Teen Scene: 3rd Quarter 2015

THE OLDER TEEN QUARTERLY

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Teen Scene contains Sunday school material for young people ages 15-17. In addition to introductory material and biblical exposition, each lesson contains lesson applications along with activities and questions that enhance the students’ understanding of the presentation. Biblical principles are specifically written to reflect the interests and problems of growing teens.

R. H. BOYD, D.D., LL.D.

Founder (1896-1922)

H. A. BOYD, D.D.

(1922-1959)

T. B. BOYD, JR., D.D.

(1959-1979)

DR. T. B. BOYD III

President/CEO

DAVID GROVES, D.MIN., PH.D.

Director of Publications

LAVINIA SHEARRON

Director of Finance

TANYA HENDERSON, PH.D.

Director of Marketing

CLOYD ALLEN

Director of Operations

LADONNA BOYD

Special Projects Coordinator

EDITORIAL STAFF: JARED AUSTIN, B.A., M.A.; CHRISTOPHER R. COTTEN, M.A., M.DIV.; TIA FERRELL, B.A.; JANE ANN KENNEY, B.A.; JOSHUA MCARTHUR, B.S., M.DIV.; KARISSA TAYLOR, B.A.; VANESSA LEWIS, B.A.; LAUREN OLDHAM, B.A.; SHANAYA WHITAKER, A.S., B.A.; FREIDA CRAWLEY, B.S.; CARLA DAVIS, B.A.; FRANK DILELLA

This lesson material is based on the International Uniform Sunday School Lesson Outlines, copyrighted by the Division of Christian Education, the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and used by permission.

Scriptures taken from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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ABOUT THE WRITER

MS. ILETA BEASLEY, a native of St. Croix, Virgin Islands, has been a writer for several years. She holds a master’s degree in Public Health. While serving in various capacities of church ministry such as Sunday school and Vacation Bible School instructors for more than fourteen years, Ms. Beasley accepted her call to ministry in 2003 and completed ministry training in 2006. Her focus and passion for ministry are demonstrated in her desire to teach others how to have a personal relationship with Christ. Ms. Beasley resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with her family.

A Message from the President/CEO . . .

Greetings,

As we welcome a new quarter, the R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation would like to take the opportunity to present a preview of the lessons in the quality literature that has upheld this company for 119 years. This quarter promises to be both powerful and inspiring, addressing the importance of social justice as preached by Old Testament prophets as well as the genesis of the early Church.

For the first month in this quarter, the lesson focus will be on the importance of social justice as revealed in the book of Micah. The nation of Israel was overrun by those who were treating the disenfranchised of society unjustly, and God’s patience had been exhausted. This study offers a candid view of how God protects the least in society.

Then in August, the theme of justice continues with a look at five biblical prophets and their messages regarding social justice. Passages from Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Malachi will provide the background for these studies.

Closing out the third quarter is a study of the first chapters from the book of Acts. This study will focus on the unification of the early Church in its mission of building God’s Kingdom.

Through the years, a driving force behind our work has been a commitment to uplift the Church and the African-American community through Christian literature and resources. We believe this quarter will be a radiant example of that commitment and are confident you will receive greater insight into God’s power and love for His people. Because of His saving grace, He is worthy to be continually praised.

In His Service,

Dr. T. B. Boyd III

President/CEO

The first two units of this quarter focus on social justice and injustice, while the third focuses on the early Church.

UNIT I — JULY

Unit I, Micah Calls for Justice Among Unjust People, is a four-lesson study about God’s judgment for injustice. Lesson one focuses on social and moral injustice. Lesson two looks at the injustice of corrupt leaders. The last two lessons discuss God’s mercy and justice.

UNIT II — AUGUST

Unit II, Advocates of Justice for All, continues the study on justice from five prophetic books. In lesson five, Isaiah prophesied that God would come as a Redeemer. In lesson six, Jeremiah described the corruption in the temple. In lesson seven, Ezekiel called for repentance. In lesson eight, Zechariah gave God’s clear instructions for showing kindness, mercy, and justice to others. In lesson nine, Malachi informed the people that God requires justice and faithfulness.

UNIT III — SEPTEMBER

Unit III, Seeds of New Growth, is a four-session study of some of the ways people in the early Church community lived out their faith in Jesus, thus paving the way for the growth of the Church. In lesson ten, the Apostles prayed with boldness, demonstrating the power of prayer. In lesson eleven, the early Christians willingly shared their possessions with one another. In lesson twelve, the Apostles bravely taught about the Messiah in spite of opposition.