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1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 27 GRADE 7 TEACHER GUIDE SAMPLE 2 3 7 UNIT 7 | LESSON 51 | SESSION 2 C A T E C H I S M C O N N E C T I O N Work on learning the meaning of the Second Article of the Apostles' Creed as a class. You could divide the class into groups and have each group learn a section. Then have the groups recite their sections for one another. As they recite, have them pause before a phrase and see if someone from another group can fill in the blank. Hearing one another re- cite and working on the task together can make it much less daunting than trying to learn it alone! R E A C H I N G E V E R Y S T U D E N T It may be challenging to look up the verses on page 106 in the Student Book for some students. Consider providing premarked Bibles, giving students a page with the verses printed out for them, or projecting the verses onto a screen so the class can easily see and read them together. Students benefit from practicing looking up verses, but if students are not familiar with the location of books of the Bible, it could become discouraging to them. Jesus Shows His Glory I N T O T H E L E S S O N ● Mention the lesson title. When is the word glory usually used? Listen to responses. We might hear the word glory when someone does some- thing spectacular or achieves a goal, like winning an Olym- pic medal. They bask in the glory of their accomplishment. Jesus revealed His glory as the Son of God at His transfig- uration. Jesus' divine glory was on display for the disciples to see. However, this was not Jesus' most glorious moment. That was still to come. ● See if the students can guess when this occurred. Ask leading questions such as: Why did Jesus come to earth? What was God's will for Jesus? Jesus' glory as the Son of God was at its utmost when He did what God sent Him to do. His greatest glory is His suffering, death, and resurrection for the salvation of all people. I N T O O U R L I V E S We will not have to suffer the punishment of eternal death for our sins because Jesus, our Redeemer, has suffered in our place. He paid the punishment for our sins. But while here on earth, we certainly will experience suffering. ● Discuss suffering in this world. Suffering does not have to include tragic events. Day-to-day suffering can include per- sonal struggles with sin, loneliness, negative attitudes, and so forth. Talk about solutions that the world apart from Christ may offer, such as drugs and alcohol for escape, fame, money, and living for oneself while ignoring others' needs. There are good and helpful tools available to help us in our earthly struggles. But any solution that does not also include Christ as a part of it will come up short. We are strengthened in our daily walk as Jesus' disciples. He has given us many promises in His Word to help us endure the difficulties of this life. He has also given us the sure hope of our resurrection to new life. ● Have partners or small groups complete "The Son of God Is with Me" section on page 106 in the Student Book together. Students do not need to look up every verse. Instead, have them choose a few or assign a few verses to pairs or groups of students. Fellow Christians are an important part of helping us en- dure difficulties and challenges in our lives. And just as we are living together on earth, we will be enjoying God's glory together in the new creation someday! Encourage one an- other today with God's Word! 106 UNIT 7 | LESSON 51 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. . . . The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1, 14 The Son of God Is with Me Jesus has accomplished all He came to do to save us. He is God, yet He freely chose death and resurrection for our sakes. Now He is seated in glory at the right hand of God. Even though we still live in an imperfect and often hurtful world, we are not alone. Jesus has promised to be with us! He will never leave us or forsake His children. Psalms is a book of great comfort. Look up some of the verses below with a friend or two. In which of the difficulties of life would each passage be helpful? Write a difficulty next to the passage that can help resolve it. Some verses can be used more than once! God's Word will meet our every need in Christ. regret sadness fear Psalm 94:19 loneliness sickness negative attitudes despair sin worry Psalm 147:1–5 Psalm 145:8–9 Psalm 136:1 Psalm 103:8–12 Psalm 91:1–2 Psalm 73:26 Psalm 62:1 Psalm 55:22 Psalm 51:10–12 Psalm 46:1–2 Psalm 42:11 Psalm 40:1–3 Psalm 32:8 Psalm 25:18 Psalm 13 Psalm 18:30 Psalm 27:1 CONTINUE WITH LESSON EXTENDERS

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