November 13, 2022 – Acts 11:19 – 12:25
Lesson Date: November 13, 2022 Focal Scripture Passage: Acts 11:19 – 12:25 AIM: To lead students to identify examples of God’s limitless power in the experiences of the early church, and to express to God their trust in His limitless power to work in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on Acts 11:19 – 12:25 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Limits” on the marker board or chalkboard. Enlist some volunteers to look...
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October 3, 2021 – Matthew 6
Lesson Date: October 3, 2021 Focal Scripture Passage: Matthew 6:1-18, 25-34 AIM: To lead students to discover Jesus’ answer to the problem of worry, and to encourage them to follow His advice for dealing with worry in their lives. Before class: Read the notes on Matthew 6 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following question on the marker board or chalkboard “What Do I Worry About?” Ask a volunteer to look up Philippians 4:6-7 and...
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March 31, 2019 – Nehemiah 1 – 2
Lesson Date: March 31, 2019 Focal Scripture Passage: Nehemiah 1:1-11; 2:1-20 AIM: To lead students to discover how Nehemiah responded when he learned of a need, and to encourage them to pray about and get personally involved in a need this week. Before class: Read the notes on Nehemiah 1 – 2 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following lesson outline on the marker board, chalkboard, or a large sheet of paper you can display...
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July 22, 2018 – Habakkuk 1
Lesson Date: July 22, 2018 Focal Scripture Passage: Habakkuk 1:1-17 AIM: To lead students to discover the shocking answer Habakkuk received to his prayer, and to encourage them to confess their personal sins and ask God to help them have a positive impact on our sinful world. Before class: Read the Introduction to Habakkuk and the notes on Habakkuk 1 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Wonder,” “Amazement,” and “Disbelief” on the marker board...
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August 27, 2017 – Ephesians 6:18-24
Lesson Date: August 27, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Ephesians 6:18-24 AIM: To lead students to create a list of the things for which Paul requested prayers, and to privately evaluate their prayer life to determine if they are praying for the right kinds of things. Before class: Read the notes on Ephesians 6:18-24 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following scripture references on index cards or small pieces of paper: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20; Philippians 1:12;...
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May 28, 2017 – Ephesians 3:20-21
Lesson Date: May 28, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Ephesians 3:20-21 AIM: To lead students to realize that God can do far more for us than we could ever ask Him, and to apply this truth to their lives by (1) asking Him to answer their prayers and by (2) serving God in such a way that they help their church glorify the Lord. Before class: Read the notes on Ephesians 3:20-21 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book....
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May 21, 2017 – Ephesians 3:13-19
Lesson Date: May 21, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Ephesians 3:13-19 AIM: To lead students to discover the things Paul prayed for those he loved, and to use Paul’s prayer as a guideline in praying for others. Before class: Read the notes on Ephesians 3:13-19 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “Prayer Guide” handouts (attached) for your anticipated attendance. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Read the following brief story to the class: Jane...
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March 26, 2017 – Ephesians 1:15-23
Lesson Date: March 26, 2017 Focal Scripture Passage: Ephesians 1:15-23 AIM: To lead students to discover the things Paul prayed for the Ephesian believers, and to pray those same things for their Christian friends. Before class: Read the notes on Ephesians 1:15-23 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “My Prayer Guide” handout to give to everyone in attendance. Also have pens or pencils available for any students who might need one. Write...
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