March 30, 2025 – 1 Kings 9 – 10
Lesson Date: March 30, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 9:1-9; 10:1-9, 18-24 AIM: To lead students to discover that Solomon’s dedication to the Lord and the Lord’s blessings upon him were obvious to others, and to examine themselves to determine if others can see God’s working in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 9 – 10 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write “You Are Being Watched” on the board or screen....
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March 23, 2025 – 1 Kings 8
Lesson Date: March 23, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 8:1-11, 22-23, 30, 33-43, 54-58, 60, 66 AIM: To lead students to discover how King Solomon led the Israelites to dedicate the Temple, and to examine themselves to see if they are truly dedicated to the Lord. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 8 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Have enough copies of the “Solomon’s Temple” handout (the same one used last week) on...
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March 16, 2025 – 1 Kings 5 – 7
Lesson Date: March 16, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 5:1-12; 6:1-2, 11-13, 37-38; 7:1-2, 51 AIM: To lead students to discover that Solomon invested great resources, energy, and time into building a Temple for Israel to use to worship Almighty God, and to ask them to evaluate what they are building with their resources, energy, and time. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 5 – 7 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Have enough...
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March 9, 2025 – 1 Kings 3 – 4
Lesson Date: March 9, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 3:3-14, 22-28; 4:29-34 AIM: To lead students to discover some marks of a truly wise person, and to strive to apply those marks of wisdom to their lives and seek God’s wisdom. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 3 – 4 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Wisdom” on the board or screen. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to...
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March 2, 2025 – 1 Kings 1 – 2
Lesson Date: March 2, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 1:5-13, 16-21, 28-30, 38-40, 49; 2:1-4, 10, 15-17, 22-25 AIM: To lead students to discover the results of Abiathar’s blind ambition, and to encourage them to humble themselves to God’s will. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 1 – 2 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Ambition” on the board or screen. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to the...
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February 23, 2025 – Romans 16
Lesson Date: February 23, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 16:1-27 AIM: To lead students to identify Paul’s important words of encouragement, warning, and blessing, and to look for opportunities to encourage, warn, or bless someone this week. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 16:1-27 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask: “How many words do you think we speak in a day?” Allow time for some responses, and then tell the...
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February 16, 2025 – Romans 15:14-33
Lesson Date: February 16, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 15:14-33 AIM: To lead students to discover five aspects of their God-given ministry to others, and to commit themselves to carry out their ministry using those methods. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 15:14-33 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “Five Aspects of Ministry” handout for your anticipated attendance. Write the word “Minister” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct...
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February 9, 2025 – Romans 15:1-13
Lesson Date: February 9, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 15:1-13 AIM: To lead students to discover three of their most important duties in the church, and to commit to rely on God’s power to carry out those duties. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 15:1-13 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following words on the board: “Pastor,” “Elder,” “Deacon,” and “Teacher.” INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to the word “Pastor” written...
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February 2, 2025 – Romans 14
Lesson Date: February 2, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 14:1-23 AIM: To lead students to discover what the Bible says about our responsibility to avoid offending our brothers and sisters in Christ, and to commit to seek their peace and edification. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 14:1-23 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Share the following with the class: Lisa believes Christians should abstain from caffeine, but Monique doesn’t see...
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January 26, 2025 – Romans 13
Lesson Date: January 26, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 13:1-14 AIM: To lead students to discover their God-ordained obligations to the government and to others, and to encourage them to commit to fulfilling those obligations. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 13:1-14 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Obligation” and “Option” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Obligation” written on the board. Ask: “What...
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