Teacher Script
Introduction
Hello children of God! Today, let’s talk about someone very important. But before we get started, I want to ask you a question: who is the boss? Who is in charge?
The answer might depend on where you are. For instance, at home, your parents might be the ones making the rules. In school, it would be your teacher. At your workplace, it would be your boss, manager or CEO.
Different Authority Figures
Let’s say you play a sport. Then your coach would be the one calling the shots, telling you what exercises to do and explaining the rules of the game. Similarly, a town or city might have a mayor overseeing the people. And for a country, we have a president to keep things running smoothly.
God is Ultimately in Charge
But who’s really in charge of everything? This is an important question, and the answer should be clear to all of us Sunday school students. It is God! He’s the big boss. He’s in charge of everyone, including you and me. And he’s the one we should follow first and foremost.
Respecting Authority While Following God’s Law
The Bible tells us that God placed certain people in authority. So, we should follow their instructions, except in situations where they contradict God’s teachings. Here’s a story from the Bible to illustrate this point.
The Story of Jesus and the Pharisees
There were religious leaders called Pharisees who were very proud of following all the rules. They tried to trick Jesus with a question about paying taxes to the Roman government, which many people disliked. They thought if Jesus said to pay taxes, people would be upset. But if he said not to pay, he would be against the government.
Jesus wasn’t tricked. He pointed out that the coin used for taxes had Caesar’s face on it, because Caesar was the ruler. Jesus said, “Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, and give to God what is God’s.” This means we should respect the authorities because God placed them in charge. We should follow their laws, as long as those laws don’t go against God’s teachings.
Conclusion
So, remember, we always put God first. He is the real boss, and we should always strive to honor him. We can do this by following the rules at home, school and everywhere else. We can also honor God by praying and giving back, such as giving money to the church. Let’s thank God for everything he has given us and ask him to help us follow his laws.
Outline
Introduction
- Begin with a question: Who is the boss? (parents, teachers, coaches etc.)
- Briefly discuss different authority figures in various settings.
Main Point
- Introduce God as the ultimate authority figure.
- Emphasize that God is in charge of everything and everyone.
Respecting Authority
- Explain that the Bible teaches us to respect those in authority placed by God.
- Note that this applies unless their orders contradict God’s teachings.
Illustrative Story
- Briefly summarize the story of Jesus and the Pharisees.
- Discuss how Jesus instructed to follow Caesar’s rule as long as it doesn’t contradict God’s law.
- Explain the importance of respecting authorities while prioritizing God’s law.
Conclusion
- Reiterate that God is always first.
- Encourage students to honor God by following rules and giving back.
- End with a prayer of thanks and for guidance in following God’s law.
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