURSDAY: Acts 2:43-47
Life among the Early Believers.

FRIDAY: I Thessalonians 1:1-10
Paul's Thanks for the Thessalonian Church.

SATURDAY: I Thessalonians 4:1-12
Live Lives Pleasing to God.

SUNDAY: III John 1:8
Faithfulness Brings Great Joy.

REJOICING IN CHRIST

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Philippians 4:4-18.

BIBLE TRUTH: Replace anxiety and learn contentment through prayer and thanksgiving.

MEMORY VERSE: Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

Philippians 4:4

LESSON AIM: That you will commit to replacing anxiety with prayer and thanksgiving to God.

Lesson 5

July 2, 2000

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
June 26 through July 2

MONDAY: Ephesians 1:1-6
God Has Blessed Us in Christ.

TUESDAY: Ephesians 1:7-14
God's Grace Is Lavished on Us in Christ.

WEDNESDAY: Ephesians 1:15-23
Paul's Prayer for the Ephesians Christians.

THURSDAY: Romans 1:1-7
We Are Called to Belong to Jesus Christ.

FRIDAY: Romans 1:8-17
The Gospel Is God's Power for Salvation.

SATURDAY: Galatians 5:16-26
Bear the Fruit of the Spirit.

SUNDAY: Galatians 6:1-10
Bear One Another's Burdens.

CALLED TO SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS IN CHRIST

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14.

BIBLE TRUTH: Praise God for every spiritual blessing.

MEMORY VERSE: In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise.

Ephesians 1:13

LESSON AIM: That you will spend time praising God for spiritual blessings.

Lesson 6

July 9, 2000

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
July 3 through July 9

MONDAY: Ephesians 2:1-10
Saved and Made Alive by Grace.

TUESDAY: Ephesians 2:11-18
We are One in Body in Jesus Christ.

WEDNESDAY: Ephesians 2:19-22
God Dwells in You.

THURSDAY: John 17:1-5
Jesus Prays to Complete His Work.

FRIDAY: John 17:6-12
Jesus Prays for the Disciples' Protection.

SATURDAY: John 17:13-22
Jesus Prays for the Disciples' Unity.

SUNDAY: John 17:24-26
May God's Love Be in Christ's Disciples.

CALLED TO ONENESS IN CHRIST

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-22.

BIBLE TRUTH: God's grace breaks down the walls of prejudice.

MEMORY VERSE: Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God.

Ephesians 2:19

LESSON AIM: That you will break down walls of prejudice wherever they are found.

Lesson 7

July 16, 2000

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
July 10 through July 16

MONDAY: Ephesians 3:1-6
The Gentiles Are Fellow Heirs in Christ.

TUESDAY: Ephesians 3:7-13
Gentiles Will Receive the Gospel's Riches.

WEDNESDAY: Ephesians 3:14-21
Paul Prays for the Ephesians christians.

THURSDAY: Ephesians 4:1-10
Unity in the Body of Christ.

FRIDAY: Ephesians 4:11-16
Grow to Maturity in Christ Jesus.

SATURDAY: Ephesians 4:17-24
Live in Righteousness and Holiness.

SUNDAY: Ephesians 4:25-32
Live a New Life in Christ.

CALLED TO USE YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16.

BIBLE TRUTH: We are each responsible to build up other Christians.

MEMORY VERSE: But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Ephesians 4:7

LESSON AIM: That you will find ways to build up other believers on a regular basis.

Lesson 8

July 23, 2000

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
July 17 through July 23

MONDAY: Ephesians 5:1-7
Turn Your Backs on Immoral Ways.

TUESDAY: Ephesians 5:8-14
Live as Children of the Light.

WEDNESDAY: Ephesians 5:15-20
Serve and Worship with Thanks.

THURSDAY: Ephesians 5:21-27
Words for Christian Couples.

FRIDAY: Ephesians 5:28-33
Love as Christ Loved the Church.

SATURDAY: Ephesians 6:1-9
Treat Everyone with Love and Respect.

SUNDAY: Luke 6:43-49
Hear God's Word and Obey It.

CALLED TO RESPONSIBLE LIVING

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5, 21-29; 6:1-4.

BIBLE TRUTH: Imitate Christ in your personal relationship.

MEMORY VERSE: Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Ephesians 5:21

LESSON AIM: That you will plan to better imitate Christ in personal relationships.

Lesson 9

July 30, 2000

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
July 24 through July 30

MONDAY: Ephesians 6:10-15
Be Strong in the Lord.

