Scripture: James 2:14-26 Family Theme: Faith in action Objectives: Know: Genuine faith results in good works. Think: Constantly be aware that my lifestyle naturally demonstrates my faith. Do: Serve God and others because of what God has done for you. Notes and questions: B1 Outline C1 Favoritism is wrong James 2:1-13 C2 Faith and…
Theme: Spreading the Gospel Objectives: Know: Under the direction of the Spirit, the church at Antioch sent Paul and Barnabas to take the gospel to the Gentiles. Think: Be conscious that is has always been God’s plan that the gospel be taken to all people. Do: Share the gospel at every opportunity, realizing that…
Mark General info ● Author–Holy Spirit ● Writer–John Mark (Marcus) via Peter ● Time and place–Dates range from 50 to late 60s AD. The place is unknown. Caesarea and other places varying from Rome to Egypt. ● Main topic–The life of Jesus Christ. Outline: Mark 1:1-8 John prepares Mark 1:9-11 Jesus’s baptism Mark 1:12-13…
Theme: Power of the Gospel Objectives: Know: The gospel connected the worst sinners to God and transformed their lives. Think: Interact with others understanding that the gospel saves people from sin and transforms their lives. Do: Share the gospel, trusting God to change people’s lives. Scripture: Acts 9:1-43 Notes and questions B1 What is…
Theme: Faithful to the Gospel Objectives: Know: Stephen stayed true to Christ and the Gospel in the face of opposition. Think: Have the mindset that the Gospel should be proclaimed, even if it is offensive. Do: Seek to present the Gospel through your words and lifestyle. Scripture: Acts 6:8-15 and Acts 7:51-60 Notes and…
Theme: God provides for His people Objectives: Know: God arranged events that promoted Joseph to a prominent position in Egypt to provide a way for Israel and his descendants to survive the famine. Think: Be constantly aware that God provides for His people on His terms, sometimes in ways we would never expect. Do:…
Theme: God is in control Objectives: Know: Joseph faced death at the hands of his brothers and oppression as a slave in Egypt, but God spared his life and provided him favor and position with his master. Think: Live with the awareness that this world can be full of danger and disappointment, but God…
Theme: God established a nation Objectives: Know: Jacob returned to Bethel where God had first met with him in a dream. This brought reassurance concerning God’s plans to build a nation from his descendants. Think: Live each day conscious of the fact that God will bring to pass every promise He has made in…
“‘ And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. ” (Mark 12:30, EMTV) “Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. ” (Revelation 2:4, EMTV) What is…