December 31, 2017 – 1 Timothy 4
Lesson Date: December 31, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Timothy 4:1-16 AIM: To lead students to discover three important things they must do in the face of the pervasive wickedness and ungodliness in our world, and to encourage them to commit to do those three things in the coming week. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Timothy 4:1-16 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Gather some advertisements for exercise equipment and diet plans to bring to...
Read More
December 24, 2017 – Matthew 1
Lesson Date: December 24, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 1:1-6, 18-25 AIM: To lead students to recognize that Jesus Christ came into the world in response to man’s desperate need, and to encourage them to respond to God’s gracious plan of salvation. Before class: Bring a simple manger scene and set it up at the front of the class. The manger scene does not have to be large or elaborate, but it must include the essential characters: Joseph,...
Read More
December 17, 2017 – 1 Timothy 3:1-16
Lesson Date: December 17, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Timothy 3:1-16 AIM: To lead students to discover the biblical qualifications for pastors and deacons, and to (1) thank God for their godly church leaders, and (2) compare their lives to those qualifications and seek to live up to those standards. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Timothy 3:1-16 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “Qualifications” worksheet for your anticipated attendance. Have some...
Read More
December 10, 2017 – 1 Timothy 2:1-15
Lesson Date: December 10, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Timothy 2:1-15 AIM: To lead students to discover and list biblical instructions for how godly people should behave, and to apply those instructions to their personal lives. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Timothy 2:1-15 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the class there once was a popular television show called “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” The show depicted the lavish...
Read More
December 3, 2017 – 1 Timothy 1:1-20
Lesson Date: December 3, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Timothy 1:1-20 AIM: To lead students to discover and discuss the nature and results of false doctrine and true doctrine, and to commit themselves to rejecting false doctrine and clinging to true doctrine. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Timothy 1:1-20 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Be sure to have some copies of the Sunday School Member Quarterly available for any students who might not have one....
Read More
November 26, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 13 – Last Things
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 13 – The Doctrine of Last Things OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: The Bible’s Teachings on the End of Life Death – Hebrews 9:27; Romans 5:12 Heaven – Revelation 21:21-23, 27; 2 Corinthians 5:8 Hell – Mark 9:42-48; Luke 16:19-24 The Bible’s Teachings on the End of Time The Return of Jesus Christ – Acts 1:11 The Rapture – 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 The Second Coming – Revelation 19:11-16 The Millennium – Revelation 20:1-6 Final Judgments...
Read More
November 19, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 12 – Angels and Demons
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 12 – The Nature and Work of Angels and Demons OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: I. The Origin and Nature of Angels and Demons All Angelic Beings were Created by God and are Supernatural, Spiritual Creatures – Genesis 2:1; Colossians 1:16 Lucifer Rebelled Against God and Led a Third of the Angels to Follow Him. These Fallen Angels are Now Known as Demons – Isaiah 14:12-15; Revelation 12:3-4, 7-9 II. The Work of Angels and...
Read More
November 12, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 11 – The Church
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 11 – The Church’s Nature and Work OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: The Church’s Nature Local – Acts 2:46 Visible – Acts 2:42-45 Body of Baptized Believers – Acts 2:41, 47 The Church’s Work Carrying out Ordinances – Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Evangelizing the Lost – Mark 16:15 Teach its Members to Obey the Bible – Matthew 28:19-20 Glorifying Jesus Christ – Ephesians 3:20-21 Lesson Date: November 12, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:19-20;...
Read More
November 5, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 10 – The Christian Life
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 10 – The Christian Life: Our Worship, Work, and Walk OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: The Christian’s Worship Prayer – Colossians 4:2 Bible Study – 2 Timothy 2:15 Church Attendance – Hebrews 10:25 The Christian’s Work Witnessing – Acts 1:8 Loving One Another – John 13:34 Good Works – Matthew 25:34-40 The Christian’s Walk Sanctification – 2 Corinthians 6:16 – 7:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 1 John 3:3 Assurance – 1 John 5:13 Lesson Date: November...
Read More
October 29, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 9 – Results of Salvation
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 9 – The Results of Salvation OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: Our New Relationship to God Justification – Romans 3:24-28 Reconciliation – 2 Corinthians 5:18-21; Romans 5:10 Adoption – Romans 8:14-17 The Final Perseverance of the Saints We are Kept by God – 1 Peter 1:3-5; Jude 1:1 We are Sealed by the Holy Spirit – Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; 2 Corinthians 1:22 God will Complete His Work in Us – Philippians 1:6; Jude 1:24 Lesson...
Read More