October 16, 2022 – Acts 7
Lesson Date: October 16, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 7:1-60 AIM: To lead students to discover that Israel repeatedly rejected God’s servants and messengers who foreshadowed or told them about Jesus, and to examine themselves to see if they are rejecting Jesus. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 7 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the following “parable” to the class: There once was a man who was trapped in...
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October 9, 2022 – Acts 6
Lesson Date: October 9, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 6:1-15 AIM: To lead students to discover the ministry plan used by the early church and its results, and to commit to serving God in the church regardless of opposition that may arise. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 6 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the following stories and ask the following questions: Just before Sunday School, Sandra went to...
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October 2, 2022 – Acts 5
Lesson Date: October 2, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 5:1-42 AIM: To lead students to contrast the results of the lies of Ananias and Sapphira with the truth proclaimed by the disciples, and to commit to tell the truth about Jesus, regardless of the cost. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 5 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask if anyone present has ever been a witness in a court trial. ...
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September 25, 2022 – Acts 4
Lesson Date: September 25, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 4:1-37 AIM: To lead students to discover that the early church clearly proclaimed Jesus as the one way to be saved, and to commit to share that message with someone this week. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 4 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “One Way” on the marker board or chalkboard. For added effect, you could also bring a picture of a...
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September 18, 2022- Acts 3
Lesson Date: September 18, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 3:1-26 AIM: To lead students to discover that Peter repeatedly pointed people to Jesus and urged them to turn to Jesus for salvation, and to examine themselves to determine if their lives are pointing people to Jesus. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 3 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Place two objects on opposite sides of the classroom for the introductory activity described below. INTRODUCTION...
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September 11, 2022 – Acts 2
Lesson Date: September 11, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 2:1-47 AIM: To lead students to discover that God used miraculous circumstances to offer salvation to anyone who will trust in Jesus, and examine themselves to see if they have ever truly been saved. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 2 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Miracle” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to...
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September 4, 2022 – Acts 1
Lesson Date: September 4, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 1:1-26 AIM: To lead students to identify and describe Jesus’ final instruction to His followers, and to make plans to take the Gospel to one person this week. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 1 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Witness” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Witness” written on the...
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August 28, 2022 – Judges 17 – 21
Lesson Date: August 28, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Judges 17:1-13; 18:1; 19:22-30; 20:4-6; 21:25 AIM: To lead students to discover and describe the terrible consequences of doing things man’s way instead of God’s way, and to examine themselves so they can confess their sin of doing things their way and commit to doing things God’s way. Before class: Read the notes on Judges 17 – 21 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Display a copy of the...
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August 21, 2022 – Judges 13 – 16
Lesson Date: August 21, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Judges 13:1-5, 24-25; 14:1-4, 19-20; 15:14-20; 16:1-30 AIM: To lead students to discover some of the disastrous results of Samson’s self-centered and irresponsible lifestyle, and to confess their sins and commit themselves to right living in the future. Before class: Read the notes on Judges 13 – 16 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Draw the Judges Cycle on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask:...
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August 14, 2022 – Judges 10 – 12
Lesson Date: August 14, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Judges 10:1-8, 10-14; 11:1-6, 29-35, 39 AIM: To lead students to recognize the danger of allowing their spiritual life and decisions to be influenced by the values of our ungodly and man-centered culture, and to decide on at least one specific action they will take this week to guard against such poor decision-making. Before class: Read the notes on Judges 10 – 12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Prepare...
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