March 24, 2024 – Proverbs 1; 2; 9
Lesson Date: March 24, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Proverbs 1:1-9; 2:5-9; 9:10-12 AIM: To lead students to discover that the first step to living wisely and being blessed by God is a saving relationship with Jesus, and to trust Christ for salvation if they have never done so. Before class: Read the notes on Proverbs 1; 2; and 9 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following on the board: “Hike the Appalachian Trail,” “Run a...
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March 17, 2024 – Jonah 4
Lesson Date: March 17, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Jonah 4:1-11 AIM: To lead students to discover some causes and effects of Jonah’s anger toward God, and to examine themselves for signs of anger toward God so they can repent and submit to Him. Before class: Read the notes on Jonah 4 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Angry” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Angry”...
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March 10, 2024 – Jonah 2 – 3
Lesson Date: March 10, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Jonah 2:1 – 3:10 AIM: To lead students to discover the steps Jonah and the people of Nineveh took to turn to God, and to either (a) turn back to God if they have strayed from Him or disobeyed Him, or (b) turn to the Lord for the very first time for salvation. Before class: Read the notes on Jonah 2 – 3 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book....
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March 3, 2024 – Jonah 1
Lesson Date: March 3, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Jonah 1:1-17 AIM: To lead students to discover some of the terrible costs of running from God, and to urge them to trust and obey God so they can avoid the costs of running. Before class: Read the notes on Jonah 1 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “Running From God” handout for your anticipated attendance. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask: “Have you...
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February 25, 2024 – 2 Samuel 23 – 24
Lesson Date: February 25, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 23:1-5; 24:1-4, 10-25 AIM: To lead students to discover both the bad costs of David’s sin and the good costs he was willing to pay to worship God, and to encourage them to give their very best to the Lord. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 23 – 24 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the handout containing the words of...
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February 18, 2024 – 2 Samuel 21
Lesson Date: February 18, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 21:1-14 AIM: To lead students to discover the terrible costs of a single broken promise, and to confess and correct any promises they have broken and make a commitment to God to keep their promises. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 21 – 22 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Prepare enough of the index cards or small pieces of paper described in the CONCLUSION...
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February 11, 2024 – 2 Samuel 18 – 19
Lesson Date: February 11, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 18:1-17, 28-33; 19:1-8 AIM: To lead students to discover the costs of David’s regret, and to commit themselves to trying to mend broken relationships so they can avoid regret in the future. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 18 – 20 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough handouts for your anticipated attendance. Write the words “Sorrow,” “Sadness,” and “Grief” on the board. ...
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February 4, 2024 – 2 Samuel 15 – 17
Lesson Date: February 4, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 15:1-6, 10-16; 16:15, 20-22; 17:22, 24-25 AIM: To lead students to discover more costs of David’s sins and the ultimate cost for those who don’t repent and place their faith in Jesus, and to encourage any who have never trusted Christ for salvation to do so. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 14 – 17 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of...
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January 28, 2024 – 2 Samuel 13
Lesson Date: January 28, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 13:1-39 AIM: To lead students to discover that the first of God’s prophecies concerning the future costs of David’s sins came to pass as his sons imitated his sinful behavior, and to commit themselves to model godliness and purity before their family and friends. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 13 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring an apple to class. INTRODUCTION (Create...
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January 21, 2024 – 2 Samuel 12
Lesson Date: January 21, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 12:1-24 AIM: To lead students to discover the reasons David sinned and some of the costs of his sins, and to encourage any who have never placed their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation to do so. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Enlist some volunteers to look up the following verses and be prepared to read them...
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