January 29, 2023 – Acts 22
Lesson Date: January 29, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 22:1-30 AIM: To lead students to discover and describe the three parts of Paul’s personal testimony, and to write their own testimonies so they can tell people how Jesus has changed them. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 22 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Before and After” on the marker board or chalkboard. Have enough copies of the “How Jesus Changed Me” worksheet...
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January 22, 2023 – Acts 21
Lesson Date: January 22, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 21:1-40 AIM: To lead students to discover that Paul’s courage was shown in his determination to obey God in spite of danger, and to ask God to give them courage to obey Him no matter what. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 21 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Courage” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’...
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January 15, 2023 – Acts 20
Lesson Date: January 15, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 20:1-38 AIM: To lead students to recognize that the Apostle Paul didn’t let anything deter him from his focus on telling people about Jesus, and to encourage them to use every opportunity to tell or teach others about Jesus. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 20 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring a light bulb to class. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Comment on the fact...
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January 8, 2023 – Acts 19
Lesson Date: January 8, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 19:1-41 AIM: To lead students to discover differences Jesus made in many lives in and around Ephesus, and to examine themselves to determine what changes Jesus has made in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 19 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Prepare to share your testimony, as described below, with the class. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Briefly share your salvation testimony with the...
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January 1, 2023 – Acts 18
Lesson Date: January 1, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 18:1-28 AIM: To lead students to discover ways God helped the Apostle Paul and others, and to (a) trust Him when they need help and (b) try to help and strengthen other believers. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 18 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Help” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the...
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December 25, 2022 – Matthew 1
Lesson Date: December 25, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 1:1-6, 18-25 AIM: To lead students to recognize that Jesus Christ came into the world in response to man’s desperate need, and to encourage them to respond to God’s gracious plan of salvation. Before class: Bring a simple manger scene to class and set it up at the front of the class. The manger scene does not have to be large or elaborate, but it must include the essential...
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December 18, 2022 – Acts 17
Lesson Date: December 18, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 17:1-34 AIM: To lead students to contrast man-centered philosophies with genuine Christianity, and to encourage any who have never repented of their sins and trusted Jesus for salvation to do so. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 17 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Philosophy” and “Christianity” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the...
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December 11, 2022 – Acts 15:36 – 16:40
Lesson Date: December 11, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 15:36 – 16:40 AIM: To lead students to discover that God miraculously opened doors for the spread of the Gospel and opened hearts to receive Jesus, and to pray that God will open the hearts of their lost friends so they will be saved. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 15:36 – 16:40 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring your keys to class. INTRODUCTION (Create...
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December 4, 2022 – Acts 15:1-35
Lesson Date: December 4, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 15:1-35 AIM: To lead students to settle the question of whether good works are needed for salvation, and to examine themselves to determine if they have ever truly trusted Jesus for salvation. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 15:1-35 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the last half of Matthew 19:16 (“What good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?”) on the marker...
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November 27, 2022 – Acts 14
Lesson Date: November 27, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 14:1-28 AIM: To lead students to discover examples of Paul’s boldness in telling people about Jesus, and to make a commitment to tell someone about Jesus this week. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 14 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Bold” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Bold” written on the...
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