March 24, 2019 – Ezra 9 – 10
Lesson Date: March 24, 2019 Focal Scripture Passage: Ezra 9:1-15; 10:1-5, 10-12 AIM: To lead students to discover how the Jews responded when they were confronted with their worldly compromise and sin, and to plan how to respond properly when they are confronted with sin in the future. Before class: Read the notes on Ezra 9 – 10 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Prepare the index cards described in the “Conclusion” step. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning...
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March 17, 2019 – Ezra 7 – 8
Lesson Date: March 17, 2019 Focal Scripture Passage: Ezra 7:1-10, 25-28; 8:21-23, 31-35 AIM: To lead students to discover what Ezra prepared himself to do and whose protection he sought, and to make commitments to prepare themselves to serve God and to trust Him for protection. Before class: Read the notes on Ezra 7 – 8 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Preparation” and “Protection” on the marker board or chalkboard. Get enough copies...
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March 10, 2019 – Ezra 3:8 – 6:22
Lesson Date: March 10, 2019 Focal Scripture Passage: Ezra 3:8-13; 4:1-5, 24; 5:1-2; 6:14-22 AIM: To lead students to identify the encouragers and discouragers in Ezra 3 – 6 and the results of their actions, and to examine themselves to determine if they are encouragers or discouragers and commit to being encouragers this week. Before class: Read the notes on Ezra 3:8 – 6:22 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Think of someone who has encouraged you...
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March 3, 2019 – Ezra 1:1 – 3:7
Lesson Date: March 3, 2019 Focal Scripture Passage: Ezra 1:1-11; 2:1, 70; 3:1-7 AIM: To lead students to discover that God sovereignly used a pagan king to help His people, and to ask God to work through our governmental leaders to accomplish His purpose. Before class: Read the notes on Ezra 1:1 – 3:7 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Be sure to read the Historical Context of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther (pages 11-12) and study the...
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