May 26, 2009

Disciples I

May 26, 2009

Lesson 31 - A People Set Apart

Gathering and Prayer (5 minutes)

Opening Activity -In My Skin (10 minutes)

Bell Hooks Identity

Lesson Overview - Scriptures (5 minutes)
I Peter
II Peter
Leviticus
Isaiah

Video Segment (20 minutes)

What did it mean to be a people set apart to proclaim God's purpose to the nations for first century Christians? What does it mean for Christians in the twenty-first century?

Groups/ Activities (50 minutes)

1. Role of high priests
2. Suffering that results from holy living and being set apart (first century vs. twenty first century Christians)
3. Definition/Characteristics of Holy Living

Human Condition

Marks of Discipleship

Prayer Requests and Closing Prayer

May 19, 2009

Disciple I
Lesson 30 - Our High Priest
May 19, 2009

Gatherinq and Prayer (5 minutes)

Video Seqment (30 minutes)

Listen for the message of Hebrews and note the importance the image of high priest plays in the message.

Video discussion question: What is the message of Hebrews and what does it teach about Christian discipleship?

Scripture and Study Manual (50)

Group 1: The central point of discussion is the superiority of Jesus Christ. Identify Scriptures showing the superiority of Jesus.

Group 2: Hebrews speaks to the problem of weakening faith. Locate Scriptures describing evidence of fading faith. Then, in your own words, create a definition of faith

Group 3: Answer these 2 questions: What strength do you draw from the knowledge that Jesus faced the same temptations we face? What does Jesus' sacrifice mean for the way you live?

Group 4: Marks of Discipleship

Read "Our Human Condition" aloud; then discuss: What power do sacrifice and forgiveness have for the condition described there?

Closing and Prayer (10 minutes):

Prayer List

May 12, 2009

Disciple I Group Meeting
Lesson 29 - A Pastor Gives Guidance
May 12,2009

Gathering and Prayer (5 minutes)
Theme: A Pastor Gives Guidance
Theme Word: Training
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Video Segment (20 minutes)
Listen for the advice given to Timothy and Titus. Video Discussion Question: What challenges faced the church described in Timothy and Titus? What advice did Paul give? What challenges confront Christians trying to live together as family in today's world?

Scripture and Study Manual (25 minutes)

Group 1: Summarize what Paul had to say about helping people adhere to the central doctrines of the faith. How do these issues concern us today?

Group 2: Summarize what Paul had to say about teaching diligently. How do these issues concern us today?

Group 3: Summarize what Paul had to say about caring for family. How do these issues concern us today?

Encounter the Word (25 minutes)

Read 1 Timothy 6:3-20 aloud. Jot down insights you received from this scripture. What are the central ideas of the passage? What does this passage mean for today's world? What personal meanings does this passage hold for you?

Our Human Condition/Marks of Discipleship (20 minutes)

Read aloud "Our Human Condition" and the mark of discipleship. Summarize what Paul had to say about respecting spiritual authority and leadership. How do these issues concern us today?

Closing and Prayer (5 minutes)