Lesson Plans

  • Lesson Plans: Epiphany 1 (B)

    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…

  • Lesson Plans: Christmas 2 (B)

    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…

  • Lesson Plans: 1 Christmas

    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…

  • Lesson Plans: Advent 4 (B)

    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…

  • Lesson Plans: Advent 3 (B)

    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…

  • Lesson Plans: Advent 2 (B)

    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…

  • Lesson Plans: Advent 1 (B)

    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…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 29 (A)

    Sunday between November 20 and November 26 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Shepherds and Giving Thanks Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 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 Book of Ezekiel, we hear…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 28 (A)

    Sunday between November 13 and November 19 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Being a Leader Scripture: Judges 4:1-7 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 of leader. We are now…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 27 (A)

    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 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 God. Joshua helps them understand…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 26 (A)

    Sunday between October 30 and November 5 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Faith and Following God Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17 (4:1-7 optional) After Moses’ death, God commissioned Joshua, Moses’ assistant, to continue to lead the people of Israel. God makes promises to Joshua just as promises had been made to Moses about the land they were…

  • Lesson Plans: Proper 25 (A)

    Sunday between October 23 and October 29 inclusive Old Testament Lesson Plans: Remembering and Celebrating Moses Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Previous to this, the people of Israel have been in a process of transition from being a people on a journey to a people entering into the land of Canaan.  They are transitioning from one part…