STUDY PLAN FALL 2014 UNIT 1 Connected: My Life in the Church Connected: My Life in the Church Making Connections Do I Matter? RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST Connected in Christ Ephesians 2:17-22 Connected in Christ Ephesians 2:17-22 Miriam and Moses Exodus 1:8 2:10 Miriam and Moses Exodus 1:8 2:10 CHRISTIAN UNITY Connected in Unity Ephesians 4:1-6 Connected in Unity Ephesians 4:1-6 Moses Led the People from Egypt Exodus 5 12 Moses Led the People from Egypt Exodus 5 12 SPIRITUAL GROWTH Connected in Growth Ephesians 4:11-16 Connected in Growth Ephesians 4:11-16 The Israelites Crossed the Red Sea Exodus 13:17 15:21 Crossing the Red Sea Exodus 13:17 15:21 HONOR GOD Connected Through Words Ephesians 4:25-32 Connected Through Words Ephesians 4:25-32 God Gave the Ten Commandments Exodus 20 The Ten Commandments Exodus 19:25; 20; 31:18 CHRISTIAN SERVICE Connected in Service Ephesians 5:15-21 Connected in Service Ephesians 5:15-21 Moses Spoke About Families Deuteronomy 4 6 Moses Spoke to Families Deuteronomy 4 6 PRAYER Connected with Prayer Ephesians 6:17-22 Connected with Prayer Ephesians 6:17-22 Moses Spoke with God Exodus (selected passages) Moses Talked to God Exodus 3:1 4:17
STUDY PLAN FALL 2014 UNIT 2 CAMPAIGN UNIT Overcome: Living Beyond Your Circumstances Overcome: Learn To Live Beyond Your Circumstances God Can Help God Can Help BETRAYAL Beyond Betrayal Genesis 37:19-27; 39:1-2 Beyond Betrayal Genesis 37:19-27; 39:1-2 Joseph and His Brothers Genesis 37 Joseph and His Brothers Genesis 37 TEMPTATION Beyond Temptation Genesis 39:3-12 Beyond Temptation Genesis 39:3-12 Joseph Worked in Potiphar s House Genesis 39 Joseph and Potiphar Genesis 39 FEELING INSIGNIFICANT Beyond Being Forgotten Genesis 39:21-23; 40:5-8,20-23 Beyond Being Forgotten Genesis 39:21-23; 40:5-8,20-23 Joseph Interpreted Dreams Genesis 39:21 40:23 Joseph Understood Dreams Genesis 39:21 40:23 DEALING WITH CRISIS Beyond Hard Times Genesis 41:28-36,46-49 Beyond Hard Times Genesis 41:28-36,46-49 Joseph Worked for Pharaoh Genesis 41 Joseph and Pharaoh Genesis 41 FORGIVENESS Beyond Bitterness Genesis 45:3-11 Beyond Bitterness Genesis 45:3-11 Joseph Forgave His Brothers Genesis 42 45 Joseph Forgave His Brothers Genesis 42 45 COMPASSION Beyond An Earthly Mindset Genesis 50:15-21 Beyond An Earthly Mindset Genesis 50:15-21 Joseph Showed Compassion Genesis 50 Joseph was Kind Genesis 50 SPECIAL FOCUS COMFORT Ministry in the Face of Mental Illness 2 Corinthians 1:2-7 Ministry in the Face of Mental Illness 2 Corinthians 1:2-7 God Cared for Elijah 1 Kings 17:8-24 God Cared for Elijah 1 Kings 17:8-24
STUDY PLAN WINTER 2014-2015 UNIT 1 Storm Shelter: Psalms of God s Embrace Storm Shelter: Psalms of God s Embrace Jesus Gives Safe with Jesus GOD WITH US The Shelter of God s Presence Psalm 23:1-6 The Shelter of God s Presence Psalm 23:1-6 Angels Visited Joseph and Mary Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-24 Angels Visited Joseph and Mary Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-24 SALVATION The Shelter of God s Salvation Psalm 27:1-6 The Shelter of God s Salvation Psalm 27:1-6 Jesus Is Born Luke 2:1-20 Jesus Was Born Luke 2:1-20 ENCOURAGEMENT The Shelter of God s Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-7 The Shelter of God s Forgiveness Psalm 32:1-7 Simeon and Anna Meet Jesus Luke 2:21-40 Simeon and Anna Luke 2:21-40 PEACE The Shelter of God s Encouragement Psalm 42:1-3,6-8; 43:3-5 The Shelter of God s Encouragement Psalm 42:1-3,6-8; 43:3-5 Wise Men Visit Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Wise Men Visited Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 FORGIVENESS The Shelter of God s Peace Psalm 46:1-11 The Shelter of God s Peace Psalm 46:1-11 Jesus Told a Story About a Lost Son Luke 15:11-24 Jesus Told a Story Luke 15:11-24 PROTECTION The Shelter of God s Protection Psalm 91:1-4,9-11,14-16 The Shelter of God s Protection Psalm 91:1-4,9-11,14-16 Jesus Told Three Parables Luke 15 Jesus Told Three Parables Luke 15
