Day: July 17, 2014

Word One Bible Study: Forgiven to Forgive (Pentecost 15A Gospel)

by Phil Miksad Download a printable PDF of the Word One Bible Study for Pentecost 14 Gospel. Text: Matthew 18:21-35  for the 14th  Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Series A Objectives Participants will: Gain a better understanding of God’s forgiveness and justice. Be reminded that forgiveness is meant to be shared. Materials Needed Bible Paper Pencil/Pen Group Guidelines Divide into groups of people. Choose as leader the person with the birthday closest to today’s date. The leader’s role will be to keep the discussion moving and to lead prayer at the dosing. All members of the group should be encouraged...

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Word One Bible Study: Building Bridges/Tearing Down Walls (Pentecost 14A Gospel)

by Myron Harms Download a printable PDF of the Word One Bible Study for Pentecost 14A Gospel. Text: Matthew 18:1-20 (focusing on verses 13-20) for the 14th  Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Series A Objectives Participants will: Identify situations that cause heartache and conflict with others. Recognize the plan Jesus stated in Matthew 18 to use when people are in conflict. Develop a plan to resolve conflict when it occurs. Materials Needed 3X5 index cards Box of straws Roles of masking tape Pen, pencil, markers Newsprint Blindfolds Group Guidelines Break into groups of 4 or 5 to work through the...

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