Lesson Plans: Proper 14 (B)
Sunday between August 7 and August 13 inclusive
Old Testament Lesson Plans: The Lord is My Shepherd
Scripture: (Appointed: 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33) Psalm 23
We continue to remember Israel’s leaders and how they strived to serve God. Each had their own challenges and gifts. The need for faithful leadership continues today and we seek wisdom from how these leaders sought the welfare of their people and showed their devotion to God.
The lesson appointed for this day tells of David’s son, Absalom, dying and of David’s grief. Since this is not appropriate for a children’s lesson, we focus on Psalm 23 instead.
New Testament Lesson Plans: Living Bread
Scripture: John 6:35, 41-51
Those entrusted with keeping the faith are getting nervous. “Hold it,” they say. “Isn’t this Joseph and Mary’s kid? We know them well and have watched their child, Jesus, grow up. How can he say, ‘I have come down from heaven?’ How are we to understand this Jesus to be the ‘living bread’?” Each of us today is also on a journey into trusting this bread of life.
