August 12, 2018 – Zephaniah 1
Lesson Date: August 12, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Zephaniah 1:1-18 AIM: To lead students to recognize that God’s judgment of sin is sure and certain, and to confess any sins in their lives. Before class: Read the Introduction to Zephaniah and the notes on Zephaniah 1 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write “Ways to Escape Punishment” on the marker board or chalkboard. Enlist some volunteers who are comfortable reading aloud to look up the following verses...
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August 5, 2018 – Habakkuk 3
Lesson Date: August 5, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Habakkuk 3:1-19 AIM: To lead students to describe Habakkuk’s response to God’s awesome and unstoppable power, and to encourage them to worship and praise the Lord. Before class: Read the notes on Habakkuk 3 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Fear” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Fear” written on the board. Ask: “Can...
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July 29, 2018 – Habakkuk 2
Lesson Date: July 29, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Habakkuk 2:1-20 AIM: To lead students to recognize that God will surely punish the wicked in His way and in His time, and to confess their personal sins and express their trust in the Lord to work out His perfect plan in His perfect time. Before class: Read the notes on Habakkuk 2 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following two questions on the marker board or...
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July 22, 2018 – Habakkuk 1
Lesson Date: July 22, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Habakkuk 1:1-17 AIM: To lead students to discover the shocking answer Habakkuk received to his prayer, and to encourage them to confess their personal sins and ask God to help them have a positive impact on our sinful world. Before class: Read the Introduction to Habakkuk and the notes on Habakkuk 1 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Wonder,” “Amazement,” and “Disbelief” on the marker board...
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July 15, 2018 – Nahum 1 – 3
Lesson Date: July 15, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Nahum 1:1-9, 15; 2:8-10, 13; 3:1-7, 18-19 AIM: To lead students to describe the wrath and judgment God promised to pour out upon Nineveh, and to thank the Lord for His goodness to them. Before class: Read the notes on Nahum 1 – 3 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Read the Introduction to Nahum in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Doomed!” on the marker board...
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July 8, 2018 – Micah 6 – 7
Lesson Date: July 8, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Micah 6:1-8, 13-16; 7:1-9, 18-20 AIM: To lead students to discover that Israel was guilty before the Lord but He mercifully pardoned their sin, and to personally seek God’s forgiveness and pardon through Jesus Christ. Before class: Read the notes on Micah 6 – 7 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Draw a simple diagram of a courtroom on the marker board or chalkboard. Be sure your diagram includes...
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July 1, 2018 – Micah 5
Lesson Date: July 1, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Micah 5:1-15 AIM: To lead students to discover amazing promises about Christ our King, and to encourage them to yield themselves completely to Jesus’ rule in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on Micah 5:1-15 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “King” on the marker board or chalkboard. Enlist some class members who are comfortable reading aloud to look up the following scriptures and be...
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June 24, 2018 – Micah 4
Lesson Date: June 24, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Micah 4:1-13 AIM: To lead students to recognize that God’s thoughts and plans are sometimes hard to understand but they are always for our ultimate good, and to thank God that He has a plan for their lives and their future. Before class: Read the notes on Micah 4:1-13 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Enlist some class members who are comfortable reading aloud to look up the following...
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June 17, 2018 – Micah 3
Lesson Date: June 17, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Micah 3:1-12 AIM: To lead students to identify factors that led to the decline and fall of ancient Israel and Judah, and to take specific actions to improve the moral and spiritual climate of our nation. Before class: Read the notes on Micah 3:1-12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the names of the following ancient civilizations on the marker board or chalkboard: Egypt, Assyria, Babylon, Persia, Greece,...
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June 10, 2018 – Micah 1 – 2
Lesson Date: June 10, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Micah 1:1-7; 2:1-13 AIM: To lead students to discover God’s warnings to sinners and His reassuring promises to the faithful, and to give them an opportunity to either repent of their sins or thank God for His wonderful promises to them. Before class: Read the notes on Micah 1 – 2 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Read the Introduction to Micah in the Sunday School Teacher Book. If...
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