9: Jesus, The Perfect Sacrifice – Teaching Plan

Key Thought: Christ reconciled us to Himself to satisfy the claims of the broken law and bridge the gulf which sin has made.
February 26, 2022

1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 15:6-21.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
What does this text teach us about God’s covenant?
Personal Application: What did walking between the cut-up animals have to do with God’s covenant with Israel? Why did only God walk through the animals? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states, “That promise was for Israel to receive the land of their enemies. That covenant has nothing to do with Christians today.” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 7:27, 10:10..

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
How is Jesus’ sacrifice described in these passages?
Personal Application: How are we to present ourselves a living sacrifice to God, which is our reasonable service? Share your thoughts
Case Study: One of your friends states, “What merit do people get by flogging themselves, having themselves nailed to a cross, sacrificing chickens, locking themselves away from people for long periods, or fasting for days at a time?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 9:22-28.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
What does this passage tell us about the work of Christ in the heavenly sanctuary?
Personal Application: What would you face if you have to face the just punishment for your sins? How does that help you understand what Christ has done for you? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states: “I don’t think Jesus is doing anything in heaven. Everything ended at the cross. There is no judgment for believers. Jesus offered His blood once forever – so He has no need to be our priest.” How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read Romans 3:21-26, 5:8.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What does redemption at the cross for the forgiveness of sins reveal about God and His character?
Personal Application: Why do the cross and the ministry of Jesus for us suggest we should look confidently toward the judgment with humility and repentance,? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

Amen!