Month: July 2014

Word One Bible Study: Things of God (Pentecost 13A Gospel)

Word One Bible Study: Things of God (Pentecost 13A Gospel)

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by Myron Harms Download a printable PDF of the Word One Bible Study for Pentecost 13A Gospel). Text: Matthew 16:21-26 for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Series A Objectives Participants will: Understand that God’s plans are different from our plans. Learn how to turn to God to find His solutions to difficult situations. Realize that in time we will see how God is taking care of our problems in His own unique ways. Materials Needed 3×5 index cards Pen, pencil, markers Several sheets of newsprint One piece of newsprint with a cross drawn in the center Group Guidelines...

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Word One Bible Study: Who Am I? (Pentecost 12A Gospel)

Word One Bible Study: Who Am I? (Pentecost 12A Gospel)

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by Myron Harms Download a printable PDF of the Word One Bible Study for Pentecost 12A Gospel. Text: Matthew 16:13-20 for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Series A Objectives Participants will: Recognize and appreciate the importance of their individuality. Realize the significance of belonging to the family of God. See others as individuals created by God for unique purposes. Materials Needed 3×5 index cards Pens/Pencils Markers Newsprint Bible Group Guidelines Form groups of 5-6. Choose the person with the largest hands to be the small group leader. The leader’s job is to guide his/her group through the discussion...

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Word One Bible Study: Faith of an Outsider (Pentecost 11A Gospel)

Word One Bible Study: Faith of an Outsider (Pentecost 11A Gospel)

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by Lisa Day Download a printable PDF of the Word One Bible Study for Pentecost 11A Gospel. Text: Matthew 15:21-28 for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Series A Objectives Participants will notice those who are considered outsiders in their school, church and community and reach them with His love and forgiveness. Materials Needed Bible Paper Pencils/pens Group Guidelines Divide into groups of 4-5 people. Choose as leader the person who is the tallest member of the group. Building Community Begin by praying together that God will bless the group. Develop a group definition for the word “Outcast.” Identify,...

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Word One Bible Study: Do Not Be Afraid (Pentecost 10A Gospel)

Word One Bible Study: Do Not Be Afraid (Pentecost 10A Gospel)

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by Lisa Day Download a printable PDF of the Word One Bible Study for Pentecost 10A Gospel. Text: Matthew 14:22-33 for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Series A Objectives Participants will learn that there will be times of doubt and hesitation in life, but Jesus will be there for us to reach out and help us get through. Materials Needed Bible Copies of this study Names of all participants on slips of paper Pencil Group Guidelines Have each participant write their name on a slip of paper. Draw names one by one, filling each team with 4-6 people....

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Word One Bible Study: Needs (Pentecost 9A Gospel)

Word One Bible Study: Needs (Pentecost 9A Gospel)

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by Lisa Day Download a printable PDF of the Word One Bible Study for Pentecost (9A Gospel). Text: Matthew 14:13-21 for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, Lectionary Series A Objectives Participants will: Identify ways that Jesus meets the needs of the people who followed Him during His earthly ministry. Identify needs of people in our church/community and develop ways that we can assist in meeting at least one of those needs. Materials Needed Bible Copies of this study Pencil Newsprint (or write on board) Markers Paper Group Guidelines Break into groups of 4-6. The leader is the one who...

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