Grade 1 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Grade 1 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
Grade 1 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States
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Sunday School Curriculum <strong>Grade</strong> 1<br />
Week 1- The Angel Sets St. Peter Free<br />
Objective:<br />
God loves us and answers our prayers<br />
Memory Verse:<br />
“My angel will go before you” (Exodus 23:23)<br />
References<br />
Acts 12: 1-17<br />
Introduction:<br />
Review <strong>the</strong> previous lesson and verse with <strong>the</strong> students<br />
Revision questions about <strong>the</strong> work <strong>of</strong> angels in <strong>the</strong> light <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> previous lessons<br />
Prepare a big picture about <strong>the</strong> lesson: A wing <strong>of</strong> an angel and <strong>the</strong> picture <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lesson<br />
Lesson Outlines:<br />
We heard about one <strong>of</strong> our Lord’s disciples whose name is Peter. He loved our Lord and spoke to<br />
people about him. The King was angry with him so he put him in prison. They tied his hands with<br />
chains and ordered some soldiers to guard him so that he might not escape. Peter was not afraid<br />
because he was sure that God was with him and God said, “My angel goes before you”. The o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
disciples prayed for him. Peter entered <strong>the</strong> prison and was at ease. He said, “The Lord is my<br />
Shepherd, I shall not want”. (The children recite <strong>the</strong> part <strong>the</strong>y studied). Peter slept. The church did not<br />
sleep. The church prayed for St. Peter “O Lord, rescue Peter and bring him back to us”. Suddenly,<br />
<strong>the</strong>re was a bright light in <strong>the</strong> prison. It was a beautiful heavenly light. The Lord sent an angel<br />
(Describe <strong>the</strong> beauty <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> angel and how he is dressed). He struck Peter on <strong>the</strong> side and woke him<br />
up. St. Peter opened his eyes and saw an angel before him. He could not believe his eyes…a real<br />
angel. The angel said, “Get up quickly”. The chains fell <strong>of</strong>f his hands. The angel said to him, “Dress<br />
yourself and put on your sandals” and he did so. “Follow me”, <strong>the</strong> angel said. St. Peter went out and<br />
followed <strong>the</strong> angel. They passed <strong>the</strong> first and second guard. Finally, <strong>the</strong>y came to <strong>the</strong> iron gate<br />
leading into <strong>the</strong> city. It opened to <strong>the</strong>m <strong>of</strong> its own accord, and <strong>the</strong>y went out and passed on through<br />
one street: and <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> angel left him.<br />
St. Peter went out <strong>of</strong> prison and went to St. Mark’s house where <strong>the</strong> disciples were ga<strong>the</strong>red<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r and were praying.<br />
He told <strong>the</strong>m how <strong>the</strong> Lord answered <strong>the</strong>ir prayers.<br />
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