Faith in Jesus Lesson 1 Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Faith in Jesus Lesson 1

Horizontal Visual This visual will help your learners keep a geographical perspective during the four lessons from Acts.

Lesson Outline Introduction A. Five-Tool Players B. Lesson Background Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline Introduction A. Five-Tool Players B. Lesson Background

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Complete Player When looking for a future superstar, most baseball scouts seek players that excel in five facets of the game. Those five tools are: hitting for average hitting for power base-running skills and speed throwing ability fielding ability Item number: 512528112 Collection: JulyVelchev / iStock / Thinkstock® Graphic: © JulyVelchev/ iStock / Thinkstock®

The Complete Player Five-tool players are not easy to find. Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Complete Player Five-tool players are not easy to find. In the history of the game, there are only a handful of players who truly meet that description. Can you guess the baseball superstar based on his accomplishments? Graphic: © JulyVelchev/ iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Complete Player He was a career .302 hitter, hit 660 home runs, collected 3,283 hits, and stole 338 bases. In the field he was known for his famous “basket catch.” Was he . . . Duke Snider Mickey Mantle Willy Mays Jackie Robinson Click to add notes Graphic: © JulyVelchev/ iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Complete Player He was a career .302 hitter, hit 660 home runs, collected 3,283 hits, and stole 338 bases. In the field he was known for his famous “basket catch.” Was he . . . Duke Snider Mickey Mantle Willy Mays Jackie Robinson Click to add notes Graphic: © JulyVelchev/ iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Complete Player During his career, he slugged 755 home runs, a record that stood for decades. He also drove in 2,297 runs, stole 240 bases, and batted .305. Was he . . . Babe Ruth Hank Aaron Reggie Jackson Jackie Robinson Click to add notes Graphic: © JulyVelchev/ iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Complete Player During his career, he slugged 755 home runs, a record that stood for decades. He also drove in 2,297 runs, stole 240 bases, and batted .305. Was he . . . Babe Ruth Hank Aaron Reggie Jackson Jackie Robinson Click to add notes Graphic: © JulyVelchev/ iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Complete Player He was the son of a Major League star. In his career, he was named to his league’s all-star team 13 times and won seven Silver Slugger awards. Was he: Ken Griffey Jr. Buddy Bell Barry Bonds Jackie Robinson Click to add notes Graphic: © JulyVelchev/ iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Complete Player He was the son of a Major League star. In his career, he was named to his league’s all-star team 13 times and won seven Silver Slugger awards. Was he . . . Ken Griffey Jr. Buddy Bell Barry Bonds Jackie Robinson Click to add notes Graphic: © JulyVelchev/ iStock / Thinkstock®

The Complete Player Scouts look for five-tool players. Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock The Complete Player Scouts look for five-tool players. Employers look to hire someone who is the “complete package,” psychologists advise how to be “self-actualized,” and we admire a person who seems to “have it all together.” But the Bible tells us that there is only one way to be perfectly whole. Click to add notes Graphic: © JulyVelchev/ iStock / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline I. Wholeness—From Where? (Acts 3:11-15) A. Looking for Human Saviors (vv. 11, 12) B. Rejecting the Divine Savior (vv. 13-15)

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock True or False? After Peter healed the lame man at the temple gate, he preached a sermon about being complete in Christ. The following statements are not completely true. Try to correct each statement by referring to a section of the text. (Our answers may not match yours exactly, but that’s OK!)

True or False? Read Acts 3:11-15 and correct these statements. Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock True or False? Read Acts 3:11-15 and correct these statements. Peter affirmed that the apostles performed miracles because of their righteousness. Peter DENIED that the apostles performed miracles because of their righteousness.

True or False? Read Acts 3:11-15 and correct these statements. Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock True or False? Read Acts 3:11-15 and correct these statements. Peter commended the crowd for the way they treated Jesus. Peter CONDEMNED the crowd for the way they treated Jesus.

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? How can we ensure that people can see that it is God’s power that undergirds our accomplishments? Talking Points for Your Discussion Regarding our reaction to compliments and criticism Regarding the scale of our undertakings Other 17

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? What are some ways that our personal limitations can serve as a basis for bringing ­glory to God? Talking Points for Your Discussion Regarding what others see in us Regarding what we alone see in ourselves 18

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline II. Wholeness—From Whom? (Acts 3:16-18) A. Jesus’ Name, Our Faith (v. 16) B. Jesus’ Payment, Our Debt (vv. 17, 18)

True or False? Read Acts 3:16-18 and correct these statements. Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock True or False? Read Acts 3:16-18 and correct these statements. Peter credited the healing to the power of the Holy Spirit. Peter credited the healing to FAITH IN JESUS’ NAME. Peter said the prophets predicted that the Messiah would heal. Peter said the prophets predicted that the Messiah would SUFFER.

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? What steps can we take to stay mindful of the ways God has shown His power in our lives? Talking Points for Your Discussion In our worship In our families In our private devotions 21

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? How can we help each other get past blind spots in understanding Jesus properly? Talking Points for Your Discussion Regarding methods used by Jesus himself Regarding methods used by the apostle Paul Other 22

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline III. Wholeness—When? (Acts 3:19-21) A. Beginning with Repentance (vv. 19, 20) B. Finished at the End of the Age (v. 21)

True or False? Read Acts 3:19-21 and correct these statements. Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock True or False? Read Acts 3:19-21 and correct these statements. Peter said that repentance would lead to profound understanding. Peter said that repentance would lead to TIMES OF REFRESHING. Peter promised that in the future God would destroy all things. Peter promised that in the future God would RESTORE all things.

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock What Do You Think? What should others see in us as evidence of genuine repentance? Talking Points for Your Discussion Regarding changed speech patterns  Regarding changed behavior Regarding changed goals Regarding changed attitudes 25

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Lesson Outline Conclusion A. Finding Genuine Wholeness B. Prayer C. Thought to Remember

Bringing Wholeness We are all broken. Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Bringing Wholeness We are all broken. We live in a broken world, waiting for its future restoration when Jesus comes again. As we strive to remain faithful in this life, we have the responsibility to care for each other until that time when all is restored. Item number: 88365552 Collection: Dynamic Graphics, 2007 / liquidlibrary / Thinkstock® Graphic: © Dynamic Graphics, 2007 / liquidlibrary / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Bringing Wholeness Read each of the following Scriptures, and consider how it can help you minister to those who are hurting. Think of someone in particular you will reach out to this week.  For those who are brokenhearted, consider Psalm 34:18. For those who are oppressed, consider Psalm 82:3. Click to add notes Graphic: © Dynamic Graphics, 2007 / liquidlibrary / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Bringing Wholeness For those struggling with bad news, consider Proverbs 25:25. For those who are burned out, consider Isaiah 40:29. For those who are overwhelmed with responsibilities, consider Matthew 11:28. When you wonder if you can make a difference, consider Matthew 25:40. Click to add notes Graphic: © Dynamic Graphics, 2007 / liquidlibrary / Thinkstock®

Copyright © 2017 Standard Publishing, part of the David C Cook family, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 All rights reserved. Photo: © joebelanger | iStock Thought to Remember Only Jesus fills the God-shaped hole to make us whole.

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