International Sunday School Prep for People on the Go

Subject: “A Plea for Restoration”

Background:  “LAMENTATIONS 5”
Printed Text:  “LAMENTATIONS 5”

Aim for Change:
“By the end of this lesson, we will
      UNDERSTAND why the writer of Lamentations
          pleaded with God for the restoration of Israel,
      SENSE the writer's feelings
          over the oppression of his nation,   and
      PRAY for and engage in the restoration
          of broken relationships with God.”

Keep in Mind:
“Turn thou us
     unto thee, O LORD,   and
  we shall be turned;
     renew our days as of old”
           Lamentations 5:21 (KJV)

At-A-Glance:
1. A Plea to Consideration   (Lamentations 5:1-6)
2. A Plea For Sins                       (vv. 7-16)
3. A Plea For Mercy                 (vv. 17-22)

Excerpt From:
Urban Ministries, Inc.  “Precepts For Living (2020-2021).” Apple Books.
https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2020-2021/id1526579195

Subject: “Ezra: Faith and Action Preacher”

Background:  “EZRA 9 - 10"
Printed Text:  “EZRA 10:1 - 12”

Aim for Change:
“By the end of this lesson,  we will
     CONTRAST the people's need for repentance
         with their joyful response to God's word,
     BELIEVE that God's truth is eternal,   and
     GROW in determination to serve God
         in our community and beyond.”

Keep in Mind:
“And Ezra the priest stood up, and said unto them,
     ‘Ye have transgressed ...
       to increase the trespass of Israel.
       Now therefore make confession
       unto the LORD God of your fathers,
       and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves
       from the people of the land'”
           Ezra 10:10 - 11   (KJV)

Excerpt From:
Urban Ministries, Inc.  “Precepts For Living (2020-2021).” Apple Books.
https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2020-2021/id1526579195

Subject: “Salvation is Sealed”

Background:  “ISAIAH 52:13 - 53:12  &  Luke 24:1 - 35”
Printed Text:  “Luke 24:13 - 16 & 22 - 35”

Aim for Change:
“By the end of this lesson, we will
    IDENTIFY the connections between the Suffering Servant
         in Isaiah 52:13—53:12   and
          the resurrected Christ in Luke 24,
    AFFIRM the joy of knowing the Suffering Servant
         is the resurrected Jesus Christ,   and
    SHARE the story of the Suffering Servant,
         who is the resurrected Jesus Christ.”


Keep in Mind:
“And their eyes were opened,
      and they knew him;   and
  he vanished out of their sight”
           Luke 24:31 (KJV)

Excerpt From:
Urban Ministries, Inc.  “Precepts For Living (2020-2021).” Apple Books.
https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2020-2021/id1526579195

Subject: “Elijah, Prophet of Courage”

Background:  “1 KINGS 18 - 19”
Printed Text:  “1 KINGS 18:5 - 18”

Aim for Change:
“By the end of this lesson, we will
     COMPARE Elijah's response to speak to Ahab
           to that of Obadiah's response
           to report back to Ahab,
     GAIN a sense of Obadiah's concerns
           when reporting Elijah's message to Ahab,   and
     ACT in boldness when speaking the Word of God.”

Keep in Mind:
“And [Elijah] answered,
       I have not troubled Israel;
         but thou, and thy father's house,
             in that ye have forsaken
             the commandments of the LORD,
             and thou hast followed Baalim.”
                  1 Kings 18:18 (KJV)

Excerpt From:
Urban Ministries, Inc.  “Precepts For Living (2020-2021).” Apple Books.
https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2020-2021/id1526579195

Subject: “Huldah, Prophet of Wisdom”

Background:  “2 KINGS 22”
Printed Text:  “2 KINGS 22:14 - 20”

Aim for Change:
“By the end of this lesson, we will
      ANALYZE the prophetess Huldah's message
           from God for King Josiah,
      REFLECT on Josiah's behavior
           after hearing the words of the book of the law,    and
      SEEK godly advice about their future.”

