March 20, 2022 – Deuteronomy 5
Lesson Date: March 20, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 5:1-21, 32-33 AIM: To lead students to memorize the Ten Commandments, and to commit to obeying them. Before class: Read the notes on Deuteronomy 5 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “Ten Commandments” worksheet for your anticipated attendance. Bring some blank half sheets of paper and pens or pencils for the introductory activity. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Give everyone a blank half...
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March 13, 2022 – Deuteronomy 4
Lesson Date: March 13, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 9-13, 23-40 AIM: To lead students to discover and list the five things God warned the Israelites not to forget, and to decide how those warnings relate to their lives. Before class: Read the notes on Deuteronomy 4 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Have enough copies of the “Take Heed … Lest Thou Forget” study guide for your anticipated attendance. Have some pencils or pens available. ...
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March 6, 2022 – Deuteronomy 1 – 3
Lesson Date: March 6, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Deuteronomy 1:3-8, 25-32; 2:14-18, 30-35; 3:1-3, 21-22 AIM: To lead students to discover that God was always faithful to the Israelites even though they were often unfaithful to Him, and since the same is true of our lives, to commit themselves to trusting God’s promises rather than their own human reasoning. Before class: Read the notes on Deuteronomy 1 – 3 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Use those...
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February 27, 2022 – Matthew 27:45 – 28:20
Lesson Date: February 27, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 27:45 – 28:20 AIM: To lead students to verbalize the three essential elements of the Gospel, and to encourage them to make a commitment to share those three facts with someone during the coming week. Before class: Read the notes on Matthew 27:45 – 28:20 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Gospel” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the...
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February 20, 2022 – Matthew 26:57 – 27:44
Lesson Date: February 20, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 26:57 – 27:44 AIM: To lead students to discover facts about Jesus’ hasty trials and crucifixion, and to thank Him for willingly going to the cross to purchase their salvation. Before class: Read the notes on Matthew 26:57 – 27:44 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Locate a picture of a courtroom and post it on a focal wall in the classroom. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct...
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February 13, 2022 – Matthew 26:1-56
Lesson Date: February 13, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 26:1-56 AIM: To lead students to discover the events surrounding Jesus’ betrayal and arrest and why those events happened, and to thank Him for enduring those things so they could be saved. Before class: Read the notes on Matthew 26:1-56 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write or print the following scripture references on small pieces of paper or index cards: Matthew 17:22-23; Matthew 20:18; Matthew 26:24; Acts...
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February 6, 2022 – Matthew 24:32 – 25:46
Lesson Date: February 6, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 24:32 – 25:46 AIM: To lead students to discover five things they should do to prepare for the certain return of Jesus Christ, and to make some concrete plans concerning how to do those things. Before class: Read the notes on Matthew 24:32 – 25:46 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write or print the five instructions (the bold words in the bullet points of the “Personal Application”...
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January 30, 2022 – Matthew 24:1-31
Lesson Date: January 30, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 24:1-31 AIM: To lead students to discover that God has a definite plan for the time leading up to the bodily return of Jesus Christ, and to encourage any who are lost to accept Christ so they can avoid the terror of the Tribulation period. Before class: Read the notes on Matthew 24:1-31 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Prepare the timeline labels described below. Plan where you...
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January 23, 2022 – Matthew 23
Lesson Date: January 23, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 23:1-39 AIM: To lead students to identify sins for which Jesus rebuked the hypocritical Jewish religious leaders, and to examine their own hearts to see if they are guilty of any of those same sins. Before class: Read the notes on Matthew 23 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following words on the marker board or chalkboard: “Warning,” “Rebuke,” and “Correction.” INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness):...
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January 16, 2022 – Matthew 22
Lesson Date: January 16, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 22:15-46 AIM: To lead students to discover how Jesus dealt with the trick questions thrown at Him by the Jewish religious leaders; and to commit themselves to reading their Bibles more faithfully so they will be able to properly deal with trick questions lost people might ask them. Before class: Read the notes on Matthew 22 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask...
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