The Vine and the Branches

The Vine and the Branches  To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Introduction  Last week, we talked about how Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and we can accept the invitation to follow Jesus to make a difference in…

Jesus is The Way

Jesus is The Way To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Introduction  Last week, we discussed Jesus’ interaction with the religious leaders challenging Jesus about paying taxes to Caesar. We talked about how we should give all of our lives to God…

Paying Taxes to Caesar

Paying Taxes to Caesar  To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Introduction  Last week, we discussed Jesus’s parable about the Prodigal Son and how we can celebrate when people turn to/back to Jesus. We talked about how we can show mercy and…

The Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Son To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Introduction  Last week, we discussed the parable Jesus told about the persistent widow and the unrighteous judge and how we can be faithful to God by trusting he will answer our prayers. …

The Persistent Widow

The Persistent Widow To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Introduction  Last week, we discussed Jesus’ explanation about how those who want to follow him and be a part of God’s kingdom should have a “childlike” faith in the way they relate…

Blessed are the Children

Blessed are the Children To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Introduction  Last week, we discussed Jesus’ teaching on how to pray, which is commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer. Through this lesson, Jesus showed that God cares more about people’s inward…

The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer  To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Introduction  Last week, we discussed the story of a woman coming into the home of a Pharisee who Jesus was having dinner with so she could wash and anoint Jesus’ feet which…

A Woman Washes Jesus’ Feet

A Woman Washes Jesus’ Feet  To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Introduction  Last week, we discussed the story of Jesus healing a man born blind and the response of both the people and the Pharisees to this miracle.  During the “Apply”…

Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind   To view the Leader Guide, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Introduction  Last week, we discussed Jesus walking on the water to meet his disciples when they were trapped in a storm while crossing the Sea of Galilee. During this time, we talked about…

Jesus Walks on Water

Jesus Walks on Water To view the Leader Guide for this week, click here. To view a .docx version of this guide, click here. Introduction  Last week, we discussed Jesus’ interaction with two sisters, Mary and Martha, where he emphasized the importance of prioritizing Jesus and his teachings over what we can become distracted by…