January 14, 2024 – 2 Samuel 11
Lesson Date: January 14, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 11:1-18, 26-27 AIM: To lead students to discover and identify the costs of David’s lust, and to memorize some scripture verses and adopt a three-step plan to defend themselves against the terrible costs of lust. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 11 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring some candy, cookies, or doughnuts to class. Get enough copies of the handout for your anticipated...
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January 7, 2024 – 2 Samuel 7 – 10
Lesson Date: January 7, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 7:1-16; 9:1-8 AIM: To lead students to examine promises made by God and by David to help them determine what makes promises believable, and to encourage them to believe and act on God’s promises. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 7 – 10 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Promise” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention...
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December 31, 2023 – 2 Samuel 3; 5; and 6
Lesson Date: December 31, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 2:24; Deuteronomy 17:17; 2 Samuel 3:2-5; 5:12-16; 6:16-23; Ephesians 5:31 AIM: To lead students to discover that King David chose man’s ways for marriage instead of obeying God’s rules, and to commit to following God’s guidelines for marriage. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 3, 5, and 6 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Ask a volunteer to look up Deuteronomy 7:17 and be prepared to...
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December 24, 2023 – John 1
Lesson Date: December 24, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: John 1:1-5, 9-14, 26-34 AIM: To lead students to discover several identifying characteristics of Jesus Christ, and to thank Him for suffering rejection to save their souls. Before class: Write the word “Rejection” on the marker board or chalkboard. Have enough copies of the “Identifying Characteristics of Jesus Christ” study guide for your anticipated attendance. Have some pens or pencils on hand for those who might need one. INTRODUCTION...
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December 17, 2023 – 2 Samuel 5 – 6
Lesson Date: December 17, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 5:1-12; 6:1-17 AIM: To lead students to discover some costs of carelessness in David’s life, and to encourage them to be careful to obey God in every area of their lives. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 5 – 6 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Careless” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word...
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December 10, 2023 – 2 Samuel 3 – 4
Lesson Date: December 10, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 3:1, 6-12, 23-27; 4:1-12 AIM: To lead students to discover some costs of selfish ambition evidenced in the lives of people described in this lesson, and to examine themselves for signs of selfish ambition so they can repent of their sins and make things right with those they have harmed. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 3 – 4 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. ...
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December 3, 2023 – 2 Samuel 1 – 2
Lesson Date: December 3, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Samuel 1:1-16; 2:1-4, 8-11, 17, 28-31 AIM: To lead students to discover how the sins of certain individuals hurt others, and to confess and repent of their sins so they can stop hurting their family and friends. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Samuel 1 – 2 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Familiarize yourself with the locations named in this lesson so you can easily point...
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November 26, 2023 – 1 Samuel 26 – 31
Lesson Date: November 26, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 26:5-18, 31:1-13 AIM: To lead students to discover that David’s trust in God enabled him to wait for God’s timing in fulfilling His promises, and to encourage them to trust God and wait for His perfect timing in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Samuel 26 – 31 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Patience” on the board (or screen). ...
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November 19, 2023 – 1 Samuel 18 – 25
Lesson Date: November 19, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 18:5-16; 19:8-10; 23:14-18; 24:1-12; 25:1 AIM: To lead students to discover how David responded to hatred and personal attacks, and to commit themselves to responding to hatred in a godly manner. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Samuel 18 – 25 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Hatred” on the board (or screen). INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to...
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November 12, 2023 – 1 Samuel 17
Lesson Date: November 12, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-53 AIM: To lead students to discover three different ways to face fearful “giants” in our lives, and to encourage them to commit to facing obstacles and challenges by trusting God. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Samuel 17 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Obstacle,” “Challenge,” and “Problem” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the...
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