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The Teacher’s Guide Liberating Faith Studies Lessons

Winter Quarter December 2021 – February 2022

Prepared by Rev. Dr. Linda E. Mouzon

Justice and Obedience to the LawLesson 1 December 5, 2021

Lesson Scripture: Deuteronomy 5; 10; 27; 28:1-2

Focus Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1b [begin with “Hear”]-3; 10:12-13; 27:1-10

Key Verses: So now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you? Only to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments of the Lord your God and his decrees that I am commanding you today, for your own well-being. Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Key Terms• Brit – Hebrew word often used for circumcision of Jewish

male babies, usually when they are eight days old; meaning a circle or ring and means “covenant.”

• Suzerain – A covenant relationship between a stronger and a lesser party – normally the dominant person or nation would control the lesser or weaker nation.

• Covenant – A binding agreement or contract between two or more parties.

• Torah – Jewish name for the first five books of the Bible that contain the law.


Lesson GoalsBy the end of this lesson, students will be able to:1. Remember the history of God’s covenant with Israel.2. Recognize that God’s laws were established so that people

can live their best life in community with one another.3. Understand that to hear God’s voice is a call to obedience.4. Recognize that God’s covenant where God is superior and

people are lesser demonstrates the great love God has for us. Teaching Strategies

1. Ask class members to write down slogans or song titles that encourage people to do the wrong thing. For example: No Rules, Just Right (Outback Steakhouse); Have It Your Way! (Burger King); “It’s your thing, do what you want to do” (Isley Brothers).

2. Have class members to write out the Decalogue and what application they think it has for their lives and the lives of others.

3. Have the class discuss some moral dilemmas and how they believe people should respond:• The Death Penalty• Suicide• Abortion• Legalizing (or Decriminalizing) Marijuana

4. Play a brief clip from WingClips.com about a character having to make a difficult choice. (The clips on this site have been selected by believers, but screen them to ensure that they are appropriate for your group.) Discuss the criteria the character may be using to make his or her choice.


Resources:Bible:

1. Old Testament Covenants: Edenic Covenant (Gen. 1:26-28); Adamic Covenant (Gen. 3:14-19); Noahic Covenant (Gen. 8:20–9:6); Abrahamic Covenant (Gen. 12:1-3; 13:14-17; 15:1-7; 17:1-8); Mosaic Covenant (Ex. 20:1–31:18); Mosaic Covenant (Ex. 20:1–31:18).

2. God gives The Ten Commandments: (Exodus 20, Leviticus 19:3-4, 11-13, 15-16, 30, 32).

Internet:1. Obedience and disobedience in the Old Testament: https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I400jhY2DF0.

2. List of the 613 laws contained in the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible): https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/the-613-mitzvot-commandments.

David Administers Justice and KindnessLesson 2 December 12, 2021

Lesson Scripture: 2 Samuel 9

Focus Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-7, 9-12Key Verse: David asked, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 Samuel 9:1

Key Terms• David – Hebrew meaning “beloved,” youngest son of Jesse.• Ziba – Hebrew meaning “statute,” servant of Saul.• Mephibosheth – Hebrew meaning “dispeller of shame,”


grandson of Saul and son of Jonathan.• Hesed (pronounced kheh’-sed) – Lovingkindness. (https://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4L9YXaRVJzo)• Qashar (pronounced kaw-shar’) – To bind, to tie together.

Lesson GoalsBy the end of this lesson, students will be able to:1. Recognize the benefit of loving friendship (1 Peter 4:8).2. Understand the importance of keeping a promise.3. Know that humility applies to all people regardless of economic

or social status, abilities, or bias.4. Recognize that kindness is a virtue that should be extended to

others.Teaching Strategies

1. Ask class members to prepare a list of qualities or characteristics they expect in a friend.

2. Have class members discuss a time when family members or groups of people (skin color, gender, age) had long-standing disagreements (what happened, how was it resolved).

