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Middle School Boys Bible Study- John 1:6-18 (1/21/12)

Posted on February 2, 2012 by billy

Intro- In life we are given the opportunity to tell people about things or experiences that we’ve seen. We tell stories, we make videos, and we love to recount amazing things that we’ve seen. If we see an amazing dunk (Blake Griffin posterizing Kendrick Perkins) or incredible catch we want to let everyone know.

John the Baptist was no different. His mission was to tell everyone about the amazing person Jesus is. He came to “bear witness” about the light. His role was to introduce the light and prepare the way for Jesus’ ministry.

Scripture-

John 1:6-18

Questions-

Why did John come? (v.7)

Was John the light? (v.8)

What does the light do? (v.9)

What happened when the light came into the world? (v.10-11)

What right do those who believe in Him have? (v.12-15)

What have we received from Christ? (v.16-18)

Gospel Connection-

In Christ we have received grace upon grace. We have received grace through His perfect life, sacrificial, death, and resurrection. Receiving this with grace means it is not dependent on us. We did not save ourselves and all glory and honor goes to Him. We put our faith (trust) in Jesus and His perfection is put on us as our sin was laid on Him at the cross.

We are given the privilege to tell others about this news. We like John are called to “bear witness” about the light.

Practical Questions-

Have you received the grace of God? Trusted in Jesus?

If so, how are you “bearing witness” about the light? (sharing the gospel with others)

Memory Verse-
“In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”- John 1:4-5H

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Middle School Boys Bible Study- John 1:1-5,14 (1/14/12)

Posted on February 1, 2012 by billy

Intro-

When we think of how big creation is we often think of the all the planets, stars, and galaxies. We see the uniqueness of a fingerprint and the complexity of even our own cells. We see the wide variety of animal and plant life and if we really think about it creation is pretty amazing.

The Bible is clear that all this creative design is a result of an all powerful creative designer and that He fashioned and spoke everything into being “in the beginning.” In the beginning of John, John is making a bold statement in saying that this same God that has always existed and created all things came to earth as a man. And this man was Jesus Christ.

Scripture-

John 1:1-5, 14

Questions-

When was the Word? (v.1)

Who was the Word with? (v.1)

The Word was who? (v.1)

What was made through Him? (v.3)

What is in Him? (v.4)

What is the life? (v.4)

What does the light do? (v.5)

Gospel Connection-

Because of sin our world and our hearts are full of darkness. We see this in our neighborhoods and in our homes. But we have hope that no matter how dark it gets in the world that it can never snuff out the light. The light of Jesus exposes and pushes back the darkness in our world and in our hearts and leads us into a new way of living and thinking. That is good news.

Practical Questions-

What are some examples of darkness in your world?

How can the light of Christ (the gospel) expose and/or push back that darkness?

Memory Verse-

“In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”- John 1:4-5

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Waiting Well

Posted on January 31, 2012 by carlos

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Middle School Boys Bible Study- John Overview (1/7/12)

Posted on January 26, 2012 by billy

Intro- We all see examples in life of people who make big claims or have claims made about them. Lebron James for example was touted as the “savior” of the Cleveland Cavaliers. We were told by Nike that “we were all witnesses” of his greatness. But unfortunately he has disappointed many. As finite man we don’t always live up to our claims we make about ourselves or what others say about us. We see from the book of John Jesus making many claims about Himself and claims that others make about Him. We will see though that unlike Lebron (and us) He fulfilled all His claims perfectly.

Scripture- John 20:30-31

Questions-

What is the purpose of the book?

Why was this written?

What is meant by the Christ, the Son of God? (John 1:41, John 1:34)

What does it mean to believe and have life? (John 3:15-16, John 5:40, John 6:53, John 10:10)

Gospel Connection-

To believe that Jesus is the Christ is to believe that He is the only hope to be in right relationship with God. Apart from Jesus’ perfect life, sacrificial death, and resurrection there is no forgiveness of sins and therefore no life. To believe is to trust that the “anointed” Son of God is sufficient to please God and to live in submission to Him is actually life.

Practical Questions-

Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ?

How does that reality change decisions in your life?

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Athletes in Action- Day of Champions

Posted on January 20, 2012 by billy

On January 2nd Champions of Hope partnered with Athletes in Action to host a “Day of Champions.” This consisted of football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, baseball, and a relay race.

Thanks to all the athletes, children, families, and mentors that made this day possible.