Primary Pals for Teachers

The students will be able to tell the method by which God made the announcement of the Savior's birth. They will further be able to describe the action taken by the Shepherds who received the announcement.

The students will be able to relate the details of how God led the wise men to the Christ Child and His instructions concerning their return.

The student will be able to recount how God protected His Child, and will further understand that God's providential care will surround the one who is His child in our day as well.

The students will be able to use the account of Jesus' talking with the Temple elders as an example of how He was working for His heavenly Father as He grew physically and intellectually.

The students will be able to describe the water baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, and will recognize that this was done as an example for us.

The students will be able to describe the temptation of Jesus by Satan, and explain how He was victorious through the Word.

The students will be able to describe Jesus' choosing of followers and disciples at the beginning of His ministry.

The students will be able to rehearse Jesus' characteristics as a Good Shepherd and will understand that He is the One who will take care of us.

The students will be able to liken the four types of ground to the spiritual receptivity of those who hear the Word of God.

The students will be able to relate the story of the Good Samaritan and explain how he was a good example of showing love and helpfulness to his neighbor.

The students will be able to explain the necessity of staying ready for Heaven, and will be able to tell how this can be done.

The students will be able to describe how Christ fed the 5,000 and will recognize that He promises to supply all our needs.

The students will be able to relate the events that occurred at the time of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and will relate these events to the Christian's desire to praise and honor God.

The students will be able to relate what occurred at the first Lord's Supper and will be able to explain why we should follow this example.

The students will be able to explain how Jesus died on the cross and why His death was necessary.

The students will be able to describe what took place the day of the Resurrection and will understand that because Jesus arose from the dead they can live forever with Him in Heaven.

The students will be able to explain that the four Hebrew boys were wiser and healthier than the others in their group because they put God first. They will recognize that God blesses us when we choose to follow Him.

The students will be able to tell how God showed Daniel the dream when he asked God for help. They will further recognize that God answers us when we pray.

The students will be able to relate how God spared the lives of the three Hebrew boys when they refused to pray to an idol. They will be able to apply this lesson to their own lives, recognizing that God will defend and deliver us if we do right.

The students will be able to detail how God spared the life of Daniel when he did what he knew was right. They will recognize the importance of praying even when others make it hard to pray.

The students will understand that God's plan is for mothers (parents) to teach their children the ways of God; and for children to honor and obey their mothers (parents).

The students will be able to describe how God used Mary to teach and encourage Jesus toward His ministry.

The students will review how God answered Hannah's prayer for a son and helped her dedicate Samuel to the work of the Lord.

The students will be able to explain how God used Jochebed to protect and instruct Moses in the things of God.

The students will be able to tell how God demonstrated His power through the miracles of Elijah—power to control the elements (rain) and to provide food for Elijah, a widow, and her son during the drought.

The students will understand that God used Elijah's prayers, the resulting fire sent from Heaven, and the rain to show all the people He alone was the true and living God.

The students will be able to describe how God's power took Elijah to Heaven and also answered Elisha's request for a double portion of Elijah's spirit.

The students will be able to relate how God demonstrated His power through the miracles of Elisha.

The students will be able to substantiate the truth that God will use His supernatural power to protect those who serve Him, using the story of God's protection of Elisha and his servant by the chariots of fire.

The students will know that how God made a dramatic change in the life of Zacchaeus, and will be able to explain that Jesus has power to forgive our sins also.

The students will describe how the miracle related in today's lesson proves that Jesus has power over the elements (the wind and the sea).

The students will be able to describe Jesus' healing of the sick when He was here on earth, and will understand that He has power to do the same in our day.

The students will describe how Jesus has power to defeat Satan.

The students will be able to explain what power for service is and how to receive this blessing.

The students will be able to relate how God, through Peter and John, performed a miracle whereby a lame man was healed.

The students will know that Philip used God's power to witness. They will be able to explain how the Holy Spirit works through us to tell others about Jesus.

The students will be able to describe the miracles that God performed through Peter.

The students will be able to relate the dreams Joseph had, and will understand that God showed these to Joseph as an indication of His future plan for Joseph's life.

The students will be able to describe how Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery. They will understand that God spared Joseph's life and that He had a plan for Joseph.

The students will be able to recount how Potiphar's wife lied about Joseph and caused him to be put into prison. They will understand that God was always with Joseph, even in times of trouble.

The students will be able to tell how Joseph's God-given ability to interpret dreams caused him to be released from prison and made ruler over the land of Egypt.

The students will be able to explain that God always answers prayer . . . sometimes Yes, sometimes No, and sometimes Wait.

The students will be able to explain that God answers some of our prayers with a Yes.

The students will be able to explain that God answers some of our prayers with a No.

The students will be able to explain that God answers some of our prayers with a Wait.

The students will be able to explain why we should be thankful that God created the universe.

The students will be able to describe how God created the plants and animals, and will see that He made them for us to enjoy.

The students will be able to relate how God made our bodies, and will recognize that we should be thankful that He breathed into us the breath of life.

The students will be able to tell how God gave man a living soul, and will recognize that our soul will live on eternally.

