June 5, 2022 – Deuteronomy 31 – 34
Lesson Date: June 5, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 31:1-13; 34:1-12 AIM: To lead students to discover the final instructions Moses gave the Israelites shortly before his death, and to evaluate their obedience to those instructions and commit to obeying them in the future. Before class: Read the notes on Deuteronomy 31 – 34 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Be sure you have sufficient Sunday School Member Quarterlies for the new quarter available. INTRODUCTION (Create...
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May 29, 2022 – Deuteronomy 27 – 30
Lesson Date: May 29, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 27:12-26; 28:1-14; 30:15-19 AIM: To lead students to describe the choices God placed before the ancient Israelites and the results of those choices, and to discuss choices we face and possible results of our choices. Before class: Read the notes on Deuteronomy 27 – 30 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get two water bottles. Write or print the word “POISON” in large red letters on a piece...
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May 22, 2022 – Deuteronomy 26
Lesson Date: May 22, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 26:1-15 AIM: To lead students to discover several biblical principles of tithing, and to compare their giving to those principles and commit to following them in the future. Before class: Read the notes on Deuteronomy 26 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Have enough “Principles of Tithing” handouts for your anticipated attendance. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask the students to imagine that as they walk into the...
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May 15, 2022 – Deuteronomy 22 – 25
Lesson Date: May 15, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 22:20-30; 24:1-5; 25:5-10 AIM: To lead students to discover and describe three guidelines God gave Israel for happy and healthy family relationships, and to evaluate and modify their family relationships to line up with God’s standards. Before class: Read the notes on Deuteronomy 22 – 25 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following heading, “Family Problems,” across the top of the marker board or chalkboard. Number...
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May 8, 2022 – Deuteronomy 19 – 21
Lesson Date: May 8, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 19:2-6, 10-21; 21:15-21 AIM: To lead students to describe the legal guidelines God gave the Israelites and to discuss how those guidelines apply to our society, and then to pray for those who make and enforce our laws. Before class: Read the notes on Deuteronomy 19 – 21 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Collect some news stories about criminals who “got off” on technicalities and others who...
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May 1, 2022 – Deuteronomy 17 – 18
Lesson Date: May 1, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 17:2-7; 18:9-19 AIM: To lead students to recognize that the wicked practices associated with false religion always lead to death but God offers redemption through Jesus Christ, and to encourage them to abandon wicked practices and turn to Jesus Christ for salvation. Before class: Read the notes on Deuteronomy 17 – 18 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “Abominable Things” worksheet for your...
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April 24, 2022 – Deuteronomy 13
Lesson Date: April 24, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 13:1-18 AIM: To lead students to recognize the seriousness with which God views false religion, and to discuss the deadly effects of false religion in our modern world. Before class: Read the notes on Deuteronomy 13 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring the attached picture of an offender locked in a pillory. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the picture of a man...
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April 17, 2022 – Acts 13
Lesson Date: April 17, 2022 (Easter) Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 13:15-39; 17:30; 1 John 3:23 AIM: To lead students to discover the importance of Jesus’ resurrection and two very important commands God has given us, and to encourage any who have never obeyed those commands to do so today. Before class: Write the words “Command” and “Request” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Welcome everyone and wish them, “Happy Easter,” or “Happy Resurrection...
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April 10, 2022 – Deuteronomy 12 – 17
Lesson Date: April 10, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 12:1-7; 16:1-17; 17:1 AIM: To lead students to discover the guidelines God gave the Israelites concerning their worship, and to determine how those guidelines apply to us. Before class: Read the notes on Deuteronomy 12 – 17 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “Worship” worksheet for your anticipated attendance. Gather a few items associated with church worship services, such as a hymnbook, an...
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April 3, 2022 – Deuteronomy 7 – 11
Lesson Date: April 3, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 7:1-6; 8:18-20; 9:4-6; 10:12-17; 11:22-28 AIM: To lead students to discover some requirements God placed on the ancient Israelites and discuss the relevance of those requirements to modern Christians, and to accept those requirements and commit to trying to fulfill them. Before class: Read the notes on Deuteronomy 7 – 11 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following words (in random order) on the marker board...
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