Some background study of the passage is also necessary. The teacher should discover information on the author, the audience, the setting, and other information that will give the context of the scripture passage to be taught. The objectives are what the class needs to know, feel and do as a result of studying the lesson. Much teaching in the church lacks objectives, and is aimless. If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.
Objectives give the teacher a direction to go.
Objectives might be to acquire knowledge, to change an attitude, or to develop a skill. The objective for a lesson should be written out in terms of the learner's desired response. A good objective will be brief, specific, clear, practical, and pertinent to the class. Objectives are needed not only for a specific lesson, but objectives should be prepared and used for a unit of lessons, and for the entire quarter or series of lessons. The objectives should reflect an understanding of the needs of the age group the lesson is to be taught to, and even an understanding of individuals that should be present in the class.