Sunday School

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 direction to leave. Obedience remains a prevalent action for all believers today. Therefore, I must examine my allegiance in following God’s directions by asking, “am I committed to doing what God requires me to do, or am I doing what I want to do?

My Prayer: My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, help us be sensitive to Your leading in our lives. Please help us to listen and then obey. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen!

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 God reminded him of the same promise by gazing at the stars. Today, I have His Word to study and renew my faith when I, too, begin to doubt about His promises. Remember God created humans in His image to participate in His Kingdom by bring forth both physical and spiritual children.

My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, we thank You that You always keep Your promises, even though we may have to go through some hard times. Help us to wait patiently, in faith by trusting You as Adonai. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen!

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 sacrifice his promised child, Isaac.

Thought to remember: God will provide when we obey.

Lesson Learned: Abraham’s relationship with God leads to faith and obedience to His Word. Like a child who must have faith in his parents with obedience toward their guidance to achieve maturity. It is no difference in God’s Kingdom because obedience is the evidence of faith. Remember, faith without works is dead. (James 2:26)

My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, we thank You for the tests. However, don’t allow our tests to lead us toward the temptation of the Evil One. Enable us to remember that our test empowers us to become fully mature for our Kingdom. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen!

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.

Lesson Learned: God stands on His promises; therefore, our faith in God is an endowment through our Savior, Jesus. Because of our faith, we are joint-heir through Christ. Our belief liberates us from human limitations while allowing God to dominate and power over negative influences and experiences in this life.

My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, we thank You for fulfilling Your most significant promise, and that is sending Jesus Christ, our Savior. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen!

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 prayers to generate into performance because meaningless words do not transform into meaningful prayers. My goal is neither to impress or inform others but to create an intimate encounter between the Creator and creation.

My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, thank You for reminding me that I serve an all-powerful heavenly God. Forgive me of my sins and give me the tools I need to walk with You daily. Help me to remember that you can and will provide all of my needs. Your many names equip me with the knowledge I need to follow after You. I know now that You are full of grace, feel my hurt, come to my aid, provide, and give me peace. Help me to remember these truths when the road gets hard. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen!

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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: I must grasp the events of my life through the nature of God's actions – He creates, He rules, and He redeems. My life has a purpose, and I must fulfill that purpose by remembering - Revelation 19:7, Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. Am I prepared for this ceremony to concur?

My Prayer: Praise to You, God most high! Glory to You, Lord of Heaven and Earth! Thanks be to You and Your gracious gift of Jesus, Your Son, and our Savior. May our hearts give praise to the King of kings and Lord of lords. In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen!

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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 forgiveness will promote connection at two different levels: 1) my connection with God (heavenly) and 2) my connection with others (earthy). In addition, the joy of forgiveness promotes inner peace, while the peace of forgiveness creates joy leading to the true cycle of living in harmony.

My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, help us to become what You desire. Guide our tongues and our minds to be on one accord with You. Thank You for caring for us and forgiving us as we reconcile ourselves to one another. Let us stay focused on You and in Your Word. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen!

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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: I must remember when suffering for Christ will ultimately allow me to experience the same comfort He experienced after the Cross. Remember, they stoned Stephen, calling upon God and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. (Acts 7:59) because Stephen saw Jesus standing on the right hand of God.

My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, thank You for Your many blessings. Thank You for being our God! May the Holy Spirit fill our hearts and guard our minds against worldly distractions that try to steal our blessings. My Lord, it is your way that we seek, so guide and direct us in all things. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen!

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 question - how seriously do I take the truth that God’s presence is always with me? If I am serious about this question, then I must realize that location is nonessential instead that my heart must become passionate about spending time with God.

My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, thank you for the presence of the Holy Spirit! We realize the need for humbleness because You promised to dwell with those who turn to you with simple faith. We thank you for your presence with your people when we gather in worship. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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 of the most important lessons to take away from the Song of Solomon is that God offers an extraordinary blessing to ordinary men and women who commit themselves to a godly marriage. For instance, a repeated theme in the Song of Solomon is a warning against stirring up or awakening love until the right time (2:7,3:5,8:4). In other words, if I awaken love for another, I must continue to love because true love surpasses everything, true love is satisfying, true love is faithful, and true will last forever.

My Prayer: Dearest Heavenly Father, help us honor You as we honor our commitment to marriage and singleness. Help us demonstrate the same love You have for us as the one you gave us in marriage. Help us who are single to savor the same commitment in the future. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen!