SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS – OCTOBER 2026
OCTOBER 4, 2026
Lesson Title: Becoming God’s People: God Wants to Covenant With You
Focal Verses: Deuteronomy 29:1–15
Aim for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will:
• KNOW how God delivered His people from bondage and provided for them.
• FEEL peace when remembering how God provided for His people.
• COMMIT to trusting God more.
OCTOBER 11, 2026
Lesson Title: God Meets Us: God Provides Leaders Called to Specific Tasks
Focal Verses: Judges 13:1–7, 24–25
Aim for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will:
• RECOUNT the details of Samson’s birth and calling.
• EMPATHIZE with the emotions Samson probably experienced regarding lifestyle restrictions imposed on him by others.
• REFLECT on some ways unforeseen circumstances prepare people for leadership roles today.
OCTOBER 18, 2026
Lesson Title: God Our Provider: God Provides Through Systems and Individuals
Focal Verses: Ruth 2:8–18
Aim for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will:
• UNDERSTAND how Boaz met Ruth and Naomi’s need for survival.
• SYMPATHIZE with a need of someone we know.
• DETERMINE ways to help meet someone’s needs.
OCTOBER 25, 2026
Lesson Title: God Anoints: God Selects Leaders by His Own Standards
Focal Verses: 1 Samuel 16:1–7, 11–13
Aim for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will:
• EXPLAIN why David was anointed to be king.
• BE GLAD that God looks at our hearts.
• COMMIT to obeying God’s directions no matter the cost.
SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS – NOVEMBER 2026
NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Lesson Title: God Promises an Eternal King: God’s Plans for Us Exceed Our Own
Focal Verses: 2 Samuel 7:1–16
Aim for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will:
• ANALYZE David’s desire and the Lord’s promise.
• CONFESS our natural human limitations to serve God in a manner that is worthy of the eternal and omnipresent Creator.
• APPRECIATE God’s blessings and understand that we don’t need to earn them through impressive acts of service.
NOVEMBER 8, 2026
Lesson Title: Israel Falls: God Follows Through With All His Promises
Focal Verses: 2 Kings 17:6–16
Aim for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will:
• UNDERSTAND the consequences of sin.
• DETEST our sinful ways as God does.
• REFLECT on how God’s warnings against willfully sinning will not go on forever.
NOVEMBER 15, 2026
Lesson Title: God Keeps Promises: God Hears and Answers Our Prayers
Focal Verses: 2 Chronicles 6:12–17
Aim for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will:
• LEARN that God keeps His Word.
• TRUST God more than humans.
• IDENTIFY and celebrate fulfilled promises.
NOVEMBER 22, 2026
Lesson Title: God Can Use Us: God Wants Us to Play a Part in His Story
Focal Verses: Esther 4:1–3, 9–17
Aim for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will:
• IDENTIFY Esther’s and Mordecai’s commitments.
• FEEL confident in making commitments without regard to potential personal harm.
• MAKE commitments despite personal risk.
NOVEMBER 29, 2026
Lesson Title: God Responds to Job: God’s Wisdom Is Trustworthy
Focal Verses: Job 38:1–7; 40:7–9; 42:1–6
Aim for Change
By the end of the lesson, we will:
• APPRECIATE our own relationships with God in a new way.
• RECOGNIZE that God is indeed sovereign and that His children are totally dependent on Him mentally, physically, and spiritually.
• SEEK God’s presence in our daily lives.
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