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Faithful Witnesses

 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us… (Hebrews 12:1) We are called to a life God has laid out for us. This summer, let us take a look at witnesses we have from the Old and New Testaments that followed and obeyed God’s call within their lives. What example did they provide? What learnings and truths do they offer us to be garnered? Where and how did God faithfully lead them? Where and how will God lead us?
 

June

       14   Hannah: A Godly Mother                                             Doug

Hannah prayed and cried out to God for a son – and He answered her request and rewarded her commitment to faith. What are we willing to offer to God for His will and purpose? How do we rejoice in the blessing of affirmatively answered prayer?

                  1 Samuel 1:9-20; 1 Samuel 1:25

      21   A Father’s Faithful Witness                                    Brent R.

              Father’s Day

Earthly fathers of faith are a powerful blessing from our Heavenly Father. What did your father do to instill and nurture a faith in Jesus Christ? As fathers, how are we called to bless and teach our own children and others within the church?

                  Ephesians 6:1-4

      28    Amos: A Herdsman Called of God to be a Prophet   Doug

God called simple shepherds, fishermen, and common people to ministry and roles for His glory. Who is willing to be called and speak as God leads? Who is willing to listen to His voice of Truth from simple men and women?
Amos 1:1; Amos 2:11-12   Amos 3:7-8; Amos 7:10-15
 
 

July

       5      The Believing Centurion:                                                 Wes

              A Gentile Whose Faith Jesus Commended

The centurion came to Jesus with humility, even though he possessed great earthly authority. How did this man’s faith compare to that of others in Capernaum? How do we respond to needs and faith shown in others?

              Matthew 8:5-13

      12   Simon Peter: From Weakness to Strength                    Wes

Who do you say that Jesus is? What is your proclamation and testimony of the Messiah? How did God use a lowly, brash, and rough fisherman to build and grow His church?

                  Mark 8:27-29; Luke 22:31-34

                  John 18:25-27; John 21:15-17

                  Youth Con Report

     19     Zacchaeus: The Publican                                                 Wes

Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus. He was willing to climb to un-conventional and un-dignified heights to do so. To what lengths are we willing to go to meet Jesus face-to-face? What labels of others do we carry that we are willing to see past and forgive?

                  Luke 19:1-10

     26     The Cloud of Witnesses                                                          

                           Doug/Willie Miller/AJ Newcomer/Cindy Lehman

Who has been part of the “cloud of witnesses” of faith in your life? What characteristics of theirs spoke to you and influenced you? How have they encouraged you and challenged you? How are we called to continue the pattern of being part of that “cloud of witnesses” for others?

                  Hebrews 12:1

August

      2      Thomas: The Honest Doubter                                       Doug

Thomas is almost always seen as a “doubter.” What questions are we to ask as we learn and grow in faith? What strength of truths might we lack if we don’t ask and search for insight and direction? What role does the community play to engage, encourage, and answer questions we may raise?

                  John 11:14-16; John 14:5-8

                  John 20:24-29; John 21:1-2

      9     Stephen: An Early Interpreter of Christianity           Doug

Stephen was called and placed in a position to witness to and of Jesus Christ with wisdom and truth. How are we called to profess with calm and confidence? How are we called to profess with humility and boldness?

                  Acts 6:7-10; Acts 7:54-60

      16   Saul of Tarsus: How a Pharisee Became a Christian Wes

Saul was bold. Saul was committed. Saul heard from God to redirect his energies. Saul was willing to listen to God’s call and to those around him being used by God. Paul was a changed man.

                  Acts 22:3-15

      23   Timothy: The Influence of Home Training                  Wes

Timothy is identified as a great leader of the church. His upbringing prepared him to listen and follow God’s calling in his life. How do we lead at home? How do we lead within our various settings and positions within the congregation?

                  2 Timothy 1:1-6; 2 Timothy 3:14-16

       30   Lydia: Judged to Be Faithful                                          Wes

What is it that made Lydia a vital proponent and asset for the early church? How was she willing to be used by God? How did she make herself available to be used by God? How and where can we give God access to use us?

                  Acts 16:11-15; Acts 16: 40