April 27, 2025 – 1 Kings 13 – 15
Lesson Date: April 27, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 13:1-6, 33-34; 14:7-12, 20-26, 30-31; 15:1-3, 7-15, 24 AIM: To lead students to discover some of the deadly effects of idolatry exhibited in the lives of the kings of Israel and Judah, and to identify and turn from any idols in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 13 – 15 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “Performance Review”...
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April 13, 2025 – 1 Kings 12
Lesson Date: April 13, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 10:23; 11:4-12, 38; 12:1-33 AIM: To lead students to discover that Israel’s kings foolishly sinned away God’s blessings, and to examine themselves to see if they might be doing the same thing. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the students that we sometimes hear about a gifted high school athlete who is...
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April 6, 2025 – 1 Kings 11
Lesson Date: April 6, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 11:1-14, 23, 26, 29-38, 42-43 AIM: To lead students to discover the cause and results of Solomon’s heart being turned away from the Lord, and to examine themselves to determine if they are allowing their heart to be turned away from God. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 11 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Heart” on the board or screen. Get...
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March 30, 2025 – 1 Kings 9 – 10
Lesson Date: March 30, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 9:1-9; 10:1-9, 18-24 AIM: To lead students to discover that Solomon’s dedication to the Lord and the Lord’s blessings upon him were obvious to others, and to examine themselves to determine if others can see God’s working in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 9 – 10 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write “You Are Being Watched” on the board or screen....
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March 23, 2025 – 1 Kings 8
Lesson Date: March 23, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 8:1-11, 22-23, 30, 33-43, 54-58, 60, 66 AIM: To lead students to discover how King Solomon led the Israelites to dedicate the Temple, and to examine themselves to see if they are truly dedicated to the Lord. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 8 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Have enough copies of the “Solomon’s Temple” handout (the same one used last week) on...
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March 16, 2025 – 1 Kings 5 – 7
Lesson Date: March 16, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 5:1-12; 6:1-2, 11-13, 37-38; 7:1-2, 51 AIM: To lead students to discover that Solomon invested great resources, energy, and time into building a Temple for Israel to use to worship Almighty God, and to ask them to evaluate what they are building with their resources, energy, and time. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 5 – 7 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Have enough...
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March 9, 2025 – 1 Kings 3 – 4
Lesson Date: March 9, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 3:3-14, 22-28; 4:29-34 AIM: To lead students to discover some marks of a truly wise person, and to strive to apply those marks of wisdom to their lives and seek God’s wisdom. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 3 – 4 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Wisdom” on the board or screen. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to...
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March 2, 2025 – 1 Kings 1 – 2
Lesson Date: March 2, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Kings 1:5-13, 16-21, 28-30, 38-40, 49; 2:1-4, 10, 15-17, 22-25 AIM: To lead students to discover the results of Abiathar’s blind ambition, and to encourage them to humble themselves to God’s will. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Kings 1 – 2 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Ambition” on the board or screen. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to the...
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