3. Lead a discussion about how society treats people who have physical disabilities.

4. Have class members make a list of the importance of keeping a promise made to God, to other people, to self.

Resources:Bible:1. David and Jonathan: 1 Samuel 18:1-5; 19-20.2. Mephibosheth: 2 Samuel 4:4,16:1-4; 19:24-30.3. Saul’s ancestral record (genealogy): 1 Chronicles 9:35-44.Internet:1. Mephibosheth: How to pronounce: https://www.youtube.com/


watch?v=Fsm0El37AWk.2. Mephibosheth’s nurse: https://sharonwilharm.

com/2020/08/18/mephibosheths-nurse/.3. Royal succession in ancient Israel: https://www.bibleodyssey.

org/en/tools/ask-a-scholar/royal-succession. 4. Saul’s family tree: https://www.wednesdayintheword.com/

king-sauls-family-tree/.

Justice and Righteousness ReignLesson 3 December 19, 2021Lesson Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7Focus Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7Key Verse: His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. Isaiah 9:7

Key Terms• Wonderful – “Pele,” extraordinary.• Counselor – “Yaas,” to advise (extraordinary advisor).• Mighty – Strong, powerful.• Everlasting – Continuous existence, forever.• Peace – Shalom: completeness, friendship with God in

covenant relationship.Lesson Goals

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:1. Understand that kingdom living means that Jesus reigns in

their lives.2. Attest that some events and prophecies in the Old Testament


point both to their historical contexts and to the future coming of the promised Messiah.

3. Learn that when enemies attack, God controls historical and future events.

4. Learn that God sent Jesus, who sent another comforter, the Holy Spirit.

5. Learn that God determines ultimate justice through the gift of Jesus.

6. Recognize the importance of prophecy during times of crisis.

Teaching Strategies1. Give each group pen and paper and one of the four titles

(Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace) in Isaiah 9:6. Each group should try to write a job description for Jesus based on their assigned title.

2. Ask students to list government agencies or departments – have them describe how Jesus’ government includes each of these areas (examples: Agriculture, Health, Housing, etc.).

3. Have class members think about the ideal church leader and ask how they should follow Jesus’ leadership example as Prince of Peace.

4. Talk about the advent season and the expectation it gives for the second coming of Jesus (Revelation 19:16).

Resources:Bible:Jesus as King 1. Fulfillment: Revelation 9:11-16.2. At the Cross: John 19:19-22.Internet:


1. Handel’s Messiah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTeUZH0ynOo.

2. Christian countries: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/most-christian-countries.


The Teacher’s GuideSenior LessonsWinter Quarter

December 2021 – February 2022Prepared by Faith M. Waters

Justice and Obedience to the LawLesson 1 December 5, 2021Lesson Scripture: Deuteronomy 5; 10; 27; 28:1-2Focus Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1b (begin with “Hear”)-3; 10:12-13; 27:1 - 10Key Verses: “So now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you? Only to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments of the Lord your God and his decrees that I am commanding you today, for your own well-being.” Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Words to Know• Diligently – To show persistent and hard-working effort in

obeying God.• Covenants – The promises that were made between God

and the Israelites, who agreed to worship no other gods.• Fear – To demonstrate reverence to God. • Decree – A law or statute.• Unhewn – A whole stone.• Horeb – Pronounced: HAWR - ehb.

Lesson GoalsBy the end of this lesson, students will be able to:1. Examine how God’s commandments reveal the nature of

God’s justice.

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2. Appreciate the benefits of obeying God’s commandments.3. Pray for wisdom to make right choices and then take

appropriate actions. Teaching Strategies

1. Remind the class that Moses never entered the Promised Land because of his disobedience. He died and Joshua was appointed as the person to lead the Israelites across the Jordan into Canaan (Deut. 31:1-2; 34:1-9).

2. God’s covenant with Israel, given at Mount Horeb (Sinai), was confirmed. It bound Israel to the Lord as their absolute sovereign, and to his laws and regulations as their way of life. If they obeyed, many blessings would follow. But the Israelites would endure curses if disobedient (Deut. 28). It applied to the new generation since ancestors were dead.

3. Setting up stone monuments inscribed with messages to be remembered was a common practice in the ancient Near East. The stones were coated with plaster to make the writing on them stand out. It was also easier for people to see (Deut. 27:2-4).

