Teaching children the Word of God is both a privilege and a challenge. Week after week, you prepare lessons, pray over your students, and ask the Lord to bless your efforts. Some days, the work feels light and joyful. Other days, it may feel heavy—especially when questions come up that you hadn’t anticipated or when you wonder if your teaching is connecting at all. In those moments, it’s good to remember that God not only gives you the task but also provides the resources you need.
A Resource for Teachers
One tool that has been prepared by Northwestern Publishing House with Sunday school teachers in mind is Teaching Helps, which is three sets of 78 MP3 podcasts covering some of the most common Bible accounts taught in Sunday school. Each lesson includes two audio segments: one geared for lower grades and one for upper grades. The first portion of each recording walks through the Bible account itself, offering helpful background information to give you a clearer picture of the context. The second portion includes an interview with an experienced teacher who shares practical suggestions for presenting the lesson.
Alongside the audio, you’ll also find a two-page study guide for every lesson. These study sheets highlight the main points of the lesson and summarize the audio content, giving you a quick reference as you prepare to teach your class.
Why This Matters
For the new teacher, Teaching Helps can be a steady hand of guidance, helping you feel more confident as you begin. For the veteran teacher, it can bring fresh insights and new teaching approaches. Whether you are looking for help with background details, tips for presenting the account, or simply a fresh voice to inspire your lesson planning, this resource offers all of that in a clear and accessible format.
Encouragement From God’s Word
Paul once reminded Timothy, a young pastor, to continue in what he had learned: “From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3:15).
That same truth still stands for the children in your Sunday school classroom. The goal is not simply to teach the accounts but to point every heart to the Savior who loves all. Resources like Teaching Helps are meant to serve that greater purpose—to strengthen and support you so that you can point your students clearly to Jesus.
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Are you a pastor or Sunday school coordinator for your church? Click here to learn more about Northwestern Publishing House’s Christ-centered curriculum for Sunday school for Pre-K through grade 8.
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