April 30, 2023 – Psalms 84; 127; 128
Lesson Date: April 30, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 84:1-12; 127:1-5; 128:1-6 AIM: To lead students to discover four things the Bible says we must do to find true happiness, and to encourage them to actively start doing those things this week. Before class: Read the notes on Psalms 84; 127; and 128 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Do an Internet search for “how to be happy,” to familiarize yourself with some of the things the...
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April 23, 2023 – Psalm 1
Lesson Date: April 23, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 1:1-6 AIM: To lead students to discuss what it means to follow the two paths of life described in Psalm 1, and to encourage them to choose the right path. Before class: Read the notes on Psalm 1 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Locate a picture of a large tree growing beside a body of water. Pop some popcorn and collect one tiny piece of the popcorn...
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April 16, 2023 – Psalms 45; 72; 89; 102
Lesson Date: April 16, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 45:3-7; 72:6-11; 89:3-4, 34-37; 102:24-27 AIM: To lead students to discover four important facts about Christ’s kingdom, and to examine themselves to determine if He is ruling in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on Psalms 45; 72; 89; and 102 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Look up some famous kings to learn when and where they ruled. A few examples are Tutankhamun, Alexander the Great,...
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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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