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Adult Extra – Ephesians (Fall 2019) – Session 1

August 28, 2019 by Dwayne McCrary

Session 1: Rejoice

Suggested Week of Use: September 1, 2019

Core Passages: Ephesians 1:3-14

News Story Summary

Ella Andrews was awarded a Commendation for Brave Conduct in August for rescuing her eighteen-month-old sister from a dog attack in Piara Waters, Australia. On January 7, 2019, Ella, seven years old, saw a dog headed toward her sister. She quickly lifted her sister off the ground and held her high so that the dog could not get to the younger sister. Ella received a deep gash but kept Emily out of harm’s way.
The family was surprised by the commendation, but glad that something good came out of the experience. The family and others present were amazed that a seven year old would take such a selfless action.
(For more on this story, search the Internet using the phrase “Ella Andrews awarded commendation.”)

Focus Attention

To supplement the Guide idea under Focus Attention, share the news story summary about the Ella Andrews. Ask: Does it surprise you that a seven year old would take this action? Complete the step as written.

Summarize and Challenge

To supplement the Challenge idea under Summarize and Challenge, begin by reminding the group of the news summary. Characterize the act as unselfish. Call attention to Jesus’ death for our salvation as the ultimate unselfish act making Him worthy of all praise. Complete the step as written.

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  1. Angie Smith says

    August 28, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    When will additional fall sessions extras be posted?

    • Dwayne McCrary says

      August 28, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      Extra is written a week before the actual date of use and then posted here. The goal of Extra is to use current events to introduce and conclude the lesson which is why we post them one week out.

  2. Anonymous says

    September 2, 2019 at 9:03 pm

    Looking for Extra for Session 2 as mentioned in Session 2 podcast and above. Will it be posted Tuesday?

    • Dwayne McCrary says

      September 2, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      We post extra in 2 places. We make an initial post 10 days prior located in the downloads section (click on the downloads tab at the top of the page and then select weekly adult extra). The second post takes place in the blog section on the Wednesday prior to suggested use date.

      Link to the 10 day out post…..https://blog.lifeway.com/explorethebible/adults/leaderextras/

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