Children's Teacher: April- June 2024

By R.H. Boyd Publishing Corp.

Children’s Teacher is a teacher’s quarterly for children 11 and under. In addition to the exposition of the printed text, each of the thirteen lessons includes the purpose of the lesson, extensive teaching plans, lesson introduction, background of the lesson, meaningful insights, and related activities. It follows the International Uniform Sunday School Lesson Outline from the National Council of Churches.

• Language: English
• Publisher: R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation
• Release date: Mar 1, 2024
• ISBN: 9798886351873

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SECOND QUARTER 2024 • Vol. 41, No. 2

Children’s Teacher is a teacher’s Sunday school quarterly designed to be used as a companion teaching tool to Growing with Jesus, Young Learners, and Adventurers with Jesus. In addition to the exposition of the printed text, all lessons include the purpose of the lesson, extensive teaching plans, lesson introduction, background of the lesson, meaningful insights, and related activities.

MEET YOUR WRITER

TERESA DOUTHITT GOINS was introduced to Jesus in a small country church in Kentucky and has served God for 45 years, currently, at Southern Star Missionary Baptist Church in Louisville as a pianist, youth choir director, and Sunday school teacher. She also writes for the American Baptist newspaper (KY) and serves as a board member of PLC Global Initiative, which provides for disadvantaged children in Nigeria. Teresa has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Kentucky State University and is a retiree from Kentucky state government. She attributes her love for the church to her parents and is fiercely devoted to her beloved son, Geoffrey, and granddaughter, Madison.

This lesson material is based on the International Uniform Sunday School Lesson Outlines, copyrighted by the Division of Christian Education, the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A., and used with permission.

Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version, copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by the International Bible Society. Scriptures taken from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, © 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The King James Version (KJV) is in the public domain.

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Contents: April, May, June

IHOW MUCH FAITH DO YOU HAVE?

II LEARNING TO STAND IN FAITH

III JESUS GIVES US HOPE

WHAT'S IN STORE THIS QUARTER

This quarter, we explore the fullness of faith as a response to God’s desire to be in relationship with us. To be faith-less is to turn away from God—to put trust in something, or someone, other than God. The lessons of this quarter ask: Is your faith steadfast? Are you contending for the faith? In the Old and New Testaments, there are as many examples of spiritual fidelity as there are examples of spiritual infidelity. What can today’s Christians draw from these ancient accounts that will help us grow more deeply in faith? The lessons of this quarter guide the learner to a reaffirmation of their confidence in God, because without faith it is impossible to please God. Look at expressions of Christian hope both in this present age and in the glorious future God is preparing for us.

UNIT 1— HOW MUCH FAITH DO YOU HAVE?

This unit has four lessons drawn from Luke and Matthew to discuss the range of Christian faith. Luke cites four friends who went through various obstacles to get their sick friend to Jesus for healing, and when Jesus saw their faith, He forgave and healed the paralytic; Luke looks at the faith of a centurion who amazed Jesus with his faith, and Jesus acknowledged He had not found such faith in all Israel; Luke identifies a sinful woman Jesus forgave because she had much faith; and Matthew identifies a Canaanite woman recognized by Jesus for her great faith.

Unit Points of Emphasis: ______________________________________________________________

UNIT 2—LEARNING TO STAND IN FAITH

This unit has four lessons drawn from Romans that encourage believers to continue standing in the faith. The first lesson indicates that the righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. The second lesson provides an example from the life of Abraham. The third lesson explores the meaning of being justified by faith, and the fourth lesson traces faith that comes from what is heard through the word of Christ.

Unit Points of Emphasis: ______________________________________________________________

UNIT 3—JESUS GIVES US HOPE

This unit considers Christian hope through the lens of those whose faith in Christ gave shape to the early church. Lessons draw on New Testament passages from Colossians, 2 Corinthians, Romans, Hebrews, and Acts. In Lesson 1, Paul tells the Colossians that the mysteries of God become known to them as their hope in Christ transforms their lives. In Lesson 2, hope in Christ leads to an even greater boldness than was possible for Moses because believers are able to see the glory of God with unveiled faces (3:18). Lesson 3 points to the hope that is inspired in those around us when they see the salvation that is being worked out in us by the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:1–13). In Lesson 4, we find encouragement in the spiritual lifeline we have to God through Christ. The unit closes with a lesson from Acts 26:1–11 and a testimony of Christian hope from Paul’s own lips as he defends himself before King Agrippa.

Unit Points of Emphasis: ______________________________________________________________

SUGGESTED OPENING EXERCISES

1. Usual Signal for Beginning

2. Prayer (Closing with the Lord’s Prayer)

3. Singing (Songs to be selected)

4. Scripture Reading: Psalm 62:1–8

Director: Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.

School: He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

Director: How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.

School: They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.

Director: My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.

School: He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.

Director: In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

All: Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

Recitation in Concert:

Psalm 62:9–12

9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.

10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.

11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.

12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

CLOSING WORK

1. Singing

2. Sentences: Psalm 33:18–21

18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;

19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.

20 Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.

21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

3. Dismissal with Prayer

Lesson 1 for Week of April 7

GOOD FRIENDS LEAD TO JESUS

Background Passage: Luke 5:17–26

Lesson Passage: Luke 5:17–26

UNIFYING TOPIC

Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man

LESSON SECTIONS

KEY VERSE

Friend, your sins are forgiven you. (Luke 5:20, NRSV)

BIBLICAL EMPHASES

1. The faithful friends of a paralyzed man lower him through the roof to see Jesus.

2. Jesus proves to the Pharisees that He has the power to heal and to forgive sins.

3. The man who was once paralyzed stood up and went home.

UNIFYING PRINCIPLE

People need a support system when trying to overcome life’s obstacles. How can our friendships lend strength and support to others who are in crisis? Jesus celebrates the faith and tenacity of the four friends who helped a friend find healing and wholeness.

LESSON EMPHASES

• We should have the kind of faith that presses through and supports our friends.

• Jesus is God’s Son who has the authority to heal and forgive, even today!

• The man who was once paralyzed did exactly as Jesus instructed: he picked up his bed and walked home.

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