May 24, 2020 – Daniel 7
Lesson Date: May 24, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Daniel 7:1-28 AIM: To lead students to recognize that God is ultimately in charge of history, and to discuss ways this truth can help them as they face the uncertainties of daily life. Before class: Read the notes on Daniel 7 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Draw a timeline on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask: “A year ago today, how many of...
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May 17, 2020 – Daniel 4 – 6
Lesson Date: May 17, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Daniel 4:4-6, 24-27, 30-37; 5:1-6, 18-23, 25-31; 6:7-9, 14-17, 20-28 AIM: To lead students to discover the results of pride in the lives of three kings, and to examine themselves for signs of pride so they can confess their sin to God. Before class: Read the notes on Daniel 4 – 6 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following as a header across the top of the...
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May 10, 2020 – Daniel 1 – 3
Lesson Date: May 10, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Daniel 1:1-17; 3:1-6, 12-30 AIM: To lead students to discover what God did when Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stood firm in the face of great pressure to compromise, and to commit themselves to resist the pressure to compromise. Before class: Read the notes on Daniel 1 – 3 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Compromise” on the marker board or chalkboard. Become familiar with the...
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May 3, 2020 – Ezekiel 40 – 48
Lesson Date: May 3, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Ezekiel 40:1-4; 43:1-12; 48:31-35 AIM: To lead students to discover some of God’s plans for His people Israel, and to examine their lives to see if there is any area in which they need to repent and turn back to God. Before class: Read the notes on Ezekiel 40 – 48 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write “Where is God?” on the marker board or chalkboard. Bring you...
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April 26, 2020 – Ezekiel 34 – 37
Lesson Date: April 26, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Ezekiel 34:2-4, 10-16, 23-26; 37:1-14 AIM: To lead students to describe how scattered sheep and dry bones represented ancient Israel and also represent unsaved people today, and to respond to the Gospel with commitment and thanksgiving. Before class: Read the notes on Ezekiel 34 and 37 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Locate some “props” to bring to class to get the students thinking about sheep and bones. This...
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April 19, 2020 – Ezekiel 33
Lesson Date: April 19, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Ezekiel 33:2-9, 11-12, 21-22, 31 AIM: To lead students to describe Ezekiel’s responsibility as a watchman, and to accept the responsibility God has given them to warn sinners of God’s judgment. Before class: Read the notes on Ezekiel 33 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the following story to the class: As Joe and Sandy sat in their living room after supper, they...
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April 12, 2020 Easter – Mark 16; Acts 2
Lesson Date: April 12, 2020 – Easter Sunday Focal Scripture Passage: Mark 16:1-8, 14-15; Acts 2:22-41 AIM: To lead students to discover how the resurrection of Jesus Christ dramatically changed the lives of the disciples and others, and to respond to the resurrection in faith and commitment. Before class: Think about ways our daily lives have been changed because of the coronavirus outbreak. Perhaps bring pictures of empty restaurants and sports venues, empty shelves at grocery stores, or...
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April 5, 2020 – Ezekiel 25 – 32
Lesson Date: April 5, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Ezekiel 25:2, 6-8, 12, 15; 27:1-4, 28:1-3, 7-10, 13-17; 29:2-3 AIM: To lead students to discover from God’s judgment of the nations surrounding Jerusalem the seriousness of the sin of pride, and to examine their lives for evidence of pride. Before class: Read the notes on Ezekiel 25 – 29 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Prepare the note cards or small pieces of paper described in the “Conclusion”...
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March 29, 2020 – Ezekiel 20:1-31
Lesson Date: March 29, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Ezekiel 20:1-31 AIM: To lead students to discover that the ancient Israelites exhibited single-minded determination to sin and rebel against God, and to encourage them to adopt that same level of determination to resist sin and obey God. Before class: Read the notes on Ezekiel 20:1-31 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Prepare the note cards described in the “Conclusion” step. Look up a dictionary definition of the word...
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March 22, 2020 – Ezekiel 16:1-41
Lesson Date: March 22, 2020 Focal Scripture Passage: Ezekiel 16:1-41 AIM: To lead students to discover that Jerusalem’s ungratefulness led to her pride, wickedness, and ultimately to God’s judgment, and to confess their ungratefulness and make a list of some things God has done for them. Before class: Read the notes on Ezekiel 16:1-41 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Locate some pictures of babies and bring them to class. Have some paper and pens or pencils...
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