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The Promised Messiah
Mark 1:1-15
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Designed for youth club settings, where you’re looking to spark interest in Jesus and explore the gospel together. Each session includes an interactive talk and group discussion outline, along with games, crafts, discussion starters, and Going Further activities for diving in deeper.
The Promised Messiah (1:1-15)
The Messiah has arrived, He is God’s Son who has come with a message of repentance and forgiveness.
Forgives Sin (2:1-12)
Jesus is the powerful Son of God who can heal the sick and has authority to forgive sin.
Controls Nature (4:35-41)
Jesus, who is fully human and fully God, displays His power over the wind and waves, showing the disciples their need for faith in Him.
Overpowers Death (5:21-43)
Jesus is the loving Messiah who can powerfully heal the sick and raise the dead.
Loves the Lost (6:30-44)
Even in his tiredness, Jesus has compassion on the spiritually lost. He is the powerful and loving Messiah.
The Christ (8:22-38)
The disciples’ understanding mirrors the healing of the blind man. They understand in part, but fail to see how Jesus, the Messiah, must suffer and how they must live.
Before diving into each session, the series homepage provides a quick summary of each session, along with helpful elements to keep your series flowing seamlessly. You’ll find activities or projects that span the length of the series, ideas for keeping parents involved and informed, and practical ways to apply what’s being taught. The series homepage also provides series downloads and links to additional external resources.
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