Posts from 2022 (Page 6)

Posts from 2022 (Page 6)

Amazing Imputation – Week 9

Themes: Do believers understand that grace permits freedom but limitations? Limitations matter and are important because Jesus understands what’s best for us.

Mark: Lesson 11

Lesson text: Mark 5:21-43 This section of Mark contains a miracle account within a miracle account. Jesus is approached by synagogue leader Jairus, whose daughter is gravely ill. Jesus agrees to heal the girl and they head to Jairus’ home, along with a huge crowd. But en route, a desperately ill woman touches Jesus, hoping for healing. This bold act on her part gets Jesus’ attention, leading to an enlightening conversation. Lesson worksheet Header image by Patrick Gillespie on Unsplash.

Amazing Imputation – Week 8

Themes: If Jesus is watching and He were to share His opinion of our worship, would He be pleased? Why? How do you know for certain that you belong to Jesus? How does He know that you belong to Him?

Mark: Lesson 10

Lesson text: Mark 5:1-20 Jesus encounters a demon-possessed man on the east side of the Sea of Galilee. In fact, the man is possessed with many demons. He introduces himself as Legion and pleads with Jesus to not drive the demons from the area. Instead, he asks Jesus to allow the demons to enter a herd of pigs. Jesus gives His permission and the demons transfer from the man to the herd. Startled, the pigs rush into the sea and…

Mark: Lesson 9

Lesson text: Mark 4:21-41 Most of the remainder of chapter four recounts Jesus teaching in parables. Jesus explains that an individual will receive in proportion to what they commit. Those who demonstrate faith and a willingness to learn will be rewarded with more. Those who reject the message will lose what little they have received. Jesus then teaches about the growth of the church with two more agricultural parables. The chapter ends with Jesus calming the sea during an unexpected…

Amazing Imputation – Week 6

Themes: How do you receive Yahweh’s grace? If we are to believe and then publicly and proudly voice this, it should not be a one-time only event but regular and ongoing throughout our life.

Mark: Lesson 8

Lesson text: Mark 4:1-20 The parable of the sower is one of the best known in the gospels. It points to the imperative of spreading the message of Jesus far and wide. But what about the four soils Jesus talks about in the parable? Much has been written about them over the last two thousand years. Lesson worksheet Header image by Vince Veras on Unsplash.

Amazing Imputation – Week 5

Themes: An object lesson for enjoyment and fun. How can worship be more exciting and participatory for people? Receiving Yahweh’s grace involves genuinely believing, admitting in personal discussion with Jesus or Yahweh and publicly and proudly voicing your decision.

Mark: Lesson 7

Lesson text: Mark 3:20-35 The second half of chapter three brings Jesus’ earthly family into focus. They are concerned for His well-being as He ministers to the throngs who seek His help. While these well-meaning relatives and friends believe Jesus has lost His mind, the Jewish scribes on hand posit a much darker occurrence. They accuse Jesus of being not only possessed of a demon, but actually working in league with Satan. In turn, Jesus responds to both the scribes…

Amazing Imputation – Week 4

Themes: Let’s discuss “common” grace vs. Amazing grace. How do you personally receive Yahweh’s grace? How would others know that you have received Yahweh’s grace? Two videos for this date:

Mark: Lesson 6

Lesson text: Mark 3:1-19 The first part of chapter three completes the conflict section begun in lesson 4. Jesus is watched closely by the Pharisees as He heals a man on the Sabbath. In the aftermath of this, the plot to kill Jesus begins to take shape. Knowing this, Jesus and His followers go down to the Sea of Galilee. There He heals many and drives out demons. People come from many miles away, far outside of Galilee, to be…