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Key Thought : Sharing what Christ has done for us on a one to one basis is a critical part of the church’s long-term evangelistic work. [Teaching plan for “Defining Evangelism and Witnessing” April 2, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 4:13, 5:42. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Just as surely as we believe in Jesus and His word, we can believe in His promise to return. We can’t be certain of when, but we can be sure He is returning. [Teaching plan for “The Promise of His Return” March 26, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Peter … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : From the beginning to the end of Scripture, the sacredness and beauty of romance, the sacredness and beauty of romance, love, and intimacy of healthy relationships is revealed. [Teaching Plan for “Love Stories” March 21, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 2:21-15. A. Ask class members to share a short thought … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : God is the ultimate Artist as Potter, Musician, Author, Architect, and Creator of all that is beautiful and very good. [Teaching Plan for “God as Artist” March 14, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 64:6-9. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Prayer is the most important way of communing with God and should be engaged in as much as possible. Christ showed that prayer attitudes such as humility, persistence, and acceptance of God’s will greatly helps us. [Teaching Plan for “The Promise of Prayer” March 7, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Matthew … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Human history appears as dependent on the abilities of man, but above it all, God is working out His purposes ending with the second coming of Jesus. [Teaching Plan for “The Bible and History” February 29, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 1:1-3. A. Ask class members to share a short … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Because God has created this world to be our home and given us dominion as His stewards, we have a responsibility to care for our environment. [Teaching plan for “Creation Care” February 22, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 1:25-28. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Jesus, our Creator and Redeemer, gave us the Sabbath as a sign between Him and His people. It is His day given to man to enjoy a special time with Him. [Teaching plan for “Lord of the Sabbath” February 15, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 2:27,28. A. Ask class members … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The law describes who God is and how He lives and how He has meant for us to live. We are free to live in happiness as we let Him write those laws in our hearts and minds. [Teaching Plan for “God the Lawgiver” February 8, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Exodus … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: It is vital and necessary for us as fallen beings to acknowledge God’s exalted holiness and to seek His cleansing blood and righteousness. [Teaching plan for “The Holiness of God” February 1, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 2:3. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main … Continue reading –>
