ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL LESSONS

February 1: Acts 5:1–42

- Why was honesty important in the early church?

- How did the apostles show courage?

- What examples of courage exist in Black history?

February 8: Acts 6:1–15

- Why were deacons appointed?

- What does Stephen’s witness show?

- How have Black deacons shaped church life?

February 15: Acts 7:1–60

- What was Stephen’s message?

- Why was he martyred?

- Who in Black history gave their life for truth?

February 22: Acts 8:1–40

- How did the gospel spread beyond Jerusalem?

- Why is the Ethiopian eunuch important?

- What does this story mean for African Christianity?

March 1: Acts 9:1–43

- How was Saul transformed?

- What role did Ananias play?

- Who in Black history experienced radical transformation?

March 8: Acts 10:1–48

- Why was Cornelius important?

- What does Peter’s vision teach?

- How have Black Christians broken barriers of inclusion?

March 15: Acts 11:1–30

- Why was Antioch important?

- What does ‘Christian’ mean?

- How have Black churches embraced this identity?

March 22: Acts 12:1–25

- Why was Peter imprisoned?

- What does the church’s prayer show?

- How has prayer sustained Black people in struggle?

March 29: Acts 13:1–52

- Why was Paul set apart?

- What was the response to his preaching?

- How have Black preachers spread the gospel?

April 5: Acts 14:1–28

- What challenges did Paul and Barnabas face?

- Why is perseverance important?

- What Black missionaries persevered in difficulty?

April 12: Acts 15:1–41

- Why was the Jerusalem Council important?

- How did they resolve conflict?

- How have Black churches resolved challenges?

April 19: Acts 16:1–40

- Why was Lydia significant?

- What happened in prison?

- How do Black women lead in faith today?

April 26: Acts 17:1–34

- What did Paul preach in Athens?

- Why did some mock him?

- What Black thinkers engaged faith and philosophy?

May 3: Acts 18:1–28

- Who was Aquila and Priscilla?

- Why was Apollos important?

- What Black teachers nurtured future leaders?

May 10: Acts 19:1–41

- What happened in Ephesus?

- Why did the city riot?

- What Black leaders confronted economic injustice?

May 17: Acts 20:1–38

- What farewell did Paul give?

- Why is shepherding the flock important?

- What Black pastors gave their lives in service?

May 24: Romans 1:1–17

- Why was Paul eager to preach in Rome?

- What is the gospel’s power?

- How have Black Christians testified to gospel power?

May 31: Romans 5:1–21

- What does justification by faith mean?

- How does Christ bring life?

- How has hope through suffering shaped Black faith?

June 07, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Lesson Focus: Mary Accepts God’s Call

Golden Scripture: Luke 1:37

Black History Connection: Jarena Lee

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Romans 10-12

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

June 14, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Lesson Focus: The Shepherds Visit Jesus

Golden Scripture: Luke 2:11

Black History Connection: Richard Allen

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Romans 13-16

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

June 21, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Lesson Focus: Jesus Is Tempted

Golden Scripture: Luke 4:18

Black History Connection: Sojourner Truth

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 1-4

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

June 28, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Lesson Focus: Jesus Calls the First Disciples

Golden Scripture: Luke 5:10

Black History Connection: Harriet Tubman

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 5-8

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

July 05, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Lesson Focus: Love Your Enemies

Golden Scripture: Luke 6:31

Black History Connection: Mary McLeod Bethune

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 9-12

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

July 12, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Lesson Focus: Jesus Calms the Storm

Golden Scripture: Luke 8:25

Black History Connection: Howard Thurman

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 13-16

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

July 19, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Lesson Focus: The Good Samaritan

Golden Scripture: Luke 10:27

Black History Connection: Benjamin Mays

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 1-4

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

July 26, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Lesson Focus: The Prodigal Son

