MONTH 1
Theme for the month: THE MORAL AND ETHICAL TEACHING OF JESUS

Lesson 311.1-- The First Word: Repent!
This lesson is designed to show that repentance is a key element in the salvation of sinners, starting with the first efforts of Jesus in Mark 1:14-15.

Lesson 311.2-- Moral Faults of the Pharisees
Jesus had many controversies with the Pharisees, especially over their hypocrisy.

Lesson 311.3-- The "Defilement" of Sin
This lesson shows that sin brings spiritual uncleanness, and that the solution to defilement is to be found in spiritual "washing."

Lesson 311.4-- "If a Brother Sin Against You"
Jesus teaches us to love and forgive our brethren, and shows His disciples the extent of this principle.

Lesson 311.5-- Jesus' Teaching on Marriage
This lesson shows the distinctive New Testament precepts on marriage and divorce in contrast to that of the Old Testament.

Lesson 311.6-- Jesus on Ethical Priorities
In this lesson, the examples of Jesus' teaching to Martha, to His disciples, and to Peter, in regard to their misconceptions of ethical choices.

Lesson 311.7-- Jesus on Anxiety and Coveting
This lesson draws from the Sermon on the Mount, and other dissertations, to show the proper view about material things.

MONTH 2
Theme for the month: LESSONS THE DISCIPLES LEARNED FROM JESUS

Lesson 312.1-- Getting to Know the Master
This lesson shows that Jesus' disciples had to be corrected regarding their misconceptions concerning His divinity and destiny.

Lesson 312.2-- "Lord, Increase Our Faith"
This lesson deals with some of the ways in which the faith of the disciples proved to be weak, especially having to do with miracles.

Lesson 312.3-- Mistaken Perceptions Corrected
This lesson shows other examples of the miscondeptions of the disciples: five such cases are considered.

Lesson 312.4-- Defended by the Master
When the disciples of Jesus were accused of wrongdoing, Jesus turned the criticisms aside with truth.

Lesson 312.5-- The Cost of Discipleship
This study shows how the disciples of Jesus learned of the difficulties that would face them in their service to Him.

Lesson 312.6-- "Who Is The Greatest?"
This lesson shows how Jesus dealt with the ambitions of some of His disciples.

Lesson 312.7-- Learning About The Kingdom
This lesson reveals the teaching of Jesus about the approach of the Kingdom of God, and how He tried to satisfy His disciples' curiosity about it.

MONTH 3
Monthly theme: LESSONS FROM THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS

Lesson 313.1-- What the Prophets Foretold
This lesson examines the messianic prophecies of Moses, Isaiah, and David, regarding the death and resurrection of Christ.

Lesson 313.2-- Three Crosses--Three Lessons
This lesson draws applications from the participants of the three crosses at the time of the death of Jesus, especially regarding the thief who asked to be saved.

Lesson 313.3-- The Perfect Sacrifice
This lesson shows how the sacrifice of Christ completely fulfills the promise of full forgiveness, by providing Propitiation, Expiation, and Reconciliation.

Lesson 313.4-- Christ Died--For What?
This lesson shows what Jesus gained in His death, for Himself and for us.

Lesson 313.5-- What Christ's Death Does For Me
By use of a chart in the lesson, the benefits to sinners in the death of Christ.

Lesson 313.6-- Why The Resurrection?
This Lesson shows the importance of believing in the resurrection of Christ.

Lesson 313.7-- "Many Infallible Proofs"
This lesson shows that the proofs of the resurrection of Christ are credible.

(REVIEW THE LESSONS OF THE QUARTER IN ONE OR TWO CLASSES)

YEAR 3, QUARTER 2

MONTH 1
Theme for the month: HOW TO BE SAVED FROM SIN

Lesson 321.1-- Is There a Plan of Salvation?
The purpose of this lesson is to show that there is a "plan," and that it is clearly revealed in the teaching of Christ and the Apostles.

Lesson 321.2-- The Great Commission Fulfilled
This lesson shows that the conditions for salvation stated by Christ in His commission to the Apostles was faithfully presented on the Day of Pentecost.

Lesson 321.3-- Obedience of the Gospel
This shows the important role of obedience to the commands of the Gospel in the salvation of the sinner.

Lesson 321.4-- False Doctrines Concerning Salvation (I)
This first lesson of four examines the falsehood of the tenets of Calvinism.

Lesson 321.5-- False Doctrines Concerning Salvation (II)
This lesson refutes the popular belief that the alien sinner can receive salvation through prayer.