4. The Mosaic covenant (Ten Commandments) given to Israel expressed the people’s duty to God and to others. These, together with the ‘judgments’ governing the social life of Israel, and the ‘ordinances’ regulating the religious life, formed ‘the law’ (Exodus 21:1–24:11; 24:12–31:18; Matthew 5:17-18).

5. This is the second week of Advent. We light the candle of peace. Before class, research scriptures that refer to God’s peace to share with the students.

6. Discuss the benefits and consequences of rules at home and laws in society.


7. Bring art and building materials to class so youth can create a monument like the one in the text. Discuss how it may have felt for visitors to see it as they crossed the Jordan River into Israel’s territory (If Zoom classes, encourage the youth to use materials from home to create a monument.)

8. Unit I, “God Requires Justice,” presents four lessons exploring how leaders of God’s people must rely on God’s law as they administer justice. In Deuteronomy, Moses calls God’s people to be just and equitable; in 1 Samuel, David shows justice by offering kindness to Mephibosheth; Isaiah the prophet declares a reign of justice and righteousness; and the prophet Nahum tells of God meting out justice to Judah’s enemies.

Resources: Art and building supplies

David Administers Justice and KindnessLesson 2 December 12, 2021Lesson Scripture: 2 Samuel 9Focus Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-7, 9-12Key Verse: David asked, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul to whom I may show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 Samuel 9:1

Words to Know• Kindness – Grace, favor.• Obeisance – To kneel and place one’s face on the ground in

an act of submission.• Restore – To return something to its proper owner or to its

original state or condition.• Mephibosheth – Pronounced: meh - FIHB - o - shehth.• Ziba – Pronounced: ZI - buh.


• Machir – Pronounced: MAY - kihr.• Ammiel – Pronounced: AM - me - el.

Lesson GoalsBy the end of this lesson, students will be able to:1. Explore why David’s kindness towards Mephibosheth

demonstrated justice and equity.2. Appreciate the importance of keeping promises.3. Commit to demonstrating radical kindness towards others.

Teaching Strategies1. “Loyal” is translated to the same Hebrew word hesed, which

means used for God’s loving-kindness.2. Mephibosheth was the sole surviving son of Jonathan and the

grandson of Saul. Mephibosheth sustained injuries that left him permanently crippled in the army’s retreat that followed the defeat and death of Saul and Jonathan (2 Samuel 4:4). Since he was handicapped, Mephibosheth could not go to war and was therefore unsuitable to be king.

3. Mephibosheth was afraid to visit the king, who was treating him like a prince. But in spite of his feelings of unworthiness, Mephibosheth still accepted David’s gifts. When God offers us forgiveness of sins and an eternal home in heaven, we may feel unworthy, but we can have these gifts if we say “yes” to God.

4. This is the third week of Advent. We light the candle of joy.

Justice and Righteousness ReignLesson 3 December 19, 2021Lesson Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 Focus Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7


Key Verse: His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. Isaiah 9:7.

Words to Know• Exult – To be very happy.• Plunder – Possessions acquired by force, especially during

wartime or civil unrest.• Yoke – Burden or oppression.• Tramping – The heavy step or treading of a person.• Justice – To treat people fairly.• Midian – pronounced: MIH - dih - uhn.

Lesson GoalsBy the end of this lesson, students will be able to:1. Examine the importance of the prophecy and impact for both

the people of Isaiah’s time and for today.2. Celebrate the justice, righteousness, and peace that the

Messiah brings to God’s people.3. Share with the world the hope of eternal peace and justice

found in the Messiah’s reign.Teaching Strategies

1. This is the fourth week of Advent and we light the candle of hope.

2. Verse 4, which mentions Midian’s defeat, is referring to the time in which Gideon defeated the hordes of Midian and broke their domination over Israel (Judges 7:22-25). In this same verse, it mentions “the yoke that burdens them, the bar….” In Isaiah 10:26-27, Isaiah predicted that God would destroy


the Assyrian army and their oppressive yoke. It was fulfilled in 701 B.C.

3. Verses 2 to 7 are the royal song of thanksgiving and answers the hope of those who wait for the Lord to act to restore righteous Davidic rule in Israel.

4. Military oppression is symbolized by the yoke (10:24); the bar (10:24); the rod (10:24; Gen. 49:10); and the trampling boot.

