October 20, 2024 – Romans 6:1 – 7:6
Lesson Date: October 20, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 6:1 – 7:6 AIM: To lead students to discover three pictures or illustrations of salvation, and to discuss what those pictures teach us about how we should live for Jesus Christ. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 6:1 – 7:6 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Picture” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask: “When Hurricane Helene hit our area, did you...
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October 13, 2024 – Romans 5:12-21
Lesson Date: October 13, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 5:12-21 AIM: To lead students to discover ways that Adam and Jesus influence our lives today, and to determine if they are in Adam or in Christ so they can trust Jesus for salvation. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 5:12-21 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “One” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Remind the students that this is an election...
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October 6, 2024 – Romans 5:1-11
Lesson Date: October 6, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 5:1-11 AIM: To lead students to discover some of the blessings that come to those who are justified by faith in Jesus Christ, and to give them an opportunity to thank God for these blessings if they are already saved or to trust Jesus for salvation if they have never done so. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 5:1-11 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the...
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September 29, 2024 – Romans 3:24 – 4:25
Lesson Date: September 29, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 3:24 – 4:25 AIM: To lead students to learn what justification is and who can experience it, and to encourage any who have never accepted this wonderful gift to do so today. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 3:24 – 4:25 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Justify” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to the word “Justify” written...
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September 22, 2024 – Romans 3:1-23
Lesson Date: September 22, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 3:1-23 AIM: To lead students to face the reality that all of them are sinners and none of them can be made right with God by their actions, and to encourage any who are not saved to believe and trust Jesus for salvation. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 3:1-23 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “All” and “None” on the board. INTRODUCTION...
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September 15, 2024 – Romans 2:1-29
Lesson Date: September 15, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 2:1-29 AIM: To lead students to identify things that religion cannot do, and to examine themselves to determine if they are merely religious or if they have a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 2:1-29 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring an old, non-functioning cell phone (or some other device that does not work) to class. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness):...
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September 8, 2024 – Romans 1:18-32
Lesson Date: September 8, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 1:18-32 AIM: To lead students to identify the four downward steps of man’s depravity, and to encourage them to repent of their sins and yield to God as the sovereign ruler of their lives and of the universe. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 1:18-32 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Steps” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to...
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September 1, 2024 – Romans 1:1-17
Lesson Date: September 1, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 1:1-17 AIM: To lead students to discover that Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in spite of whatever opposition or persecution he might face, and to examine themselves to determine if they are ashamed of the Gospel. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 1:1-17 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask everyone to turn to Matthew 26. Read...
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August 25, 2024 – 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18
Lesson Date: August 25, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 AIM: To lead students to discover four commands Christians are to obey, and to encourage them to obey those commands. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Command” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Command” written on the board. Ask: “How would you define the word...
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August 18, 2024 – 2 Thessalonians 2:13 – 3:5
Lesson Date: August 18, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 2 Thessalonians 2:13 – 3:5 AIM: To lead students to discover that the answer to the world’s uncertainty is the certainty and strength that comes from knowing Jesus, and to rest in it when facing life’s challenges. Before class: Read the notes on 2 Thessalonians 2:13 – 3:5 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Uncertain” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention...
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