Tag: Salvation


September 17, 2023 – Ruth 3

Lesson Date: September 17, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Ruth 3:1-18 AIM: To lead students to discover from Ruth’s experience some basic steps toward redemption, and to evaluate their own lives to determine if they are saved and encourage them to take the message of redemption to others.   Before class: Read the notes on Ruth 3 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book.  Write the word “Redeem” on the board.  Get enough Gospel tracts for your anticipated attendance.  ...


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September 11, 2022 – Acts 2

Lesson Date: September 11, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 2:1-47 AIM: To lead students to discover that God used miraculous circumstances to offer salvation to anyone who will trust in Jesus, and examine themselves to see if they have ever truly been saved.   Before class: Read the notes on Acts 2 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book.  Write the word “Miracle” on the marker board or chalkboard.   INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to...


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December 26, 2021 – Matthew 19

Lesson Date: December 26, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 19:1-11, 16-26 AIM: To lead students to discover how Jesus answered two insincere questions, and to discuss ways the answers to those questions apply to their lives.   Before class: Read the notes on Matthew 19 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book.  Write the word “Questions” on the marker board or chalkboard.  Randomly draw several question marks on the board.   INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the class’ attention...


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October 11, 2020 – Genesis 7:1 – 8:14

Lesson Date: October 11, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 7:1 – 8:14 AIM: To lead students to discover the extent and sequence of the Flood, and to examine themselves to determine if they are safely in the “ark” of Jesus Christ.   Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 7:1 – 8:14 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Locate some pictures of destruction caused by natural disasters, such as floods, wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, or tornadoes. Some of the...


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October 6, 2019 – Hebrews 5:11 – 6:19

Lesson Date: October 6, 2019 Focal Scripture Passage: Hebrews 5:11 – 6:19 AIM: To lead students to discover that Christ’s superior salvation (1) enables us to grow past the stage of being spiritual babies and (2) provides a secure anchor for our eternity, and to respond to those truths with confession, commitment, and determination to move on toward spiritual maturity.   Before class: Read the notes on Hebrews 5:11 – 6:19 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get...


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September 22, 2019 – Hebrews 4:1-13

Lesson Date: September 22, 2019 Focal Scripture Passage: Hebrews 4:1-13 AIM: To lead students to discover five important truths about salvation available through faith in Jesus Christ, and to give any who are not saved the opportunity to trust Christ for salvation.   Before class: Read the notes on Hebrews 4:1-13 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book.   INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the following to the class: Some offers seem too good to be true. You have...


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July 21, 2019 – Zechariah 12 – 13

Lesson Date: July 21, 2019 Focal Scripture Passage: Zechariah 12:1-10; 13:1-9 AIM: To lead students to discover God’s plans for saving and cleansing the Jews in the future, and to either (a) accept Christ’s gift of salvation that will begin the process of sanctification in their lives, or (b) thank God for saving them and ask Him to continue sanctifying them.   Before class: Read the notes on Zechariah 12 – 13 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. ...


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March 4, 2018 – 1 Peter 1:1-12

Lesson Date: March 4, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 1:1-12 AIM: To lead students to describe some of the amazing and marvelous aspects of salvation, and to respond to the truths they learn by either (1) thanking God for their salvation or (2) trusting Jesus Christ for salvation.   Before class: Read the notes on 1 Peter 1:1-12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Be sure to read the introductory material on 1 Peter so you can...


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February 4, 2018 – 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Lesson Date: February 4, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 AIM: To lead students to list and discuss nine things we should remember when facing trials or hardships, and to keep this list handy so they can remember these things when facing difficulties.   Before class: Read the notes on 2 Timothy 2:1-18 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “Remember These Things” study guide for your anticipated attendance. Have some pens or...


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January 28, 2018 – Titus 3:1-15

Lesson Date: January 28, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Titus 3:1-15 AIM: To lead students to write their personal salvation testimony, and to give any who are not saved an opportunity to receive Christ.   Before class: Read the notes on Titus 3:1-15 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Enlist a class member to share his or her personal testimony at the beginning of class. Be sure the class member tells: (1) what his or her life was like...


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