3-40: I Want That!
Year 3 – Week 40 I Want That! Overview Handouts Slide Deck Summary Comments? Overview I Want That! Series: Wisdom: Proverbs Purpose/Intent: How to recognize envy, discussing the damage that it can do to our hearts if we let it take hold. Materials: Laptop, projector, mason jar with egg submerged in Coke, toothbrush and toothpaste, […]
3-39: Two Voices – Wisdom and Folly
Year 3 – Week 39 Two Voices – Wisdom and Folly Overview Teacher Aid Slide Deck Summary Comments? Overview Two Voices – Wisdom and Folly Series: Wisdom: Proverbs Purpose/Intent: Illustrating the difference between wisdom and folly as described in Proverbs. Materials: Laptop, projector, speakers, internet connection, Wisdom Fortune Cookies (print and cut worksheet into 31 […]
3-38: What do You Think?
Year 3 – Week 38 What Do You Think? Overview Handouts Slide Deck Summary Comments? Overview What Do You Think? Series: Wisdom – Proverbs Purpose/Intent: Showing the wisdom behind seeking advice, and some practical help in how to do so. Materials: Laptop, projector, PowerPoint associated with this lesson, blindfolds (enough for half the class), tennis […]
2-40: Loving God’s Word
Year 2 – Week 40 Loving God’s Word Overview Slide Deck Summary Comment? Overview Loving God’s Word Series: Wisdom Purpose/Intent: Discuss the value of the Bible and how following it can help us to live well. Materials: Laptop, projector, speakers, PowerPoint associated with this lesson, masking tape, blindfold, various sized toys/stuffed animals/dog toys/shoes/etc to use […]
2-39: Healing for the Soul
Year 2 – Week 39 Healing for the Soul Overview Handouts Teacher Aid Slide Deck Summary Comment? Overview Healing for the Soul Series: Wisdom Purpose/Intent: Highlight the value of confession and forgiveness. Inspire middle schoolers to desire honesty and, if needed, repair relationships in their own lives. Materials: Laptop, projector, speakers, internet access, PowerPoint associated […]
2-38: Life Can Be Hard
Year 2 – Week 38 Life Can Be Hard Overview Slide Deck Summary Comment? Overview Life Can Be Hard Series: Wisdom Purpose/Intent: Using the story of Job to talk about how to trust God when life is hard Materials: Laptop, projector, speakers, internet connection, PowerPoint associated with this lesson, candy prizes for game Introduction (2-3 […]
2-37: Meaningless!
Year 2 – Week 37 Meaningless! Overview Handouts Slide Deck Summary Comment? Overview Meaningless! Series: Wisdom Purpose/Intent: The emptiness of chasing after things (hi-level view of Ecclesiastes) Materials: Laptop, speakers, projector, internet connection, PowerPoint associated with this lesson, Whose Wisdom game sign (2 copies), candy for game prizes Introduction (2-3 minutes) [Slide 1] Opening prayer […]
1-40: Should I Always Tell the Truth?
Year 1 – Week 40 Should I Always Tell the Truth? Overview Slide Deck Summary Comment? Overview 1-40 Should I Always Tell the Truth? Series: Wisdom Purpose/Intent: Discuss the impact of lying or exaggerating the truth. Materials: Laptop, projector, PowerPoint associated with this lesson, Honesty Game questions printed and cut into individual slips Introduction (2-3 […]
1-39: God Loves a Humble Heart
Year 1 – Week 39 God Loves a Humble Heart Overview Slide Deck Summary Comment? Overview 1-39 God Loves a Humble Heart Series: Wisdom Purpose/Intent: Encourage a desire to please God (through humility); contrast pride and humility Materials: Laptop, projector, PowerPoint presentation associated with this lesson Introduction (2-3 minutes) [Slide 1] Opening prayer Class expectations (REAL: […]
1-38: Do Good and Evil Really Exist?
Year 1 – Week 38 Do Good and Evil Really Exist? Overview Slide Deck Summary Comment? Overview 1-38 Do Good and Evil Really Exist? Series: Wisdom Purpose/Intent: Understand what Proverbs says about the existence of good and evil Materials: Laptop, projector, PowerPoint associated with this lesson, a sponge (preferably in the shape of a heart), […]
