Grade 5 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Grade 5 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Grade 5 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
Sunday School Curriculum <strong>Grade</strong> 5<br />
Objective:<br />
Week 1- Honor Your Fa<strong>the</strong>r and Mo<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Teach <strong>the</strong> children to obey and respect <strong>the</strong>ir parents<br />
Children should learn how to reward <strong>the</strong>ir parents for <strong>the</strong>ir love<br />
Children should learn how to respect each o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Memory verse:<br />
“Honor your fa<strong>the</strong>r and your mo<strong>the</strong>r, that your days may be long upon <strong>the</strong> land” (Exodus<br />
20:12)<br />
References:<br />
Nelson Study Bible<br />
Introduction:<br />
Review <strong>the</strong> previous lesson and verse.<br />
God gave His people <strong>the</strong> Ten Commandments to live by <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Honor your fa<strong>the</strong>r and your mo<strong>the</strong>r is <strong>the</strong> fifth commandment given by God. It comes<br />
before ―you shall not kill‖ this means that <strong>the</strong> Lord regards this commandment as very<br />
important.<br />
Lesson Outlines:<br />
A. Consequences <strong>of</strong> disobeying this commandment<br />
God not only commanded us to honor our parents but He made it clear that whoever disobeys,<br />
curses or abuses <strong>the</strong>m will be severely punished, ―And he who strikes his fa<strong>the</strong>r or his mo<strong>the</strong>r<br />
shall surely be put to death‖ (Exodus 21:15), ―And he who curses his fa<strong>the</strong>r or his mo<strong>the</strong>r shall<br />
surely be put to death‖ (Exodus 21:17; Leviticus 20:9), ―He who mistreats his fa<strong>the</strong>r and chases<br />
away his mo<strong>the</strong>r is a son who causes shame and brings reproach‖ (Proverbs 19:26).<br />
Disobedience could be by words <strong>of</strong> cursing or even by looking at <strong>the</strong>m without respect, ―The<br />
eye that mocks his fa<strong>the</strong>r, and scorns obedience to his mo<strong>the</strong>r, <strong>the</strong> ravens <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> valley will pick it<br />
out, and <strong>the</strong> young eagles will eat it‖ (Proverbs 30:17).<br />
B. How to honor our fa<strong>the</strong>r and mo<strong>the</strong>r?<br />
You can honor your fa<strong>the</strong>r and mo<strong>the</strong>r by obeying <strong>the</strong>m with understanding, ―My son, hear<br />
<strong>the</strong> instruction <strong>of</strong> your fa<strong>the</strong>r, And do not forsake <strong>the</strong> law <strong>of</strong> your mo<strong>the</strong>r‖ (Proverbs 1:8). Be<br />
nice and cheerful when <strong>the</strong>y ask you to do something for <strong>the</strong>m and show respect in <strong>the</strong> way you<br />
talk to <strong>the</strong>m and in your discussion with <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
Make <strong>the</strong>m feel your love for <strong>the</strong>m. Jesus taught us that we should love our enemies, how<br />
much more <strong>the</strong>n should we love our parents and sacrifice everything for <strong>the</strong>m and always pray<br />
NOVEMBER 39
Change language