The Biblical Path of Life

Category: Year Three Quarter Three

  • Lesson 7: Learn to Walk in the Spirit: Galatians

    Key Verse

    This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

    —Galatians 5:16

    Key Verse Thought: Read today’s Key Verse. Use the following definitions to help you understand it a little better.

    • Walk means “the rule or manner by which one lives one’s life.”
    • Fulfilmeans“to execute fully a rule or law; to accomplish.”
    • The lust of the flesh means “the seat of carnal desires or appetites; proneness to sin; in opposition to the Holy Spirit or His influences.”

    In this lesson, we will learn how Paul taught to walk in the Spirit.

    Emphasis: In today’s lesson, we are to remember God’s Law was given to reveal sin, but that salvation is by faith in Jesus. Christians are to put to death the old nature along with the wrong things people are tempted to do (see Galatians 5:19-21). Instead, Christians are to walk in the Spirit, allowing the fruit of the Spirit to be revealed in them.

    Lesson Summary: In our last lesson, we studied the rest of Second Corinthians. We learned how Paul loved the Corinthian church and taught them, as his own children, to grow in Christ. When he recognized they were failing in a few areas in their Christian walk, he corrected them. He instructed them to not have friends (or marry anyone) who was not a Christian because there was no common fellowship. They were to cleanse themselves from all filthiness of the flesh. Paul also taught them that it was important to examine their own life to see if they were living a Christ-like life. If they were failing in any area, they were to correct those errors.

    In this lesson, we find out what Paul wrote to the churches at Galatia after he learned that false teachers had come in leading this church to become legalistic (placing themselves under the confines of the Law from which Christians, through Christ, had been set free). Because of their rejection of grace and the return to bondage of the law, this was the harshest of the letters Paul wrote. Paul wrote to correct the false teaching that had permeated this church. He told of when Jesus called upon him and he believed, separating himself for three years to learn the truth of the Gospel. He then proclaimed the truth to them, honestly and openly, not changing the message to please man. He declared the following: “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).

    Paul stated again that salvation was by faith. He reminded them of Abraham who believed by faith, long before the law was written. He proceeded to teach them that because they had been set free from the Law, they were to live in the Spirit. If they would walk in the Spirit, they would not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. Paul again listed some sins: against the Spirit, against God, and against themselves. These were sins that they were to forsake. Instead, Christians are to obtain the fruit of the Spirit: “for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” (Galatians 6:7).

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 7 Questions

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 7 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to younger children, the following is a craft idea to help them remember this lesson:

    One time we took pictures of fruit and added them to the “basket”. Another time we colored pictures, cut them out, and added them to the “basket”.

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  • Lesson 6: Growing in Christ: 2 Corinthians 6-13

    Key Verse

    Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

    —2 Corinthians 7:1

    Key Verse Thought: Read today’s Key Verse. After reading it, understand it better with the following definitions:

    • Cleanse means “to purify from the pollution and guilt of sin – in a spiritual sense.”
    • Filthiness means “anything that defiles (to make unclean or impure).”
    • Holiness means “exhortation to believers to perfect holiness – to live a virtuous life in the fear of God.”

    In this lesson, we will learn as Paul wrote to the Corinthians helping them understand that God wanted them to remove sin and live a life pleasing Him.

    Emphasis: In this lesson, we are to understand the importance of putting away sin, choosing Christian friends, and to grow more Christ-like in our lives. It is imperative that we examine our hearts and lives to be sure we are becoming more like Christ.

    Lesson Summary: After reading the letter of Romans as Paul taught the foundational doctrine (doctrine means “a principle or position laid down as true by an instructor or master”), and instruction for the church, we learned that there were faults in the church at Corinth. Paul then wrote two letters to the Corinthians convincing them of the faults and teaching them how to correct them. As we continue in this lesson, Paul gives further instruction as they were learning how to live and function as the body of Christ. These words were preserved through the years so that Christians today could continue to learn.

