Bible Background • ECCLESIASTES 5:1–6; MATTHEW 6:1–8
Printed Text • MATTHEW 6:1–8

Aim for Change: 
By the end of this lesson, we will: UNDERSTAND Jesus’ teachings about not practicing one’s piety in order to be noticed by others, REPENT of making a show of religiosity in order to receive praise from others, and PRACTICE simplicity and humility in our devotional lives.

From: Adonijah Okechukwu Ogbonnaya. “Precepts for Living (2019-2020).” Apple Books. https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2019-2020/id1472286612

Background Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Printed Text: Matthew 4:1-11

Aim for Change: “By the end the lesson, we will: EXPLORE the story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, ASPIRE to obey God as Jesus demonstrated, and DEVELOP spiritual habits that can strengthen them in times of temptation.”

Excerpt From: Adonijah Okechukwu Ogbonnaya. “Precepts for Living (2019-2020).” Apple Books. https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2019-2020/id1472286612

Solomon's Blessing

Background Scripture: 1 King 8:54-66
Printed Text: 1 King 8:54-61

Aim for Change:  “By the end of the lesson, we will: EXAMINE Solomon’s prayer of dedication, AFFIRM God’s continued faithfulness to His people, and COMMIT ourselves to obeying God’s commands.”

Excerpt From: Adonijah Okechukwu Ogbonnaya. “Precepts for Living (2019-2020).” Apple Books. https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2019-2020/id1472286612

Bible Background • 1 KINGS 8:22–53; 2 CHRONICLES 6:12–42
Printed Text • 1 KINGS 8:22–30, 52–53

Aim for Change: “By the end of the lesson, we will: ANALYZE the importance of a national temple for Israel, EXPRESS gratitude for God’s faithfulness in covenant relationships, and EMBRACE a worshipful lifestyle in light of God’s continuing goodness.”

Excerpt From: Adonijah Okechukwu Ogbonnaya. “Precepts for Living (2019-2020).” Apple Books. https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2019-2020/id1472286612

0105 2020 A Place for the Ark
Background: 1 KINGS 8:1–13, 2 CHRONICLES 5:1–14

Aim for Change: “By the end of the lesson, we will: CONSIDER the significance of Solomon’s Temple dedication, CONTEMPLATE how the people of Jerusalem felt as the glory of God filled the Temple, and CELEBRATE God’s presence among those who gather in the name of the Lord today.”

Excerpt From: Adonijah Okechukwu Ogbonnaya. “Precepts for Living (2019-2020).” Apple Books. https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2019-2020/id1472286612

0112 2020 Solomon's Speech
Background: 1 KINGS 8:14–21; 2 CHRONICLES 6
Printed Text: 1 KINGS 8:14-21

Aim for Change: “By the end of the lesson, we will: EXAMINE how Solomon’s building of the Temple fulfills a promise God made to Solomon’s father, David; APPRECIATE that God keeps promises, even if the fulfillment takes many years; and REJOICE wholeheartedly when God’s promises come to pass.”

Excerpt From: Adonijah Okechukwu Ogbonnaya. “Precepts for Living (2019-2020).” Apple Books. https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2019-2020/id1472286612

Winter Quarter Theme:  Honoring GOD
Unit 1 Theme:  David Honors GOD

1229 2019 - David's Prayer

Background Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:16-27
Printed Text:                 1 Chronicles 17:16-27
Aim:  By the end of this lesson, we will RECOGNIZE the significance of David's prayer in its historical context, ASPIRE to become faithful in the way David expresses in his prayer, and EMBRACE David's prayer as a model for our prayers of gratitude and praise.*

Keep in Mind: "O LORD, there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears." (1 Chronicles 17:20, KJV)

*UMI (URBAN MINISTRIES, INC.) Commentary - Precepts for Living 2019–2020
“Melvin Banks Sr., LittD, Founder and Chairman
C. Jeffrey Wright, JD, CEO
Cheryl Price, PhD, Vice President of Content”

Excerpt From: Adonijah Okechukwu Ogbonnaya. “Precepts for Living (2019-2020).”
Apple Books. https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2019-2020/id1472286612

Winter Quarter Theme:  Honoring GOD
Unit 1 Theme:  David Honors GOD

1222 2019 The LORD Is with You

Background Scripture: Luke 1:39-56
Printed Text:                 Luke 1:39-56
Aim:  By the end of this lesson, we will SURVEY the themes present in Mary's song of praise, VALUE Mary's place in the unfolding story of GOD's saving work, and COMMIT to our own roles in furthering GOD's Kingdom.*

Keep in Mind: "And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the LORD, and my spirit hath rejoiced in GOD my Saviour." (Luke 1:46-47, KJV)

*UMI (URBAN MINISTRIES, INC.) Commentary - Precepts for Living 2019–2020
“Melvin Banks Sr., LittD, Founder and Chairman
C. Jeffrey Wright, JD, CEO
Cheryl Price, PhD, Vice President of Content”

Excerpt From: Adonijah Okechukwu Ogbonnaya. “Precepts for Living (2019-2020).”
Apple Books. https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2019-2020/id1472286612

Winter Quarter Theme:  Honoring GOD
Unit 1 Theme:  David Honors GOD

1215 2019 - Building GOD's House

Background Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:1-15; 21:18-30
Printed Text:                 1 Chronicles 17:1, 3-4, 11-14; 21:18, 21-27
Aim:  By the end of this lesson we will: CONTRAST the "house" David wanted to build for GOD with the "house" that GOD promised to David, REFLECT on how GOD's plans for us are greater and more satisfying the our plans for ourselves, and SEEK GOD's wisdom in planning for the future.*

Keep in Mind: "And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I willl establish his kingdom.  He shall build me an house, and I will establish his throne for ever." (1 Chronicles 17:11-12, KJV)

*UMI (URBAN MINISTRIES, INC.) Commentary - Precepts for Living 2019–2020
“Melvin Banks Sr., LittD, Founder and Chairman
C. Jeffrey Wright, JD, CEO
Cheryl Price, PhD, Vice President of Content”

Excerpt From: Adonijah Okechukwu Ogbonnaya. “Precepts for Living (2019-2020).”
Apple Books. https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2019-2020/id1472286612

Winter Quarter Theme:  Honoring GOD
Unit 1 Theme:  David Honors GOD

1208 2019 - A Heart Filled with Gratitude

Background Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36
Printed Text:                 1 Chronicles 16:8-12, 28-36
Aim:  By the end of this lesson we will ANALYZE the psalm of David sung when he brought the ARK to Jerusalem, REJOICE in the wonderful things GOD has done on behalf of His people, and EXPRESS thanks for GOD's greatness and provision.*

Keep in Mind: "Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon His name, make known His deeds among the people" (1 Chronicles 16:8, KJV)

*UMI (URBAN MINISTRIES, INC.) Commentary - Precepts for Living 2019–2020
“Melvin Banks Sr., LittD, Founder and Chairman
C. Jeffrey Wright, JD, CEO
Cheryl Price, PhD, Vice President of Content”

Excerpt From: Adonijah Okechukwu Ogbonnaya. “Precepts for Living (2019-2020).” Apple Books. https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2019-2020/id1472286612