Lesson 321.6-- False Doctrines Concerning Salvation (III)
This lesson examines the role of the Holy Spirit in salvation, refuting the concept that the Spirit converts the sinner by a direct religious experience.

Lesson 321.7-- False Doctrines Concerning Salvation (IV)
This lesson refutes the concept that the "conscience" is the key to knowing whether we are saved or not.

MONTH 2
Theme for the month: THE BEGINNING OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST

Lesson 322.1-- When Was the Church Established?
This shows that the prophecies concerning the beginning of the Kingdom also mark the beginning of the church.
Lesson 322.2-- The Day of Pentecost (I)
This is the first of two lessons examining the significance of the events of Pentecost, following the death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ.

Lesson 322.3-- The Day of Pentecost (II)
This lesson outlines the points of Peter's sermon, and the results of this first "gospel sermon."

Lesson 322.4-- The Growth of the Early Church
This lesson shows that the growth of the church paralleled the spread of the Word of God.

Lesson 322.5-- The Spread of the Early Church
This lesson shows that the promise of Christ in Acts 1:8 was fulfilled by the actions of the early evangelists.

Lesson 322.6-- "The Churches of Christ Salute You"
This lessons traces the development of the "local church" system for the collective work of the saints in each location.

Lesson 322.7-- Evidence of Independence
This lesson presents the way in which each local church acted independently.

MONTH 3
Theme for the month: THE LOCAL CHURCH AND ITS ORGANIZATION

Lesson 323.1-- Distinguishing Between the Local and Universal Churches
This lesson teaches just what the title implies.

Lesson 323.2-- Organizing the Church at Jerusalem
This lesson shows how the Jerusalem congregation organized to meet certain needs, under the instruction of the Apostles.

Lesson 323.3-- Organizing the Gentile Churches
This shows the work of the Apostle Paul and other evangelists in establishing and organizing the work of Gentile congregations.

Lesson 323.4-- The Role of Elders in a Local Church
As the title suggests, the eldership is the subject of this lesson.

Lesson 323.5-- The Role of Deacons in the Local Church
The gist of the lesson is in the Title.

Lesson 323.6-- The Role of Evangelists in the Local Church
This is presented by examples and by instruction from the Apostles.

Lesson 323.7-- The Role of Teachers in the Local Church
The importance of the teaching work in the church is shown in this lesson.

(REVIEW THE LESSONS OF THE QUARTER IN ONE OR TWO CLASSES)

YEAR 3, QUARTER 3

MONTH 1
Theme for the month: THE WORK OF THE LOCAL CHURCH

Lesson 331.1-- Collective Worship
This lesson shows the acts of worship authorized in the assemblies of the local church.

Lesson 331.2-- Collective Evangelism
This lesson shows the responsibility of the local church to support evangelists in their work according to the pattern shown by the Apostles.

Lesson 331.3-- Local Church Edification
This lesson examines the roles of elders, evangelists, teachers, and members in the building up of the local church.

Lesson 331.4-- Local Church Benevolence
This presents the limited scope of local church benevolent work, refuting some of the modern concepts of benevolence taught today.

Lesson 331.5-- Church Discipline
This lesson covers the scope of discipline matters for the local church, and the roles played by leaders and members.

Lesson 331.6-- Is Membership in a Local Church Necessary?
This lesson shows the precedents for membership in a local congregation, and the obligation of Christians to join with others in collective work.

Lesson 331.7-- Deviations from the Pattern
This lesson refutes the concept that local churches need to be joined together for multi-church action, and refutes the concept of so-called "sponsoring churches."

MONTH 2
Theme for the month: LESSONS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (I)

Lesson 332.1-- "Behold Your Calling, Brethren"
This is a lesson on commitment to the "calling" of God, and how we are to behave in that walk.

Lesson 332.2-- "Unto Unfeigned Love of the Brethren"
This lesson enlarges on the theme of 1 Peter 1:22, which connects our salvation with love of the brethren.

Lesson 332.3-- "Let Us Consider One Another"
This lesson encourages the "mutual ministry" of Christians one to another.

Lesson 332.4-- "Forbearing One Another, and Forgiving One Another"
This shows the need for developing generous attitudes in human relationships.

Lesson 332.5-- "The Fruit of the Spirit"
This lesson takes the fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5, defines them, and gives other Bible references for comparison.

Lesson 332.6-- "Be Not Conformed To This World"
The need for eliminating worldliness from the lives of Christians is the theme of this lesson.

Lesson 332.7-- "Continue Stedfastly in Prayer"
This is a general lesson on the value of prayer for the Christian.