    Paul called them to work together, not forgetting they were saved by grace, and to grow in their Christian lives, producing fruit. He also taught them to understand the difference between one who lived a Christ-like life, and one who lived like the world. Christians are to recognize and separate from the unrighteous. God was their father, and they were his children, so Christians were to cleanse their lives from sin, becoming more like Christ.

    When the Corinthian church heard Paul’s words of correction, they received them, growing and abounding in their faith. Paul taught specific ways to walk in that Christian life: in their giving and in the warfare (“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh” 2 Corinthians 10:3). He continued with a warning to not be deceived by false teaching, and to know that God would help them: for Paul learned “for when I am weak, then am I strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). Finally, Paul encouraged them to consistently examine their own heart and lives – making sure that they were living a Christ-like life.

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 6 Questions

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 6 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this lesson to younger children, the following is a craft idea to help them remember this lesson:

    We laced a frame for the verse from 2 Corinthians 6:1. We then added stickers to complete it.

    The complete lesson is now available in The Biblical Path of Life – Year Three, Quarter Three through Amazon.

  • Lesson 5: Be Faithful to Christ: 2 Corinthians 1-5

    Key Verse

    For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

    —2 Corinthians 5:10

    Key Verse Thought: After reading the Key Verse, understand that each Christian will stand before God one day to give an accounting of how they lived their lives. We have already learned that God knows everything, even the things done in secret (see Ecclesiastes 12:14: “For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil”). In this lesson, we will learn as Paul taught that each Christian is to live a life so that others can see Jesus – for Christians are His ambassadors.

    Emphasis: Christians are faithfully to live a life pleasing to God understanding that each Christian will stand before God one day to give an accounting of his life – of things done that are good or bad. We must recognize that living a Christ-like life may not always be easy, but to remember that Christians represent Jesus as His ambassador here on this earth.

    Lesson Summary: Second Corinthians was a letter written to the church at Corinth, approximately a year after First Corinthians. Paul understood that the first letter had been received, and the people were adhering to the teachings, but he had further instructions for them.

    Paul encouraged the church to forgive one another’s faults, and receive the one who had been separated from them because of sin – for he had repented. They had to learn the importance of forgiveness – just as Jesus had taught. Christians were to understand that when they were faced with difficult situations, they were to live according to what they had been taught.

    Paul encouraged them to follow Christ – no matter how difficult it may be. Moreover, Paul led by example, living a life so that anyone could see Jesus by his words and actions. Paul wanted Christians to understand that God had given His Spirit to dwell within each Christian’s heart, and God’s Spirit would teach them the right thing to do in any situation. He continued by teaching Christians the importance of true (correct) teaching because the god of this world, Satan, blinds people because he doesn’t want them to recognize the Light of the world – Jesus.

    Paul taught that each Christian would stand before God, giving an account of how they lived their life, whether good or bad. He wanted them to understand that Christians represent Jesus here on this earth, and Christians are ambassadors for Christ.

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 5 Questions

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 5 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to children, the following is a craft idea to help them remember this lesson:

    One time, we filled a bag with sweet smelling potpourri and attached a tag with verse 2 Corithians 2:15 to help them remember the importance of living a Christ-like life others would recognize. Another time, we decorated a foam sheet with stickers to hang somewhere with the same verse to help them remember.

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  • Lesson 4: Stand Fast: 1 Corinthians 7-16

    Key Verse

    Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

    —1 Corinthians 16:13

    Key Verse Thought: Read the Key Verse for this lesson. Understand the Key Verse with the following definitions:

    • Watch means the caution needed against the anxiety resulting from the fear of the loss of one’s salvation.
    • Stand fast means to stand firm in faith and duty; to be constant; to persevere; to remain steadfast in the faith and profession of Christ.
    • Quit you like men means to behave oneself with the courage and wisdom of a man, as opposed to a babe in Christ; to behave courageously.
    • Be strong means to be strong; to grow strong.

    As we learned in our last lesson, Paul wrote to the church at Corinth to correct wrong teaching. In this lesson, we will find he continued with the importance of not quitting but living a faithful Christian life: fearless, steadfast faith, behaving, courageous, and growing.