TUESDAY: Ephesians 6:16-20
Always Pray in the Lord's Spirit.

WEDNESDAY: Ephesians 6:21-24
Grace, Peace, and Love from God.

THURSDAY: John 14:15-27
God's Spirit Will Strengthen You.

FRIDAY: John 5:1-11
Abide in Christ and Bear Fruit.

SATURDAY: John 15:12-27
We Are Chosen By Christ.

SUNDAY: John 16:16-24
Your Pain Will Turn to Rejoicing.

CALLED TO STAND FIRM

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24.

BIBLE TRUTH: God alone can equip us for spiritual warfare.

MEMORY VERSE: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Ephesians 6:10

LESSON AIM: That you will apply with prayer God's provisions for spiritual warfare.

Lesson 10

August 06, 2000

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
July 31 through August 6

MONDAY: Colossians 1:1-8
Paul Gives Thanks for the Colossians.

TUESDAY: Colossians 1:9-14
Paul Prays for the Colossian Christians.

WEDNESDAY: Colossians 1:15-20
The Fullness of God Dwelled in Christ.

THURSDAY: Colossians 1:21-29
God's Mystery Has Been Revealed to Believers.

FRIDAY: John 1:1-19
Jesus Christ Is God's Word and Light.

SATURDAY: John 1:10-18
God's Word Lived among Us.

SUNDAY: Hebrews 1
Christ Is Superior Even to Angels.

THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28.

BIBLE TRUTH: Reconciliation to God is only possible through Christ's death.

MEMORY VERSE: In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight.

Colossians 1:22

LESSON AIM: That you will receive Christ as Savior or reaffirm a personal commitment to Him.

Lesson 11

August 13, 2000

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
August 7 through August 13

MONDAY: Colossians 2:1-5
Paul Commends the Colossian Christians.

TUESDAY: Colossians 2:6-10
God Dwells Fully in Jesus Christ.

WEDNESDAY: Colossians 2:11-15
You Were Dead in Sin, but Made Alive in Christ.

THURSDAY: Colossians 2:16-23
Hold Fast to Christ, Our Head.

FRIDAY: Hebrews 8:1-7
Jesus Is the Mediator of a New Covenant.

SATURDAY: Hebrews 9:11-15
The Blood of christ Purifies Us.

SUNDAY: Hebrews 10:11-18
Christ Perfected Those Who Are Sanctified.

A COMPLETE LIFE IN CHRIST

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19.

BIBLE TRUTH: The truth of Christ exposes false religious ideas.

MEMORY VERSE: Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

Colossians 2:8

LESSON AIM: That you will a schedule by which to study God's Word.

Lesson 12

August 20, 2000

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
August 14 through August 20

MONDAY: Colossians 3:1-7
You Will Be Revealed with Christ in Glory.

TUESDAY: Colossians 3:8-11
Put on the New Self.

WEDNESDAY: Colossians 3:12-17
Live Faithfully and Joyfully and Give Thanks.

THURSDAY: Colossians 3:18 - 4:1
Love and Honor All People.

FRIDAY: Colossians 4:2-6
Live and Speak in Christian Love.

SATURDAY: Colossians 4:7-15
Paul's Faithful Support Community.

SUNDAY: Colossians 4:16-18
Paul's Final Greetings to the Colossians.

THE WAY TO RIGHTEOUSNESS

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3, 5-17.

BIBLE TRUTH: Follow God's principles for holy living.

MEMORY VERSE: And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and Father by him.

Colossians 3:17

LESSON AIM: That you will commit to follow God's principles for holy living.

Lesson 13

August 27, 2000

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS
August 21 through August 27

MONDAY: Philemon 1-7
Paul gives Thanks for Philemon.

TUESDAY: Philemon 8-11
Paul Expresses His Love for Onesimus.

WEDNESDAY: Philemon 12-19
Paul Intercedes for Onesimus.

THURSDAY: Philemon 20-25
Paul's Challenge to Philemon.

FRIDAY: James 2:1-7
Don't Let Fine Clothes Deceive you.

SATURDAY: James 2:8-13
Show Mercy and Love to all People.

SUNDAY: James 2:14-26
Have True Faith and Do Good Works.

WELCOMING OTHERS IN CHRIST

BIBLE BASIS: Lesson Scripture: Philemon 4-21.

BIBLE TRUTH: Christian love has a way of equalizing people.

MEMORY VERSE: That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Philemon 6

LESSON AIM: That you will pledge to treat other Christians as equals.

*Last update: Saturday, June 10, 2000