October 1, 2023 – 1 Samuel 1
Lesson Date: October 1, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 1:1-28 AIM: To lead students to discover and describe the great promise Hannah made to God and her great faithfulness in keeping that promise, and to encourage them to keep any promises they have made to God. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Samuel 1 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Promise” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’...
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September 24, 2023 – Ruth 4
Lesson Date: September 24, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Ruth 4:1-22 AIM: To lead students to discover what happened when Boaz completed his promised redemption of Ruth, and to thank the Lord Jesus for doing those same things for us. Before class: Read the notes on Ruth 4 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the students to imagine for a moment the following hypothetical scenario: You are planning to buy a car. ...
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September 17, 2023 – Ruth 3
Lesson Date: September 17, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Ruth 3:1-18 AIM: To lead students to discover from Ruth’s experience some basic steps toward redemption, and to evaluate their own lives to determine if they are saved and encourage them to take the message of redemption to others. Before class: Read the notes on Ruth 3 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Redeem” on the board. Get enough Gospel tracts for your anticipated attendance. ...
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September 10, 2023 – Ruth 2
Lesson Date: September 10, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Ruth 2:1-23 AIM: To lead students to discover examples of God’s grace in Ruth’s life, and to thank Him for His grace in our lives. Before class: Read the notes on Ruth 2 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Grace” on the board. Get enough copies of the Lesson Outline handout for your anticipated attendance. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the...
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September 3, 2023 – Ruth 1
Lesson Date: September 3, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Ruth 1:1-22 AIM: To lead students to recognize that a crisis can either drive us to God or lead us away from Him, and to encourage them to trust and seek God through whatever crises they might face. Before class: Read the notes on Ruth 1 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Ask a volunteer to look up Romans 8:28 and be prepared to read it to the class...
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August 27, 2023 – Bible Doctrine 13 – Last Things
Lesson Date: August 27, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Luke 16:22-23; 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 6:1-8; 19:11-21; 20:1-4, 11-15; 21:1-4 AIM: To lead students to discover the Bible’s teachings about the end of life and the end times, and to encourage unsaved students to accept Jesus Christ and saved students to serve Him more faithfully in light of the fact that He is coming back. Before class: Read the chapters containing the focal passages...
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August 20, 2023 – Bible Doctrine 12 – Angels and Demons
Lesson Date: August 20, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 2:1; Psalm 91:11; Isaiah 14:12-15; John 1:3; Ephesians 6:11-18; Colossians 1:16; 1 Timothy 4:1; Hebrews 1:14; James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:8-9; Revelation 12:3-9 AIM: To lead students to discover what angels and demons are and what they do, and to accept the responsibility God has given them for resisting the devil and his demons. Before class: Read the chapters containing the focal passages several times during the week. Get...
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August 13, 2023 – Bible Doctrine 11 – The Church
Lesson Date: August 13, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Acts 2:41-47; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Ephesians 3:20-21; 4:11-12; Hebrews 10:25 AIM: To lead students to discover the nature and work of the church, and to evaluate their service to determine if they are helping their church accomplish its work. Before class: Read the chapters containing the focal passages several times during the week. Get enough copies of the Lesson Outline handout for your anticipated attendance. Do...
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August 6, 2023 – Bible Doctrine 10 – The Christian Life
Lesson Date: August 6, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 25:34-40; Luke 11:1-4; John 13:34; Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 6:16 – 7:1; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 10:25; 1 John 3:3; 5:13 AIM: To lead students to discover things believers must do to successfully live the Christian life, and to evaluate themselves and commit to improving any areas that are weak or lacking. Before class: Read the chapters containing the focal passages several times during...
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July 30, 2023 – Bible Doctrine 9 – Results of Salvation
Lesson Date: July 30, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 3:24-28; 5:10; 8:14-17; 2 Corinthians 5:18-21; Philippians 1:6; 1 Peter 1:3-5; Jude 1:1, 24 AIM: To lead students to discover four things that happen when Jesus saves us, and to thank God for salvation and look for opportunities to tell others how they can be reconciled to God. Before class: Read the chapters containing the focal passages several times during the week. Get enough copies of the Lesson Outline...
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