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Pastor Greg Surratt: Session 2
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Memory Verse
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6
DON’T ALL FAITH PATHS LEAD EVENTUALLY TO THE SAME GOD? Creative Magazine Template
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SHARE YOUR STORY
Pair up With Someone
Your story is being shaped, even in this moment, by being a part of this group. In fact, few things can shape us more than community.
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PAIR UP WITH SOMEONE
When we share our stories, we can encourage someone else, and learn. We experience the presence of God, as He helps us be brave enough to reveal our thoughts and feelings.
IN YOUR GROUP. (WE SUGGEST THAT MEN PARTNER WITH MEN AND WOMEN WITH WOMEN.) THIS PERSON WILL BE YOUR SPIRITUAL PARTNER FOR THE REST
When you hear Christians talk about or teach that Jesus is the only way to God, what is your response?
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FRIEND TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO COMPLETE THE GOALS YOU SET FOR
What is one of the ways in which Christianity is different from other major religions, in your view?
YOURSELF DURING THIS STUDY, SOMEONE YOU CAN PRAY FOR AND WHO CAN PRAY FOR YOU.
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HEAR GOD’S STORY
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WATCH NOW: DVD SESSION 1 Watch the DVD now, then read and discuss John 1:1-5, 9-14.
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QUESTIONS FROM THE HEART OF A SEARCHER.
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Jesus claimed He was the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6)
ANSWER THIS QUESTION Talk about how you will apply the wisdom you’ve learned from the teaching and Bible study. Resist pat answers or empty promises. Commit to letting God align your story with His. Would you describe Christianity as “inclusive” or “exclusive?” Explain.
CIRCLE of LIFE DIAGRAM
USE THE QR CODE HERE (neighbors,
TO LOOK AT A CHART COMPARING 40 DIFFERENT RELIGIONS. WHY DO YOU
TAKE A LOOK AT THE CIRCLES OF LIFE DIAGRAM ON THE NEXT PAGE.
THINK THERE ARE SO MANY DIFFERENT ONES? HOW
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List a few friends
DO THE MAJOR RELIGIONS
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Pray for them
(CHRISTIANITY, HINDUISM,
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Invite them to church or small group
ISLAM, AND JUDAISM) COMPARE TO ONE ANOTHER?
COMMENTS and BREAKOUTS JESUS CLAIMED HE WAS THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. (JOHN 14:6) What are your thoughts about this verse?
Have you ever struggled with this concept?
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Family (immediate or extended)
Familiar
Friends
(neighbors, kids’ sports teams, school, and so forth)
Fun
Firm
(gym, hobbies, hangouts)
(work)
What will you do this week to stay connected with God? Pick at least one from this list, share with the group:
Personal Prayer DAily DEVOTIONS Praise & Worship
Personal Prayer Commit to personal prayer and daily connection with God. You may find it helpful to write your prayers in a journal.
DAily DEVOTIONS Read and reflect on the Daily Devotions at the end of this lesson.
Praise & Worship
Set aside some time to praise God for who He is. Attend church this week, or take some time in your car, while walking, or just at home to play some worship music and pour your heart out to God.
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DAILY DEVOTIONS
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Get Idea?
Ask God to speak to you through His word.
Each day, read the verses given. Before you begin each day, ask God to speak to you through His word. Take your time. As you read, notice which word or phrase stands out to you. Circle or underline it, or write it in the margin. Use a journal to write your response and any prayers that flow from your time with God.
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DEVOTIONALS
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READ JOHN 6:35-36
READ JOHN 6:37-38
READ JOHN 6:39-40
Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.
“For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” “Sir,” they said, “always give us this bread.”
Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe.”
All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away. For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.
SUMMARY: Use the following space to write any thoughts God has put in your heart and mind about the things we have looked at in this session and during your Daily Devotions time this week.
RESPOND: What are you hungry for, spiritually speaking?
RESPOND: What do you think Jesus meant when He spoke of “the bread of God?” What desires or longings do Jesus’ words stir in you?
“And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.”
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RESPOND: Why do you think some people encountered Jesus yet didn’t believe? In what ways does this still happen today?
RESPOND: Does Jesus’ statement seem “inclusive” or “exclusive?” What does it mean to come to Jesus?
RESPOND: What promise does Jesus make in this passage? What does He say people must do to be saved? What is your response?
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TAKING ACTION: How will you put these insights into action?
FAITH BUILDING
Daily Devotional
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