5. Isaiah included the messianic references to hold out a message of hope to his readers, perhaps equating the new King Hezekiah (approx. 715 BCE) as the one who will bring this hope. The Gospel writers saw in these messianic references clues and affirmation of the coming Messiah, whom they identified as Jesus of Nazareth.

6. The poem in verses 2-7 follows the form of a hymn of thanksgiving, citing three reasons for giving thanks that each start with the preposition “for.” The first two relate to salvation from physical and military danger; the third is also somewhat political, relating to the birth announcement and the coming reign of justice and righteousness.

7. This text has the feel of a hymn for an enthronement ceremony with distinctive adoption language (see also Psalms 2 and 89). The kingly language is purposeful and parallels metaphors used to describe Davidic kings or Egyptian pharaohs.

8. This prophecy is given during the reign of King Ahaz of Judah and is part of the larger discourse of Isaiah 7–12. Ahaz was facing a military crisis and was considering an alliance with Assyria to counter the threats of an Aram-Israel alliance. Isaiah promised Yahweh’s intervention.

9. Isaiah 9:6 is included in the lyrics of the first Act of Handel’s


Messiah and is known to many from this work (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f7jhk-IjDo). Tell the class, “Listen to this musical selection of Handel’s Messiah and be attentive to how it makes you feel.” Discuss the song afterwards.

10. Christmas cards can be created for friends; family; teachers;seniors in assisted living facilities; fire fighters; police; etc.Discuss the options with the class.

11. Be sensitive towards youth who may be experiencing a difficultlife experience.

12. Be sensitive towards youth whose family does not celebrateChristmas.

Resources: Poster board, glitter, glue, colored markers


The Teacher’s GuideIntermediate Lessons

Winter QuarterDecember 2021 – February 2022

Prepared by Dr. Karma Bowen-Johnson

Justice and Obedience to the LawLesson 1 December 5, 2021Lesson Scripture: Deuteronomy 5; 10; 27; 28:1-2Focus Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1b (begin with “Hear”)-3; 10:12-13; 27:1-10Key Verses: So now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you? Only to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to keep the commandments of the Lord your God and his decrees that I am commanding you today, for your own well-being. Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Vocabulary• Fear the Lord – To reverence and respect God for who God

is.• Monument – A statue, building, or other structure built to

remember notable people or events.• Commandments – God’s laws.• Decrees – An official order issued by the government.

Lesson GoalsBy the end of the lesson, students will be able to:1. Understand how God’s commandments reveal the nature of

God’s justice.


2. Appreciate the blessing God promises as a benefit of obedience.

3. Pray for wisdom to know what is right and perseverance to carry it through.

Teaching Strategies1. Play YouTube music: “Already Here” by Brian Courtney

Wilson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YkmZBV6AXc) as youth come into the classroom.

2. Have students use paper and pencil to write prayers to God as they wait for class to start.

3. Activity #1: The Secrets We Keep. Discuss how you would apply either of the quotes above to this story.

4. Activity #2: Remember This. Match the monuments with their significant descriptions.1. This monument is a memorial to all the lives lost in the attack on American soil in 2001.

911 Memorial/Freedom Tower

2. A ship of free Africans was captured on American soil and its passengers were held as slaves. They protested and won their freedom. This monument remembers these persons and that moment.

Amistad Memorial

3. This monument was a gift to the Americans that signifies the Land of the Free.

Statue of Liberty

4. The monument in this person’s name helps us remember that he led the charge of the United States’ freedom from


British rule and became the country’s first president.

Washington Monument

5. This person led the charge for Civil Rights for all and was a notable leader for the deep south.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument

6. This person signed the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing the enslaved.

Lincoln Memorial

5. Closing Devotion. In a circle, connect with each (link elbows) other and recite these words: On this second Sunday of Advent, we stand here seeking peace for those who are oppressed, peace amid injustice. We ask you to strengthen us to be your hands and feet. Give us boldness to stand for what is right, faith to stand alone, compassion to expand our embrace, and grace just as you have shown us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.Resources: Computer/speaker/projector/large post-it paper/index cards/Internet connection for YouTube music: “Intentional” by Travis Greene (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH3f0ellNv8“Already Here” by Brian Courtney Wilson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YkmZBV6AXc)

