Rafiki Bible Study Sunday School Lessons
Adapted from the Rafiki Bible Study, Rafiki Sunday School Lessons are designed to guide Sunday school teachers through teaching the Bible. Including step-by-step instructions, scripted notes, and recommended commentaries, the lessons allow Bible teachers to optimize their preparation time and teach effectively.
Adult (High School +),
Jr High (7–8th grade),
Primary (3rd–6th grade),
and Pre-K–2nd lessons are available.
Children's lessons include ideas for group activities.
Lessons are available for purchase as a set that includes a commentary for use with the adult lessons.
Available and Upcoming Sunday School Lessons
Genesis Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$80.00
This 32-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of Genesis. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of R. Kent Hughes commentary on Genesis—Genesis, Beginning and Blessing—is included with the set.
In his commentary on Genesis, R. Kent Hughes offers a fresh look into this book of the Bible, giving us our first tastes of God’s enduring faithfulness that shines throughout the entire Bible and salvation history. This book is part of a series of commentaries from Crossway—Preaching the Word—that are written by pastors for pastors, as well as for all who teach or study God’s Word.
R. Kent Hughes (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and former professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hughes is also a founder of the Charles Simeon Trust, which conducts expository preaching conferences throughout North America and worldwide. He serves as the series editor for the Preaching the Word commentary series and is the author or coauthor of many books.
Exodus Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$65.00
This 22-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of Exodus. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of Philip Graham Ryken’s Exodus commentary is included with the set.
In his commentary on Exodus, Ryken mines the majestic Book of Exodus for knowledge of God’s character and instruction for his followers. So much can be learned about God through the accounts of his deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt, his many divine interventions for them, and his transformation of them into an independent nation.
Philip Graham Ryken (PhD, Oxford University) is president of Wheaton College and former pater of Philadelphia’s Tenth Presbyterian Church. He has written or edited over fifty books, including When Trouble Comes and The Love of Loves in the Song of Songs.
Joshua Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$35.00
This 5-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of Joshua. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of David Jackman’s Joshua commentary is included with the set.
Following closely on the heels of the Exodus story, the Book of Joshua recounts the mighty acts of God as he fulfills his promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is, quite profoundly, a testimony to God's awesome power and enduring faithfulness.
With warmth and wisdom, pastor David Jackman ultimately encourages us to trust God's promises more deeply and obey his commands more wholeheartedly—that we might fully enjoy all the blessings secured for us in and through our Joshua: Jesus Christ.
Part of the Preaching the Word Commentary Series.
Judges Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$30.00
This 8-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of Judges. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of Barry G. Webb’s Judges & Ruth commentary is included with the set.
The Book of Judges powerfully demonstrates the chaos that can arise when sin reigns in people's hearts. In contrast, the Book of Ruth offers a message of redemption and hope following disorder. Set in a time when everyone "did what was right in his own eyes," both books work together to highlight God's faithfulness in the midst of Israel's disobedience.
Exploring the stories of figures such as Gideon, Samson, Naomi, and
Ruth, this accessible commentary emphasizes the countless ways God protected and
preserved his people in the Bible. Experienced preacher Barry Webb explores important connections between Judges and Ruth, reminding us of God's promises to his people and offering practical applications for daily life—pointing us toward the hope of the coming King of kings, Jesus Christ.
Barry G Webb is (PhD, University of Sheffield) is the senior research fellow emeritus in Old Testament at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia. He is the author of numerous scholarly articles and books and his work has been published in eight different languages.
Ruth Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$20.00
This 4-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of Ruth. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of Iain Duguid's Esther and Ruth commentary is included with the set.
In his commentary on Esther and Ruth, Duguid explores the question, Does God help those who help themselves? That may seem to be the message of the Books of Esther and Ruth. Some think that Ruth's attractiveness won over Naomi and Boaz. But a closer reading shows an embittered Naomi to have abandoned the Promised Land and God's people. God's grace comes to Naomi unexpectedly, and with it, a depiction of redemption for her people. In Ruth, a gracious and sovereign God works through flawed individuals—unable even to help themselves—to rescue his people and prepare for the coming of Christ.
Iain M. Duguid is professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the author of Ezekiel and the Leaders of Israel, Esther & Ruth, Daniel, Song of Songs in the Reformed Expository Commentary, as well as many other titles. You can read more of his content at faculty.wts.edu and hear his sermons at Christarp.com
Matthew Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$75.00
This 31-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of Matthew. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of R.C. Sproul's commentary on Matthew is included with the set.
In his commentary on Matthew, Dr. R.C. Sproul explores the events of Jesus' life, from His miraculous birth to His triumphant resurrection, and explains some of His most famous teachings, including the Sermon on the Mount and the Great Commission. As Dr. Sproul looks back on these crucial moments in history, he also provides pastoral wisdom on how the church is to worship and serve in the present age.
R.C. Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries, founding pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Fla., and first president of Reformation Bible College. He was author of more than one hundred books.
John Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$55.00
This 18-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of John. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of R.C. Sproul's commentary on John is included with the set.