Keep in Mind:
“Because thine heart was tender,
     and thou hast humbled thyself
     before the LORD,
     when thou heardest what I spake
     against this place,
     and against the inhabitants thereof,
     that they should become a desolation
     and a curse,    and
     hast rent thy clothes,
     and wept before me;
     I also have heard thee,
     saith the LORD.”
       2 Kings 22:19, (KJV)

Excerpt From:
Urban Ministries, Inc.  “Precepts For Living (2020-2021).” Apple Books.
https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2020-2021/id1526579195

Subject: “Joshua, Prophet of Conquest”

Background:  “JOSHUA 5:13-6:27”
Printed Text:  “JOSHUA 5:13-6:5, 15-16, 20”

Aim for Change:
“By the end of this lesson, we will
    EXPLAIN how Joshua acted obediently to the vision from God,
    REFLECT on our inefficiencies when challenges overwhelm us,   and
    COMMIT to obeying God especially in challenging times”

Keep in Mind:
“And the LORD said unto Joshua,
     See, I have given into thine hand
     Jericho, and the king thereof,
      and the mighty men of valour.”
            Joshua 6:2   (KJV)”

Excerpt From:
Urban Ministries, Inc.  “Precepts For Living (2020-2021).” Apple Books.
https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2020-2021/id1526579195

Subject: “Moses, Prophet of Deliverance”

Background:  “EXODUS 12:28-50; DEUTERONOMY 18:15-22”

Printed Text:  “DEUTERONOMY 18:15-22”

Aim for Change:
“By the end of this lesson, we will
    STUDY Moses' role as a prophet of God
         in leading the Israelites out of Egypt,
     REFLECT on leaders who guide us through
          seemingly impossible situations,    and completely
     RELY on God in resolving challenging situations.”

Keep in Mind:
“The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee
   a Prophet from the midst of thee,
   of thy brethren, like unto me;
   unto him ye shall hearken”
      Deuteronomy 18:15  (KJV)”

Excerpt From:
Urban Ministries, Inc.  “Precepts For Living (2020-2021).” Apple Books.
https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2020-2021/id1526579195

Subject: “Lydia: Called to Serve”

Background:  “ACTS 18:11-15, 40; 1 CORINTHIANS 1:26-30”

Printed Text:  “ACTS 18:11-15, 40; 1 CORINTHIANS 1:26-30”

Aim for Change:
“By the end of this lesson, we will
    CONSIDER how Lydia used her gifts and her place in society
       to support Paul's ministry,
  REPENT of the times we have looked down on others
       who have not had the same opportunities or advantages,  and
   SERVE others joyfully through whatever means are at our disposal.”

Keep in Mind:
“And when she was baptized, and her household,
  she besought us, saying,
   If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord,
   come into my house, and abide there.
   And she constrained us.”
             ACTS 16:15 (KJV)

Excerpt From:
Urban Ministries, Inc.  “Precepts For Living (2020-2021).” Apple Books.
https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2020-2021/id1526579195

Subject: “Priscilla: Called to Ministry”

Background:  “ACTS 18:1-26; ROMANS 16:3-4; 1 CORINTHIANS 16:19; 2 TIMOTHY 4:19”

Printed Text:  “ACTS 18:1-3, 18-1, 24-26; ROMANS 16:3-4"

Aim for Change:
“By the end of this lesson,   we will
     RESEARCH the life and ministry of Priscilla
         and her husband Aquila,
     APPRECIATE the ministry of those
         who explain the Way of God with accuracy,   and
     SEEK opportunities to use our gifts or abilities
         to further the Gospel.”


Keep in Mind:
“Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
   Who have for my life laid down their own necks:
   unto whom not only I give thanks,
   but also all the churches of the Gentiles”
              ROMANS 16:3-4 (KJV)

Excerpt From:
Urban Ministries, Inc.  “Precepts For Living (2020-2021).” Apple Books.
https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2020-2021/id1526579195

Subject:  “Mary Magdalene: A Faithful Disciple”

Background:  “Mark 15:40 & 16:1-9; Luke 8:1-3; John 20:10-18”

Printed Text:  “Luke 8:1-3; Mark 15:40; John 20:10-18”

Aim for Change:
“By the end of this lesson,  we will
     DISCERN Mary Magdalene's motivations
         for committing her life to Jesus,
     APPRECIATE the sacrifices Mary Magdalene made
         in order to follow Jesus,   and
     EMBRACE a lifestyle of wholehearted discipleship.”

Keep in Mind:
“The twelve were with him,
     And certain women,
         which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities,
     Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils”
              Luke 8:1b-2 (KJV)

Excerpt From:
Urban Ministries, Inc.  “Precepts For Living (2020-2021).” Apple Books.
https://books.apple.com/us/book/precepts-for-living-2020-2021/id1526579195