November 3: Doubting Jesus' Power?

I have provided a very different teaching plan this week. I felt the biblical text and the focus on the message of Jesus warranted a different approach. I also tweaked the target in order to bring more focus to the content. Here is the adjusted target:

This session will help adults identify doubt's people have about Jesus' power and how they can learn to affirm Jesus' power in their own lives.

My plan calls for a handout. I have placed a copy in your Connect Group box. Feel free to make copies for use with your class.

Please remember the focus of John as we prepare our study each week. He is introducing us to Christ and His mission. All events pointed to the climax at the cross where Jesus reveals Himself as the Savior. Jesus reveals Himself and His purpose, in the book of John, to the world through His acts of healing and teaching. It is through these acts that Jesus reveals the sinfulness of all men and the futility of man's attempts to gain favor with God on his own.

Announcements:

Special Ongoing Rooftop Studies: ENGAGE

Over the next four weeks group studies will take place that will help you learn how to engage your community for Christ. We invite you to take part in these studies, which will take place at 6:00 p.m. during the Life hour on Sunday nights and at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights. We pray that the studies will enable you to have faith conversations with your neighbor, friends, family, and co-workers. Below is the schedule:

Sunday Sessions: November 10, 17, 24, and December 1

 

* Students Engaging Students - Nick Mobley College Students - Jason Polk

* Young Adults - Cory Scoles

* Adults in their 30's - Michael Norton 

* Adults in their 40's - David Bramble 

* Boomers - John McClendon

* Senior Adults - Adam Creel

 

Wednesday Sessions: November 6, 13, 20, December 4 Led by Ken Polk 

Church Survey for January Schedule

Beginning this Sunday, the church will be asked to indicate which hour they might be attending Connect Group and worship. Please encourage your group to prayerfully consider how they might best serve the Lord with their choices. This is not a commitment card but a survey. They are not locked in to a schedule by taking this survey.

Thank You!

I hope you all know how thankful I am to serve with such a dedicated group of leaders. I am constantly amazed at the quality of your skills and the passion of your heart. I pray God will continue to bless you as we move forward. Keep praying for the additional teachers and groups we want to begin in January. -- John

Bible Study Session Helps: 

Below is the downloadable Word document for this weeks teaching helps. Feel free to copy, paste, delete, or edit any of the content.

November 10 Teaching Helps

Download Directions:Click the above link. When the file opens choose "Download" located in the upper right corner of the window. Let me know if you have any questions.