Talking About Jesus | Week 3 (April 2-8)
Talking About Jesus: Sharing the Good News | Week 3 (April 2-8)
Goal for Week: Define the Good News
45 minutes: Welcome, Pray, Eat + Mingle
-What is the best news you have ever heard or best news you’ve heard recently?
20 Minutes: Review
-Did you have a chance to share a part of your story with someone this week? How did it go? What kind of reaction did you receive?
-If everyone did not get a chance to share answers to the following questions last week, take some time to allow people to share:
-What was your life before you encountered Jesus in a personal way?
-What and/or who drew you to Jesus?
-How did you receive Christ? It could have happened over time or been a life-changing moment. It may be dramatic or quiet, but should be how it actually happened.
-How has your life been different since you received Jesus?
40 Minutes : Introduction of Practice + Discussion Questions
Read :
Isaiah 61:1-2
Matthew 4:23
Luke 2:8-11
Watch The Bible Project video, Gospel of the Kingdom (6 minutes) (instructions on last page)
-What is the Good News? Brainstorm ideas together from the Bible passages and the Bible Project video.
-What part of the Good News is especially meaningful to you today?
-How can you personally be a part of sharing the Good News by what you say and what you do?
15 Minutes Group Practice:
Read Romans 10:9-15
-Take a few moments to silently pray and ask God if there is someone He is wanting send us to individually to share the Good News.
Pray together as a group or in groups of 3-4 people for the people who came to mind.
See next page for Practices next week, consider giving a copy to each member.
5 Minutes : Practices for Week Ahead
Share your personal story or part of it with someone who is not a follower of Jesus.
Invite someone who is not a follower of Jesus or has walked away from their relationship with Jesus to join you for church on Easter Sunday.
Pray every day for someone who needs to know the Good News.
Bible Project Instructions:
TV: Find the Bible Project App on your TV, search “Gospel of the Kingdom” and show the video.
Computer: Follow the link on the guide page directly to the Gospel of the Kingdom video.
Phone: Download the Bible Project app, search “Gospel of the Kingdom” and show the video.