June 18, 2023 – Bible Doctrine 3 – Who Is God?
Lesson Date: June 18, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Genesis 1:1; Exodus 3:13-14; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 55:8-9; Daniel 4:35; Matthew 3:16-17; Mark 12:28-29; John 1:3, 18; 3:16; 4:24; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Colossians 1:16-17 AIM: To lead students to discover six characteristics that set the God of the Bible apart from all other so-called “gods,” and to yield themselves to God as part of His creation, made by Him and for Him. Before class: Read the chapters containing the focal...
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June 11, 2023 – Bible Doctrine 2 – God’s Revelation of Himself to Man
Lesson Date: June 11, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 19:1-7; Romans 1:16, 18-20; 2:12-15; 3:23; 6:23; 10:13-14, 17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 2:1-3 AIM: To lead students to discover the source and purpose of general revelation and special revelation, and to encourage (a) any who are not saved to accept Jesus, and (b) everyone to thank God for giving us His special revelation through the Bible. Before class: Read the chapters containing the focal passages several...
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June 4, 2023 – Bible Doctrine 1: The Bible’s Authority and Inspiration
Lesson Date: June 4, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 4:1-10; 5:17-18; 26:51-56; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Titus 1:2; 1 Peter 1:23-25; 2 Peter 1:20-21. AIM: To lead students to discover the origin, nature, authority, and value of the Bible, and to encourage them to read it every day this week. Before class: Read the chapters containing the focal passages several times during the week. Search the Internet to discover popular opinions (man’s views) about the following questions: What is...
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March 26, 2023 – Psalm 119:97-168
Lesson Date: March 26, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 119:97-168 AIM: To lead students to discover reasons the psalmist’s loved God’s Word, and to encourage them to ask God to give them greater and deeper love for the Bible. Before class: Read the notes on Psalm 119:89-176 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Love” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Love” written...
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March 12, 2023 – Psalm 119:9-40
Lesson Date: March 12, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 119:9-40 AIM: To lead students to discover the extent of the psalmist’s longing for God’s Word, and to ask God to give them greater desire and hunger for the Bible. Before class: Read the introduction to Psalm 119 and the notes on Psalm 119:9-40 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Longing,” “Desire,” “Hunger,” “Yearning,” and “Delight” on the marker board or chalkboard. Place a copy...
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March 5, 2023 – Psalm 19
Lesson Date: March 5, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Psalm 19:1-14 AIM: To lead students to contrast what we can know about God through general revelation and through special revelation, and to encourage them to glorify God and desire His Word. Before class: Read the notes on Psalm 19 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Locate a picture of a galaxy to bring to class (attached). Write the word “Revelation” on the marker board or chalkboard. Have enough...
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September 17, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 3 – God
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 3 – Who Is God? OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: I. God: Who is He? God is one (monotheism) – Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:28-29 God is a spirit – John 1:18; 4:24 God is a personal being – Exodus 3:14; Isaiah 55:8-9; John 3:16; Daniel 4:35; Genesis 1:1 God is a trinity – 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 16:7-15 God is the creator of everything – Colossians 1:16; John 1:3 God is the sustainer of everything...
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September 10, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 2 – The Bible
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 2 – The Bible: God’s Special Revelation to Man OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: General Revelation – God reveals Himself to all people Through nature and the universe – Psalm 19:1-6 Through man’s conscience – Romans 2:12-15 General revelation shows that we are guilty before Holy God – Romans 1:18-21 Man needs special revelation because of our sin problem – Romans 3:23 Special Revelation – God reveals Himself more fully to some people (the Bible...
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September 3, 2017 – Bible Doctrine # 1 – The Bible
Survey of Bible Doctrine, Week 1 – The Bible’s Authority and Inspiration OUTLINE OF THE LESSON: Authority – The Bible is our only and final doctrinal authority Jesus accepted scripture as His final authority – Matthew 5:17-18 Jesus defended Himself and justified His actions with scripture – Matthew 4:4-10 Jesus obeyed the scriptures – Matthew 26:51-56 Inspiration – 2 Timothy 3:16 – “theopneustos” – God breathed The Bible is God’s Word – 1 Peter 1:23-25 The Bible came from...
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