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1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 31 GRADE 8 TEACHER GUIDE SAMPLE 2 3 3 UNIT 7 Jesus Saves the World U N I T T H E M E Most of the Bible accounts in Unit 7 occur over one week. But what a week it was! Most important, the Bible accounts in this unit all come together under the theme of salvation. The transfiguration account sets up the unit as Jesus reveals His heavenly glory to His disciples. Jesus further demonstrates His power, including His power over death as He raises others to life—a fore- shadowing of His own resurrection on Easter morning. The remainder of the unit focuses on the events of Holy Week. From Jesus' trium- phal entry into Jerusalem, through His Passion and suffering, to His glorious res- urrection on Easter, these accounts focus on the great work of salvation carried out by Jesus. While this one week in history changed our lives for all eternity, the complete story is much greater than one week. This one week is the summit of the great met- anarrative of Scripture, the superlative of the epic account of faith. As you guide your students through these lessons, help them understand how these accounts are the culmination of the events that be- gan with the promises God gave back in Genesis 3. The promise of salvation given after the fall into sin is now fulfilled in the person and life of Jesus Christ. U N I T L E S S O N S 51. Jesus Shows His Glory Matthew 17:1–13; Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36 52. Jesus Raises Lazarus John 11:1–45 53. Jesus Rides to Jerusalem to Save Us Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–40; John 12:12–19 54. Jesus' Farewell Words to and for His Disciples John 14–17 55. Peter Denies Jesus Matthew 26:69–75; Mark 14:66–72; Luke 22:54–62; John 18:15–18, 25–27 56. Jesus Dies and Is Buried Matthew 27:45–66; Mark 15:33–47; Luke 23:44–56; John 19:28–42 57. Jesus Rises from the Dead Matthew 28:1–15 58. Jesus Appears to Mary Mark 16:9–11; John 20:11–18 59. Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Peter John 21 60. Jesus' Ascension Luke 24:50–53; Acts 1:1–11 U N I T F O C U S F O R G R A D E 8 Unit 7 includes lessons covering Jesus' activities, teachings, trials, events leading up to His execution, and His death and resurrection. Concluding lessons deal with Jesus' resurrection appearances and His ascension into heaven. Unit 7 lessons cov- er the portions of Holy Scripture upon which the chief doctrines of the Christian faith are built. Jesus Christ, God's only begotten Son, came from heaven to earth to save us. Jesus lived, died, and rose again to earn forgiveness of sins, new life, and eternal salvation for us and all people. In His final teachings, Jesus pointedly reminds all who follow Him that the end of all things is closer with each passing day. Soon, all people will stand before our Creator and Judge. Only those with faith in Jesus will enter eternal life in heaven. Before Jesus ascended in bodily form into heaven, He commissioned His followers with the task of bringing the Good News of His free gift of salvation for all people to those in immediate surroundings and throughout the world. All who believe in Jesus as their Savior join in this vital and important work. You share it when you witness and talk to your students about Jesus in natural, free-flowing conversation. You join in it significantly when you uphold the Good News of Jesus as central and foundational to all you teach.

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