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Key Thought: Jesus is the greatest witness to His own Divinity and mission, but also we have the witness of Mary, Pilate, and Thomas as well. November 16, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read John 12:1-8. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: John the Baptist did not disappear from human history after he fulfilled his role with the Elijah message. Many of the common people came to believe in Jesus, but many of the leaders refused to believe as they were close-minded and prejudiced. November 9, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read John 3:25-36. Ask … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: John points to the witnesses who give evidence of Jesus’ identity. John the Baptist, Andrew, Simon Peter, Philip, Nathaniel, and Nicodemus as well as John himself. October 26, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read John 1:19-23. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The prologue is the opening of the book of John as he tells the story of Jesus within the historical period of Jesus’ life and summarizes its major themes. October 19, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read John 1:1-5, 14. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Though Jesus took upon Himself our humanity, He always had His Divinity. John used Christ’s miracles to point to Jesus’ Divinity. October 12, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read John 6:14,15, 26-36. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. How did … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: John called Jesus’ miracles signs. Turning water to wine, restoring health to the sick, and healing the paraplegic at the well. All point to Jesus as the Son of God. October 5, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read John 2:1-11. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : In Mark 16 we see the timing of Jesus’ resurrection on Sunday morning and the mission to take ther gospel throughout the world. September 28, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 15:42—16:6. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Mark 15 presents the trial of Jesus, His condemnation, mockery, His crucifixion, and His death and burial. September 21, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 15:1-20. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What kind of ironic situations occur here? Personal … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Mark 14 narrated the plot to kill Jesus. It tells of the events of Jesus’ betrayal and His condemnation by the religious leaders. September 14, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 14:1-11, 22-31. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. What … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Mark 13 clarifies that the prophecy goes from the time of Jesus to the time of the end, the second coming. He also teaches how to prepare for the coming trials. September 7, 2024 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 13:1-13. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most … Continue reading –>