David Administers Justice and KindnessLesson 2 December 12, 2021Lesson Scripture: 2 Samuel 9Focus Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-7, 9-12Key Verse: David asked, “Is there still anyone left of the house


of Saul to whom I may show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 Samuel 9:1

Vocabulary• Kindness – The quality of being friendly, generous, and

considerate.• Obeisance – To bow or curtsy in token of respect or submission.• Mephibosheth – Hebrew name meaning “from the mouth of

shame.”• Lo-debar – Literal meaning, “No pasture land” … deserted.• Hesed – God’s steadfast loving kindness towards God’s

people.Lesson Goals

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:1. Explore David’s kindness toward Mephibosheth as an act of

justice and equity.2. Reflect on the value of keeping our word.3. Show radical kindness to someone in need.

Teaching Strategies1. Play YouTube music: “Already Here” by Brian Courtney

Wilson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YkmZBV6AXc) as youth come into the classroom.


3. Activity #1: Play a Game of “That Would Be Like . . .” Divide the group in two and assign a leader. Have the leaders name a situation from the story and participants try to come up with modern-day situations where people might act like the person in the situation did.

4. Activity #2: A Promise Is a Promise. Write the word


“COVENANT” on the board or on a large piece of paper. Brainstorm some of the covenants people make today (marriage, adoption, baptism, pledging a sorority or fraternity, joining another kind of group that involves making a pledge, etc.). Discuss why people make covenants. Relate this to what it meant that God made covenants with God’s people and that David fulfilled his covenant to his friend Jonathan through providing for his heirs.

5. Activity #3: I Am Unique. We are as unique as our fingerprints. Pick a fingerprint and, on the lines, create a piece of fingerprint art that reflects your character. Write the different words that reflect who you are on each line.

6. Closing Devotion. In a circle, connect with each (link elbows) other and recite these words: God, as we celebrate the third Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of Joy, we ask you to strengthen us to be your hands and feet by showing all who we encounter your loving kindness. Give us boldness to stand for what is right and be lovingly inclusive, faith to stand alone and be joyous, compassion to expand our embrace, and grace just as you have shown us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Resources: Computer/speaker/projector/large post it paper/index cards/Internet connection for YouTube music: “Intentional” by Travis Greene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH3f0ellNv8

Justice and Righteousness ReignLesson 3 December 19, 2021Lesson Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7


Focus Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7Key Verse: His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. Isaiah 9:7

Vocabulary• Exult – The quality of being friendly, generous, and

considerate.• Plunder – To take by force (as in war).• Yoke – A device used to bind together a pair of animals.• Zeal – Great energy or enthusiasm.

Lesson GoalsBy the end of this lesson, students will be able to:1. Analyze the importance of this prophecy for the people of God

in Isaiah’s time and today.2. Celebrate the justice, righteousness, and peace that the one

called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace brings to God’s people.

3. Share with others the hope of eternal peace and justice found in Jesus’ reign.

Teaching Strategies1. Play YouTube music: “Coming Out of the Dark” (https://www.

youtube.com/watch?v=QS7qLDizDYo) as youth come into the classroom.


3. Activity #1: Coming Out of the Dark. Read Isaiah 9:2 together: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a

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great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined.” In just a few minutes, write on a sheet of paper something that you remember about your time with the COVID “shelter in place” journey that was the hardest. Write about what made those days especially difficult. Then write about how it felt when things got better. Where did you see Jesus’ light in your dark situation?

4. Activity #2: …and This Means. Divide the group into four. Assign each of the names of Christ to each group. Have them research what it means and share with the group what that name means to them on a more personal level.