STUDY PLAN WINTER 2014-2015 UNIT 2 Ready: Ministering Life To Those In Crisis Ready: Ministering Life To Those In Crisis Help Others Help Others JUSTICE Ready When Injustice Prevails Exodus 23:1-3,6-9 Ready When Injustice Prevails Exodus 23:1-3,6-9 Gideon Judges 6 8 Gideon Judges 6 8 POVERTY Ready to Help the Poor Deuteronomy 15:7-11 Ready to Help the Poor Deuteronomy 15:7-11 Ruth, Boaz, and Obed Ruth 1:1-22; 2:1-23; 4:13-17 Ruth, Boaz, and Obed Ruth 1:1-22; 2:1-23; 4:13-17 SELF-CONTROL Ready When Sickness Comes to Stay 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 12:7-10 Ready When Sickness Comes to Stay 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 12:7-10 Samson Judges 13 16 Samson Judges 13 16 FAMILY DESTRUCTION Ready When Sex Detroys Ephesians 5:1-10 Ready When Sex Detroys Ephesians 5:1-10 A Couple Helps Elisha 2 Kings 4:8-37 A Couple Helped Elisha 2 Kings 4:8-37 HOPE Ready When Homosexuality Devastates Romans 1:18-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Ready When Homosexuality Devastates Romans 1:18-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Cain and Abel Genesis 4:1-16 Cain and Abel Genesis 4:1-16 ILLNESS Ready When Pornography Controls 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Ready When Pornography Controls 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Paul Wrote the Church at Corinth 2 Corinthians 1; 12 Paul Wrote a Letter 2 Corinthians 1; 12 SPECIAL FOCUS CHRISTMAS Making Plans for Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 [Note: This is an alternative session. Winter 2014-15 does not need a 13th session, but this is provided for those who want a Christmas study.] Making Plans for Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 [Note: This is an alternative session. Winter 2014-15 does not need a 13th session, but this is provided for those who want a Christmas study.] Prophets Told About Jesus Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; Micah 5:2 Prophets Told About Jesus Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; Micah 5:2
STUDY PLAN SPRING 2015 UNIT 1 CAMPAIGN UNIT Like No Other: The Life of Christ Like No Other: The Life of Christ Like No Other: The Life of Christ Like No Other: The Life of Christ MESSIANIC PROPHECY Promised Like No Other Isaiah 53:2-12 Promised Like No Other Isaiah 53:2-12 Prophets Told About Jesus Isaiah 7:4 9:6 Prophets Told About Jesus Isaiah 7:4 9:6 THE SAVIOR S BIRTH A Birth Like No Other Luke 1:26-35 A Birth Like No Other Luke 1:26-35 Name Him Jesus Luke 1:26-56,39-56: 2:1-10; Matthew 1:18-24 Name Him Jesus Luke 1:26-56,39-56: 2:1-10; Matthew 1:18-24 MIRACLES Power Like No Other Mark 4:35-41 Power Like No Other Mark 4:35-41 Jesus Calmed A Storm Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 Jesus Calmed A Storm Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 CHRIST S TEACHINGS Teachings Like No Other Mark 1:21-22; 10:17-22 Teachings Like No Other Mark 1:21-22; 10:17-22 Jesus Taught About Following God Mark 10:17-23,27 Jesus Taught About Following God Mark 10:17-23,27 CHRIST S DEATH Death Like No Other Matthew 27:28-31,45-50,54 Death Like No Other Matthew 27:28-31,45-50,54 The Triumphal Entry and Crucifixion Luke 19:28-40; Matthew 26:17-30; John 13:1-17; Matthew 27 The Triumphal Entry and Crucifixion Luke 19:28-40; Matthew 26:17-30; John 13:1-17; Matthew 27 CHRIST S RESURRECTION Resurrected Like No Other Matthew 28:1-10 Resurrected Like No Other Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus is Alive! Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus is Alive! Matthew 28:1-10 THE ASCENSION Ascended Like No Other Acts 1:3-11 Ascended Like No Other Acts 1:3-11 The Ascension Acts 1:4-11 The Ascension Acts 1:4-11 CHRIST S WORK TODAY Exalted Like No Other Ephesians 1:7-10,18-23 Exalted Like No Other Ephesians 1:7-10,18-23 God Created the World Genesis 1:1-2:3 God Created the World Genesis 1:1-2:3
