The Gift of Faith Tests of faith March 2016 Adult Sunday School Handout Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Charlotte, NC
March 6, 2016 Powerful Faith Background Scriptures - Mark 9:14-29 Daily Home Bible Readings February 29, 2016 Genesis 15:1-6 March 1, 2016 Genesis 50:15-21 March 2, 2016 Isaiah 43:5-13 March 3, 2016 Matthew 9:27-33 March 4, 2016 John 5:19-24 March 5, 2016 John 6:35-40 March 6, 2016 Mark 9:14-29 Key Verse Mark 9:24 Lesson Outline I. Prologue Mark 9:14-16 II. Problem Analysis Mark 9:17-22 III. Problem Solution Mark 9:23-27 IV. Problem explanation Mark 9:28,29 Questions 1. Have you ever felt powerless in a desperate situation? If yes, how did you overcome the feeling of powerlessness? 2. How would you define faith? 3. How can we keep our discussions about faith insightful rather than inflammatory? 4. If two people are having a discussion regarding faith, would you join in the conversation or just listen? Explain your response. 5. How much do you think faith plays in the outcome of negative situations? 6. Have you ever expressed the same sentiments as the father in the text while praying? What was the result of your prayer? 7. Do you think a Christians prayer/s reflect their spiritual maturity? Explain. 8. Do you think honesty plays a role in our prayer life and faith? 2
March 13, 2016 Simple Faith Background Scripture - Mark 10:17-31 Daily Home Bible Readings March 7, 2016 Psalm 49:1-6, 16-19 March 8, 2016 Proverbs 22:1-4; 23:3-5 March 9, 2016 Isaiah 55:1-6a March 10, 2016 Matthew 7:24-29 March 11, 2016 Galatians 5:1-13 March 12, 2016 Luke 16:10-14 March 13, 2016 Mark 10:17-31 Key Verse Mark 10:21 I. The Rich Man and Jesus Mark 10:17-22 II. The Disciples and Jesus Mark 10:23-31 Questions 1. What/who helps you determine the things that are important to the Lord? 2. Define the word independent. What does independence look like in the everyday life of a Christian? What part does independence play in the life of a Christian? 3. Do you think there is a do-it-yourself guide to faith? Share your thoughts. 4. What would you describe as a luxury item? What luxury items do you think Christians should allow themselves to own? 5. How can a Christian determine if they are serving God or money? Does this determination differ during times of scarcity or plenty? 6. What price have you paid to be a disciple of Christ? Relationship/s? Lifestyle? Employment? 7. Can devotion to family conflict with devotion to God? Explain. 3
March 20, 2016 Struggling Faith Background Scripture - Mark 14:26-31, 66-72 Daily Home Bible Readings March 14, 2016 Jeremiah 3:12-18 March 15, 2016 Isaiah 2:1-6 March 16, 2016 1 Peter 4:10-19 March 17, 2016 Psalms 85:4-13 March 18, 2016 Romans 12:14-21 March 19, 2016 Galatians 5:22-26 March 20, 2016 Mark 14:26-31, 66-72 Key Verses Mark 14:30 Lesson Outline I. To the Mount of Olives Mark 14:26-31 II. At the Place of Trial Mark 14:66-72 Questions 1. How do we prepare to walk by faith? What are some challenges that are faced, when one begins to walk by faith? 2. What happens to scatter the sheep of the flock? Where do you think responsibility lies when sheep scatter? 3. Have you ever made a strong affirmation, as Peter did, and not been able to follow through? Share why, if you feel led. 4. Where is your shelter when you need help and your faith is challenged? 5. Which Old Testament person inspires you to lean on Christ during difficult times? New Testament person? 6. Where do you find strength in the midst of trouble? 4
March 27, 2016 Resurrection Faith Background Scripture Daily Home Bible Readings March 21, 2016 Deuteronomy 6:1-9 March 22, 2016 1 Samuel 12:19-24 March 23, 2016 Psalm 23 March 24, 2016 Romans 1:1-7 March 25, 2016 1 Peter 1:21-25 March 26, 2016 1 Peter 3:14b-22 March 27, 2016 Mark 16:1-8 Key Verse Mark 16:6 Lesson Outline I. Expecting a Corpse Mark 16:1-3 II. Encountering a Man Mark 16:4-6 III. Receiving a Message Mark 16:7,8 Questions 1. How do people that you know grieve? Where is God in the grief? 2. Have you ever had a time at a cemetery that caused you to have a spiritual experience/revelation? Share. 3. How has your knowledge of resurrection been beneficial in your life? Your spiritual growth? 4. What part have you seen fear play in a Christian s witness for Christ? In your witness? 5. How does the resurrection narrative help a Christian who is preparing for the reality of death? 5
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Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School Classes Children's Division 1st 4th Sunday 9:30 a.m.!1:00 a.m. Youth Division 1st 4th Sunday 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Adult Division 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Beginners (ages 3) Room 271 Pre-K (age 4) Room 279 Kindergarten (age 5) Room 269 Primary 1 (1st grd) Room 356 Primary 2 (2nd grd) Room 268 Primary Jr. 1 (3rd grd) Room 304 Middle School (grades 6,7,8) Conference Center A Senior High (grades 9-12) Room 303 New Millennium (ages 18-35) Room 133 Christian Leadership (Adults) Conf. Center D Current Events and the Bible (Adults) (Rm209) Primary Jr. 2 (4th grd) Room 358 Junior Class (5th grd) Room 359 Empowered Disciples (Adults) Conf. Center C Volunteer (Adults) Room 135 Married Couples Bible Elective (Church Library 3rd FL) Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Bible Study Schedule Seniors 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Tuesday @ 10:30am (James) Wednesday Evenings - @ 7 pm (James) Thursday Evenings - @ 7:00pm (2 Samuel) Women s Bible Blitz - 1st and 3rd Saturday @ 3 pm (War Room/Fervent) http://new.livestream.com/friendshipcharlotte/events/3120488 Men s Bible Study 2nd and 4th Tuesday @ 7 pm (Matthew) March is Women s Month Activities @ Friendship Bible Study each Wednesday in March - Devotion @6:45 pm Women s New Perspective Ministry (WNPM) and The Park Women s Ministry Fellowship Tea - March 5th Registration closed. Fun/Talent Night Friday March 11 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Women s Day - Sunday March 13, 2016 (7:30am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am) Prayer Breakfast March 19, 2016 @7:00 a.m. Women s Health Symposium - March 19 8 am 3 pm 7
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School Intergenerational Sunday Every 5th Sunday Families are asked to worship together Dr. Clifford A. Jones, Sr. Senior Minister www.friendshipcharlotte.org Office (704) 392-0392 FAX (704) 391-5800 Prayer Line (704) 391-3880 Rev. Sandra Caldwell-Williams DeiVision Minister Discipleship and Christian Education 8