Theological Models of the Cross - Teacher (Standard) (print)

Teens (ages 13-17) · Romans 3:21-26; 2 Corinthians 5:14-21; Colossians 2:13-15 · Standard ·35 minutes

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Objective: Analyse the relevant text and explain the case that scripture uses multiple complementary images for the saving significance of jesus' death.

Read: Romans 3:21-26; 2 Corinthians 5:14-21; Colossians 2:13-15

Opening: Ask: What does this passage actually say before we explain what it means?

Say:

Romans describes Christ’s death using justification, redemption, and sacrificial language centered on God’s grace.
Second Corinthians emphasizes representative death and reconciliation, while Colossians describes forgiveness and victory over hostile powers.
Taken together, these passages support the lesson’s big idea: Scripture uses multiple complementary images for the saving significance of Jesus' death.

Ask:

What does the text directly say?
What conclusion requires synthesis or inference?
What should we avoid overstating?
What is one faithful response?

Do: Complete Theological Models of the Cross Claim Audit.

Close: Restate the big idea, name one faithful response, and pray.

Materials: Bible; Theological Models of the Cross Claim Audit

Standard outline · 35 minutes

4 minConnect. Locate the lesson within Cycle 2 and activate prior knowledge.
4 minContext. Identify genre, audience, setting, and immediate context before making claims.
9 minRead and observe. Read selected portions of Romans 3:21-26 and identify direct observations. Ask: What does the passage directly say, what conclusion follows, and what should we avoid overstating?
7 minDiscuss. Test the big idea against the evidence and identify interpretive limits. Ask: What does the passage directly say, what conclusion follows, and what should we avoid overstating? What does the passage directly say, what conclusion follows, and what should we avoid overstating?
7 minActivity. Complete the primary evidence-based activity. Activity: Theological Models of the Cross Claim Audit. Printable: T2-L02-P01-adam-christ-argument-map.
4 minRespond. Name one faithful response and pray. Ask: What does the passage directly say, what conclusion follows, and what should we avoid overstating?

Activity details

Theological Models of the Cross Claim Audit · 10 min

Materials: Adam / Christ Argument Map; Bible; Pens or pencils

Read Romans 3:21-26 and record two direct observations.
Connect the observations to this big idea: Scripture uses multiple complementary images for the saving significance of Jesus' death.
Name one faithful response without claiming more than the passage supports.

Low-resource option: Draw the categories on blank paper or complete verbally.

Closing

Memory verse: Genesis 3:1-24

Prayer: Thank God for what this passage reveals and ask for wisdom to respond faithfully.

Take-home line: Scripture uses multiple complementary images for the saving significance of Jesus' death.