Real Life Downloaded – Sunday School that Clicks!

Easy to teach.
Easy to share.

Get instant access to current events and issues that relate to Bible lessons. You can also share RLD lessons with anyone. Send a link by email or post to your favorite social media sites.

Real-World Relevance

Every week, you’ll find relevant example that relate the Bible to real life

Free to Use

Although RLD lessons tie into weekly Bible-in-Life or Echoes teacher guides, these free supplements can be used independently to engage students in conversations about life and faith.

Multiple Delivery Options

Each lesson can be saved as a PDF file, read directly off the web page, or printed out.

Lesson 6

|

July 12, 2026

|

Summer 2026

But How Can That Be?

by RLD Editorial Team

Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14

high school

Students will discuss things that are unexplainable as they explore the Trinity.

Lesson 6

|

July 12, 2026

|

Summer 2026

God Puts a Face to a Name

by RLD Editorial Team

Exodus 33:11-23; John 1:14, 18

middle school

Students will watch a meeting between two pen pals as a way to get them thinking about getting to know God.

Lesson 6

|

July 12, 2026

|

Summer 2026

Blown Away

by RLD Editorial Team

Isaiah 6:1-9a; 30:8-21

upper elementary

Students will discuss one city’s up-close encounter with a powerful windstorm as they consider being awed by God’s power and glory.

Lesson 6

|

July 12, 2026

|

Summer 2026

Simon Peter, the Restored Disciple

by RLD Editorial Team

Mark 8:27–29; Luke 22:31–34; John 18:25–27; 21:15–17

Bible-in-Life adult

Peter is not perfect, but he is a leader whom Jesus validates and restores.

Lesson 6

|

July 12, 2026

|

Summer 2026

Simon Peter, the Restored Disciple

by RLD Editorial Team

Mark 8:27–29; Luke 22:31–34; John 18:25–27; 21:15–17

echoes adult

Peter is not perfect, but he is a leader whom Jesus validates and restores.

Lesson 5

|

July 05, 2026

|

Summer 2026

Honesty—The Best Policy

by RLD Editorial Team

Exodus 20:16; Numbers 23:11-20

high school

Students will watch a video about detecting lies and discuss signs of dishonesty as they explore what it means to take pains to do what is right.

Lesson 5

|

July 05, 2026

|

Summer 2026

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

by RLD Editorial Team

Exodus 20:16; John 8:44; Matthew 26:31-35, 56b; Luke 22:54-62

middle school

Students will watch a video about detecting lies and be reminded that while everybody lies sometimes, God calls us to a higher standard.

Lesson 5

|

July 05, 2026

|

Summer 2026

Courage to Speak Truth

by RLD Editorial Team

Exodus 20:16; John 8:12-47

upper elementary

Students will discuss the need for courage as they explore the importance of telling the truth.

Lesson 5

|

July 05, 2026

|

Summer 2026

The Believing Centurion

by RLD Editorial Team

Matthew 8:5–13

Bible-in-Life adult

A centurion displays so much faith that it amazes Jesus.

Lesson 5

|

July 05, 2026

|

Summer 2026

The Believing Centurion

by RLD Editorial Team

Matthew 8:5–13

echoes adult

A centurion displays so much faith that it amazes Jesus.

Lesson 4

|

June 28, 2026

|

Summer 2026

Amos, the Courageous Prophet

by RLD Editorial Team

Amos 1:1; 2:11–12; 3:7–8; 7:10–15

Bible-in-Life adult

God sends Amos from his fields to warn Israel of the coming judgment.

Lesson 4

|

June 28, 2026

|

Summer 2026

Amos, the Courageous Prophet

by RLD Editorial Team

Amos 1:1; 2:11–12; 3:7–8; 7:10–15