Teaching Plan
Connect
Connect activities get students ready to learn.
Spiritual Trees
(7–8 minutes, easy set-up)
Students will create a spiritual family tree and consider who has influenced them toward Christ and whom they will influence toward Christ.
Draw your own spiritual family tree. Provide a sheet of paper and a pen for each student.
Explore
Explore activities lead students to study Scripture. Teach the Key Study to focus on the Biblical Truth.
Key Study: The Greatest Assignment
Learning Goal: Students will understand that Jesus has authority to commanded and empower them to make disciples.
(15–20 minutes, easy set-up)
Students will learn the importance of Jesus’ Great Commission in Matthew 28:16–20.
Use this outline and the Biblical Commentary to prepare to share the truths of this passage with students. Download the Worksheet. Print a copy for each student. Encourage students to take notes on their worksheets as you teach. The underlined words in the Key Study correspond to the blanks in the worksheet.
Transform
Choose a Transform activity to challenge students to live differently. Keep in mind that the Holy Spirit ultimately brings about change, so help students draw near to Him.
Deeper Discussion
(10 minutes, easy set-up)
Students will discuss Jesus’ command to make disciples and how His words give them purpose.
My Testimony
(8–10 minutes, easy set-up)
Students will write out their testimonies and practice sharing them with a partner.
Download the Student Worksheet. Provide a copy for each student.