MONTH 3
Theme for the month: LESSONS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (II)

Lesson 333.1-- "The Tongue is a Restless Evil"
Sins of the tongue are examined in this lesson, but the good use of the tongue is also presented.

Lesson 333.2-- "You Ought To Be Teachers"
This lesson is based on the rebuke of the Christians in Hebrews 5:11-14, who had not developed the capacity to teach others.

Lesson 333.3-- "Such Doth the Father Seek To Be His Worshippers"
This lesson shows how to worship God "in spirit and in truth," but also shows the fallacy of some attitudes of worship not pleasing to God.

Lesson 333.4-- "Reprobate Concerning the Faith"
This lesson shows the ways listed in 2 Timothy 3:1-4 that can cause the Christian to be rejected by God.

Lesson 333.5-- "Exercise Thyself Unto Godliness"
This lesson defines "godliness," and shows how Christians should develop it.

Lesson 333.6-- "Children of Obedience"
This lesson emphasizes the need for humble obedience to all of God's will, and shows Christ as the ultimate example of obedience.

Lesson 333.7-- "Humble Yourselves Under the Mighty Hand of God"
The need for humility in Christians is shown in this lesson.

(REVIEW THE LESSONS OF THE QUARTER IN ONE OR TWO CLASSES)


YEAR 3, QUARTER 4

MONTH 1
Theme for the month: LESSONS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE (III)

Lesson 341.1-- "Let Marriage Be Had In Honor"
This deals with the roles of each member of the family in preservint marriage.

Lesson 341.2-- "Rejoice Always"
This examines the kind of joy that should fill the hearts of Christians, to sustain them in their service to God.

Lesson 341.3-- "Zealous of Good Works"
This lesson shows the need for Christian to maintain good works, both spiritual and material.

Lesson 341.4-- "Members of the Body"
This study presents the need for Christians to integrate themselves into the body of Christ, even though it is filled with people of diverse talents and capacities.

Lesson 341.5-- "Grow in Grace and Knowledge"
This lesson shows the importance of Bible study in the development of the Christian's character and work.

Lesson 341.6-- "A Tranquil and Quiet Life"
This lesson shows that Christians are to seek the tranquil and secure life commanded by God and Christ through the Apostles.
Lesson 341.7-- "Be Thou Faithful Unto Death"
This lesson develops the need for faithfulness toward God and Christ in our lives.

MONTH 2
Theme for the month: THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST

Lesson 342.1-- Jesus Comforts His Disciples
This shows how Jesus told of His return, in order to comfort His disciples, when he told them of his ultimate departure from the earth to return to God.

Lesson 342.2-- A Coming Like the Going
This lesson examines the manner of Christ's return, based on Acts 1:9-11.

Lesson 342.3-- "Where Is the Promise of His Coming?"
This lesson shows some of the perversions of the teaching regarding the 2nd coming Christ, and refutes them.

Lesson 342.4-- "What Manner of Persons Ought Ye To Be?"
This lesson shows the need for calm, diligent preparation for the 2nd coming of Christ, in contrast to the excitements generated by false teachers.

Lesson 342.5-- The Purposes of the Second Coming
This lesson examines the several scriptures that show the purposes of the return of Christ, and why we should prepare for it.

Lesson 342.6-- Errors Regarding the Second Coming (I)
This is a cursory introduction to the false doctrine of Pre-millennialism.

Lesson 342.7-- Errors Regarding the Second Coming (II)
This is a continuation of the refutation of Pre-millennialism.

MONTH 3
Theme for the month: HEAVEN, HELL AND THE JUDGMENT

Lesson 343.1-- After Death--What Then?
This lesson shows what happens to those who die, whether sinful or righteous, before the 2nd coming of the Lord.

Lesson 343.2-- What Happens At The Day Of Judgment?
This lesson shows that the great Judgment Day will be a time of sentencing, not a day in which people will be tried and condemned.
Lesson 343.3-- Hell, And Who Is Going There
This lesson shows the reality of Hell, and who will be destined to occupy it.

Lesson 343.4-- Hell, And Who Is Going There (2)
This is a continuation of the previous lesson.

Lesson 343.5-- Heaven, And Who Is Going There
This lesson uses several Scriptures to show who will occupy heaven as their reward.

Lesson 343.6-- Heaven, The Throne Of God
This lesson examines several references to Heaven, and how God reigns there.

Lesson 343.7-- The Joys of Heaven
This is the final joyful lesson of the 3-year series of Bible studies.

END OF YEAR 3 OF THE CURRICULUM