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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November 20, 2022 – Acts 13
Lesson Date: November 20, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 13:1-52 AIM: To lead students to discover the words of life Paul preached to the Jews and Gentiles, and to (a) examine themselves to be certain they have received everlasting life and (b) share those words of life with someone this week. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 13 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Have some Gospel tracts available to give out at the conclusion of...
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November 13, 2022 – Acts 11:19 – 12:25
Lesson Date: November 13, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 11:19 – 12:25 AIM: To lead students to identify examples of God’s limitless power in the experiences of the early church, and to express to God their trust in His limitless power to work in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 11:19 – 12:25 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Limits” on the marker board or chalkboard. Enlist some volunteers to look...
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November 6, 2022 – Acts 10:1 – 11:18
Lesson Date: November 6, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 10:1 – 11:18 AIM: To lead students to recognize that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is available to everyone regardless of their racial, social, religious, or ethnic background, and to confess any sins of prejudice and be willing to invite anyone and everyone to come to Christ. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 10:1 – 11:18 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Prejudice” on...
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October 30, 2022 – Acts 9
Lesson Date: October 30, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 9:1-43 AIM: To lead students to describe the dramatic changes Jesus made in the lives of Saul, Aeneas, and Dorcas, and to accept and act on the fact that no person is beyond the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 9 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask: “Who do you think is the most unlikely person...
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October 23, 2022 – Acts 8
Lesson Date: October 23, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 8:1-40 AIM: To lead students to contrast the motivations and responses of Simon and the Ethiopian eunuch, and to commit themselves to spreading the Gospel regardless of whatever response or resistance they might encounter. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 8 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the following story (or a similar one from your experience) to the class: Pastor...
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