Family Growth Term 2 2017 Week 9 Jesus, Our Risen King Big idea King Jesus crushed death, rose to life, and now he is building his church. Bible passage Matthew 28:1-10 All Ages Activity Think of a family member or friend who has died. Talk about how their death made you feel at the[…]
The clear message of the gospel and faith is now given to the gentiles as well as the Jews. Acts 13:13-41 From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem. 14 From Perga they went on to Pisidian Antioch. On the Sabbath they entered the synagogue and sat down. 15 After the reading from[…]
Our life doesn’t start when we die, but the moment we accept Jesus as our lord and saviour. Acts 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed[…]
God’s people are to follow Jesus’ example of love, by walking in love. Ephesians 5 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 But among you there must not be even a hint[…]
We are called to live a life worthy of our calling. We can only do this with the help of Jesus Christ, because it is challenging to live each day with humility and gentleness in our own strength. Ephesians 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the[…]
Is your life defined by what you make, or that you are made new by God in Jesus? Ephesians 2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is[…]
Without Jesus, we are slaves either to sin or to the Old Testament Law. In Jesus, we are free to live out his grace. Galatians 5 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 2 Mark my words! I, Paul,[…]
Family Growth Term 2 2017 Week 8 The Death of God’s King Big idea Jesus died in our place and took God’s curse upon himself so we could receive the blessing promised to Abraham. Bible passage Matthew 27:45-56 All Ages Activity Think of a thing or privilege (e.g. screen time, mobile phone) you have[…]
Are the New Testament and the Old Testament at odds with each other? Galatians 3 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? 3 Are[…]
Statistics say that we are faced with over 3000 messages every day. Are you aware of this? Galatians 1 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead— 2 and all the brothers and sisters with me, To the churches in Galatia: 3 Grace and peace[…]