Key Thought : In order to keep the Sabbath holy, men must themselves be holy. Through faith they must become partakers of the righteousness of Christ. [Lesson Plan for Christ as the Lord of the Sabbath April 27, 2015] 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 4:16-20. a. Ask class members to share a thought on … Continue reading –>
He’s sitting in a boat teaching. There is a massive crowd standing before Him with one particular thing in common. Luke 5:1 reads, “The multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God.” This week as we look at “The Call to Discipleship,” we will concentrate on the events of this day in history. The lessons … Continue reading –>
Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew … Continue reading –>
[Thought questions for The Call to Discipleship April 21, 2015] Calling. How is being a disciple like being a fisherman? Did Jesus choose the disciples and then call them? Has Jesus chosen you? How do you know? What do you think is the main requirement in becoming a disciple of Jesus today? Maybe you came into … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : We cannot follow Christ without wearing the yoke, lifting the cross, and bearing it after Him. We are to step in Christ’s footprints. [Lesson plan for The Call to Discipleship April 20, 2015] 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 9:23. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
The charge would have been attempted murder. They fully intended to kill Him. What makes this more shocking is that they accosted Him in the sacred temple. The solemnity of their worship was turned into a mob scene of violence. In a rage they pounced on Him, grabbing and dragging Him out of the temple, down the streets … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : The incarnation of Christ has ever been, and will ever remain, a mystery. It is a mystery that Christ could be tempted in all points like as we are, and yet be without sin.. [Lesson plan for Who Is Jesus Christ April 13, 2015] 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 7:17-23. a. Ask … Continue reading –>
So the people asked him, saying, “What shall we do then?” He answered and said to them, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.” Luke 3:10-11 That one response from John the Baptist was so insightful for this week’s lesson … Continue reading –>
1. The luminaries. What important personalities seemed to create a circle of history around the death and resurrection of Jesus? Why was it important for Luke to include the names or these people such as Tiberius Caesar, Annas and Caiaphas in his introduction (first verses of Luke 3) at the start of his account of … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : By idle talk, evilspeaking, or neglect of prayer, we can lost the Savior’s presence, and it may take many days of sorrowful search to find Him. [Lesson plan for Baptism and Temptations April 6, 2015] 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 3:11-14. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the … Continue reading –>
