July 24
Lesson 8
UNWAVERING HOPE
DEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 42
BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE: Romans 5:1–11
ROMANS 5:1–11
1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.
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KEY VERSE
Hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
—Romans 5:5
TOWARD A NEW CREATION
Unit 3: Life on God’s Terms
LESSONS 8–13
LESSON AIMS
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Give reasons why Christians have unapologetic, unashamed hope.
2. Explain the relationship between justification and the believer’s expressions of faith, peace, and love.
3. Write a poem, song, or other expressions of joy to celebrate the receiving of reconciliation through our Lord Jesus Christ.
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A. Stuck in the Snow
B. Lesson Background
I. Unashamed Hope (ROMANS 5:1–5)
A. Result: Peace with God (vv. 1, 2)
Access, Granted and Denied
B. Result: Gift of the Spirit (vv. 3–5)
II. Unearned Salvation (ROMANS 5:6–11)
A. Basis: Christ’s Death (vv. 6, 7)
B. Basis: God’s Love (vv. 8, 9)
C. Basis: Christ’s Resurrection (vv. 10, 11)
Reconciled, Saved
Conclusion
A. Proven Love
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Bathsheba Bath-she-buh.
Corinth Kor-inth.
Habakkuk Huh-back-kuk.
Leviticus Leh-vit-ih-kus.
patriarch pay-tree-ark.
Pentecost Pent-ih-kost.
shalom (Hebrew) shah-lome.
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What Do You Think?
In what ways does having peace with God affect the way you live daily? How should it?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ At home
■ At work/school
■ When traveling
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
What have been some personal costs to you in following Christ? How do you deal with the sense of loss that these costs entail?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Regarding costs in relationships
■ Regarding costs of career opportunities
■ Regarding financial costs
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
What connections do you experience between having the Holy Spirit and having love in your heart toward others?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ When the Holy Spirit seems active in your life
■ When the Holy Spirit seems inactive in your life
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Visual for Lesson 8. Point to this visual as you ask learners how hope relates to the other eight concepts noted.
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What Do You Think?
What can we do to put aside the felt need to “even the accounts” with other people?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ At work
■ In marriage
■ With a sibling
■ On the freeway
■ Other
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Krause, Mark S., James B. North, and Cheryl Frey. “Unwavering Hope.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2015–2016. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson and Jim Eichenberger. Vol. 63. Cincinnati, OH: Standard Publishing, 2015. 407. Print.
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