ADULT CHURCH SCHOOL LESSONS
OPEN TO EVERYONE!
- Read the assigned scriptures before class.
- Reflect on the provided questions.
- Be ready to share your thoughts during our discussion.
January 4: Acts 1:1–26
- Why was the Holy Spirit promised?
- What does it mean to be a witness?
- How have Black Christians been witnesses in history?
January 11: Acts 2:1–47
- What happened at Pentecost?
- Why was unity important?
- What Black church revivals echo Pentecost power?
January 18: Acts 3:1–26
- What does the healing at the temple show?
- Why did Peter preach boldly?
- What Black leaders preached with boldness?
January 25: Acts 4:1–37
- Why did the apostles face opposition?
- How did the early church share all things?
- How has mutual aid shaped Black communities?
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?
COMING SOON!
COMING SOON!