Junior Quarterly | Teacher Manual Fall Quarter 2021 (Sep-Nov): Fall Quarter 2021 (Sep-Nov)

By Church Of God In Christ Publishing House

The 13-week curriculum guide is designed to provide the teacher with Biblically sound principles that are relevant to the youth they instruct. The Teacher Manual has enhanced teacher tips and a suggested outline to help make lesson preparation seamless. The Manual(s) features:
Biblical applications
Unified themes
Versatile adaptability

• Language: English
• Publisher: Church Of God In Christ Publishing House
• Release date: Aug 1, 2021

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Junior Quarterly | Teacher Manual Fall Quarter (Sep-Nov) 2021

Church Of God In Christ Publishing House

FROM THE PRESIDING BISHOP’S DESK

Greetings in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

2021-2022 is upon us, and we optimistically, yet cautiously, look forward to this next year. The past year has been the most challenging we have ever experienced. A relentless, microscopic virus catapulted the entire world into a tailspin. Schools, malls, airports, and even our churches were forced to close as we sought alternate ways of functioning. Our day-to-day lives were upended, and many of us were faced with the unbearable losses of friends, family, and co-laborers.

How much longer will we be forced to endure, and when will this end? When will normalcy return? These are questions that have been asked but cannot be answered with any amount of certainty. As believers, it is this time that we faithfully place our uncertain futures in the hands of a loving and faithful God. A God who promised never to leave or forsake us. Now is when we must trust in the Lord with all of our hearts and not lean to our limited and finite understanding.

We must continue to dedicate ourselves to trusting God in all circumstances knowing that even when the road is rough and the journey tumultuous, we maintain unyielding confidence in the God of our salvation.

Regardless of the many hardships, we have endured, let us now focus on this next season with hope and anticipation, trusting that God will sustain us. Jeremiah 17:7-8 declares, Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water that sends out its roots by the stream and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.

Be encouraged, knowing that no matter what the season may bring, God is with us.

In His Service,

J. Drew Sheard

Presiding Bishop

Eighth in Succession

Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PUBLISHING BOARD

Blessings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,

2021 has been a transformative year for the world, the various world governments, the church, and, more importantly, the everyday people of this world. This Pandemic transformed the mindset of people all around the world. We have been reshaped against our will and forced to live life on a survivalist level. Yet, while the unpredictable cares of this world have consumed us, God has been faithful to us. The Apostle Paul, in Philippians 2:5, says, Let this mind be in you as it also was in Christ Jesus. Because we have lost so many leaders and loved ones, taking on the mind of Christ has been the only way we have been able to pick up the broken pieces and continue this journey called life. We are hurt. Our hearts are broken. But with the mind of Christ, we take on the very attributes of Jesus Christ himself. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15). With the mindset of Christ, we can display the very wisdom of Christ; as the Bible says that he that winneth souls is wise (from Proverbs 11:30).

Do you not know my brothers and sisters that there is nothing in this world that can defeat the mindset of Christ? With Christ’s mindset and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we become unbeatable when challenged in our thoughts, actions, and our abilities. These challenges test our mindsets to see how we perform under pressure: Will we act Christlike or act sinfully? Will we be forced to retake the test? Yes, sometimes we fall short, but when we do, we gain a better understanding of ourselves and an appreciation for Christ as we retake the test. When we learn how to appreciate ourselves, we can share that appreciation with others and connect, If this Pandemic has taught us anything, it has taught us that we waste away without human interaction.

One of Christ’s ultimate goals for us is the power of unity. When we are unified, we can accomplish amazing feats as humans and even more mind-blowing feats as Christians. Let us not dwell on the losses but seek out the victory that is still to be obtained because even though we have lost those dear to us, they have already received their reward, and they would want us to keep pushing and striving to obtain ours. God bless you, and may the Lord continue to abound in your lives.

Yours for service,

Bishop Uleses C. Henderson, Jr., Esq.

Chairman of the Publishing Board

Church Of God In Christ, Inc.

