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Sunday between January 21 and January 27 Old Testament Lesson Plans: Jonah Brings the Word of God Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5 Whether you tell the entire story of Jonah (whale and all) or just the verses assigned for today, the message of repentance and forgiveness are clear. God has sent his prophet, Jonah, to preach a…
Sunday between January 14 and January 20 Old Testament Lesson Plans: The Call of Samuel Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 The story of the call of Samuel is both amusing and instructive. It reminds us to open our ears and be ready to hear God’s call. And it also reminds us that sometimes we mistake the…
Sunday between January 7 and January 13 Old Testament Lesson Plans: Light and Dark Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5 The story of the first day of creation is powerful and creative. We consider what the world was like before God called forth the light. We explore the difference that light makes in our world. We give thanks…
Sunday between January 2 and January 5 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Coming Home Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14 The presents are all unwrapped. We’ve feasted, celebrated, visited, worshipped and enjoyed – yet, Alleluia, Christmas is still with us. The season of Christmas stretches on for 12 whole days as we absorb the wonder of Christ’s incarnation and…
Sunday between December 26 and January 1 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Praise Will Spring Up Like Flowers Scripture: Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3 The presents are all unwrapped. We’ve feasted, celebrated, visited, worshipped and enjoyed – yet, Alleluia, Christmas is still with us. The season of Christmas stretches on for 12 whole days as we absorb…
Sunday between December 18 and December 24 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: God Fulfills God’s Promises Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11; 16 Today we continue our Advent journey. Advent is a time when we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. During Advent, we reflect on the hope, peace, and joy that come with…
Sunday between December 11 and December 17 Old Testament Lesson Plans: The Good News of Deliverance Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4; 8-11 Today we continue our Advent journey. Advent is a time when we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. During Advent, we reflect on the hope, peace, and joy that come with…
Sunday between December 4 and December 10 Old Testament Lesson Plans: Prepare the Way Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11 Today we continue our Advent journey. Advent is a time when we prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. During Advent, we reflect on the hope, peace, and joy that come with the birth of…
Sunday between November 27 and December 3 Old Testament Lesson Plans: Hope in God Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9 Today’s Scripture comes from the book of Isaiah. At first read of the passage, this might seem like a lesson that is difficult to teach to students. However, a closer reading of the story brings forth many important…
Sunday between November 20 and November 26 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Shepherds and Giving Thanks Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Written by the Rev. Shannon Kelly The prophet Ezekiel’s ministry happened during a time of great upheaval, beginning in 593 BCE (just before the fall of Jerusalem) through 571 BCE (into the Babylonian exile). Throughout the…
Sunday between November 13 and November 19 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Being a Leader Scripture: Judges 4:1-7 Written by the Rev. Shannon Kelly We have spent a good deal of time during Pentecost working our way through the journey of the Israelites. We have talked about Moses’ death and how Joshua took over the role…
Sunday between November 6 and November 12 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Serving the Lord, Walking with God Scripture: Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Written by the Rev. Shannon Kelly This passage comes toward the end of Joshua. Joshua has led them into the promised land and brought them all together to renew their covenant, their promises with…
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