Grade 10 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Grade 10 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Grade 10 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
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Sunday School Curriculum <strong>Grade</strong> <strong>10</strong><br />
Bishops and Deacons (1 Timothy 3:1-11)<br />
The Bishop‘s Attributes: Episcopacy is a high <strong>of</strong>fice and important position in <strong>the</strong> church.<br />
In teaching: He must be an apt teacher - mature in <strong>the</strong> faith, and self-controlled. He must not<br />
be a recent convert<br />
As a model: He must be above reproach - <strong>the</strong> husband <strong>of</strong> one wife - not lover <strong>of</strong> money - not<br />
quarrelsome temperate and dignified.<br />
His behavior: He must be well thought <strong>of</strong> by outsiders.<br />
How he deals with o<strong>the</strong>rs: He must be hospitable.<br />
The Deacons Attributes:<br />
They help <strong>the</strong> bishop and <strong>the</strong> priest in worship and managing <strong>the</strong> affairs <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> church.<br />
Collect alms and distribute <strong>the</strong>m to <strong>the</strong> needy.<br />
They should visit families as <strong>the</strong>y are like alert serving eyes and hands.<br />
Conditions <strong>of</strong> being a Deacon:<br />
Serious - not double-tongued.<br />
Not greedy for gain.<br />
They must hold <strong>the</strong> mystery <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> faith.<br />
Their wives must be serious and faithful in all things.<br />
Heresies and false teachings (1 Timothy 4:1-5)<br />
The apostle speaks about <strong>the</strong> dangers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> difficult times when heresies and evil teachings<br />
appear and <strong>the</strong>se are deviations that may appear at anytime and in later times a great number<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se heresies will appear.<br />
The attributes <strong>of</strong> false teachers: (Deceitful liars - <strong>the</strong>y follow <strong>the</strong> teachings <strong>of</strong> demons).<br />
The attributes <strong>of</strong> false teaching: They teach that it is wrong to marry and eat certain foods. But<br />
God created <strong>the</strong>se foods to be eaten after a prayer <strong>of</strong> thanks.<br />
The Christian as a model (1 Timothy 4:12-15)<br />
The verses show instructions that can be explained as follows:<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> behavior:<br />
Be an example for <strong>the</strong> believers in your speech, your conduct and your love.<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> Piety.<br />
Be an example in your faith and purity.<br />
Principles <strong>of</strong> preaching: Give your time and effort to public reading <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> scriptures and to<br />
<strong>the</strong> preaching and teaching. Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain<br />
<strong>the</strong> hope you have in you.<br />
Love <strong>of</strong> money (1 Timothy 6:6-11)<br />
There is great gain in godliness with contentment.<br />
If we have food and clothing, with <strong>the</strong>se we shall be content.<br />
Consequences <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Love <strong>of</strong> Money:<br />
Fall into temptation and hurtful desires.<br />
The love <strong>of</strong> money is <strong>the</strong> root <strong>of</strong> all evils.<br />
JULY 155