Sunday School

The Word Became Flesh Lesson Text: John 1:1-14 Jesus was more than a personification of God's revelation, but He was indeed God's perfect revelation of Himself in the flesh. Because He was both divine and human, His light illuminated our path toward God. Thought to remember: Jesus is God, the I AM. He existed before the creation. Lesson Learned: When Jesus walked the earth, many lacked the faith t...

Wisdom's Part in Creation Lesson Text: Proverbs 8:22-35 This lesson opens with a personification of Wisdom as a woman. Proverbs 8 is Lady Wisdom calling out for people to listen to her message. Lady Wisdom tells us that she was with God initially and was instrumental in the universe's design. Thought to remember: Wisdom is a life-giving source. Lesson Learned: Wisdom is necessary as I walk toward...

Lesson on Angels including Heavenly Angels and Fallen Angels. What do the Scriptures say about angels?

God Preserves a Remnant (Lesson Text: Genesis 45:3-15) Joseph demonstrates true forgiveness in this lesson while allowing God's providence to unfold in his life. Joseph acknowledges that God is always in control even when others have no knowledge of His divine plan. Remember, faithfulness brings us favor. Thought to remember: God will always preserve His people. Lesson Learned: Like Joseph, I must...

Joseph Finds Favor (Lesson Text: Genesis 41:37-52) Joseph did not run after fame. He did not bride his way to the top or manipulate his circumstances. Joseph relied on God. Even when he experiences a major setback, he continues to wait on God. Thought to remember: God always works through men performing His tasks on Earth. Lesson Learned: Joseph became an agent of revelation in a pagan culture. Fi...

A Blessing for All Nations Lesson Text: Genesis 12:1-9 This lesson explores the origin of God’s promise to Abraham. Through Abraham, God will call a people for His witness. The promise of a great name and a great nation leads Abraham to commit to God through obedience. Thought to remember: We must commit to obeying God’s Word. Lesson Learned: Abraham gathered together his family and obeyed God’s d...

A Promise to Abraham Lesson Text: Genesis 15:1-6; 12-18 This lesson revisits God’s promise to Abraham more fully. Remember through Abraham, and God will call a people for His witness. This reminder of God’s promise enabled Abraham to believe God, and God counted it to him as righteousness. Thought to remember: We must know that God keeps His promises. Lesson Learned: Abraham renewed his faith when...

The Lord Provides Lesson Text: Genesis 22:1-2; 6-14 This lesson emphasizes the faith and obedience of Abraham. Although, God promised to give Abraham: 1) a land, 2) a great name, 3) a great nation, and 4) a blessing that would spread to the whole world. Yet, faith and obedience work together. Abraham’s faith in God exercises his obedience to God’s Word, as demonstrated in his willingness to sacrif...

According to the Promise Lesson Text: Luke 1:46-55 Mary, the mother of Jesus, sings a praise song richly detailed with references to God's promises. She mentions the glory, goodness, power, and faithfulness of the Almighty God. Finally, Mary describes how God punishes the proud and powerful rich while alleviating the poor's suffering. Thought to remember: God will always fulfill His promises. Less...

Praying as God's People (Lesson Text: Matthew 5:43-48) Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount by engaging His audience with an enlightenment about prayer. This lesson provides the correct process when you are praying. Thought to remember: Jesus taught that it is more important to develop our inner relationship with God through Prayer. Lesson Learned: I learned how not to pray. I must not allow my...

Marriage of the Lamb (Lesson Text: Revelation 19:1-8) We have weddings to create memories for those who attend as well as the participants. Similarly, the wedding ceremony in heaven culminates the believers' rescue from the power of sin which set off an Alleluia scene. Therefore, this lesson encourages us to get ready. Thought to remember: Look for hallelujah moments in your life. Lesson Learned:...

Forgiving as God's People Lesson Text: Matthew 5:17-26 The Sermon on the Mount created a setting for Jesus to emphasize the danger of unforgiveness. As followers, we must remember to avoid the temptation of unresolved conflicts, which can poison the lives of many. Thought to remember: As people of God, living in harmony with others is important. Lesson Learned: I must remember the power of forgive...

