{"id":14223,"date":"2015-04-20T09:56:56","date_gmt":"2015-04-20T16:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sharefaithblog.wpengine.com\/?p=14223"},"modified":"2017-10-26T17:03:59","modified_gmt":"2017-10-27T00:03:59","slug":"reviewing-effectiveness-sunday-school-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sharefaith.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/reviewing-effectiveness-sunday-school-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviewing Effectiveness of Your Sunday School Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"

You have the amazing opportunity and a window of time where you can reveal the power of God\u2019s Word and impact tender little lives. Choosing a curriculum that maximizes the time you have with the kids and effectively lays the solid foundation of truth is crucial! You should regularly revisit and refine your teaching materials to ensure they are truly \u201cmaking the most of every opportunity\u201d, as Paul teaches in Ephesians 5:16. Here are a couple of questions to ask when reviewing the effectiveness of your curriculum<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Does it teach the Gospel?<\/strong>
\nIt sounds simple, but I can\u2019t tell you how many times I\u2019ve heard Bible stories presented that completely overlooks rich and vital references to the Gospel. God\u2019s redemptive plan in Jesus Christ is woven throughout all of scripture. Please don\u2019t miss that!
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Does it produce enthusiasm for God\u2019s Word?<\/strong>
\nThe actual root meaning of the word \u201centhusiasm\u201d is \u201centheos\u201d which translates \u201cfull of God, inspired; possessed\u201d. So the question remains, does your Sunday school curriculum give enough details about the character of God to inspire children and leave them hungry for more? If your Sunday school program is as dry as toast, it may just be that the power of God is somehow misrepresented or left out entirely.
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Does it help discern true worship from idolatry?<\/strong>
\nTo love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength is the great commandment. Is it understood that every affection and desire for anything that competes with the commandment of God is idolatry? Is God being truthfully represented in what you teach, or are they being left to create an image of Him in their own imagination\u2014an idol.<\/p>\n

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Does it help prepare for battle against a spiritual enemy?<\/strong>
\nYou might have these kids for a couple of years or more. Does the Sunday school \/ children’s church curriculum<\/a> you use take the time to prepare for battle and present the proper tools to stand? The enemy roams the earth seeking whom he can devour. He is working overtime to dispense confusion wherever he goes. It is important to point out the weapons of warfare in scripture and show the proper disciplines to keep in shape spiritually. Make the children aware of the enemy\u2019s schemes and provide as much truth as possible so that they will be able to discern the truth from a lie.
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As always, approach the subject in prayer and in the light of God\u2019s Word. God is faithful to provide you with the wisdom to rightly divide the word of truth in order to effectively feed His little lambs.<\/p>\n

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You have the amazing opportunity and a window of time where you can reveal the power of God\u2019s Word and impact tender little lives. Choosing a curriculum that maximizes the time you have with the kids and effectively lays the solid foundation of truth is crucial! 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