5TH GRADE COLLEGE PARK CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON OVERVIEW * 2013-2014 WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL BE LEARNING Each of the lessons in How Majestic Is Your Name presents glorious truths about God and calls for a response toward Him. More important though is the cumulative effect caused by interconnecting the lessons which work together to build toward a response to the greatness of God. So although the placement of some lessons is arbitrary, most of the lessons have been placed in an intentional order. First the character and work of God is shown through His Hebrew names. Then Jesus is shown as fully God and a further revelation of the character of God. The redemptive role of Jesus is presented through the names, Lamb of God and High Priest The culmination of the age and the judgment of man are then discussed. These all build toward the truth that God is the only answer to the longings in man s soul and the only answer to man s sin problem. God s awesome nature and majestic name require a response. The eyeopening and convicting work of the Holy Spirit is man s only hope for responding to God and treasuring His great name. Such a faith-producing response enables us to suffer for the name of the God who will work to protect His great name. In order for faith to grow, children must first see the greatness of God and their own unworthiness. As that sense of their condition before an Almighty God grows, the possibility of response to such a great God grows. DATE LESSON MEMORY VERSE SCRIPTURE REFERENCE 8/11/13 Names Psalm 8:1 Matthew 14: 28-33, 26:69-75; Acts 5:27-29; Psalm 20:7 Names in Bible times were not merely labels, but also a reference to a person s character or destiny. Sometimes, when a person had an encounter with God, God changed that person s names to reflect a change in character or destiny. God is so great that He uses many names to reveal to us who He is. 8/18/13 God s Names Psalm 20:7 Proverbs 18:10; Psalm 8:1, 44:5, 124:8; Jeremiah 10:6; 1 Samuel 12:22, 17:45; Acts 3:6; Exodus 9:16; Joshua 7:8-9 God s name is powerful. There is help, protection, strength, power, authority, and victory in the name of God. God will protect His name. God created the world and everything in it. 8/25/13 Elohim, Strong Creator Isaiah 40:28 Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 44:24; Jeremiah 32:17 God creates from nothing, from within Himself. Nothing is too hard for God. The variety in God s creation reflects the vastness of God.
9/1/13 Jehovah, Yahweh, I Am Self-existent One Unchanging One Acts 17:24-25 Exodus 3:2-4, 6; Acts 17:24-25; Esther 4:4; Luke 19:40; Psalm 102:25-27; Isaiah 34:4 God exists by His own power. He does not need anyone or anything. He never gets used up or wears out. God does not change. What God is, He always will be. 9/8/13 El Shaddai, God Almighty Romans 11:34-36 Job 42:2; Jeremiah 32:17; Genesis 17:1-8, 17-18, 19-21, 21:1-3; Exodus 16:21 God is all-powerful. He has no limits; nothing is too hard for God. Because God is almighty, He is more than able to care for His children. He is all-sufficient for our needs. 9/15/13 Adonai, Lord, Master Luke 6:46 Isaiah 6:8, 45:9; Exodus 3:7-11, 4:10-17; Jonah 1-3; Luke 1:30-33, 38, 5:1-8 God is our Lord. He made us and sustains us; He has the right to rule over us. God is our Master. He provides for us; He is in relationship with us. 9/22/13 Jehovah-Jireh, The Lord Will Provide Matthew 6:33 Genesis 22:1-14; Matthew 6:25-33; 1 Kings 17:1-14 God foresees our needs and He provides for us. God is able to fully provide for us because He not only has all of creation at His disposal, but He also has the inexhaustible resources of Himself. Believing that God will provide enables us to sacrifice without reservation, enabling us to give freely without holding back. 9/29/13 El Roi, The God Who Sees 2 Chronicles 16:9a Genesis 16:1-3; Psalm 121 God sees deeper than man does; He sees beyond the surface. God looks upon His creation with eyes of compassion. God sees everything; nothing is outside His watchful care. 10/6/13 Jehovah-Rophe, The Lord Who Heals 2 Corinthians 5:17 Exodus 15:22-26; Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 38:3-8, 147:3; Luke 5:17-26; John 9:1-3 God is our healer. God heals all kinds of hurts. God is most concerned about healing our deepest needs. 