Sunday School Prep - Year 1
The Prodigal Son
We see in this parable a warning against two attitudes both of which are sinful. On the one hand the sinful, wanton wastefulness of the younger son which indulges in sin is contrary to God’s word. On the other hand the puritanical attitude of the elder which despises all fun and even despises other sinners.
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A Canaanite Woman’s Faith
There are only two times when Jesus praises someone’s faith, both are gentiles. Those of us who have had the gospel since birth often take it for granted and fail to treasure it as we should. This woman who was born outside of God’s people truly treasured the gift she received in Jesus Christ.
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Jesus Calms The Storm
Jesus has power even over the storms. Our life is filled with storms but we can rest in Jesus.
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Miraculous Catch of Fish
The world is place of darkness which desperately needs the gospel. We are unworthy and insufficient to fulfill that need of preaching the gospel. Yet, Jesus calls us anyway. Through His promises and His power we are to do this great task. The fish are not caught by our wisdom or cunning but through Jesus’
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Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
Jesus comes to proclaim that we are released from sin. With Jesus the proclamation of the gospel always comes first. Those who will not accept Him as a savior from sin have no part in Him. Jesus told Peter unless He washes his feet, peter has no part with Him. We often like to hear
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OT2-04 Joseph Forgives
Joseph revealed himself to his brothers and forgave them. Our Lord Jesus Christ reveals Himself to us and forgives us in His Holy Word and Sacraments.
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OT2-03 Joseph Feeds Egypt
God used Joseph to save His people, all Egypt, and other nations from famine. He sent His Son, Jesus, to save all humanity from sin, death, and the devil. Pictures of bakers carrying bread on their head: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/05/c8/1e/05c81e013e611dbcf83ea7d470bb1692.jpg https://c8.alamy.com/comp/BM9CF3/bread-delivery-on-the-streets-of-islamic-cairocairoegypt-BM9CF3.jpg http://www.middleeasteye.net/sites/default/files/images-story/2021-08-03T095625Z_1456724390_RC2LXO9QZ40C_RTRMADP_3_EGYPT-COMMODITIES-BREAD.JPG
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OT2-02 Joseph’s Troubles
The Lord was with Joseph and, through him, saved Joseph’s family and others. God promises to be with us in every situation, and through His Son, Jesus, & descendant of Joseph’s brother Judah, God saves us from our sin.
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Nicodemus
Nicodemus, a leader of the Jewish Council, comes to see Jesus under cover of darkness. Puzzled by Jesus’ instruction that one must be born again to enter the kingdom of God, Nicodemus asks how someone can be physically reborn. Jesus gently instructs Nicodemus as He explains the spiritual rebirth found only in Christ. Christ alone
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