Biblical Content for Adults

Trail 1: What Does God Think of Me?

Bible Passage

Background: Genesis 2:4-24
Lesson: Genesis 2:4-24

Lesson Aim

To lead adults to identify reasons to praise God for His creation and to decide how they can praise Him

Lesson Truth

Humanity is the crown of creation, which shows how much God values us.

Memory Verse

I will praise You, because I have been remarkably and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful, and I know this very well.

Psalm 139:14 (HCSB)

Trail 2: Will God Take Care of Me?

Bible Passage

Background: Genesis 45:1-15
Lesson: Genesis 45:1-15

Lesson Aim

To lead adults to describe ways God shows He cares for His people and to evaluate the extent they are trusting Him in some difficult time

Lesson Truth

Because God cares about us, we can trust Him regardless of what happens.

Memory Verse

Casting all your care upon Him because He cares about you.

1 Peter 5:7 (HCSB)

Trail 3: What Does God Want for Me?

Bible Passage

Background: Luke 19:1-10; Acts 16:16-34
Lesson: Luke 19:1-10; Acts 16:30-34

Lesson Aim

To lead adults to list steps in the plan of salvation and to agree to trust Christ for salvation and/or to testify about their salvation

Lesson Truth

God offers people salvation through faith in His Son Jesus Christ.

Memory Verse

“For I know the plans I have you”—this is the LORD’s declaration—”plans for your welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

Jeremiah 29:11

Trail 4: How Does God Want from Me?

Bible Passage

Background: Luke 5:16; Luke 4:14-16; Mark 6:30-46
Lesson: Luke 5:16; Luke 4:14-16; Mark 6:30-46

Lesson Truth

Believers please God by praying, worshiping, and serving.

Lesson Aim

To lead adults to discover ways to please God and to plan how they can please Him more

Memory Verse

Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:5 (HCSB)

Trail 5: How Does God Want Me to Live?

Bible Passage

Background: Philippians 1:20-30; 4:4-9
Lesson: Philippians 1:20-21,27-30;4:4-9

Lesson Truth

God expects His people to live in ways that honor Jesus Christ.

Lesson Aim

To lead adults to affirm God’s expectations of their lives and to commit to meet those expectations

Memory Verse

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.

James 1:5 (HCSB)