If you start at the beginning of the New Testament and read straight through, first you'll find three similar accounts of Jesus' life. Then you come to the gospel of John. From recounting Jesus' signs to recording his famous I am statements, John puts a spotlight on Jesus' redemptive work so that others will believe and be saved. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul provides an introduction to John in his accessible, conversational style. Each chapter is packed with insights and exhortations to draw you closer to the life and light of the Savior.
R.C. Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries, founding pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Fla., and first president of Reformation Bible College. He was author of more than one hundred books.
Acts Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$65.00
This 26-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of Acts. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of Dr. R.C. Sproul's commentary on Acts is included with the set.
Dr. R.C. Sproul's commentary offers an in-depth study on the Spirit’s work through these Christians and in the growth and spread of the early church.
R.C. Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries, founding pastor of Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Fla., and first president of Reformation Bible College. He was author of more than one hundred books.
Romans Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$85.00
This 32-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of Romans. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of R. Kent Hughes commentary on Romans—Romans, Righteousness from Heaven—is included with the set.
In his commentary on Romans, R. Kent Hughes surveys the fundamental doctrines of Christianity—themes of justification by faith, freedom from sin, and God’s adoption of sinners and helps the reader to experience the power of Paul’s theological treatise. This book is part of a series of commentaries from Crossway—Preaching the Word—that are written by pastors for pastors, as well as for all who teach or study God’s Word.
R. Kent Hughes (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and former professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hughes is also a founder of the Charles Simeon Trust, which conducts expository preaching conferences throughout North America and worldwide. He serves as the series editor for the Preaching the Word commentary series and is the author or coauthor of many books.
1 Corinthians Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$55.00
This 16-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of 1 Corinthians. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of Stephen Um's commentary on 1 Corinthians is included with the set.
In this commentary, pastor Stephen Um uses powerful illustrations and practical applications to point readers and teachers of the Bible to the heart of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians: the gospel of Jesus Christ that has the power to save, change, and unite God’s people. The commentary is published by Crossway and is part of their series of commentaries Preaching the Word.
Stephen Um (PhD, University of St. Andrews) serves as the senior minister of Citylife Church in Boston, Massachusetts. He also serves as a council member for the Gospel Coalition.
2 Corinthians Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$50.00
This 14-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of 2 Corinthians. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of R. Kent Hughes' commentary on 2 Corinthians is included with the set.
In this commentary on 2 Corinthians, Pastor R. Kent Hughes carefully examines this second letter from the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, continuing to provide rich biblical insight for the body of Christ. The commentary is published by Crossway and is part of their series of commentaries Preaching the Word.
R. Kent Hughes (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and former professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hughes is also a founder of the Charles Simeon Trust, which conducts expository preaching conferences throughout North America and worldwide. He serves as the series editor for the Preaching the Word commentary series and is the author or coauthor of many books.
Ephesians Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$45.00
This 12-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of Ephesians. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of Bryan Chappell’s commentary on Ephesians is included with the set.
The Apostle Paul wrote the little house churches of the ancient metropolis of Ephesus this amazing truth: through such as you the purposes of Christ will fill the world; he is transforming all things for you and through you. Now Dr. Bryan Chapell, noted preacher and teacher of preaching, unfolds Paul's glorious description of how this triumph of the church will occur and what our roles are in Christ's ultimate victory.
Bryan Chapell is senior pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinios, and served as president of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis from 2012–2013. He graduated from Northwestern University with his BSJ in journaling, English literature, and American history. He received his MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and obtained his PhD from Southern Illinois University.
James Sunday School Lessons + Commentary
$30.00
This 8-week study guides Sunday school teachers through the Book of James. The set includes Adult (High School +), Jr High (7–8th grade), Primary (3rd–6th grade), and Pre-K–2nd lessons. Children's lessons include ideas for group activities. One copy of Daniel Doriani’s James commentary is included with the set.
The Book of James is both beloved for its practical wisdom and debated as to its relationship to Paul’s gospel. It offers concrete counsel on trials, poverty and riches, favoritism, social justice, the tongue, worldliness, boasting, planning, prayer, illness, and more. But in doing so, it exposes our inability to measure up to God’s standard.
Daniel Doriani, a pastor and scholar recognized for his works on biblical interpretation and application, resolves the tension between the wide-ranging practical commands of James and the centrality of faith in the Christian life. While James may not articulate the doctrine of atonement through the death and resurrection of Jesus, James does present Christ in his own way. Here Doriani shows us how. He thus helps us to apply the wisdom of James in a way that is rooted in grace.
Daniel M. Doriani is vice president of strategic academic projects and professor of theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. Previously he was senior pastor of Central Presbyterian Church in Clayton, Missouri.
Rafiki Bible Study Donation
$1.00
At Rafiki, our main goal is to help people know God. Thus it is vital that children learn the truths of the Bible and apply them to their lives. Each day, the children will meet with their cottage family and in their classroom for a time of prayer, Scripture reading, praise, and worship. This practice has become an important and refreshing time in the daily lives of every child, employee, and missionary at their Rafiki Village.
Each donation directly impacts people knowing God across Africa.