Lesson Plans: Proper 14 (A)

Sunday between August 7 and August 13 inclusive

Old Testament Lesson Plans: Family and Feelings

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28

We continue the saga of Jacob’s family today with the story of Joseph and his brothers. There was much jealousy among the brothers because of who their mothers were and their place in the family. Joseph’s brothers were very jealous of him and did not approve of his dreams that told of his greatness (which we don’t read today, but you could paraphrase for the children). Joseph’s brothers decide to sell him rather than kill him to get rid of him.

New Testament Lesson Plan: Do Not Be Afraid

Matthew 14:22-33

Written by the Rev. Shannon Kelly

Today’s Gospel lesson comes on the heels of the feeding of the 5,000. Imagine being a disciple and having fed that many people, having seen the miracle of the loaves and fishes, and now being in a boat going to the other side of the lake. Jesus stayed behind to dismiss the crowds and then went up the mountain to pray. This story has many important things for us to take away as we grow in becoming disciples.