The students will understand that God made our minds, and will be able to list specific ways they can use their minds to honor God.

The students will be able to recount how the angel announced the birth of God's own Son to Mary and Joseph.

The students will be able to relate how the angel announced Jesus' birth to the shepherds who received the news with joy.

The students will realize that God loved us so much He sent His Son to earth. They will also be able to recount the events surrounding His birth.

The students will be able to recount how the special star sent from God led the Wise Men to the Christ Child.

The students will understand that God wants to be first in their lives.

The students will understand that God wants us to honor and glorify Him with the words we speak and to be careful of what we say about others.

The students will understand that God wants us to be happy with what we have. No coveting, no stealing!

The students will understand that God wants them to respect and obey their parents and other adults in authority.

The students will be able to explain that all have sinned. They will be able to tell what repentance is and why it is necessary.

The students will be able to describe how and why Jesus shed His Blood on Calvary. They will be able to explain that it is through Christ's Blood that we are saved.

The students will realize that they must have Jesus living in their clean hearts in order to make Heaven their home. They will be able to explain how one can be born again.

The students will be able to explain that telling others about Jesus is part of their growing in Christ.

The students will realize that Jesus is in Heaven now waiting to come back and receive us unto Himself. They will be able to give some details of what Heaven is like.

The students will be able to describe Heaven and Hell, and to summarize what determines in which place a person will spend eternity.

The students will be able to explain that once a person is in Heaven or Hell, there is no changing places. They will recognize that eternity is forever.

The students will be able to explain that we choose where we will spend eternity by what we choose to do here on earth.

The students will be able to relate that everyone is called by God, but that any excuse we give will keep us from Heaven.

The students will be able to describe how the people praised and honored Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. They will relate this to how we can praise Him with our words.

The students will be able to describe how Jesus suffered for us, and will learn to worship the King by remembering His suffering.

The students will be able to describe Christ's resurrection, and will be able to explain how we worship by singing songs and praising the Lord.

The students will be able to relate Christ's instructions to Simon Peter, and will understand that one of the ways we can worship Jesus our King is through service to Him.

The students will be able to tell of God's promise of a Savior, and explain how this promise was fulfilled in the birth of Jesus.

The students will be able to explain that when God calls us to work for Him, He has promised to be with us as we obey Him.

The students will realize that as we seek God first He will take care of our needs.

The students will be able to explain that they must be saved to be in the "race" toward Heaven. They can also explain that there is a reward for those who work for the Lord and finish the race.

The students will be able to describe what will take place at the second coming of Jesus, and will realize that we must be ready for this event.

The students will be able to explain how Abel obeyed God and Cain disobeyed God. (Note to teachers: Do not cover murder, anger, envy, etc.)

The students will be able to explain that when God asks us to do something for Him it is in our best interest to do it! We should do it or we will be sorry.

The students will be able to explain that God expects us to honor and obey our parents.

The students will be able to retell the story of Naaman, bringing out the point that God's ways must be obeyed even if they are not understood.

The students will be able to tell the story of Gideon and to relate some of the characteristics which made him one of the people God could use.

The students will be able to tell that Ruth chose to follow Naomi and relate why she was a person God could use.

The students will be able to tell the story of Samson and how God used him.

The students will be able to relate the story of Esther and give a reason why she qualified to be used of God.

The students will be able to explain that Noah trusted God, and God used him to build the ark which would preserve man and the animal kingdom.

The students will be able to tell that Abraham trusted God and God called him to be the father of His chosen people.

The students will be able to explain that because Joshua and Caleb trusted God, the report they brought back was that God was well able to give them the land.

The students will be able to explain that Joshua trusted God and God used him to lead Israel to victory over Jericho.

The students will be able to explain that John the Baptist trusted God and was used of God to prepare the way for Jesus' ministry.

The students will be able to tell what God created in the universe. They can explain that it declares the glory of God and reveals His power.

The students will be able to name some of the types of plants and animals that God created. They can explain that God created these for His pleasure and for our enjoyment.

The students will be able to explain that man was created to praise and glorify God, and that God gave man dominion over all the rest of His creation.

The students will know that each one of them is special to God and that He knows all about them. They will be able to explain that God has a plan for each of them.

The students will be able to relate that the shepherd boy, David, was chosen to be king because he was a man after God's own heart. They will be able to explain that God looked on his heart and not on the outward appearance as does man.

The students will be able to explain that David trusted in God because he had proven God to be his strength, and will be able to relate how this was proved in his encounter with Goliath. They will be able to tell what promise is given to those who trust God. (They will be kept in perfect peace.)

The students will be able to explain that David and Jonathan were true friends because they loved each other in good times as well as bad.

The students will be able to relate that God's anointed was at last made king.

The students will be able to explain why it is good to give thanks to God. They will be able to tell different ways in which they can thank and praise God.

The students will be able to use the story of the ten lepers to explain that Jesus wants us to give thanks for what He does for us. They can explain that the one leper who came back received an added blessing for being truly thankful—he was spiritually healed as well as physically.

The students will be able to use the woman at the well as an example to explain that when they tell others how thankful they are for God's blessings they are being a witness for Christ.