February 11, 2024 – 2 Samuel 18 – 19
Lesson Date: February 11, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 18:1-17, 28-33; 19:1-8 AIM: To lead students to discover the costs of David’s regret, and to commit themselves to trying to mend broken relationships so they can avoid regret in the future. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 18 – 20 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough handouts for your anticipated attendance. Write the words “Sorrow,” “Sadness,” and “Grief” on the board. ...
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February 4, 2024 – 2 Samuel 15 – 17
Lesson Date: February 4, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 15:1-6, 10-16; 16:15, 20-22; 17:22, 24-25 AIM: To lead students to discover more costs of David’s sins and the ultimate cost for those who don’t repent and place their faith in Jesus, and to encourage any who have never trusted Christ for salvation to do so. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 14 – 17 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of...
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January 28, 2024 – 2 Samuel 13
Lesson Date: January 28, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 13:1-39 AIM: To lead students to discover that the first of God’s prophecies concerning the future costs of David’s sins came to pass as his sons imitated his sinful behavior, and to commit themselves to model godliness and purity before their family and friends. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 13 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring an apple to class. INTRODUCTION (Create...
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January 21, 2024 – 2 Samuel 12
Lesson Date: January 21, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 12:1-24 AIM: To lead students to discover the reasons David sinned and some of the costs of his sins, and to encourage any who have never placed their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation to do so. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Enlist some volunteers to look up the following verses and be prepared to read them...
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January 14, 2024 – 2 Samuel 11
Lesson Date: January 14, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 11:1-18, 26-27 AIM: To lead students to discover and identify the costs of David’s lust, and to memorize some scripture verses and adopt a three-step plan to defend themselves against the terrible costs of lust. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 11 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring some candy, cookies, or doughnuts to class. Get enough copies of the handout for your anticipated...
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January 7, 2024 – 2 Samuel 7 – 10
Lesson Date: January 7, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 7:1-16; 9:1-8 AIM: To lead students to examine promises made by God and by David to help them determine what makes promises believable, and to encourage them to believe and act on God’s promises. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 7 – 10 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Promise” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention...
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December 31, 2023 – 2 Samuel 3; 5; and 6
Lesson Date: December 31, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 2:24; Deuteronomy 17:17; 2 Samuel 3:2-5; 5:12-16; 6:16-23; Ephesians 5:31 AIM: To lead students to discover that King David chose man’s ways for marriage instead of obeying God’s rules, and to commit to following God’s guidelines for marriage. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 3, 5, and 6 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Ask a volunteer to look up Deuteronomy 7:17 and be prepared to...
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December 24, 2023 – John 1
Lesson Date: December 24, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: John 1:1-5, 9-14, 26-34 AIM: To lead students to discover several identifying characteristics of Jesus Christ, and to thank Him for suffering rejection to save their souls. Before class: Write the word “Rejection” on the marker board or chalkboard. Have enough copies of the “Identifying Characteristics of Jesus Christ” study guide for your anticipated attendance. Have some pens or pencils on hand for those who might need one. INTRODUCTION...
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December 17, 2023 – 2 Samuel 5 – 6
Lesson Date: December 17, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 5:1-12; 6:1-17 AIM: To lead students to discover some costs of carelessness in David’s life, and to encourage them to be careful to obey God in every area of their lives. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 5 – 6 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Careless” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word...
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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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