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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…
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Theme: Defending the faith Objectives: Know: The church leaders at Jerusalem confirmed that Gentiles did not have to be circumcised and keep the ceremonial Law of Moses in order to be saved. Think: Live with the understanding that salvation is by grace through faith for all people. Do: Defend the truth of the gospel,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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Never Alone Theme: God is with us Objectives: Know: God had a plan for Jacob and was with him at every stage. Think: Always be aware that God is accessible and involved in all aspects of our world. He can even cause the things I consider bad to work for His purposes. Do: Trust…
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Undeserved Blessings Theme: God Chose by Grace Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46 Objectives: Know: God chose Jacob in order to accomplish His purposes. Think: Live with the awareness that God chose to offer grace and blessing to me through Jacob’s descendant, Jesus Christ. His choice was not dependent on who I am or what I have…