Lesson Plans

  • Lesson Plans: Lent 1 (B)

    Old Testament Lesson Plans: God’s Promises are Eternal Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17 On this first Sunday in Lent we hear the end of Noah’s story. Most of us are familiar with the tale of Noah’s arc and the flood that covered the earth. The students in your class will have played with a toy arc and…

  • Lesson Plans: Epiphany 5 (B)

    Sunday between February 4 and February 10 Old Testament Lesson Plans: The Lord is Everlasting Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31 The reading for today offers a poetic reminder of the glory of God, and of God’s constant presence and mercy. Even when life is challenging, God is already present with us, more powerful than we can imagine,…

  • Lesson Plans: Epiphany 4 (B)

    Sunday between January 28 and February 3 Old Testament Lesson Plans: The Prophet of God Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 The relationship between God and the prophets of God is very close. The prophet is the key to the people getting back into right relationship with God. Prophets bring messages of doom and of redemption. They tell…

  • Lesson Plans: Epiphany 3 (B)

    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…

  • 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: Christmas 1 (B)

    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…