Golden Scripture: Luke 15:24

Black History Connection: Nannie Helen Burroughs

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 5-8

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

August 02, 2026

Lesson Scripture: John 1:1-18

Lesson Focus: The Word Became Flesh

Golden Scripture: John 1:14

Black History Connection: Absalom Jones

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 9-13

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

August 09, 2026

Lesson Scripture: John 4:1-26

Lesson Focus: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

Golden Scripture: John 4:14

Black History Connection: Fannie Lou Hamer

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Galatians

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

August 16, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Lesson Focus: The Promise of the Holy Spirit

Golden Scripture: Acts 1:8

Black History Connection: Jarena Lee

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Ephesians

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

August 23, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Lesson Focus: Pentecost

Golden Scripture: Acts 2:4

Black History Connection: Richard Allen

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Philippians

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

August 30, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Lesson Focus: Healing at the Temple

Golden Scripture: Acts 3:6

Black History Connection: Sojourner Truth

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Colossians

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

September 06, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Lesson Focus: Prayer for Boldness

Golden Scripture: Acts 4:31

Black History Connection: Harriet Tubman

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 1 Thessalonians

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

September 13, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Lesson Focus: The Power of the Gospel

Golden Scripture: Romans 1:16

Black History Connection: Mary McLeod Bethune

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 2 Thessalonians

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

September 20, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Lesson Focus: Peace Through Christ

Golden Scripture: Romans 5:1

Black History Connection: Howard Thurman

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 1 Timothy

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

September 27, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Lesson Focus: Life in the Spirit

Golden Scripture: Romans 8:1

Black History Connection: Benjamin Mays

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 2 Timothy

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

October 04, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Psalm 23

Lesson Focus: The Lord Is My Shepherd

Golden Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Black History Connection: Nannie Helen Burroughs

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Titus

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

October 11, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Lesson Focus: Trusting God Fully

Golden Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Black History Connection: Absalom Jones

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Philemon

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

October 18, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Lesson Focus: God Makes a Way

Golden Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Black History Connection: Fannie Lou Hamer

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Hebrews 1-6

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

October 25, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Lesson Focus: Mary Accepts God’s Call

Golden Scripture: Luke 1:37

Black History Connection: Jarena Lee

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Hebrews 7-13

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

November 01, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Lesson Focus: The Shepherds Visit Jesus

Golden Scripture: Luke 2:11

Black History Connection: Richard Allen

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: James

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

November 08, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Lesson Focus: Jesus Is Tempted

Golden Scripture: Luke 4:18

Black History Connection: Sojourner Truth

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 1 Peter

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

November 15, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Lesson Focus: Jesus Calls the First Disciples

Golden Scripture: Luke 5:10

Black History Connection: Harriet Tubman

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 2 Peter

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

November 22, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Lesson Focus: Love Your Enemies

Golden Scripture: Luke 6:31

Black History Connection: Mary McLeod Bethune

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 1 John

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

November 29, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Lesson Focus: Jesus Calms the Storm

Golden Scripture: Luke 8:25

Black History Connection: Howard Thurman

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: 2nd & 3rd John

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

December 06, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Lesson Focus: The Good Samaritan

Golden Scripture: Luke 10:27

Black History Connection: Benjamin Mays

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Jude

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

December 13, 2026

Lesson Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Lesson Focus: The Prodigal Son

Golden Scripture: Luke 15:24

Black History Connection: Nannie Helen Burroughs

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Revelation 1-5

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?

December 20, 2026

Lesson Scripture: John 1:1-18

Lesson Focus: The Word Became Flesh

Golden Scripture: John 1:14

Black History Connection: Absalom Jones

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Revelation 6-11

Discussion Questions:

• What part of this lesson speaks most to your current season of life?

• Have you ever had to trust God without knowing the outcome?

• What wisdom from older saints connects with this scripture?

• What testimony comes to mind while reading this passage?

December 27, 2026

Lesson Scripture: John 4:1-26

Lesson Focus: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

Golden Scripture: John 4:14

Black History Connection: Fannie Lou Hamer

Weekly New Testament Reading Plan: Revelation 12-22

Discussion Questions:

• What does this lesson teach us about perseverance?

• How has God carried you through storms similar to this lesson?

• What should younger generations learn from this scripture?

• What hymn or church song comes to mind with this lesson?