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Sunday between November 27 and December 3<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Testament Lesson Plans: Hope in God<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s 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 and significant themes. Isaiah wrote this text at a time when the people of God were facing trouble. They were attacked and exiled, and are now allowed home. Isaiah\u2019s words about God\u2019s great power brought hope to God\u2019s people at a time when they were rebuilding their lives. During Advent, we hope and wait for God to come and dwell with us, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lesson Plan for Younger Children<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lesson Plan for Older Children<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

New Testament Lesson Plans: Keep Alert!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ominous warnings of end times: These warnings and words of hope were heard in a community that was pretty sure the world was coming to an end. The message: Keep alert! Stay awake! Pay attention! Jesus just might come this very night. Implicit is the invitation to make some changes in our priorities and to notice what really matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lesson Plan for Younger Children<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lesson Plan for Older Children<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lesson Plan for Adults<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Intergenerational Lesson Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Today we begin Cycle B, the second year of the three-year cycle from the Revised Common Lectionary. This cycle features the Gospel of Mark. It\u2019s succinct, no frills, and no extra data. Just the facts as Mark perceived them. Jesus will come back \u2013 no matter how long it takes. The truth Jesus came to show us will not go away. When will Jesus come back? Who knows? \u201cWhen\u201d didn\u2019t seem to matter to Jesus \u2013 just that we be ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intergenerational Lesson Plan<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Jesse Tree<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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