June 23, 2024 – 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13
Lesson Date: June 23, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 AIM: To lead students to discover how deeply Paul was concerned for the believers in Thessalonica, and to commit themselves to show concern for their brothers and sisters in Christ by seeking to encourage and strengthen them. Before class: Read the notes on 1 Thessalonians 3 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Concern” and “Selfishness” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness):...
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February 26, 2023 – Acts 27 – 28
Lesson Date: February 26, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 27:1 – 28:31 AIM: To lead students to discover that God made and kept some very specific promises to the Apostle Paul, and to encourage them to trust the promises He has made to us. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 27 – 28 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Promise” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the...
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February 19, 2023 – Acts 25 – 26
Lesson Date: February 19, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 25:13 – 26:32 AIM: To lead students to recognize that Paul used every opportunity to tell people about Jesus, and to encourage them to make a commitment to witness whenever the Lord gives them opportunities. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 25:13 – 26:32 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Read 1 Peter 3:15, which says, “But sanctify the Lord God in...
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February 12, 2023 – Acts 24 – 25
Lesson Date: February 12, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 24:1 – 25:12 AIM: To lead students to discover that Paul was bold and fearless when he was on trial for his faith, and to ask God to make them bold and fearless in the face of anti-Christian hostility. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 24:1 – 25:12 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Tell the students that the ungodly forces of...
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February 5, 2023 – Acts 23
Lesson Date: February 5, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 23:1-35 AIM: To lead students to discover and describe the fruits (results) of the religion of the First Century Jewish leaders, and to examine themselves to determine whether they are following religion or Jesus. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 23 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring a few pieces of fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, etc.) to class. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the...
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January 29, 2023 – Acts 22
Lesson Date: January 29, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 22:1-30 AIM: To lead students to discover and describe the three parts of Paul’s personal testimony, and to write their own testimonies so they can tell people how Jesus has changed them. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 22 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Before and After” on the marker board or chalkboard. Have enough copies of the “How Jesus Changed Me” worksheet...
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January 22, 2023 – Acts 21
Lesson Date: January 22, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 21:1-40 AIM: To lead students to discover that Paul’s courage was shown in his determination to obey God in spite of danger, and to ask God to give them courage to obey Him no matter what. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 21 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Courage” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’...
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January 15, 2023 – Acts 20
Lesson Date: January 15, 2023 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 20:1-38 AIM: To lead students to recognize that the Apostle Paul didn’t let anything deter him from his focus on telling people about Jesus, and to encourage them to use every opportunity to tell or teach others about Jesus. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 20 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring a light bulb to class. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Comment on the fact...
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December 18, 2022 – Acts 17
Lesson Date: December 18, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 17:1-34 AIM: To lead students to contrast man-centered philosophies with genuine Christianity, and to encourage any who have never repented of their sins and trusted Jesus for salvation to do so. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 17 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Philosophy” and “Christianity” on the marker board or chalkboard. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the...
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December 11, 2022 – Acts 15:36 – 16:40
Lesson Date: December 11, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 15:36 – 16:40 AIM: To lead students to discover that God miraculously opened doors for the spread of the Gospel and opened hearts to receive Jesus, and to pray that God will open the hearts of their lost friends so they will be saved. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 15:36 – 16:40 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring your keys to class. INTRODUCTION (Create...
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