10/13/13 Jehovah-Sabaoth, The Lord of Hosts Psalm 34:7 1 Samuel 17:26b, 17:45; Psalm 34:7, 91:9-12, 103:20; Matthew 26:52-53; 2 Kings 6:15-17 God protects His people and leads them to victory. God is the commander of a multitude of angels. Angels are powerful beings who obey God and do His bidding; they are messengers and warriors who protect the people of God. 10/20/13 Jehovah-Nissi, The Lord My Banner 1 Timothy 4:12 Exodus 17:8-16; 1 John 4:4b; Psalm 20:1-4, 5-8 Victory comes from the Lord. We are victorious when we trust in Jehovah-Nissi. 10/27/13 Jehovah-Shalom, The Lord Our Peace Isaiah 26:3 Romans 1:21-23; Judges 6:1-5; Deuteronomy 10:12; Isaiah 26:3, 43:2, 53:5 Only God is worthy of our highest affections. Blessings come through obedience. Peace comes from God. God does not always remove our troubles; He gives us peace in the midst of trouble. 11/3/13 Jehovah-Rohi, The Lord My Shepherd Psalm 100:3 Psalm 23, 34:19, 103:12-14; John 10:1-5, 11-16 We need a shepherd s care; we are ignorant, foolish, and weak. God knows His own and cares for us as a shepherd cares for his sheep. God s care is loving, protective, and sure; He will protect, defend, and provide for us because His name is at stake. 11/10/13 Jehovah-Shammah, The Lord is There Hebrews 13:5b-6 Exodus 13:17, 18, 21-22; Psalm 23:4, 139:7-10; Hebrews 13:5-6; Joshua 1-9; John 1:1, 14 God is always present with His people.
11/17/13 Jehovah-El Emeth, The Lord God of Truth Proverbs 30:5 Genesis 2:16-17, 3:1-5; Numbers 23:19; John 8:44; 1 Peter 2:9; 2 Corinthians 10:5 God does not lie, every word of His proves true; He will fulfill all his promises because He is a God of truth. Satan is a liar. God will lead us in the truth if we trust in Him. 11/24/13 EL-ELYON, The Most High, King Of Kings Phil. 2:9-11 Genesis 1:31a; Isaiah 14:12-15; 1 Samuel 5:1-4; Daniel 4:28-37; Psalm 138:6 God is the Most High; He is greater than anyone or anything else. He alone is sovereign over everyone and everything in this world. God will not allow another to take His place. We need not fear if we know El Elyon. 12/1/13 The Word John 1:1 Hebrews 1:1-2; John 1:1 God communicates with man. Jesus is the Word, God s greatest communication with man. Jesus is fully God. God is unchanging. 12/8/13 Lamb Of God, Savior, Messiah 1 Peter 3:18 Hebrews 9:22, 10:14, 17-18; John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:18-20 There must be a punishment for sin. The shedding of blood is the only acceptable punishment for sin. Jesus, the sinless Lamb of God, paid the price for man s sin. 12/15/13 12/22/13 12/29/13 1/5/14 Personal Testimonies of Teachers with Scripture Numbers 23:19 Personal Testimonies of Teachers with Scripture 1/12/14 High Priest 1 Timothy 2:5 Mark 15:37-38; Hebrews 7:21, 23-28, 9:11-12 Jesus is the sinless High Priest. He removed the barrier of sin between God and man. Jesus intercedes for those who trust in Him. Through Jesus we can come boldly into the presence of God. 1/19/14 Cornerstone 1 Peter 2:6 1 Peter 2:6-8; Psalm 73:1-5, 16-19 Jesus is precious, chosen cornerstone to those who believe. Jesus is a stumbling stone to those who reject Him. 1/26/14 Overcomer 1 John 5:5 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Matthew 24:29-31; Revelation 19:11-16, 19:19-20:3, 20:7-10; Psalm 73:2-19, 94:3-4; 1 John 4:4b Jesus will return with great power and authority and crush the powers of evil. Jesus can help you walk in victory in the battles in your life. 2/2/14 Coming King Phil. 2:9-11 Matthew 12:36, 25:31-34; Revelation 20:11-15; Ecclesiastes 12:14; Luke 12:2-3; Genesis 7:4, 17-23, 19:12-14, 24-26; Joshua 6:2, 20-21; Acts 5:1-11; Romans 8:1 Jesus chose to humble Himself and to subject Himself to the Father s will. God will not share His glory with another. Jesus is the Coming King. Everyone will bow under the authority of Jesus. Jesus kingship and His kingdom are forever. We are to humble ourselves as Jesus humbled Himself. 2/9/14 Judge Of The Whole Earth Romans 8:1 Matthew 12:36, 25:31-34; Revelation 20:11-15; Ecclesiastes 12:14; Luke 12:2-3; Genesis 7:4, 17-23, 19:12-14, 24-26; Joshua 6:2, 20-21; Acts 5:1-11; Romans 8:1 God is a just judge and He will eternally punish those who do not trust in Him. There is no condemnation for those who trust in Jesus.
