January 31, 2021 – Genesis 39
Lesson Date: January 31, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 39:1-23 AIM: To lead students to learn lessons from Joseph’s experience about resisting sexual temptation, and to encourage them to apply those lessons to their own lives. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 39 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write “Resisting Temptation” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the class that in the middle part of the last century America...
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January 24, 2021 – Genesis 37
Lesson Date: January 24, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 37:1-36 AIM: To lead students to describe the amazing transformation that took place in Joseph’s life, and to examine themselves to determine if God has ever transformed their lives. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 37 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Transformation” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the class’ attention to the word “Transformation” written on...
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January 17, 2021 – Genesis 35
Lesson Date: January 17, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 35:1-29 AIM: To lead students to discover steps Jacob took toward revival and renewal, and to encourage them to apply those same steps to their lives in hopes that they can experience personal revival. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 35 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Pray that God will bring class members to the awareness that they need personal revival. Pray that those who need...
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January 10, 2021 – Genesis 31 – 33
Lesson Date: January 10, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 31:3, 17-20, 38-42; 32:1-12, 24-32; 33:1-5, 20 AIM: To lead students to discover Jacob’s answers to five very important questions, and to encourage them to honestly answer those same questions for themselves. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 31 – 33 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following five questions on the marker board or chalkboard. When God tells you to do something, do you...
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January 3, 2021 – Genesis 29:31 – 30:43
Lesson Date: January 3, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 29:31 – 30:43 AIM: To lead students to discover that in spite of man’s sinfulness God still kept His promise to bless Jacob, and to trust Him to accomplish His will even in our sinful world. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 29 – 30 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Polygamy” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct...
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December 27, 2020 – Genesis 29:1-30
Lesson Date: December 27, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 29:1-30 AIM: To lead students to contrast the patient love of Jacob with the selfish deceit of Laban, and to examine themselves to see which character trait is most prominent in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 29 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following scripture references on some index cards or small pieces of paper: Genesis 6:5; Jeremiah 17:9; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7;...
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December 20, 2020 – Luke 1 – 2
Lesson Date: December 20, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Luke 1:26-33; 2:1-11 AIM: To lead students to discover some prophecies fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ, and to thank God for providing His Son to be our Savior. Before class: Write the following scripture references on index cards or small pieces of paper: Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6-7; Jeremiah 23:5; Micah 5:2. Ask some volunteers who are comfortable reading aloud to look up the verses and be prepared to...
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December 13, 2020 – Genesis 27 – 28
Lesson Date: December 13, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 27:1-41; 28:12-22 AIM: To lead students to discover the ways Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Esau tried to “help” God rather than faithfully wait upon Him to do His will, and to examine their actions and motives to see if they are guilty of trying to “help” God do His will. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 27 – 28 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the...
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December 6, 2020 – Genesis 25 – 26
Lesson Date: December 6, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 25:7-8, 19-34; 26:1-5, 23-25 AIM: To lead students to discover that Esau did not understand the true value of his birthright so he sold it for a cheap price, and to encourage them to realize the great value of their birthright as children of God so they don’t “sell” it cheap. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 25 – 26 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write...
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November 29, 2020 – Genesis 23 – 24
Lesson Date: November 29, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 23:1-2; 24:1-28, 47-67 AIM: To lead students to discover some wonderful truths about salvation from the story of Abraham seeking a bride for his son, and to encourage those who are already saved to thank God for their salvation and those who are not saved to turn to Jesus Christ for salvation. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 23 – 24 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book....
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