April 16, 2017 – Easter – Luke 24
Lesson Date: April 16, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Luke 24:1-9, 36-53 AIM: To lead students to describe the resurrection power that is at work in the lives of all believers, and to ask God to use His mighty power to enable them to overcome their struggles and to live for Him each day. Before class: Write the following scripture references on index cards or small pieces of paper: Romans 6:4; 2 Corinthians 12:9; 2 Corinthians 13:4; Galatians 2:20;...
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April 9, 2017 – Ephesians 2:4-10
Lesson Date: April 9, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Ephesians 2:4-10 AIM: To lead students to describe the reason God saves sinners as well as the purpose and result of salvation, and to examine their lives to see if their works give evidence of genuine salvation. Before class: Read the notes on Ephesians 2:4-10 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Cause” and “Effect” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct...
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April 2, 2017 – Ephesians 2:1-3
Lesson Date: April 2, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Ephesians 2:1-3 AIM: To lead students to discover and describe the spiritual characteristics of lost people, and to respond to these truths by either (1) thanking God for their salvation, (2) asking Jesus Christ to save them, or (3) planning to take the gospel to a lost friend. Before class: Read the notes on Ephesians 2:1-3 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following scripture references on index...
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March 26, 2017 – Ephesians 1:15-23
Lesson Date: March 26, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23 AIM: To lead students to discover the things Paul prayed for the Ephesian believers, and to pray those same things for their Christian friends. Before class: Read the notes on Ephesians 1:15-23 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “My Prayer Guide” handout to give to everyone in attendance. Also have pens or pencils available for any students who might need one. Write...
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March 19, 2017 – Ephesians 1:11-14
Lesson Date: March 19, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Ephesians 1:11-14 AIM: To lead students to describe the work of God the Holy Spirit in salvation, and to respond to His work by rejecting the devil’s lies and trusting Him to seal them unto the day of their complete redemption. Before class: Read the notes on Ephesians 1:11-14 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Locate one or more legal document displaying a seal, such as a notary’s seal...
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March 12, 2017 – Ephesians 1:6-10
Lesson Date: March 12, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Ephesians 1:6-10 AIM: To lead students to describe the work of God the Son in salvation, and to respond to His work by committing to take the message of redemption to lost people. Before class: Read the notes on Ephesians 1:6-10 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following scripture references on index cards or slips of paper: Romans 3:10-12, 23; Hebrews 9:12; Hebrews 11:6; 1 Peter 1:18-19;...
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March 5, 2017 – Ephesians 1:1-5
Lesson Date: March 5, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Ephesians 1:1-5 AIM: To lead students to describe the work of God the Father in salvation, and to respond to His gracious actions by either (1) accepting God’s free gift of salvation through Jesus Christ or (2) thanking Him for that wonderful gift. Before class: Read the introductory material on the book of Ephesians and the notes on Ephesians 1:1-5 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get a variety...
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