June 24, 2018 – Micah 4
Lesson Date: June 24, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Micah 4:1-13 AIM: To lead students to recognize that God’s thoughts and plans are sometimes hard to understand but they are always for our ultimate good, and to thank God that He has a plan for their lives and their future. Before class: Read the notes on Micah 4:1-13 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Enlist some class members who are comfortable reading aloud to look up the following...
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June 17, 2018 – Micah 3
Lesson Date: June 17, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Micah 3:1-12 AIM: To lead students to identify factors that led to the decline and fall of ancient Israel and Judah, and to take specific actions to improve the moral and spiritual climate of our nation. Before class: Read the notes on Micah 3:1-12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the names of the following ancient civilizations on the marker board or chalkboard: Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece,...
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June 10, 2018 – Micah 1 – 2
Lesson Date: June 10, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Micah 1:1-7; 2:1-13 AIM: To lead students to discover God’s warnings to sinners and His reassuring promises to the faithful, and to give them an opportunity to either repent of their sins or thank God for His wonderful promises to them. Before class: Read the notes on Micah 1 – 2 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Read the Introduction to Micah in the Sunday School Teacher Book. If...
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June 3, 2018 – Obadiah 1:1-21
Lesson Date: June 3, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Obadiah 1:1-21 AIM: To lead students to discover that pride caused the downfall of Edom, and to examine themselves for signs of pride so they can confess that sin and humble themselves before God. Before class: Read the notes on Obadiah 1:1-21 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Read the Introduction to the Minor Prophets in the Sunday School Member Quarterly and the Introduction to Obadiah in the Sunday...
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May 27, 2018 – 2 Peter 3:1-18
Lesson Date: May 27, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Peter 3:1-18 AIM: To lead students to discover two things we can expect in the last days and instructions for how Christians should live in the last days, and to evaluate their lives to see if they are doing those things. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Peter 3:1-18 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “How Should We Live in These Last...
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May 20, 2018 – 2 Peter 2:1-22
Lesson Date: May 20, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Peter 2:1-22 AIM: To lead students to understand the danger of false teaching and false teachers, and to equip them to be able to identify and avoid false teaching and false teachers. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Peter 2:1-22 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following phrases on the marker board or chalkboard: “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing,” and “Trojan Horse.” (For greater effect you...
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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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