December 29, 2024 – Romans 11:1-16
Lesson Date: December 29, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 11:1-16 AIM: To lead students to discover God’s current plan for the Jews, and to pray for the safety and salvation of Jewish people everywhere. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 11:1-16 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask: “Have you heard anything about Israel lately?” (they undoubtedly have, because Israel is in the news almost every day). Remind the students of...
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December 22, 2024 – John 1:1-18, 29
Lesson Date: December 22, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: John 1:1-18, 29 AIM: To lead students to discover facts about the coming of Jesus Christ, and to encourage them to take advantage of opportunities afforded by the Christmas season to tell others about Jesus. Before class: Read the notes on John 1:1-18, 29 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring a simple nativity (or a picture of one) to class. Set it up at the front of the...
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December 15, 2024 – Romans 10:9-21
Lesson Date: December 15, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 10:9-21 AIM: To lead students to discover that salvation by faith is available to anyone through the witness of the Bible, and to encourage any who have never accepted Jesus to do so and those who already know Jesus to tell others. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 10:9-21 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring a box wrapped like a Christmas gift to class. INTRODUCTION...
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December 8, 2024 – Romans 9:25 – 10:8
Lesson Date: December 8, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 9:25 – 10:8 AIM: To lead students to discover some reasons people reject the Savior, and to give any who are not saved an opportunity to trust Jesus by faith. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 9:25 – 10:8 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask: “How many of you have ever seen people outside a store selling items or taking donations...
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December 1, 2024 – Romans 9:1-24
Lesson Date: December 1, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 9:1-24 AIM: To lead students to recognize that God exercises sovereign rule over salvation and human events, and to thank the Lord for choosing to call them and save them. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 9:1-24 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring a brick and a pretty piece of pottery to class. Enlist some volunteers to find the following verses and be prepared to read...
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November 24, 2024 – Romans 8:26-39
Lesson Date: November 24, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 8:26-39 AIM: To lead students to discover evidences of our security in Jesus Christ, and to thank God that He prays for us, always does what’s best for us, and will never leave us. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 8:26-39 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Uncertainties” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to the word “Uncertainties” written...
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November 17, 2024 – Romans 8:14-25
Lesson Date: November 17, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 8:14-25 AIM: To lead students to discover that new life in Christ and the glory He has prepared for us are far more important and lasting than any temporary struggles we might face, and to encourage them to focus their attention on the blessings of salvation whenever difficulties come their way. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 8:14-25 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word...
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November 10, 2024 – Romans 8:1-13
Lesson Date: November 10, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 8:1-13 AIM: To lead students to discover some of the amazing changes that occur when a person is declared not guilty by God, and to examine themselves so any who are not currently in Christ may be declared not guilty today. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 8:1-13 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask: “Have any of you ever witnessed a...
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November 3, 2024 – Romans 7:15-25
Lesson Date: November 3, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 7:15-25 AIM: To lead students to recognize that within each Christian there are two natures warring against each other, and to commit themselves to resist sin and yield to God. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 7:15-25 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Tug of War” on the board (or bring a picture depicting a tug of war). INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct...
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October 27, 2024 – Romans 6:11-23
Lesson Date: October 27, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 6:11-23 AIM: To lead students to discover the results of yielding to sin and yielding to God, and to encourage them to yield themselves to God. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 6:11-23 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Yield,” “Serve,” and “Result” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to the word “Yield” written on the board. Ask: “What...
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