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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March 4, 2018 – 1 Peter 1:1-12
Lesson Date: March 4, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Peter 1:1-12 AIM: To lead students to describe some of the amazing and marvelous aspects of salvation, and to respond to the truths they learn by either (1) thanking God for their salvation or (2) trusting Jesus Christ for salvation. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Peter 1:1-12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Be sure to read the introductory material on 1 Peter so you can...
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February 25, 2018 – 2 Timothy 4:1-22
Lesson Date: February 25, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-22 AIM: To lead students to discover the urgent instructions Paul gave Timothy, and to decide on some specific actions they can take to put those instructions to work in their lives this week. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Timothy 4:1-22 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Gather some sale flyers that convey a sense of urgency. They should contain phrases such as: “Limited time...
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February 18, 2018 – 2 Timothy 3:1-17
Lesson Date: February 18, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 AIM: To lead students to discover the Bible’s instructions for living in perilous times, and to decide on practical ways to apply those instructions to their lives. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Timothy 3:1-17 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Locate some pictures of damage caused by natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or earthquakes. Also locate some instructions about what to do...
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February 11, 2018 – 2 Timothy 2:1-26
Lesson Date: February 11, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Timothy 2:1-26 AIM: To lead students to identify and discuss five things Christians should do to stay focused on serving the Lord, and to commit themselves to doing those five things this week. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Timothy 2:1-26 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Locate a picture of an American soldier in full combat gear. If you choose to use the group discussion option...
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