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Sunday between August 28 and September 3 inclusive<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Testament Lesson Plans: Answering God’s call<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scripture:\u00a0Exodus 3:1-15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This may be one of the best-known stories in the Bible. The story of Moses and the burning bush is not only a great story, but the first story we hear of someone being called to be a prophet. The first story of God calling someone to speak on God\u2019s behalf, to do the work of God, to be the voice of God in the world. How is it that we are now answering God\u2019s call and coming off the mountaintop to do God\u2019s work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lesson Plan for Younger Children<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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New Testament Lesson Plans: Stumbling block<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Written by the Rev. Shannon Kelly<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrom that time on\u2026\u201d this phrase signifies a shift in the Gospel of Matthew. After last week\u2019s lesson, where Peter professes that Jesus is the Messiah, we turn this week to Jesus getting down to business, telling them what that means. Being the Messiah doesn\u2019t mean that he is above anyone, but rather that he is one who is living out what he has been professing in his teachings, miracles, and parables. Peter does not want to believe that this is possible and wants to save him from this. Jesus reprimands him, saying that even though he had professed him as Messiah, he clearly doesn\u2019t understand what that will mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lesson Plan for Younger Children<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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