2/16/14 Alpha And Omega Revelation 22:13 Revelation 22:13; Romans 11:34-36 God is the author and the finisher of history. He is sovereign over all of history. God is total and complete. God is all. God and God alone is worthy of our worship. 2/23/14 Salvation in No Other Name Acts 4:12 Acts 4:12; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 10:13 Trusting in the work of Jesus on the cross as a payment for our sins is the only means of salvation. An encounter with God results in a heart change. God accepts anyone who calls on His name; anyone who is trusting in Him. 3/2/14 Response to the Name 1 John 2:5 1 Chronicles 29:13; Psalm 7:17, 33:21, 34:3, 52:9; Revelation 15:4; Isaiah 6:1-4, 6-9 The name of God demands a response. God cannot be ignored. Everyone responds to the name of God, either positively or negatively. We are called to praise and proclaim the name of God. 3/9/14 Counselor John 14:16 John 14:26, 16:7-8 Man is unable to understand or embrace spiritual truth apart from a work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit convicts man of sin and leads man to repentance. 3/16/14 Do Not Take the Name of the Lord in Vain Exodus 20:7 Proverbs 22:1, Exodus 20:16, Exodus 20:7 God s name is a reflection of His character and His reputation. God s name should be revered. God will judge those who dishonor His name. 3/23/14 Review of the Names of God Review Verses ---- Review of the Names of God 3/30/14 Worthy to Suffer for the Name James 1:2-3 John 3:28-30, 15:4-5; James 1:2-3, 12 Our heart s desire and our actions should bring glory to God, and not to ourselves. It is a cause for rejoicing when we are counted worthy to suffer for the name of Christ. The way to endure in suffering is to abide in Jesus and to trust in the promises of God. God will not cast away His children for His name s sake. 4/6/14 Salt of the Earth Matthew 5:13 2 Peter 2:9-12; Heb 10:38 A Christian lives out God s love because of the Holy Spirit living in them. A Christian helps to preserve the gospel in the midst of the world. 4/13/14 Navigator Wheel Luke 9:23 Ephesians 6:18; Matthew 18:20; Hebrews 10:24-25; Acts 1:8, 2:42, 5:29-32; Col 3:16; Romans 10:16-17 God s will for believers: prayer, fellowship, witnessing, and God s Word. 4/20/14 4/27/14 Father, Abba Father John 1:12 Luke 15:11-24; John 1:12; Proverbs 3:11-12 God is a Father to those who believe in His name. God is a Father to His children not only in name, but also in function/character. He is a good Father. 5/4/14 Personal Testimonies of Teachers with Scripture John 14:21 ---- Personal Testimonies of Teachers with Scripture
5/11/14 Jehovah-Maginennu, The Lord My Defense Psalm 56:3-4 Psalm 37:5-6; Isaiah 54:17; 2 Timothy 4:16-18; Luke 12:11-12; Genesis 12:3 God hears when someone murmurs against His children. God will defend those who trust in Him. 5/18/14 Jehovah-Or, The Lord Is Light Psalm 27:1 John 3:19; 1 John 1:5-10; Revelation 21:23-27 God is light, in Him there is no darkness. Jehovah-Or, The Lord Is Light, exposes the darkness (evil). Jehovah-Or, The Lord Is Light, guides me and provides direction for me.