The Sunday School Lesson Outline

December 3

Lesson 1 (KJV)

Faith in Jesus

Devotional Reading: Psalm 118:1–14

Background Scripture: Acts 3

Acts 3:11–21

11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.

12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?

13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up, and denied him in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.

14 But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.

16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

17 And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.

18 But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.

19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:

21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began.

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Key Verse

His name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

—Acts 3:16

Faith in Action

Unit 1: The Early Church Proclaims Faith in Christ

Lessons 1–5

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Recall key points from Peter’s speech in the temple.

2. Explain how saving faith relates to committed trust in the risen Jesus.

3. Demonstrate such faith by affirming God’s blessing of spiritual wholeness.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. Five-Tool Players

B. Lesson Background

I. Wholeness—From Where? (Acts 3:11–15)

A. Looking for Human Saviors (vv. 11, 12)

B. Rejecting the Divine Savior (vv. 13–15)

The Servant Leader

II. Wholeness—From Whom? (Acts 3:16–18)

A. Jesus’ Name, Our Faith (v. 16)

B. Jesus’ Payment, Our Debt (vv. 17, 18)

III. Wholeness—When? (Acts 3:19–21)

A. Beginning with Repentance (vv. 19, 20)

Restorative Justice?

B. Finished at the End of the Age (v. 21)

Conclusion

A. Finding Genuine Wholeness

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Barabbas	Buh-rab-us.
Deuteronomy	Due-ter-ahn-uh-me.
Ezekiel	Ee-zeek-ee-ul or Ee-zeek-yul.
Nazareth	Naz-uh-reth.
Nehemiah	Nee-huh-my-uh.
patriarchs	pay-tree-arks.
Pilate	Pie-lut.
Sanhedrin	San-huh-drun or San-heed-run.

What Do You Think? How can we ensure that people can see that it is God’s power that undergirds our accomplishments? Talking Points for Your Discussion ■ Regarding our reaction to compliments and criticism ■ Regarding the scale of our undertakings ■ Other Visual for Lesson 1 This visual will help your learners keep a geographical perspective during the lessons from Acts. What Do You Think? What are some ways that our personal limitations can serve as a basis for bringing glory to God? Talking Points for Your Discussion ■ Regarding what other see in us ■ Regarding what we alone see in ourselves What Do You Think? What steps can we take to stay mindful of the ways God has shown His power in our lives? Talking Points for Your Discussion ■ In our worship ■ In our families ■ In our private devotions What Do You Think? How can we help each other get past blind spots in understanding Jesus properly? Talking Points for Your Discussion ■ Regarding methods used by Jesus himself ■ Regarding methods used by the apostle Paul ■ Other What Do You Think? What should others see in us as evidence of genuine repentance? Talking Points for Your Discussion ■ Regarding changed speech patterns ■ Regarding changed behavior ■ Regarding changed goals ■ Regarding changed attitudes Visuals for these lessons The visual pictured in each lesson (example: page 124) is a small reproduction of a large, full-color poster included in the Adult Resources packet for the Winter Quarter. That packet also contains the very useful Presentation Tools CD for teacher use. Order No. 2629118 from your supplier. Involvement Learning Enhance your lesson with KJV Bible Student.  Weatherly, Jon et al. “Faith in Jesus.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2017–2018. Ed. Jim Eichenberger et al. Vol. 65. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2017–2018. 127–128. Print.