FOREWORD

Grace and peace be multiplied to you in Jesus’ Name,

May this note find you blessed and prospering in the will of God. Your support is what causes our great Church to thrive in Christian Education, thank you. Where would you and I be without the nurture and tutelage down through the years of the Sunday School Department? The Church Of God In Christ Publishing House is doing an incredible job producing and providing quality Christian education material for all ages.

Allow me to use this forum to congratulate and thank God for our recently elected Presiding Bishop and Chief Apostle, Bishop J. Drew Sheard, eighth in succession. Let’s undergird our Bishop in prayer, that God may crown him with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, and that God grant him long life, grace, and favor. I am confident it would mean so much to our Bishop to see the Church Of God in Christ overwhelmingly supporting our own Publishing House.

The Fall quarter lessons are incredibly pertinent for the 21st century! The emphasis of this quarter revolves around the theme of traditions and wisdom. As we make our transition from the beautiful, relaxing, and rejuvenating summer months that I pray have enabled you to retool, and refocus, let us embrace this time with zeal and enthusiasm. In unit 1, we explore the significance of ‘teaching and learning.’ The month of September takes us to the book of Proverbs, enhancing our knowledge and understanding of true righteousness and wisdom. We then move to the notion of ‘generational wisdom,’ with instructions we would do well to pass on to our youth. Finally, we end the month with instructions on discernment.

The month of October augments the instructions of ‘traditions and wisdom.’ First, we discuss an ordered life with a powerful passage in Proverbs. Next, we transition to the book of Ecclesiastes to discuss the subject of the superiority of wisdom and the importance of wisdom as we age. Finally, we conclude this month with a gander into the always exciting Song of Solomon, which enhances our understanding of tradition and love.

We finish the Fall quarter with unit 2 in November and the theme Jesus Teaches Wisdom. In the first lesson, Jesus teaches us to ‘live as God’s people’ by instructing us in the Beatitudes. Next, Jesus calls our attention to the ever-present human challenge of forgiving each other as God’s people. Let us take this lesson to heart, always willing to forgive. Then our Lord instructs us to ‘love as God’s people.’ Love is the common denominator for every born-again believer. In chapter five, Jesus teaches on the significance of ‘prayer as God’s people.’ My brothers and sisters, as never before, prayer is mandatory if the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is to thrive. May the Lord bless you and keep you!

For the Kingdom,

Bishop Reggie C. Witherspoon

Marketing Chairman

Church Of God In Christ Publishing House

QUARTERLY FOCUS

Dear Students,

Once more, I want to thank you for your commitment to the literature produced by your own Publishing house. It has been my job to create a team to review all Sunday school literature for the past twelve years to ensure nothing is published that violates the Doctrine of our Church. Do not take the need for this kind of oversight for granted. I have printed the almost fifteen hundred corrections my team has had to make in our Sunday School before they were published.

The Fall quarter is directing all our readers to the importance of letting your desire to learn and know to be the most important part of your spiritual experience. Your faithful Church attendance is of little effect if your most primary purpose is not to listen and learn. This in no way lessens the importance of wholesome fellowship. But avoid sitting by someone who chooses to visit when it’s time to listen.

The first two months place a high importance of wisdom in your Christian walk. You will be studying out of what is called the wisdom books. Wisdom has equal importance to knowledge. Knowledge is of little help if you do not know when, where, and how to apply it.

In November, you will focus on the four most essential teachings of Jesus when exhibiting true Christian character. In the eyes of the New Testament, especially the four Gospels, how you love and forgive is vital evidence of your conversion. Jesus goes as far as to say if you don’t know how to love and forgive your enemy, God will not forgive you.

Bishop J. L. Whitehead, Jr.

COGIC LIAISON

TEACHER PREPARATION

In order to serve you better, we have designed this practical teacher guide to help you get the most out of the Junior® Student Manual.

Each lesson in this teacher guide has two pages of teaching instructions and commentary. Each section in the student manual is covered in the Junior® Teacher Guide. The Student Story, What I Have Learned, and Choosing What’s Best sections are replicated from the student manual. In addition, you are given instructions, comments, and questions to help you present the Students’ lesson in an interesting and informative manner while motivating your class to act on what they’ve learned. When you first receive this teacher guide, begin your preparation by getting an overall view of the entire quarter from the information provided.

