Teaching Resource Items for Jesus: King or Concierge? A Study of Matthew

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1 Teaching Resource Items for Jesus: King or Concierge? A Study of Matthew These items are selected from Teaching Plans in Jesus: King or Concierge? A Study of Matthew Bible Teaching Guide. They are provided to make lesson preparation easier and faster for handouts and similar items. (An item is not provided for every lesson, since every lesson s Teaching Plans does not include items that lend themselves to handouts.) See Jesus: King or Concierge? - A Study of Matthew Bible Teaching Guide. for guidance in using these items. Permission is granted to download, print out, make copies, and use in Bible study classes in your church.

2 Teaching Resource Items 1. For Lesson Two, Discovery Plan Step 7, 2. For Lesson Three, Discovery Plan Step 1, Temptation Acrostic 3. For Lesson Three, Discussion Plan Step 4, Countering Temptations with Scripture 4. For Lesson Four, Discovery Plan Step 1, Blessed Acrostic 5. For Lesson Five, Discussion Plan Step 4, Case Studies 6. For Lesson Eight, Discovery Plan Step 1, Scripture Cards 7. For Lesson Nine, Discussion Plan Step 1, Jim and Betty Elliott: A Story of Forgiveness

3 One of your small group members confides in you that he attended youth camp as a teenager and professed his faith in Christ but was never baptized. He tells you that he never thought it was necessary for him, but now he is beginning to question that decision. How would you respond? One of your small group members confides in you that he attended youth camp as a teenager and professed his faith in Christ but was never baptized. He tells you that he never thought it was necessary for him, but now he is beginning to question that decision. How would you respond? One of your small group members confides in you that he attended youth camp as a teenager and professed his faith in Christ but was never baptized. He tells you that he never thought it was necessary for him, but now he is beginning to question that decision. How would you respond? One of your small group members confides in you that he attended youth camp as a teenager and professed his faith in Christ but was never baptized. He tells you that he never thought it was necessary for him, but now he is beginning to question that decision. How would you respond? Item One, For Lesson Two, Discovery Plan Step 7,

4 Temptation Acrostic List a temptation that adults face which begins with each of the letters listed below. 1. A 2. C 3. E 4. G 5. F 6. L 7. M 8. P 9. S 10. W Item Two, For Lesson Three, Discovery Plan Step 1, Temptation Acrostic

5 Countering Temptations with Scripture List a Scripture that could be used to counter each of the temptations listed below. 1. Gossip: 2. Lust: 3. Alcohol or drug abuse: 4. Worry: 5. Cheating: 6. Gluttony: 7. Procrastination: 8. Money: 9. Expressions of anger: 10. Selfishness: Item Three, For Lesson Three, Discussion Plan Step 4, Countering Temptations with Scripture

6 Blessed Acrostic Create an acrostic below by listing things for which you feel blessed, beginning with each letter of the word. B - L - E - S - S - E - D - Item Four, For Lesson Four, Discovery Plan Step 1, Blessed Acrostic

7 Case Studies Matthew 5:21-26 Last week, Sarah made an innocent but hurtful remark about Maggie during lunch. Since then, Maggie has been struggling with anger toward Sarah and has been avoiding her. What would you tell Maggie? Matthew 5:27-30 Bill travels for business. He does not order movies that could show up on his hotel bill, but he sometimes watches some provocative late-night movies on the free cable channels. What advice would you give Bill? Matthew 5:31-32 John and Karen have been feeling more tension in their marriage recently. They are wondering if they might be happier apart than together. If they asked for your help, what would you tell them? Matthew 5:33-37 Robert committed to helping with a church event, but he was a no show when the time came. It is not the first time this has happened. What could you share with Robert about keeping promises? Item Five, For Lesson Five, Discussion Plan Step 4, Case Studies

8 Scripture Cards Card One: Seed on the Path Matthew 13:3-4 Read the passage listed on your card and respond to the following questions: 1. Where was the seed dispersed? 2. What was the result and why? 3. How does this apply to your life? 4. What might have been done to make sure the seed produced better results? Card Two: Seed on Rocky Places Matthew 13:5-6 Read the passage listed on your card and respond to the following questions: 1. Where was the seed dispersed? 2. What was the result and why? 3. How does this apply to your life? 4. What might have been done to make sure the seed produced better results? Card Three: Seed Among Thorns Matthew 13:7 Read the passage listed on your card and respond to the following questions: 1. Where was the seed dispersed? 2. What was the result and why? 3. How does this apply to your life? 4. What might have been done to make sure the seed produced better results? Card Four: Seed on Good Soil Matthew 13:8 Read the passage listed on your card and respond to the following questions: 1. Where was the seed dispersed? 2. What was the result and why? 3. How does this apply to your life? 4. What might have been done to make sure the seed produced better results? Item Six, For Lesson Eight, Discovery Plan Step 1, Scripture Cards

9 Jim and Betty Elliott A Story of Forgiveness Jim Elliott, and his wife, Betty, were missionaries to a group of people called the Auca Indians in Equador in the 1950 s. This people group had never heard the name of Christ before, so they did not know what it meant to accept him as Savior and Lord. One of Jim s childhood dreams was to tell the story of Jesus to groups of people who had never heard of him. The Auca Indians were a vicious and violent group of people, and they often killed their friends and families, not just strangers or enemies. They were lost and without hope when Jim and Betty heard about them. The couple, along with their missionary friends, wanted to help the Indians to know of Christ, but because of the reputation of Aucans, they decided to build homes in the jungles among a friendly tribe of Indians across the river from the Aucans. They learned the language so they would be able to communicate the message of Christ to this lost people group. They decided to fly over the Aucans in their plane and drop gifts to the Aucan people in hopes of making friends with them. This happened several times over a period of weeks and eventually an elderly man motioned for them to come down. Gradually, somewhat of a bond was built and the missionaries thought they had broken through the cultural barriers and had gained the tribe s trust. However, one night while they were in their camp, five of the missionaries were killed (including Jim Elliott) by a group of the Aucans. Jim s wife, Betty, ultimately went to live with the Aucans, sharing Christ and his forgiveness of their sins with the group, including the Aucan who killed her husband. Item Seven, For Lesson Nine, Discussion Plan Step 1, Jim and Betty Elliott: A Story of Forgiveness