February 23, 2025 – Romans 16
Lesson Date: February 23, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 16:1-27 AIM: To lead students to identify Paul’s important words of encouragement, warning, and blessing, and to look for opportunities to encourage, warn, or bless someone this week. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 16:1-27 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask: “How many words do you think we speak in a day?” Allow time for some responses, and then tell the...
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February 16, 2025 – Romans 15:14-33
Lesson Date: February 16, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 15:14-33 AIM: To lead students to discover five aspects of their God-given ministry to others, and to commit themselves to carry out their ministry using those methods. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 15:14-33 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Get enough copies of the “Five Aspects of Ministry” handout for your anticipated attendance. Write the word “Minister” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct...
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February 9, 2025 – Romans 15:1-13
Lesson Date: February 9, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 15:1-13 AIM: To lead students to discover three of their most important duties in the church, and to commit to rely on God’s power to carry out those duties. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 15:1-13 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the following words on the board: “Pastor,” “Elder,” “Deacon,” and “Teacher.” INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to the word “Pastor” written...
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February 2, 2025 – Romans 14
Lesson Date: February 2, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 14:1-23 AIM: To lead students to discover what the Bible says about our responsibility to avoid offending our brothers and sisters in Christ, and to commit to seek their peace and edification. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 14:1-23 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Share the following with the class: Lisa believes Christians should abstain from caffeine, but Monique doesn’t see...
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January 26, 2025 – Romans 13
Lesson Date: January 26, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 13:1-14 AIM: To lead students to discover their God-ordained obligations to the government and to others, and to encourage them to commit to fulfilling those obligations. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 13:1-14 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words “Obligation” and “Option” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct the students’ attention to the word “Obligation” written on the board. Ask: “What...
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January 19, 2025 – Romans 12:9-21
Lesson Date: January 19, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 12:9-21 AIM: To lead students to discover instructions for Christ-like behavior, and to compare their behavior to the Bible’s instructions so they can make necessary changes. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 12:9-21 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the letters “WWJD” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to the letters “WWJD” written on the board. Ask: “What do the letters...
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January 12, 2025 – Romans 12:1-8
Lesson Date: January 12, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 12:1-8 AIM: To lead students to discover marks of Christians who yield themselves to God as living sacrifices, and to ask God to reveal to them areas of their lives that are not fully yielded to Him. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 12:1-8 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the word “Sacrifice” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Direct everyone’s attention to the...
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January 5, 2025 – Romans 11:17-36
Lesson Date: January 5, 2025 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 11:17-36 AIM: To lead students to discover God’s future plans for the Jews, and to pray for the safety and salvation of Jewish people everywhere. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 11:17-36 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Write the words, “God’s Plans for the Jews” on the board. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Wish everyone “Happy New Year.” Tell them that many people use the beginning...
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December 29, 2024 – Romans 11:1-16
Lesson Date: December 29, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 11:1-16 AIM: To lead students to discover God’s current plan for the Jews, and to pray for the safety and salvation of Jewish people everywhere. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 11:1-16 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. INTRODUCTION (Create Learning Readiness): Ask: “Have you heard anything about Israel lately?” (they undoubtedly have, because Israel is in the news almost every day). Remind the students of...
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December 15, 2024 – Romans 10:9-21
Lesson Date: December 15, 2024 Focal Scripture Passage: Romans 10:9-21 AIM: To lead students to discover that salvation by faith is available to anyone through the witness of the Bible, and to encourage any who have never accepted Jesus to do so and those who already know Jesus to tell others. Before class: Read the notes on Romans 10:9-21 found in the Sunday School Teacher Book. Bring a box wrapped like a Christmas gift to class. INTRODUCTION...
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