December 10, 2023 – 2 Samuel 3 – 4
Lesson Date: December 10, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 3:1, 6-12, 23-27; 4:1-12 AIM: To lead students to discover some costs of selfish ambition evidenced in the lives of people described in this lesson, and to examine themselves for signs of selfish ambition so they can repent of their sins and make things right with those they have harmed. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 3 – 4 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. ...
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December 3, 2023 – 2 Samuel 1 – 2
Lesson Date: December 3, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 1:1-16; 2:1-4, 8-11, 17, 28-31 AIM: To lead students to discover how the sins of certain individuals hurt others, and to confess and repent of their sins so they can stop hurting their family and friends. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 1 – 2 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Familiarize yourself with the locations named in this lesson so you can easily point...
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November 26, 2023 – 1 Samuel 26 – 31
Lesson Date: November 26, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 26:5-18, 31:1-13 AIM: To lead students to discover that David’s trust in God enabled him to wait for God’s timing in fulfilling His promises, and to encourage them to trust God and wait for His perfect timing in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Samuel 26 – 31 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Patience” on the board (or screen). ...
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November 19, 2023 – 1 Samuel 18 – 25
Lesson Date: November 19, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 18:5-16; 19:8-10; 23:14-18; 24:1-12; 25:1 AIM: To lead students to discover how David responded to hatred and personal attacks, and to commit themselves to responding to hatred in a godly manner. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Samuel 18 – 25 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Hatred” on the board (or screen). INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to...
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November 12, 2023 – 1 Samuel 17
Lesson Date: November 12, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-53 AIM: To lead students to discover three different ways to face fearful “giants” in our lives, and to encourage them to commit to facing obstacles and challenges by trusting God. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Samuel 17 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Obstacle,” “Challenge,” and “Problem” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the...
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November 5, 2023 – 1 Samuel 16
Lesson Date: November 5, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1-23 AIM: To lead students to discover that God judges us by our heart rather than our outward appearance or behavior, and to ask God to help them see themselves as He sees them. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Samuel 16 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write “X-Ray,” “CT,” and “MRI” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to...
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October 29, 2023 – 1 Samuel 13 – 15
Lesson Date: October 29, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 13:8-14; 15:1-1-3. 8-15, 21-23 AIM: To lead students to discover the cost of King Saul’s disobedience to God, and to examine themselves and confess any areas of disobedience. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Samuel 13 – 15 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Disobedience” and “Rebellion” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Disobedience”...
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October 22, 2023 – 1 Samuel 9 – 10
Lesson Date: October 22, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 9:1-10, 15-17, 20-21; 10:1-7, 9-11, 17-24 AIM: To lead students to discover that Israel’s continued rejection of God’s leadership caused them to desire the wrong thing, and to commit themselves to desiring the Lord and His best for their lives. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Samuel 9 – 10 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Enlist volunteers to look up Matthew 6:33 and Psalm 37:4,...
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October 15, 2023 – 1 Samuel 8
Lesson Date: October 15, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 AIM: To lead students to discover three important warnings about the danger of conforming to the world, and to examine themselves for signs of conformity so they may repent and follow God. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Samuel 5 – 8 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Conform” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to...
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October 8, 2023 – 1 Samuel 2 – 4
Lesson Date: October 8, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 22-31, 34-35; 3:1-4, 11-14, 19-21; 4:1-4, 10-11, 15-18 AIM: To lead students to discover how God removed a family of wicked priests and replaced them with a faithful priest, and to examine themselves for any signs of corruption in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Samuel 2 – 4 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words, “Corruption in the Ministry” on...
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