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Key Thought : We need to join Christ in overturning the racial, ethnic, and language barriers that hinder the gospel presentation.. [Lesson plan for Discipling the Nations March 3, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 4:25-30. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : The wealthy, world-loving souls can be drawn to Christ, but they are the most difficult to access. [Lesson plan for Discipling the Powerful February 24, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read Romans 13:1-7. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Materialistic persons, rich or poor, cannot serve God and money. We cannot allow the deceitfulness of riches to draw us away from Christ. [Lesson plan for With the Rich and Famous February 17, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read I Timothy 6:10. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : From God’s perspective, every human being is of infinite worth. Everyone deserves as much mercy, respect, and kindness as possible. [Lesson plan for Jesus and the Social Outcasts February 10, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 15:1-7. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : People who know their limitations and trust God for guidance can accomplish extraordinary things for Him. [Lesson plan for Discipling the “Ordinary” February 3, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 2:21-24. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. Why … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : There is an intimate correlation among physical, emotional, and spiritual health. We need to minister to the total person. [Lesson plan for Discipling the Sick January 27, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read John 9:1-3. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : We should cultivate our young people’s talent and enthusiasm and train disciples for Christ at an early age. [Teaching plan for Discipling Children January 27, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read Deuteronomy 6:6-7. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : There is power in prayer. Through prayer we develop like minds and learn to live and do according to His will. [Teaching plan for Discipleship and Prayer January 13, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read Matthew 14:22-23. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Should we, as Christians, take advantage of personal stories in the form of movies, TV, books, magazines, and personal testimonies to help others understand God?. Teaching plan for Discipling Through Metaphor January 6, 2014] 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Samuel 12:1-7. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : The lasting power of Jesus’ ministry is evident in the changed lives of His followers to day.. [Teaching Plan for Disciples and Scripture December 30, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 4:1-4. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. … Continue reading –>
