Overview of Weekly Topics
| Week 1 Focus: How Does God Speak to Me? | |
| Featured Story: Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13) |
If God created us, it makes sense that He would want to communicate with us. The Bible claims to be God’s Word, but sometimes it is hard to understand. Because God is infinite, His Word contains more beneath than the literal meaning of Scripture. Using the tools provided, we can look deeper into God’s Word to find the answers to some big questions. Key Doctrine: The Word |
| Week 2 Focus: Why Did God Create Me? | |
| Featured Story: Vine and Branches (John 15) |
Most of us have wondered at some point, “Why am I here, and what is the purpose of the universe?" Many people believe that “God is love.” What does this imply about why He created us? What does the Bible say about this question? What is God’s plan for our lives? Key Doctrine: God the Creator |
| Week 3 Focus: Who is Jesus and How Does He Relate to My Life? | |
| Featured Story: Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) |
The name “Jesus” can evoke deeply ingrained ideas and powerful emotional responses. Would we be surprised at the Bible’s claim that Jesus was God in human form? How does a deeper knowledge of Jesus change our relationship with Him? Key Doctrine: The Lord the Redeemer |
| Week 4 Focus: How Does the Lord Work in My Life? | |
| Featured Story: Healing of the Paralytic (John 5:1-15) |
How do you see the Lord leading you and guiding your life? The New Church teaches that the Holy Spirit is the Lord’s activity in the world. The Lord created an orderly universe. His goal for creation is a heaven from the human race, so He does all He can to help us lead lives that lead us to heaven. How can we cooperate with the Lord and appreciate His work in our lives? Key Doctrine: The Holy Spirit and the Divine Action |
| Week 5 Focus: What Does the Lord Want from Me? | |
| Featured Story: The Rich Young Ruler Asks About Eternal Life (Luke 18) |
The Lord is constantly present with us, offering us all that we need to live our lives. How can we invite the love, wisdom, strength, hope, useful service and peace He offers to come in? What prevents us from experiencing the happiness the Lord offers? Key Doctrine: The Ten Commandments and Repentance |
| Week 6 Focus: How Do I Follow the Lord? | |
| Featured Story: The Lord and Peter Walk on Water (Matt. 14:25-33) |
The Bible repeatedly talks about ‘faith.’ What does that really mean? What do you do when you have a hard time having faith? Being ‘saved’ is not as simple as saying the right words. Rather, building faith is a process that takes time. The Bible states that faith and good works have to come together. How does my belief in the Lord affect the way I live? Key Doctrine: Faith |
| Week 7 Focus: How Does the Lord Want Me to Serve Others? | |
| Featured Story: I Was Hungry... (Matt. 25:31-40 ) |
As we grow closer to the Lord, how does this affect our daily interactions with others? The Lord wants us to serve others, but what does that look like? Key Doctrine: Loving Our Neighbor |
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