J.A.M. Jesus and Me Teacher (Spring 2016)

The material for this quarter revolves around Jesus’ life and ministry as portrayed in the Gospels of Mark and Luke. Mark and Luke show us how faith plays a vital role in following Jesus and living a life that pleases Him.
UNIT 1 • TESTS OF FAITH: The four lessons in this unit focus on tests of faith experienced by those in the Gospels who encountered Jesus.
UNIT 2 • RESTORATIVE FAITH: These four lessons show how faith in Jesus restored different people who were damaged mentally, physically, spiritually or emotionally.
UNIT 3 • THE FULLNESS OF FAITH: These five lessons focus on the qualities of a fully developed faith as well as the effects of that faith on the one who believes.

The J.A.M. Jesus and Me® Teacher Guide helps instructors understand the emotional and spiritual needs of 12- to 14-year-olds… and speak their language! The manual covers all 13 lessons and provides in-depth instruction and background information from the Precepts for Living® commentary.

• Scripture passages are presented in easy-to-read language.

• Students discover exciting ways to make Christianity part of their own lives.

• Teachers get step-by-step plans that make teaching easy.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Tool Time: Speaks to the teacher on a timely issue

Quick Look and Quarter At-A-Glance: Give helpful overviews into what will be studied throughout the quarter, both for the student and teacher

Open the Lesson: Offers discussion questions to begin the lesson and to ponder the implications of the “Reality Check” story

Explore the Meaning: Provides the answers to all the student activities from their books

In Depth: Helps the teacher understand the lesson on a more mature, personal level, beyond what they need to know to teach it to the students

Daily Bible Readings: Guides Scripture reading throughout the week to support quarterly topics and principles

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