{"product_id":"2940158545153","title":"Direction Teacher (Fall 2017): Covenant with God","description":"This quarter considers the major covenant that God makes with people on behalf of the earth and humanity. Beginning with Noah, God promises goodness toward creation. Similar commitments are made with Abram, Phinehas, and Ezekiel. Ultimately, the covenant forms the foundation for the coming Messiah and salvation for the world.\u003cbr\u003eUNIT 1: SIGNS OF GOD'S COVENANTS: The four lessons in this unit are drawn from Genesis and Ezekiel, celebrating four signs of God's covenant. Promising to renew the cycle of seasons, God creates the rainbow as a permanent reminder of the covenant with every living thing. Circumcision is the sign of the covenant with Abraham, and the Sabbath is the sign of the covenant with Israel at Mount Sinai. The last sign is the Spirit-filled heart.\u003cbr\u003eUNIT 2: CALLED INTO COVENANT WITH GOD: Five lessons drawn from Genesis, Exodus, 2 Samuel, and Nehemiah illustrate God's partnership with people who respond and agree to obey His voice. God enters into covenant with Abraham, Moses, and David to work through history, establishing a kingdom that will ultimately bring forth the Messiah. Based on covenant with God, Israel is chosen as His special people.\u003cbr\u003eUNIT 3: AN EVERLASTING COVENANT: The four lessons in this unit are drawn from Numbers, 1 Samuel, Jeremiah, Hebrews, and 1 Corinthians and examine the components of the covenant God makes with the priest Phinehas and the divine promise to Israel through the prophet Jeremiah. The unconditional divine promises are to maintain a perpetual priesthood, forgive the unfaithful, and establish a new covenant with God's people. God seals this covenant of pure grace through Christ as mediator and by writing the law in the hearts of His people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirection® Teacher offers 13 complete lesson plans and includes a Bible Study Guide complete with in-depth information to give students (ages 35 and up) more insight into the text. Also included are teaching instructions and background information from the Precepts For Living® annual commentary.\u003cbr\u003e• Lessons are outlined and include background information so readers get an in-depth explanation of the Scriptures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Analysis is written in easy-to-understand language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Thought-provoking questions challenge students and stimulate discussions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Effective, detailed plans lead students to discover and demonstrate God's truth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFEATURE HIGHLIGHTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuarter At-A-Glance: Outlines what will be studied throughout the quarter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack History Profile: Gives insight into the life of an influential person of the African Diaspora \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeaching Tips: Provides an overview and outline for approaching all the lesson's material \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore Light on the Text: Offers a fuller look into the meaning of the text with insights into the original biblical language\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake It Happen: Suggests ways to make a specific, personal commitment and take action on what was learned through the lesson \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaily Bible Readings: Lists Scriptures to read throughout the week that support quarterly topics and principles","brand":"UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075826008304,"sku":"2940158545153","price":6.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940158545153_p0.jpg?v=1764113637","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940158545153","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}