September 22, 2024 – Romans 3:1-23
Lesson Date: September 22, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 3:1-23 AIM: To lead students to face the reality that all of them are sinners and none of them can be made right with God by their actions, and to encourage any who are not saved to believe and trust Jesus for salvation. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 3:1-23 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “All” and “None” on the board. INTRODUCTION...
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September 15, 2024 – Romans 2:1-29
Lesson Date: September 15, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 2:1-29 AIM: To lead students to identify things that religion cannot do, and to examine themselves to determine if they are merely religious or if they have a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 2:1-29 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring an old, non-functioning cell phone (or some other device that does not work) to class. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness):...
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September 8, 2024 – Romans 1:18-32
Lesson Date: September 8, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 1:18-32 AIM: To lead students to identify the four downward steps of man’s depravity, and to encourage them to repent of their sins and yield to God as the sovereign ruler of their lives and of the universe. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 1:18-32 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Steps” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to...
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September 1, 2024 – Romans 1:1-17
Lesson Date: September 1, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 1:1-17 AIM: To lead students to discover that Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in spite of whatever opposition or persecution he might face, and to examine themselves to determine if they are ashamed of the Gospel. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 1:1-17 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask everyone to turn to Matthew 26. Read...
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August 25, 2024 – 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18
Lesson Date: August 25, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 AIM: To lead students to discover four commands Christians are to obey, and to encourage them to obey those commands. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Command” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Command” written on the board. Ask: “How would you define the word...
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August 18, 2024 – 2 Thessalonians 2:13 – 3:5
Lesson Date: August 18, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Thessalonians 2:13 – 3:5 AIM: To lead students to discover that the answer to the world’s uncertainty is the certainty and strength that comes from knowing Jesus, and to rest in it when facing life’s challenges. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Thessalonians 2:13 – 3:5 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Uncertain” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention...
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August 11, 2024 – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Lesson Date: August 11, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 AIM: To lead students to discover some of God’s timeline for earth’s future and the confidence they can have in God’s plan, and to urge them to have confidence in God when worries arise. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Don’t Worry” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to...
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August 4, 2028 – 2 Thessalonians 1
Lesson Date: August 4, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 AIM: To lead students to realize that persecution against Christians is a very real thing and discover God’s response to such persecution, and to commit to pray for persecuted Christians. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Visit the Voice of the Martyrs website (https://www.persecution.com/), scroll down to the bottom of the page, and click the “Stories” link...
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July 28, 2024 – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28
Lesson Date: July 28, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 AIM: To lead students to discover guidelines for godly living in the midst of a lost world, and to examine themselves for shortcomings and commit to follow these guidelines in the future. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Guideline” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to the word “Guideline”...
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July 21, 2024 – 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15
Lesson Date: July 21, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15 AIM: To lead students to discover and examine God’s instructions about encouraging others, and to make plans to encourage someone this week. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Encourage” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to the word written on the board. Ask: “How would you define the word...
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