Sunday School

Love, Mercy & The Sabbath Lesson Text: Luke 6:1-11 Acts of love and mercy are a part of the Sabbath. Thought to Remember: Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath Lessons Learned: If Jesus remains the Lord of the Sabbath, how do we honor the Sabbath as believers? For example, honor occurs when we demonstrate kindness, mercy, and justice as priorities over men's traditions. Yet, conflicts arise when men priori...

The Messiah Arrives Lesson Text: Luke 2:1-17 The Messiah is born. Thought to Remember: Every promise of God seems problematic. Lessons learned: Often, we hear this common saying. What God has for me is for me. Yet, when we face difficulties, we question the validity of the promise. We forget that God has a plan for us and is always in control. We become discouraged and doubt our faith when things...

A Blessing for Ishmael and Isaac Lesson Text: Genesis 21:13-14, 17-21; 26:2-5, 12-13 God promised to make a great nation of Ishmael even though his mother was an Egyptian. Thought to Remember: God creates great nations of His choosing. Lessons learned: There can be no doubt that God loved Ishmael as much as he loved Isaac because God promised each of them to become a great nation. However, each of...

The Blessing Passes to Jacob Lesson Text: Genesis 28: 1a, 10-22 We can rely on God to never leave us or forsake us. Thought to Remember: God gives assurances about keeping His promises. Lessons learned: What appears as loneliness can become a perfect setting for something divine to happen in our lives. After his dream, Jacob vowed by stating, If God will be with me. His concerns about his immediat...

eginning of the Tabernacle Lesson Text: Exodus 40:16-30, 34,38 God is the same as when He created His Tabernacle after the Israelites left Egypt. Thought to Remember: God wants to abide in and with us like Yesteryears when He established the moveable Tabernacle. Lessons learned: The Tabernacle was a moveable tent of meeting that God commanded Moses to build. God wanted to dwell among his people, t...

Beginning of Freedom Lesson Text: Exodus 14:21-30 God is the same when He delivers Israel from the Egyptian army. Thought to Remember: God is willing to use Moses like individuals even today. Lessons learned: The deliverance of Israel from the Egyptian Army demonstrates the act of saving. Even though this deliverance represented a physical liberation, it was a foreshadowing of the ultimate salvati...

Beginning of the Passover Lesson Text: Exodus 12:1-14 People who are living under oppression hunger for freedom. Thought to Remember: The blood creates doers instead of hearers. Lessons learned: God regarded Israel as His firstborn, His favored people. If Egypt refused to release God’s firstborn, then God required the firstborn of Egypt as a penalty and judgment. Further, they realize that an inte...

Preparation for Deliverance Lesson Text: Exodus 3:7-17 God is always present with us. Thought to Remember: Your age is irrelevant to God. Lessons learned: The first 80 years of Moses' life were a crucial preparation period for the monumental task of liberating the Israelites. Through his experiences as an Egyptian prince, a Midianite shepherd, and now a chosen servant of God, Moses has developed t...

Meaningless Worship Lesson Text: Isaiah 29:9-16A God’s expectation consists of heartfelt worship. Thought to Remember: Worship God from the Heart Lessons learned: Isaiah wanted the Israelites to develop a relationship with God from the heart instead of performing rituals. Even today, we cannot see the forest for the trees. In other words, we become so tethered to worship performance we need to rem...

Give Thanks Lesson Text: Isaiah 12:1-6 #SundaySchool #COGIC #TheProphetAndPraise Praise the Lord and declare His name. Thought to Remember: The removal of sin enables one to hear what God is saying. Lessons learned: This lesson reminds me of God’s goodness even in a world of chaos and pain. If Isaiah realizes God’s goodness and sings His praises during his day, I should recognize the same today. B...

Holy, Holy, Holy Lesson Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 #SundaySchool #COGIC #TheProphetAndPraise God is worthy of praise and worship. Thought to Remember: The removal of sin enables one to hear what God is saying. Lessons learned: Spirit-led worship marks true believers. Through the Spirit, we worship God by bringing all our creative faculties under Christ's rule. The Spirit enables us to offer God our worshi...

The Holy Spirit Comes Lesson Text: Act 2:1-13 In today’s lesson, we will learn that Jesus promised the Holy Spirit, and He appeared after the Power of Agreement. Thought to Remember: The Power of Agreement Lessons learned: The power of agreement is more promising than one can realize. After Jesus’ ascension, He promised another comforter would enter the believers’ lives. So, His disciples agreed t...

Proclaiming Christ Lesson Text: Philippians 1:15-26 Paul rejoices in proclaiming the Gospel even when he is in prison. Thought to Remember: The Gospel is above human pettiness. Lessons learned: Paul recognized that his release from prison was uncertain. Despite his circumstances, Paul never lost faith in God. There was no bitterness or anger on his part since such emotions are irrelevant to spread...