    Emphasis: We are to understand that Christians are the body of Christ, and to understand our responsibilities as a Christian – namely to become a strong, faithful Christian who lives a life pleasing to God. As Christians, we are to have godly, Christian friends who can encourage us to serve Jesus and His church faithfully.

    Lesson Summary: In our last lesson, we learned that Paul wrote to the church at Corinth because of the divisions and problems about which he had heard. After explaining Jesus was the only way to be saved, he continued by reminding them that they were not to live in the wisdom of man, but in God’s wisdom – for they were bought with a price.

    In this lesson, we continue with that letter to the church at Corinth. As Paul further instructed the people on their Christian responsibilities. He taught that it is important for the church to take care of the pastor – for his life is the ministry of the Gospel. However, each Christian is responsible for living a life that anyone who sees may understand that they belong to Jesus. Paul reminded them of the children of Israel in the wilderness, specifically what happened when they refused to obey God, and instead fulfilled their own lusts. The people died in the wilderness, never reaching the Promised Land.

    Paul also taught the importance of the Lord’s Supper, and that Christians are, collectively, the body of Christ. Christians were taught the importance of remembering why Jesus died and sharing that message with others. Paul taught many areas in which Christians are to remain faithful, living a life pleasing to God. He called upon the Corinthians to, “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong” (1 Corinthians 16:13).

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 4 Questions

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 4 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to children, we drew and decorated a church building, helping them understand that the people attending are really the “church”.

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  • Lesson 3: Following Christ: 1 Corinthians 1 – 6

    Key Verse

    For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

    —1 Corinthians 6:20

    Key Verse Thought: Read today’s Key Verse. Each Christian was bought with a price. Do you remember what that price was? (Jesus’ death on the cross because of man’s sin.) Bought means “believers are bought for a price; once bought, the buyer has the right of possession. In the redemptive work of Jesus, the idea is that Christ, by offering Himself for us as due satisfaction, freed us from liability in paying the debt ourselves.” Glorify means“to render glory to God; recognize Him for who and what He is.” Once a Christian realizes what Jesus did – died for us – we are to recognize God for who He is and what He did for us. We show that by living a life pleasing to God – according to His Word, for we belong to Him.

    Emphasis: We are to understand that Christians are to remember the Gospel message; that Jesus saves. Christians are the Temple of God – bought with a price, which means we belong to Him and are to live a life pleasing to Him. We are to put away from us the people living in sin, but always be faithful to tell others about Jesus.

    Lesson Summary: First Corinthians was written to the church at Corinth that was founded on Paul’s second missionary journey. It was necessary because Paul received word that error had been taught and factions had appeared in the church, dividing the church body. The people seemed to have forgotten the importance of the message – Jesus died on the cross for man’s sin. The Christians were arguing, declaring they had been saved under the preaching of different men: some Paul, others Peter (Cephas), and some even said Apollos. They were focused on the messengers, not the message. Paul explained the simplicity of the message – he preached Jesus.

    The church at Corinth had not grown in maturity as they should have – for many still lived like the lost world. Paul taught them that they were the Temple of the Lord. They were not to defile that temple by continuing in sin. Paul explained the difference between God’s wisdom and the wisdom of man – for “the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God” (1 Corinthians 3:19). God’s people were to put away those who lived contrary to God’s Word.

    In this lesson, we will learn the following: “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s” (1 Corinthians 6:20).

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 3 Questions

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 3 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to children, the following is a craft idea to help them remember this lesson:

    We decorated a foam cross with stickers and verses to help us remember that our lives were bought with a price – Jesus’ death on the cross.

    To find the full lesson, The Biblical Path of Life – Year Three, Quarter Three is available for purchase through Amazon.

  • Lesson 2: How to Live Like You are Saved: Romans 7 – 16

    Key Verse

    And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

    —Romans 12:2

    Key Verse Thought: Read today’s Key Verse. Conformed means “to be fashioned alike; one is not to be molded by the external and fleeting manners or ways of this period of time, but to undergo a deep inner transformation that can only be brought by the Holy Spirit.” We are to understand that a Christian is not to look like, act like, or even sound like the world in which we live. Instead, Christians are to be completely changed – to be like Jesus. To be transformed from the inside out. The only way to do that is to read God’s Word, learning how Jesus wants us to live an acceptable life before him – and then living that life!

