Teaching Plan
Connect
Connect activities get learners ready to learn. Choose one or two of the activities below to introduce this week's lesson.
Fun: Compromise?
(5-8 minutes, easy set-up)
Provide a copy of the “Compromise?” activity sheet and a pen for each learner.
Discussion: Define Compromise
(5-8 minutes, easy set-up)
Tape a large sheet of paper to the wall. Provide markers.
Life & Times: Make a Choice
(5–8 minutes, easy set-up)
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Relational: Annoying Mom Sayings
(5–10 minutes, moderate set-up)
Learners will watch a video clip about “mom sayings” and discuss what they will not compromise in parenting.
Prepare to show “William Tell Momisms” recorded by Anita Renfroe, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYukEAmoMCQ.
Explore
Explore activities lead learners to study Scripture. Teach the Key Study to focus on the Biblical Truth. If you choose, support the Key Study with one or two of the following activities.
Interactive Core Study: Faithful Worship
(15–20 minutes, easy set-up)
Provide a copy of the Learner Worksheet and a pen for each learner. Provide a dry erase board and markers.
Master Teacher Key Study: Faithful Worship
(15–20 minutes, easy set-up)
Print one copy of the Master Teacher Outline for your use. Provide a copy of the learner worksheet and a pen for each learner.
Context Study: Death Through Fire
(5-8 minutes, easy set-up)
Closer Look: The God of Nebuchadnezzar
(5-8 minutes, easy set-up)
Comparative Study: Stand Firm
(5–8 minutes, easy set-up)
Transform
Choose one or two Transform activities to challenge learners to live differently. Keep in mind that the Holy Spirit ultimately brings about change, so help students draw near to Him.
Discoverers: Benefits or Consequences?
(5–8 minutes, easy set-up)
Provide a dry erase board and markers.
Owners: How Important is Worship?
(5–8 minutes, easy set-up)
Provide paper and a pen for each learner, a dry erase board and markers.
Servants: Seeing God's Glory
(5–10 minutes, easy set-up)
Provide a dry erase board and markers.
Shepherds: Experiences of Compromise
(5–10 minutes, easy set-up)
Take Home Activity
The Take Home Activity gives families the opportunity to study the biblical passage together and discuss how each member of the family might apply the truths from the lesson to his or her life.
Family Devotion
(10-15 minutes at home, easy set-up)
Distribute copies of the Family Devotion to learners and encourage them to share the devotion with their families.