May 13, 2018 – 2 Peter 1:12-21
Lesson Date: May 13, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Peter 1:12-21 AIM: To lead students to recognize the superiority of scripture to experience, and to evaluate their beliefs to see if they are based on experience or scripture. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Peter 1:12-21 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Experience” and “Scripture” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the words...
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May 6, 2018 – 2 Peter 1:1-11
Lesson Date: May 6, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Peter 1:1-11 AIM: To lead students to discover spiritual qualities they must add to their lives once the Lord has saved them by faith, and to discuss ways they can add those qualities to their lives. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Peter 1:1-11 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Purchase a plain white cake mix to bring to class. Find a picture of a beautiful birthday...
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April 29, 2018 – 1 Peter 5:1-14
Lesson Date: April 29, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-14 AIM: To lead students to discover scriptural instructions for elders and for other believers and the rewards for following those instructions, and to discuss ways to practically apply those instructions to their daily lives. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Peter 5:1-14 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write or print some of the following instructions on sheets of paper or poster board: “Clean Your...
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April 22, 2018 – 1 Peter 4:7-19
Lesson Date: April 22, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 4:7-19 AIM: To lead students to discover the components of serious service and sanctified suffering, and to evaluate their service and suffering so they can seek to add whatever components are missing. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Peter 4:7-19 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “Serious Service and Sanctified Suffering” worksheet for your anticipated attendance. Have pens or pencils on...
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April 15, 2018 – 1 Peter 3:13 – 4:6
Lesson Date: April 15, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 3:13 – 4:6 AIM: To lead students to name things believers should be willing to sacrifice for Jesus Christ, and to give them the opportunity to lay those things down and commit themselves wholeheartedly to the Lord. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Peter 3:13 – 4:6 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Share the following case study (or a similar...
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April 8, 2018 – 1 Peter 3:1-12
Lesson Date: April 8, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 3:1-12 AIM: To lead students to discover the Bible’s clear instructions for their behavior and the benefits of following those instructions, and to confess their sins and commit to obeying God’s instructions from now on. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Peter 3:1-12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the note-taking sheet titled “As a Christian, How Should I Behave at Home?”...
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April 1, 2018 – 1 Corinthians 15:1-22
Lesson Date: April 1, 2018 – Easter Sunday – “YOUR LIFE BRAND NEW” Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1-22 AIM: To lead students to recognize the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to their personal lives, and to lead them to either (a) receive Jesus Christ as their risen Savior or (b) thank Him for purchasing their salvation with His blood and proving that fact with His resurrection. Before class: Bring a book to class for the...
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March 25, 2018 – 1 Peter 2:13-25
Lesson Date: March 25, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 2:13-25 AIM: To lead students to discover three specific instructions Christians should follow in order to maintain a good testimony in the world, and to commit themselves to following Christ’s example. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Peter 2:13-25 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the following stories to the class: Candace was “hopping mad.” Her co-worker, Valerie, asked what...
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March 18, 2018 – 1 Peter 2:1-12
Lesson Date: March 18, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-12 AIM: To lead students to discover and describe the new desires, relationships, and behaviors that characterize those who have been born again, and to examine themselves in light of those things to determine if they have truly received new life in Christ. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Peter 2:1-12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Gather some products and advertisements that include the words...
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March 11, 2018 – 1 Peter 1:13-25
Lesson Date: March 11, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-25 AIM: To lead students to discover three reasons the Bible tells us to be holy, and to confess their sins and ask the Lord to make them holy people. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Peter 1:13-25 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Prepare the note cards described in the “Conclusion” step. Write the word “Holy” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create...
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