1. Wonderful Counselor 2. Mighty God 3. Everlasting Father 4. Prince of Peace.

5. Activity #3: Declaration. Listen to “Hero” by Kirk Franklin (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWNCHuL5sBA)

Answer: Jesus is the Prince of Peace6. Closing Devotion. In a circle, connect with each (link elbows)

other and recite these words: God, on this Sunday of Peace, we stand here to ask that you show us your peace so that we can offer it to others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Resources: Computer/speaker/projector/large post it paper/index cards/Internet connection for YouTube music: “Coming Out of the Dark” by Gloria Estefan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS7qLDizDYo


“Hero” by Kirk Franklinhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWNCHuL5sBA


The Teacher’s GuideJunior LessonsWinter Quarter

December 2021 – February 2022Prepared by Rev. Dr. Christal L. Bell

Remember God’s Just LawsLesson 1 December 5, 2021Lesson Scripture: Deuteronomy 5; 10; 27; 28:1-2

Focus Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1b (begin with “Hear”)-3; 10:12-13; 27:1-10

Key Verse: What does the Lord your God require of you? Only to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Deuteronomy 10:12

Word Power!!!• Ancestors – Persons, typically more remote than

grandparents, from whom one is descended.• Covenant – A solemn, formal agreement.• Steadfast – Continuous, unwavering.

Lesson GoalsBy the end of this lesson, students will be able to:1. Understand the importance of God’s commandments.2. Affirm and build a relationship with God.3. Commit to obeying and following God’s commandments.

Teaching StrategiesAnswer Key 1. Name a way that you can trust God more every day. The


answer should be something positive that is happening in their lives.

2. Name two of the Ten Commandments. • You shall have no other Gods before me• You shall not make for yourselves an idol• You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God• Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy• Honor your father and your mother• You shall not murder• You shall not commit adultery• You shall not steal• You shall not give false testimony• You shall not covet

3. What does the word “friend” mean to you? There is no wrong answer. Invite students to be descriptive in their answer. If led, answer the question aloud as an example (i.e. trustworthy, caring, loyal, etc.)

Resources:Paper/pencils/crayons (for drawing activities); YouTube video of “TEN COMMANDMENTS”:https://youtu.be/OaCIq4q9Xuc-

David Is a Just KingLesson 2 December 12, 2021Lesson Scripture: 2 Samuel 9Focus Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-7, 9-12Key Verse: David said to (Mephibosheth), “Do not be afraid, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan.” 2


Samuel 9:7aWord Power!!!

• Summoned – To urgently demand.• Obeisance – Showing respect by bowing.

Lesson GoalsBy the end of this lesson, students will be able to:1. Explore how David showed kindness and hospitality to

Mephibosheth.2. Value how God wants us to show compassion to one another.3. Show kindness to those in need.

Teaching StrategiesAnswer Key 1. ame the kindness David showed to Mephibosheth. How was

this kindness helpful to him? David showed Mephibosheth kindness by giving him land

ownership, servants to till the land, and inviting him to feast at his table for the rest of his life. This kindness was helpful to Mephibosheth because it allowed him to live a better quality of life despite his physical condition.

2. Develop a plan or act of kindness that you can do this week for someone in your family.

Invite the students to create a plan at home and share with the class at a later time.

3. What does the word “kindness” mean to you? Kindness means generous, caring, loving, etc.

Resources: Paper/pencils/crayons (for drawing activities)Hail the Righteous King!

Lesson 3 December 19, 2021Lesson Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7


Focus Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7Key Verse: (A child) will establish and uphold (God’s kingdom) with justice and with righteousness. Isaiah 9:7b

Word Power!!!• Zeal – Great excitement.• Plunder – Stealing, taking something from someone else in

a violent way.• Oppressor – A person who exercised power over another in

a harsh and unjust manner.Lesson Goals

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:1. Know that God promised a savior for both the people of

Isaiah’s time and for today.2. Experience the joy of Jesus as the light of the world.3. Rejoice in the birth of Christ as the hope for all.

Teaching StrategiesAnswer Key 1. What is your favorite thing about Christmas? Examples –

Jesus’ birthday, family, gifts, etc.…2. Create a Christmas card to give to a member of the church.

Set aside space for creation of cards.3. Name one of the titles used to describe God in the scripture

passage. Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Peace of Peace.

4. Song: “For Unto Us a Child Is Born”:

Gramophone Chorus (Ghana): https://youtu.be/kzDfoOe5ENk

Handel’s Messiah (A Soulful Celebration). https://youtu.be/KTeUZH0ynOo


Closing PrayerGo around the room and join together in a community prayer. The last person who prays will end the prayer with, “Amen.” Resources: Paper/pencils/crayons for cardmaking, scissors, glue, card decorations

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