    Emphasis: It is important to understand what a Christian is to do once they give their heart and life to Jesus. The rest of the time spent on earth is to learn how to live a life better pleasing to God, to get along with one another, and encouraging one another. In addition, Christians are to be able to tell others about Jesus.

    Lesson Summary: In our last lesson, we learned that everyone is a sinner and needs Jesus to take away their sin. After learning how to be saved, a Christian must know how to live a life pleasing to Jesus.

    One important thing each new Christian must recognize is that they are to no longer live a life pleasing to the flesh – for they are a new creature; a spiritual one. These two natures are contrary one to another, so there will be a struggle. Paul understood this and explained this to the new Christians.

    We will look at some of the other things Paul taught to new Christians: Christians have been adopted into God’s family; God will never leave them; God is for them; they are to want others to be saved, and tell others about Jesus; how to live; how to get along with other Christians; the importance of obeying the laws of the land; how to “walk honestly;” and to encourage one another.

    As we end this lesson, we will read a warning Paul wrote: once a Christian learns how to live a life pleasing to Jesus and begins to live that new life, he is to recognize those who claim to know Jesus, yet do not live a right life. Christians are to avoid those people and stay away from them.

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 2 Questions

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 2 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to children, the following is a craft idea to help them remember this lesson:

    We made a butterfly with construction paper, stickers, and a pencil to help us remember that Christians are transformed into a new creation – much like a butterfly from a caterpillar.

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  • Lesson 1: How to Be Saved: Romans 1 – 6

    Key Verse

    As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

    —Romans 3:10

    Key Verse Thought: Read today’s key verse. The message in this verse is repeated throughout the Bible: “There is none righteous, no, not one.” Righteous means “just; in this verse it is stated that there is no man who in his behavior can fully meet the expectations of God in his life.” No one is “right” in God’s eyes.

    Emphasis: We are to recognize that all of man has sinned. No one is righteous before God; therefore, all are in need of Salvation. Salvation only comes by faith in Jesus – one must believe Jesus can take away sin, allowing one to stand righteous before God. Christians need to understand the importance of knowing how to tell others how to be saved.

    Lesson Summary: As we studied the book of Acts, we learned how the Gospel message spread. The spread began with persecution, but we learned that God set Paul apart to be a Light to the Gentile people. In order to accomplish this, Paul went on missionary journeys into the Gentile nations around. Through these journeys, not only were there many saved, but numerous churches were started. Paul wrote letters to these churches, encouraging and teaching them.

    In this lesson, as we begin the book of Romans, we learn that when Paul wrote this letter, he had not yet visited Rome – but he wanted to. (Remember that we learned in our last lesson that Paul eventually did make it to Rome – as a prisoner. In addition, that even as a prisoner, he was a vocal witness and many were saved.) This letter was written to a mostly Gentile audience, and Paul wanted them to understand that man is sinful, and they needed Jesus to save them from their sin. As we study the first six chapters of Romans, we will learn just what sin is, and how it is revealed. We will then look at just what it takes to be delivered from that sin – faith in Jesus. Paul gave them a mighty example of faith in the Old Testament, Abraham. Next, we will read of the obedience it takes to become a Christian, and the first steps required as a new Christian. Finally, we will learn the Roman Road. Not only is it something each sinner needs to understand how to become a Christian, but each Christian needs to know, and even memorize, these Scriptures in order to tell someone else how to be saved.

    In Romans, Paul quoted the Old Testament more than any other letter he wrote. We can understand that he wanted all to understand that the Gospel message in the Old Testament is the same as in the New Testament.

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 1 Questions

    Y3Q3 – Lesson 1 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to children, the following is a craft idea to help them remember this lesson:

    We made a booklet to help them understand the importance of salvation what to do about it.

    Verses telling what one must do to Be Saved.

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