Key Thought : Jesus was given to stand at the head of humanity, that by His example He might teach what it means to minister. His whole life was under a law of service. He served all and ministered to all.

[Lesson plan for Jesus, the Master Teacher May 25, 2015]

1. Have a volunteer read Luke 6:20-26.

a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
b. Why is it wrong for people to speak ill of us? Aren’t we supposed to grow in favor with God and men?
c. Personal Application: How do we do good to those who hate us and bless those who curse us? Share your thoughts.
d. Case Study: One of your relatives states: “Is this saying that if you’re rich, you won’t go to heaven; but if you are poor, you will get to heaven?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Luke 5:27-32.

a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
b. Why did people hate tax collectors so much?
c. Personal Application: How practical is loving others as yourself? Share your thoughts.
d. Case Study: One of your friends states, “What does it mean that Jesus calls the sinner, not the righteous, to repentance? Doesn’t God forgive the good people, the pillars of society, as well as the poor?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

3. Have a volunteer read Luke 10:25-28.

a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
b. Why is it an important idea to answer questions people ask by asking what they think first?
c. Personal Application: When people ask you questions, do you tend to give answers before you find out where they are coming from? Share your thoughts..
d. Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “I don’t need anyone to teach me. God speaks to me and tells me what to do and not to do.” How would you respond to your friend?

4. Have a volunteer read Luke 10:30-37.

a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
b. Why would the priest and the Levite walk by the wounded man on the other side of the road?
c. Personal Application: How can you create an atmosphere where everyone is loved and feels wanted? Share your thoughts.
d. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Note : “Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.” MH p. 149.

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