Key Thought: Some changes come suddenly. But the ones we know are coming; it is wise to prepare for: marriage, children, old age, and death.

April 20, 2019

1. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 10:11-13.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What warnings and promises are found in this passage of Scripture?
3. Personal Application: Have you ever been tried and tempted? Did you find the escape route? Do you believe that God gave you the strength to deal with it? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states: “I don’t like change. I like everything routine and stable. As long as I do what I’m supposed to and stay faithful, then I won’t have trouble. It’s when we do the wrong thing or go in the wrong direction when we get into trouble.” How do you agree or disagree with your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Galatians 5:22,23

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What are some important traits for a person to have in life and specifically in marriage?
3. Personal Application: What are some of the traits that led you to your relationship with your spouse or your close friends? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “My parents aren’t really happy about my boyfriend. But I really love him. I’m glad they don’t have any say in who I choose to be with..” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Psalm 71:17-20.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. What does this passage tell us about life in general?
3. Personal Application: What do you know now that you didn’t when you were younger that you could share with those who are younger? Share your thoughts
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “I don’t think there is anything good about getting older. We have more to worry about, more trials, changing society, less security. People try to take advantage of you. Friends and family drift away. Getting old is no picnic.” How would you reply to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read 1 Corinthians 15:21-26.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. What do you want to accomplish between now and your death that you haven’t done yet? Have you started working toward that aspiration?
3. Personal Application: How has the reality of death affected your life? Has it brought you close to God and His Word or caused you to question and have concerns? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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