Sunday School Lessons: May 2022-August 2022

The Lord’s House Community Church

3060 Holcomb Bridge Road

Norcross, GA  30071

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS

 

May 15, 2022 – FREEDOM AND THE LAW

Bible Background –Galatians 3

Printed Text – Galatians 3: 18-29 / Devotional Reading – 2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE the difference between living according to God’s law and living by faith in Christ Jesus; CELEBRATE the freedom God’s promise gives to all who believe in Christ; and PRACTICE ways they can embrace this liberation and oneness in Christ.

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May 22, 2022 – THE NATURE OF CHRISTIAN FREEDOM

 

Bible Background – Galatians 5: 1-15

Printed Text – Galatians 5: 1-15 / Devotional Reading – 1 Thessalonians 4: 9-12

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will DISCERN the differences between legalism and freedom that comes with responsibility, EXPERIENCE freedom as trusting in the work of Christ rather than our own efforts for salvation, and CHOOSE a life of freedom in Christ that is guided by serving and loving others with humility.

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May 29, 2022 – THE SPIRITUAL FRUIT OF FREEDOM

 

Bible Background – Galatians 5: 16-26

Printed Text – Galatians 5: 16-26 / Devotional Reading – Isaiah 32: 1-8

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE the freedoms gained when “walking by the Spirit”, DESIRE the personal and relational qualities of a Spirit-led life, and SUPPORT one another in living a life centered on Jesus Christ.

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June 5, 2022 – GOD FORETELLS DESTRUCTION

 

Bible Background – Isaiah 47

Printed Text – Isaiah 47: 10-15 / Devotional Reading – Psalm 137

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will UNDERSTAND why God would destroy Babylon; GRAPPLE with the destructiveness of delighting in power and pleasure; and REPENT from thoughts, actions, and feelings that separate us from God.

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June 12, 2022 – GOD FORETELLS REDEMPTION

 

Bible Background – Isaiah 49: 1-17

Printed Text – Isaiah 49: 1-11 / Devotional Reading – Psalm 111: 9-10

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will UNDERSTAND that God’s mission for the people of Israel is to show all people the way to God, CELEBRATE that all people who serve God are included in God’s promises, and TELL others about God’s never-ending love and salvation for all people.

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June 19, 2022 – GOD’S RESTORED PEOPLE SHALL PROSPER

 

Bible Background – Isaiah 49: 18-26

Printed Text – Isaiah 49: 18-23 / Devotional Reading – Proverbs 25: 21-26

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will IDENTIFY relationships in which individuals or congregations have experienced God’s restoration, FIND comfort in the plans God has for their lives, and PROCLAIM God’s justice and mercy for His people.

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June 26, 2022 – GOD OFFERS DELIVERANCE

 

Bible Background – Isaiah 51

Printed Text – Isaiah 51: 1-8 / Devotional Reading – 2 Thessalonians 3: 1-4

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will EXAMINE Isaiah’s example of God’s rich faithfulness in Israel’s spiritual history, TRUST God even when others speak disparagingly about our faith, and SHARE the goodness and deliverance of God with others.

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July 3, 2022 – THE CREATING WORD BECOMES FLESH

 

Bible Background – John 1: 1-14

Printed Text – John 1: 1-14 / Devotional Reading – Genesis 2: 1-3

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE the meaning of the Word for the world, FIND true inspiration for life in Jesus, and LIVE in relationship with Creator God because of the “light” (grace and truth) that Jesus gives.

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July 10, 2022 – THE WORD HEALS

 

Bible Background – John 4: 46-54

Printed Text – John 4: 46-54 / Devotional Reading – John 4: 31-34

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will UNDERSTAND the definition of faith and how Christ honors faithfulness, ACCEPT that faith in Christ strengthens the relationship between Christ and the believer, and TRUST Jesus, by faith and action, to do what we cannot do.

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July 17, 2022 – THE WORD RESURRECTS THE DEAD

 

Bible Background – John 11: 17-44

Printed Text – John: 11: 17-27, 38-44 / Devotional Reading – John 3: 18-21

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE Mary’s and Martha’s faith relationships with Jesus; EMBRACE with the confident expectation that Jesus has the power of God to save, heal, and raise people from the dead; and ENGAGE with Jesus honestly and faithfully, even when faced with impossible situations.

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July 24, 2022 – THE WORD SAVES

 

Bible Background – John 12: 27-50

Printed Text – John 12: 44-50 / Devotional Reading – John 5: 19-24

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will RECOGNIZE that Jesus is God, DESIRE a closer relationship with God through choosing to follow Christ, and SHARE with others the opportunity to come into the light of Christ.

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July 31, 2022 – THE WORD GIVES PEACE

 

Bible Background – John 14: 15-31

Printed Text – John 14: 15-29 / Devotional Reading – John 6: 1-14

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE the relationship between God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit; BE ENCOURAGED that Jesus offers us peace in the Holy Spirit, and COMMIT to obeying Christ rather than the prince of darkness.

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August 7, 2022 – A NEW HOME

 

Bible Background – Revelation 21: 1-8

Printed Text – Revelation 21: 1-8 / Devotional Reading – Revelation 15: 1-8

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will EXAMINE the unique genre of “apocalypse” that characterizes Revelation in order to discern how to understand its message, CONTEMPLATE the creation of a new heaven and a new earth for the hope that this vision holds for the faithful, and EMBRACE the peace of God that begins in this life with Jesus and continues in God’s new creation.

 

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August 14, 2022 – A NEW CITY

 

Bible Background – Revelation 21: 9-27

Printed Text – Revelation 21: 9-21 / Devotional Reading – Revelation 10: 1-11

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will EXPLORE the possibility of living in a new place, IMAGINE the richness and serenity of living in the New Jerusalem, and CELEBRATE God’s provision of a new city for believers throughout eternity.

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August 21, 2022 – THE RIVER OF LIFE

 

Bible Background – Revelation 22: 1-7

Printed Text – Revelation 22: 1-7 / Devotional Reading – Genesis 1: 1-13

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will RESEARCH the biblical references to the “river of life”, to learn its spiritual, symbolic, and material effect on creation, IMAGINE God’s provisions to be found in the river of life, which will nourish and heal people and nations in the New Jerusalem, and RESPOND to the river of life through acceptance, faith, and entrance into the fullness of God’s kingdom.

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August 28, 2022 – COME AND ENJOY

 

Bible Background – Revelation 22: 8-21

Printed Text – Revelation 22: 10-21 / Devotional Reading – Genesis 1: 26-31

 

Aim for Change

By the end of this lesson, we will SURVEY the biblical references to the “second coming” in order to see the importance of this hoped-for reality, REJOICE that the invitation from Jesus to be a part of the new creation continues through the end of all things, and EMBRACE the call to become part of God’s kingdom.


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