February 28, 2021 – Genesis 48 – 50
Lesson Date: February 28, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 48:1-5, 14, 21-22; 49:1-2, 9-11, 29-32; 50:15-21, 24-25 AIM: To lead students to discover God’s plans for the future of Israel that were revealed through the last words of Jacob and Joseph, and to thank God for the good plans He has for those who belong to Him. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 48 – 50 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following words...
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February 21, 2021 – Genesis 45 – 47
Lesson Date: February 21, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 45:1-11, 25-28; 46:3-4; 47:12, 29-31 AIM: To lead students to recognize and describe the providence, provision, and promises found in Genesis 45 – 47, and to discuss ways God’s providence, provision, and promises work in our lives today. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 45 – 47 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Providence,” “Provision,” and “Promises” on the marker board or chalkboard. To...
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February 14, 2021 – Genesis 42 – 44
Lesson Date: February 14, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 42:1-8, 13, 19-24, 38; 43:1-2, 8-9, 16, 26-28; 44:14-17, 32-33 AIM: To lead students to recognize and describe the changes God produced in the lives of Joseph’s brothers, and to humbly ask Him to change their lives, as well. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 42 – 44 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Humility,” “Sacrifice,” and “Surety” on the marker board or chalkboard....
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February 7, 2021 -Genesis 40 – 41
Lesson Date: February 7, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 40:1-8, 13-14, 19-23; 41:1-7, 15-16, 25-32, 38-46, 56-57 AIM: To lead students to recognize that Joseph was God’s instrument used by God to bring glory to God, and to encourage them to submit to God as His instrument and ask Him to use them to bring glory to Him. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 40 – 41 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. God made us...
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January 31, 2021 – Genesis 39
Lesson Date: January 31, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 39:1-23 AIM: To lead students to learn lessons from Joseph’s experience about resisting sexual temptation, and to encourage them to apply those lessons to their own lives. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 39 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write “Resisting Temptation” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the class that in the middle part of the last century America...
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January 24, 2021 – Genesis 37
Lesson Date: January 24, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 37:1-36 AIM: To lead students to describe the amazing transformation that took place in Joseph’s life, and to examine themselves to determine if God has ever transformed their lives. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 37 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Transformation” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the class’ attention to the word “Transformation” written on...
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January 17, 2021 – Genesis 35
Lesson Date: January 17, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 35:1-29 AIM: To lead students to discover steps Jacob took toward revival and renewal, and to encourage them to apply those same steps to their lives in hopes that they can experience personal revival. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 35 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Pray that God will bring class members to the awareness that they need personal revival. Pray that those who need...
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January 10, 2021 – Genesis 31 – 33
Lesson Date: January 10, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 31:3, 17-20, 38-42; 32:1-12, 24-32; 33:1-5, 20 AIM: To lead students to discover Jacob’s answers to five very important questions, and to encourage them to honestly answer those same questions for themselves. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 31 – 33 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following five questions on the marker board or chalkboard. When God tells you to do something, do you...
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January 3, 2021 – Genesis 29:31 – 30:43
Lesson Date: January 3, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 29:31 – 30:43 AIM: To lead students to discover that in spite of man’s sinfulness God still kept His promise to bless Jacob, and to trust Him to accomplish His will even in our sinful world. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 29 – 30 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Polygamy” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct...
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December 27, 2020 – Genesis 29:1-30
Lesson Date: December 27, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 29:1-30 AIM: To lead students to contrast the patient love of Jacob with the selfish deceit of Laban, and to examine themselves to see which character trait is most prominent in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on Genesis 29 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following scripture references on some index cards or small pieces of paper: Genesis 6:5; Jeremiah 17:9; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7;...
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