STUDY PLAN SPRING 2015 UNIT 2 Like Glue: Making Your Relationships Stick Like Glue: Making Your Relationships Stick Being a Friend Right Choices LOVE Stick with Love John 15:9-14 Stick with Love John 15:9-14 The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 ENCOURAGE Stick with Encouragement Acts 9:26-28; 11:21-26 Stick with Encouragement Acts 9:26-28; 11:21-26 Esther Chose Courage Esther 2:2-18; 4:5-17; 5:1-18; 7:10; 8:8-17 Esther Chose Courage Esther 2:2-18; 4:5-17; 5:1-18; 7:10; 8:8-17 FORGIVE Stick with Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-28,32-33 Stick with Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-28,32-33 Jacob and Esau Genesis 25:27-34; 27:1-45; 32:1-23; 33 Jacob and Esau Genesis 25:27-34; 27:1-45; 32:1-23; 33 SERVE Stick with Service Galatians 5:13-15, 6:1-5,10 Stick with Service Galatians 5:13-15, 6:1-5,10 The Antioch Church Helped Acts 11:19-30 A Church Helped Acts 11:19-30 SUBMIT Stick with Humility Philippians 2:1-5,13-15 Stick with Humility Philippians 2:1-5,13-15 Jesus Washed the Disciples Feet John 13:1-17 Jesus Washed the Disciples Feet John 13:1-17 ACCEPT Stick with Acceptance Romans 14:1-4,13-19 Stick with Acceptance Romans 14:1-4,13-19 Jesus Healed Ten Lepers Luke 17:11-19 Jesus Healed Ten Men Luke 17:11-19
STUDY PLAN SUMMER 2015 UNIT 1 Be Strong and Courageous: Everyday Leadership from Joshua Be Strong and Courageous: Everyday Leadership from Joshua Be a Leader Be a Leader HONEST MONEY Accept Your Leadership Role Joshua 1:1-9 Accept Your Leadership Role Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua Was Chosen Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua Was Chosen Joshua 1:1-9 SAVE MONEY Be Confident In God s Power Joshua 3:7-17 Be Confident In God s Power Joshua 3:7-17 Joshua Led the People Joshua 3:1 4:7 Joshua Led the People Joshua 3:1 4:7 WISE SPENDING Stick To God s Plan Joshua 6:1-5, 12-16,20 Stick To God s Plan Joshua 6:1-5, 12-16,20 Joshua and Jericho Joshua 6:1-21 Joshua and Jericho Joshua 6:1-21 GENEROSITY Move Beyond Failure Joshua 7:13-15,19-21,25-26; 8:1 Move Beyond Failure Joshua 7:13-15,19-21,25-26; 8:1 Deborah and Barak Judges 4 Deborah and Barak Judges 4 USE MONEY Work Through Conflict Joshua 22:11-12,15-18,26-27,33-34 Work Through Conflict Joshua 22:11-12,15-18,26-27,33-34 Hannah Prayed 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Hannah Prayed 1 Samuel 1:1-20 GIVE THANKS Call Others to Step Forward Joshua 24:14-18,24-26 Call Others to Step Forward Joshua 24:14-18,24-26 Samuel s Birth and Calling 1 Samuel 1:1 4:1 Samuel s Birth and Calling 1 Samuel 1:1 4:1
STUDY PLAN SUMMER 2015 UNIT 2 Awake: The Call to a Renewed Life Awake: The Call to a Renewed Life Life in Christ Jesus Loved and Helped People PERSONAL CALL Return to God Jonah 1:1-3; 3:1-5,10 Return to God Jonah 1:1-3; 3:1-5,10 Nicodemus John 3:1-17; Romans 3:23; 5:8-10; 6:23; 10:9-10; 1 John 8-10 Jesus Family Went to Church Luke 2:40-52 CONFIDENCE Return to Your First Love Revelation 2: 1-7 Return to Your First Love Revelation 2: 1-7 A Woman at the Well John 4:1-30 Jesus Talked to a Woman John 4:1-30 GOD S PLAN Retun to Prayer Nehemiah 1:3-10 Retun to Prayer Nehemiah 1:3-10 How to Pray Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus Taught About Prayer Matthew 4:23-25; 5:1-2;6:5-13 FAILURE Return to God s Word Nehemiah 8:1-8 Return to God s Word Nehemiah 8:1-8 The Holy Spirit John 14:15-25 Jesus Read the Bible Luke 4:16-22 DON T GIVE UP Return to Unity Acts 4:31-37 Return to Unity Acts 4:31-37 Thomas Believed John 20:19-29 B-PK - Jesus Loved Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 K - Thomas Believed John 20-19-29 FOCUS & COMMITMENT Return to the Task Acts 13:1-3,44-52 Return to the Task Acts 13:1-3,44-52 The Church Began Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2 The Church Began Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Hospitality: How Ordinary People Can Live on Mission Luke 14:12-24 Hospitality: How Ordinary People Can Live on Mission Luke 14:12-24 Lydia and Paul Acts 16:11-40 Lydia and Paul Acts 16:11-40