Key Thought: Like the Reformers, we can discover a God big enough for every challenge.A God who gives our lives meaning and purpose.
May 4, 2024

1. Have a volunteer read Psalm 119:103, 119:147, 119:162.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on the most important point in this passage.
2. What was David’s attitude towards God’s word?
3. Personal Application: In what ways have the Scriptures comforted you in times of trouble? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Why is the idea of the Bible and faith so important to the Christian walk and salvation? Why don’t we consider tradition and culture as well? Isn’t the Bible full of cultural and traditional influences?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read 2 Corinthians 2:1-6, 2:14.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What does this tell us about Paul’s confidence in proclaiming the truth of God’s Word?
3. Personal Application: Think about your life and your impact on others. What opportunities do these texts show you to have an influence on others for eternity? Share your thoughts
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “I don’t think your community or culture uphold the Scriptures like you do. Many look at Scripture as part truth, part allegory or myth. Some accept only the New Testament and reject the Old as irrelevant. Some try to change the focus and interpretation of women’s role in the home and church, the idea of sexual deviation as normal, and other Biblical standards as out of touch with modern life. How can you hold onto Biblical truths in the face of all this.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Ephesians 2:8,9; Romans 3:23,24; Romans 6:23.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on the most important point in this text.
2. What do these verses teach about the plan of salvation?.
3. Personal Application: How should we interpret the Bible? Many say you can interpret things in many ways. So can different interpretations be right and still truth? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “If salvation is by grace through faith as the work of God through Christ, what role do our works play in the Christian life? How can we affirm the importance of good works without getting caught up in legalism?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read I Peter 2:2, 2 Peter 3:18, Colossians 1:10.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on the most important point in this text.
2. What truths do these passages reveal about the Christian life?
3. Personal Application: In your life, what hope of salvation do you have? Do you feel like you have a saving relationship with God, or is there room for improvement? Share your thoughts.
4. 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

(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.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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