The section entitled Lesson Background will give background information about the lesson you will share with your Students. Additional information about the lesson is also available in the white pages of this guide. Notice that each section of the teaching guide has a suggested time schedule, so you can move through the lesson within your allotted teaching time.

For answers to the activities in the student manual, you can refer to the Special Student Activity Answers in this guide. But, first, be sure you have read and worked out each student activity yourself.

From time to time, you will be given articles, songs, or craft ideas in Tips and Ideas.

Scripture used in the Junior® Student Manual lessons is taken from the King James Version of the Holy Bible. Now more than ever, your Students will have greater ease in reading and understanding God’s Word.

Examine and use your teacher guide prayerfully. We hope it will help you become the teacher you know God has called you to be. We pray for God’s direction and power in your calling to teach God’s Word to His precious children.

Sincerely,

COGIC Publishing Board

Curriculum Committee

SPECIAL STUDENT ACTIVITY ANSWERS

Before the quarter begins, carefully examine the following activities in the student manual. Be prepared to clarify instructions for these activities and check answers for accuracy. Plan to let your students use the activity pages in class when you have time or as special outside assignments.

WHUZZUP?

See page 1 of the student magazine.

Answers will vary. Allow volunteers to share and read answers.

HIGH FIVE

See page 2 of the student magazine.

Students are asked to give a HIGH FIVE to a person or people they consider to be wise. Consider displaying their answers in class until the end of the quarter.

A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO YOU FROM PROVERBS

See page 15 of the student magazine.

The message reads: The Proverbs are wise sayings to help us live better with both our God and other people.

QUARTER IN REVIEW

True Or False?

See the outside back cover of the student magazine.

1. T

2. F

3. F

4. T

5. T

Short Answer

The answers will vary.

Learning About God

The answers will vary.

Keeping It In Mind

The answers will vary.

JUNIOR QUARTERLY® BIBLE BASICS

Proverbs

What Are Proverbs?

Proverbs are wise sayings that cover many different topics. An entire book of Proverbs is in your Bible.

Who Wrote Proverbs?

While some of the proverbs you will find in the Bible were written by various authors, most of them were written by King Solomon. King Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived. God offered to give Solomon anything he wanted in the whole world. Solomon asked for wisdom. God was pleased so He not only gave Solomon wisdom, He gave him riches and honor (1 Kings 3:5–13).

What Are Some Well-Known Proverbs?

Proverbs 3:5–6 and Proverbs 22:6 are just two proverbs that many people know from memory. Look them up and try to memorize them.

Where Can I Find Proverbs In The Bible?

Proverbs is located between Psalms and Ecclesiastes in your Bible.

JUNIOR QUARTERLY

FALL 2021

SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER • NOVEMBER

TRADITIONS AND WISDOM

TEACHING TIPS AND IDEAS

TIP #1

We as teachers of Sunday School have to remain encouraged, focused and inspired to make a difference in another person’s life, be it a child or adult (1 Samuel 30:6).

TIP #2

Some of us will not have mega Sunday Schools as far as the number of people who will show up for class, but that should not be our focus. We should prepare and study just as diligently to teach five students, as we would to teach 100.

Remember to always pray for your Sunday School class and your preparation. Study your lessons (subject matter) thoroughly; do research and be prepared to teach. Don’t let being right, be your main objective, but be open minded to entertain other perspectives, as long as they are in line with the Word. Our lessons should be relevant and interesting. We must be faithful to God and to the call of teaching! So teach your class as if your life depended on it; and it does, your eternal life.

TIP #3

We should be excited to share with others what God has given to us. We must not be stingy or selfish with our talents. We should not have to be begged to do a work for God. Be willing to use our gifts and talents to further the kingdom of God through Sunday School. We will not hide or bury our talents (Matthew 25:15-30). God didn’t bless us with what we have