April 9, 2023 (Easter) – Psalms 16; 22; 31; 109
Lesson Date: April 9, 2023 – EASTER SUNDAY Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 16:8-11; 31:5; 109:2-5, 22-25 AIM: To lead students to discover some aspects of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection that were prophesied hundreds of years earlier in the Psalms, and to respond to Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection with thanksgiving and renewed trust. Before class: Read the notes on Psalm 16; 31; and 109 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Enlist some volunteers to look up the following...
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April 2, 2023 – Psalms 8; 78; 91; 118
Lesson Date: April 2, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 8:2; 78:2; 91:11-12; 118:22-26 AIM: To lead students to discover five specific prophecies that were perfectly fulfilled during Jesus Christ’s life, and to encourage (a) any who have never trusted Christ for salvation to do so, and (b) those who know Jesus to thank Him for proving Himself to be Lord through fulfilled prophecies. Before class: Read the notes on Psalms 78; 91; and 118 found in the Sunday...
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March 26, 2023 – Psalm 119:97-168
Lesson Date: March 26, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 119:97-168 AIM: To lead students to discover reasons the psalmist’s loved God’s Word, and to encourage them to ask God to give them greater and deeper love for the Bible. Before class: Read the notes on Psalm 119:89-176 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Love” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Love” written...
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March 19, 2023 – Psalm 119:41-88
Lesson Date: March 19, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 119:49-56, 65-88 AIM: To lead students to discover circumstances and ways the psalmist leaned on God’s Word, and to encourage them to look to the Bible for help, strength, and comfort. Before class: Read the notes on Psalm 119:41-88 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. If possible, bring a walker, cane, or crutch to class. Another option (especially if you teach young adults) would be a baby walker. ...
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March 12, 2023 – Psalm 119:9-40
Lesson Date: March 12, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 119:9-40 AIM: To lead students to discover the extent of the psalmist’s longing for God’s Word, and to ask God to give them greater desire and hunger for the Bible. Before class: Read the introduction to Psalm 119 and the notes on Psalm 119:9-40 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Longing,” “Desire,” “Hunger,” “Yearning,” and “Delight” on the marker board or chalkboard. Place a copy...
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March 5, 2023 – Psalm 19
Lesson Date: March 5, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 19:1-14 AIM: To lead students to contrast what we can know about God through general revelation and through special revelation, and to encourage them to glorify God and desire His Word. Before class: Read the notes on Psalm 19 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Locate a picture of a galaxy to bring to class (attached). Write the word “Revelation” on the marker board or chalkboard. Have enough...
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February 26, 2023 – Acts 27 – 28
Lesson Date: February 26, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 27:1 – 28:31 AIM: To lead students to discover that God made and kept some very specific promises to the Apostle Paul, and to encourage them to trust the promises He has made to us. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 27 – 28 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Promise” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the...
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February 19, 2023 – Acts 25 – 26
Lesson Date: February 19, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 25:13 – 26:32 AIM: To lead students to recognize that Paul used every opportunity to tell people about Jesus, and to encourage them to make a commitment to witness whenever the Lord gives them opportunities. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 25:13 – 26:32 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Read 1 Peter 3:15, which says, “But sanctify the Lord God in...
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February 12, 2023 – Acts 24 – 25
Lesson Date: February 12, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 24:1 – 25:12 AIM: To lead students to discover that Paul was bold and fearless when he was on trial for his faith, and to ask God to make them bold and fearless in the face of anti-Christian hostility. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 24:1 – 25:12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the students that the ungodly forces of...
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February 5, 2023 – Acts 23
Lesson Date: February 5, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 23:1-35 AIM: To lead students to discover and describe the fruits (results) of the religion of the First Century Jewish leaders, and to examine themselves to determine whether they are following religion or Jesus. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 23 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring a few pieces of fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, etc.) to class. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the...
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