May 18, 2025 – 1 Kings 19
Lesson Date: May 18, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 19:1-21 AIM: To lead students to discover the ways God encouraged Elijah when he was afraid and discouraged, and to use those methods to encourage themselves and others. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 19 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Courage” on the board or screen. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Courage” written on the...
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May 11, 2025 – 1 Kings 18
Lesson Date: May 11, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 18:1, 17-40 AIM: To lead students to discover the choice Elijah challenged the people of Israel to make, and to examine themselves so they can choose to reject idols and serve the Lord Jesus with their whole heart. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 18 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Choose” on the board or screen. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness):...
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May 4, 2025 – 1 Kings 15 – 17
Lesson Date: May 4, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 15 – 17 AIM: To lead students to contrast the behavior and fate of the wicked kings of the Northern Kingdom of Israel with the blessings God bestowed upon the obedient prophet Elijah, and to encourage them to yield to God and obey Him in all things. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 15 – 17 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies...
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April 27, 2025 – 1 Kings 13 – 15
Lesson Date: April 27, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 13:1-6, 33-34; 14:7-12, 20-26, 30-31; 15:1-3, 7-15, 24 AIM: To lead students to discover some of the deadly effects of idolatry exhibited in the lives of the kings of Israel and Judah, and to identify and turn from any idols in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 13 – 15 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “Performance Review”...
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April 20, 2025 – Easter – Matthew 28; 1 Corinthians 15
Lesson Date: April 20, 2025 – Easter Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:1-10, 16-28; 1 Corinthians 15:3-7, 14-22 AIM: To lead students to review the facts of Jesus’ resurrection, the proofs of Jesus’ resurrection, and the importance of Jesus’ resurrection, and to encourage them to do as He commanded by telling others about His resurrection. Before class: Be sure your class is ready for guests. Have some extra chairs and quarterlies available. Enlist some of your students to greet...
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April 13, 2025 – 1 Kings 12
Lesson Date: April 13, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 10:23; 11:4-12, 38; 12:1-33 AIM: To lead students to discover that Israel’s kings foolishly sinned away God’s blessings, and to examine themselves to see if they might be doing the same thing. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the students that we sometimes hear about a gifted high school athlete who is...
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April 6, 2025 – 1 Kings 11
Lesson Date: April 6, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 11:1-14, 23, 26, 29-38, 42-43 AIM: To lead students to discover the cause and results of Solomon’s heart being turned away from the Lord, and to examine themselves to determine if they are allowing their heart to be turned away from God. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 11 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Heart” on the board or screen. Get...
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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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