Live in the Light Lesson Text: John 1:1-5; Ephesians 5:1-2,6-14 Believers must embrace the slogan - children of the light. Click here to read the blog for this lesson entitled An Unexpected Discovery - https://www.beyondtheotherside.me/blo... Thought to Remember: Walk in the Light Lessons learned: Jesus is the light of the World; therefore, believers must reflect Him the same way as the moon refle...

The Apostle Paul lays the foundation for Christ and His Church. Thought to Remember: Knowledge leads to perfection Lessons learned: Neither our minds nor our bodies can prepare us for the unity that will exist in the afterlife. In the meantime, we need to grow while realizing that the foundation of our journey is the knowledge of Christ and the unity of our faith. The unity of the faith will occur...

Paul Ministers in Malta Lesson Text: Acts 28:1:10 On his journey to Rome, Paul encounters a shipwreck, but he continues ministering to others. Thought to Remember: Ministers to those in need. Lessons learned: Even though they are now shipwrecked, Paul and Luke remain focused on the mission by serving others. In the same way, as a believer, I must exercise the ability to serve others, especially wh...

Paul Sails for Rome Lesson Text: Acts 27:1-2, 33-44 Paul’s journey to Rome to exercise his appeal to Emperor is met with a stormy and life-threatening decision. Thought to Remember: God calms life’s storms Lessons learned: Although the storm blocked Paul's journey to Rome, God protected him. In other words, even though you are in a storm, you are not out of God's will. Sometimes, the storm is prec...

Paul Before King Agrippa Lesson Text: Acts 26:19-32 Paul shares the story of his conversion with King Agrippa while imprisoned. Thought to Remember: You gotta stand up for what you believe Lessons learned: In response to Paul's appeal to the Roman Emperor, God permitted him to share his testimony before King Agrippa, Festus, and Queen Bernice. My responsibility as a believer is to become aware of...

Philp and the Ethiopian Eunuch Lesson Text: Acts 8:26-39 The Holy Spirit leads Philip on a journey to save one individual without knowing why. Thought to Remember: The Gospel message is universal. Lessons learned: As Philip completed his work in Samaria, the Spirit ordered him to leave for Gaza without explaining why. My question today is, how does one know when to move in a different direction? W...

Simon Wants to Buy Power Lesson Text: Acts 8:9-21 Simon the Sorcerer is the subject of this week's lesson. He uses the occult arts to elevate himself to the position of greatness. However, he quickly becomes aware of his sinful behavior when he encounters the men of God. Thought to Remember: One cannot buy or sell the Holy Spirit Lessons learned: Simon the Sorcerer was about himself. When Simon wi...

Stephens’s Martyrdom Lesson Text: Acts 6:8-7:2A #SundaySchool #COGIC #WhoUnderstandsFaith This week’s lesson continues with Stephen’s defense when he is before the Sanhedrin council. Because of his outspokenness, the council becomes enraged, and things quickly turn for the worst. Thought to Remember: One must either submit or resist Jesus Lessons learned: Stephens received a glimpse of heaven befo...

Faith Inspires Gratitude Lesson Text: Hebrews 12:18-29 The focus of this week’s lesson is the holiness of God and the grace of God that has opened the door to salvation through Jesus Christ. Thought to Remember: Our faith in God inspires our gratitude Lessons learned: As a result of this lesson, I challenge myself to become more thankful for God's grace even during difficulties that shake this wor...

Faith Requires Mutual Love Lesson Text: Hebrews 13:1-3 I Corinthians 13 The focus of this week’s lesson is the importance of love as the character of believers. Love is the key component of faith. Love becomes a practical and necessary part of the daily lives of believers. Thought to Remember: We must have an attitude of love Lessons learned: As a result of this lesson, I challenge myself to stop...

Stephens’s Arrest and Speech Lesson Text: Acts 6:8-7:2A This week’s lesson focuses on the courage to speak, as demonstrated by Stephen. He faces opposition and reflects the power and wisdom of the Spirit to speak the truth of Jesus the Messiah. Thought to Remember: Holy Spirit will aid you when you take a stand Lessons learned: The lesson reminds me of the Bigger Picture from a heavenly perspectiv...

The Wedding at Cana Lesson Text: John 2:1-11 Marriage in the Bible consisted of feasts of joyous celebrations with much wine that could go on for days. Culturally, running out of wine brought shame and embracement to the bridegroom family. Yet, Mary intervenes with a request from her son, Jesus. His intervention created a different joyous event and avoided a disaster. Thought to remember: God save...