Living as God's People Lesson Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Matthew the 5th chapter begins Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount. This setting provides the essence of Jesus' teaching. He unfolds the secret of connecting with God as noted in Matthew 5:48, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Thought to remember: God's reign on earth is already a blessing. Lesson Learned:...

Praise God for His Presence Lesson Text: Psalm 84:1-12 In Psalm 84, we witnessed the passion for the presence of God. As you study this lesson, ask yourself if your journey in life is leading toward God or away from God. Thought to remember: Remember the Lord’s presence and be blessed! Lesson Learned: The psalmist is very passionate about his presence in the Lord’s house. So I ask myself this ques...

Tradition and Love Lesson Text: Song of Solomon 4:8-5:1 God created man and woman in a perfect world established in the garden of Eden. Here we sense the blessings of God as bestowed upon marriage. Therefore, the Song of Solomon paints this love picture of two characters in love as they consummate their marriage union. Thought to remember: God ordained committed relationships Lesson Learned: One o...

Lesson Text: Proverbs 15:21-33 Our third lesson in the Teaching and Learning series focuses on Teaching Values by explaining the need for counseling when making decisions. This lesson presents three key topics that we must consider to live heavenly while on earth: 1) Right Actions 2) Right Response and 3) Speak Well, and 4) Think Right Thought to remember: One who hears criticism acquires understa...

Lesson Text: Proverbs 3:1-12 Our first lesson in our Teaching and Learning series is Righteousness and Wisdom from the book of Proverbs. In the first ten chapters of Proverbs, you will note that King Solomon advises his son about God’s precepts, promises, and provisions. Thought to remember: Make Decisions based on God’s principles instead of your best interest. My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father,...

Lesson Text: Proverbs 4:10-15, 20-27 Our second lesson in the Teaching and Learning series focuses on the next generation by explaining the key ingredients for long life. This lesson presents two paths that one can take and ends with how to live godly in an ungodly world. Thought to remember: The Way of Wisdom is synonymous with the Path of Righteousness. Lesson Learned: When we have nothing left...

Praise with Music Lesson Text: Exodus 15:11-21 Our first lesson in our God Celebrating series is Praise with Music. Even the Psalmist challenged us to “sing unto the Lord a new song’ for he hath done marvelous things.” So, after this lesson, I ask you what song will you sing. Thought to remember: God always wins! Lesson Learned: Like the song that Moses, Miriam, and the people sang, my songs shoul...

Righteousness and Wisdom Lesson Text: Proverbs 3:1-12 Our first lesson in our Teaching and Learning series is Righteousness and Wisdom from the book of Proverbs. In the first ten chapters of Proverbs, you will note that King Solomon advises his son about God’s precepts, promises, and provisions. Thought to remember: Make Decisions based on God’s principles instead of your best interest. My Prayer:...

Hope Eternal is Lesson 13 of the Sunday School Summer Quarter 2021. Lesson Text: 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 Remember, believers are not "blind" to the world's evils, but we can overcome dark influences. So this lesson uncovers the final secret in our Faith Series that believers exercise as overcomers. Thought to remember: Base hope in faith, not sight! Lesson Learned: Life is very challenging, but I...

A Conquering Faith Lesson Text: I John 4:2-3, 13-17; 5:4-5 We can have victory and overcome the world only through faith in Jesus our Savior, the Son of God. God enabled this plan even though created beings in His image reject Him over and over again. Remember, His plan centers on the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of His beloved Son, Jesus. Thought to remember: The only way to overcome...

A Persevering Faith (lesson 11) Sunday School Summer Quarter 2021 Lesson Text: Hebrews 10:23-36 Faith is effective when we depend on God and rest in the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus. Yet, the writer of Hebrews urged believers to recognize the superiority of our faith while living in obedience to God daily. Remember, our reward rests in the afterlife.

Lesson 10 of the Sunday School Summer Quarter entitled the Meaning of Faith. Lesson Text: Hebrews 11:1-8,13-16 The writer of Hebrews stresses the superiority of faith over the Law including the prophets, angels, Moses, Joshua, Aaron, and Judaic rituals. Mainly, faith demonstrates the reality of divine creation by the spoken Word of God. In other words, we see what comes from what we do not see whe...

Lesson 9 of the Sunday School Summer Quarter 2021 entitled Salvation for All.