Unit 5 - Lesson 0 - New Testament

Summer Series 2026

Theme: Working for God

Biblical Basis: Romans 12:5-8

The biblical focus in this series is found in several New Testament texts that talk about our individual vocations as part of the one body of Christ. Like many gears working together as part of an active machine, God has made us all a part of one body, the Church, and each of us are giving talents and skills to serve God in our everyday life. Some people serve out in the world, and some serve within the church itself.  This calling to serve God is what we call “vocation.” Some are pastors, some are teachers, some are deacons, some are musicians, some are helpers, and some are workers. Not all of us in the Church have the same job to do, but we all are called to be servants and messengers of Jesus! 

Additional Text: Ephesians 4:11-16

Lesson Prayer:

Lord God, you have made us your people. Thank you for the many gifts you have given us, and for the opportunity to use those gifts in serving you. Give us the strength, faith, and the Spirit to live the lives you would have us live, and glorify our Father in heaven. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Memory Verse:

For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. (Romans 12:4-5)

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Theme: Working for God
God has made us all a part of one body, the Church, and has given us each talents and skills to serve Him in our everyday lives. This calling to serve God is what we call "vocation." Not all of us has the same job to do, but we all are called to be servants and messengers of Jesus!

Overview of the Eight Summer Series Lessons
Session 1:    The Church is Made of Many People - 1 Cor. 12:12-18, 24b-31 
Session 2:    God Sends Us Out as Messengers -  Luke 10:1-9
Session 3:    God Uses Us to Serve Our Neighbors - Mark 6:34-44 
Session 4:    Different Ways to Do God’s Work -  Romans 12:4-8 & Eph. 4:11-16
Session 5:    Pastors Take Care of God’s Flock - John 21:15-19
Session 6:    Deacons Are Called to Serve - Acts 6:1-7
Session 7:    Missionaries Bring God’s Message -  Acts 28:1-10
Session 8:    You, Too, Are a Servant of God  - 1 Corinthians 12:4-11