Equipped Workshop hosted by Lehman Avenue church of Christ

"Loving to the Limit" by Wayne Jones

April 20, 2024 - Saturday 3:30PM Auditorium Speaker
 
Speaker: Wayne Jones
 
John 13 -
Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet
13 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”
7 Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”
8 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.”
Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”
9 “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!”
10 Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.
12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
18 “I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfill this passage of Scripture: ‘He who shared my bread has turned against me.’
19 “I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am who I am. 20 Very truly I tell you, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.”
21 After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified, “Very truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray me.”
22 His disciples stared at one another, at a loss to know which of them he meant. 23 One of them, the disciple whom Jesus loved, was reclining next to him. 24 Simon Peter motioned to this disciple and said, “Ask him which one he means.”
25 Leaning back against Jesus, he asked him, “Lord, who is it?”
26 Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.” Then, dipping the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. 27 As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him.
So Jesus told him, “What you are about to do, do quickly.” 28 But no one at the meal understood why Jesus said this to him. 29 Since Judas had charge of the money, some thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the festival, or to give something to the poor. 30 As soon as Judas had taken the bread, he went out. And it was night.
Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial
31 When he was gone, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man is glorified and God is glorified in him. 32 If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once.
33 “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.
34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
36 Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?”
Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.”
37 Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”
38 Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!
 
Wayne reflects on the themes of chapter 13. He does this through breaking down the text into four views.
The intimacy of the moment
The supremacy of love
The illustration of this mandate. The phrase "As I have loved you"
The growing Gnosticism
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAybu0sG2Nc
 
Duration 40:10

Teacher Workshop for Children by Traci Sproule Part 2

April 20, 2024 - Saturday 2:30 MPR 4 Speaker
 
Speaker:Traci Sproule
 
Stepping into the Bible
Lecture #2: ...You can do it
The Hallway
The Classrooms
The Media Center
The Teacher's Binder
5 copies of each binder—one for each teacher
Intended to give teachers “everything” needed
Teacher Instruction
Lesson Plan
Handwork
Songbook and flash drive
Intended to unify our educational efforts
Intended to ensure consistency
Intended to be easily adaptable to all ages
The Lesson Plan
Take Home Review Sheet
Objective
Scripture Reference
Memory Verse
Lesson Facts
Review Questions
Narrative
Discussion Questions for Older Kids
Wednesday Night Highlights
Suggested Songs
The Curriculum
16 Semesters
Customized numbering system:  Semester.Session.Lesson
280 lessons of original material
8 Old Testament semesters (with 1 review semester)
8 New Testament semesters (with 1 review semester)
2-week mini-session
Rotation every four weeks
Decisions to Make / Lessons Learned
This was a whole new way of teaching for everyone involved, including the curriculum, the schedule, the rotation, etc.
We implemented mandatory Teacher Training
Every three years: In-depth training for all teachers, explaining of how to teach in this new program
Before every semester: Teacher Meeting to discuss expectations and answer any questions
The rotation of classes every 4 weeks (in a 20-week semester) would mean most of the kids would start classes out of order
We decided the older kids would go through in chronological order
We created the timeline bulletin board in each classroom to show where each room fit
The change from the 13-week quarter system to a 20-week semester system created some issues with the middle school, high school and adult classes that were still on the quarter system
We decided to change all of our upper classes (middle school, high school and adults) over to the 20-week semester system – divided in half, so that we now have 10-week sessions for our upper classes instead of 13-week quarters
During the Two-Week Mini-Session, when the children all meet together for review and Bible drills, all of the upper classes meet together in the auditorium for two weeks of an intergenerational Bible class
The rotation of different-sized children through classes with different-sized furniture creates some difficulty
We decided to move the furniture from class to class every four weeks
We have also considered purchasing furniture that would fit multiple age groups
The rotation of classes every 4 weeks created confusion for the parents to know which classroom their kids were in
We created magnets for the metal door frames, to make easy (but unobtrusive) room identification
We had to get used to starting and stopping semesters at seemingly “random” times
We had to decide how and when to promote our kids to their next grade levels
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUAnFjvP7jM
Duration 41:55

Teacher Workshop for Children by Traci Sproule Part 1

April 20, 2024 - Saturday 2:30 MPR 4 Speaker
 
Speaker:Traci Sproule
 
Stepping into the Bible
Lecture #1: If you can dream it...
The Dream
Congregation: Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ
The congregation has a strong history of children’s Bible classes
We desired and talked about writing our own curriculum for years
Finally, the dream became more than just a dream 
December 2009  -  The Initial Meeting: An Idea Sparked
January 2010  -  The Concept Presented: A Curriculum Adopted
Mid 2012  -  The Elder Challenge: A Target Set
January 2013  -  The Teaching Begins: A Work in Progress
August 2019   -  The Curriculum Finished: A Dream Realized
The Development: Envision
We wanted a curriculum that truly fit our needs
A program that would teach the Bible
A program that focused on Bible education over entertainment
A complete program that was not a collection from various sources
A consistent direction, format and appearance throughout
A reusable program that would not become outdated over time
An engaging program that got the parents involved at home each week
We wanted an immersive experience
From the moment the kids entered their hallway
When they walked into their classrooms
We wanted just a few weeks in each classroom to keep them engaged
We wanted a complete teaching resource
Something that would make it easier for our teachers to prepare
Something that would make it easier for our teachers to teach
Something that would make it easier for members to agree to teach
Something that would guarantee consistency of lessons from teacher to teacher
The Development: Evaluate
We evaluated our Media Center
Loaded with teaching resourced created and developed for over 40 years
Space enough for designing and storing room decorations
We evaluated our classroom arrangement
Classroom space would allow for five teaching rooms, plus one other room
Divided our children’s classes (Age 3 thru Grade 5) into five age groups
Age 3-4, K, Grade 1, Grades 2-3, Grades 4-5
We evaluated key people
First, we developed a curriculum development committee
Then, we developed small auxiliary committees (2-3 people on each one)
Classroom Decoration Committee
Hallway Committee
Teaching Resources Committee
The Development: Execute
The Curriculum Committee – Writing “Stepping into the Bible”
We sat down as a group, with open Bibles, and identified Bible lessons to teach
We ended up identifying 280 Bible lessons to be part of the curriculum
We decided to do away with the 13-week quarter system
We wanted the children to rotate classrooms (in Bible scenes) on a frequent basis
We decided that each age group would be taught in each classroom for four weeks
Each classroom represented a particular division of Biblical narrative
Four lessons were grouped together to be taught in each room
We called these 4-week teaching rounds, “Sessions”
We decided that we would rotate every four weeks through the five classrooms
Each age group would have an opportunity to be taught in each classroom
The total time for these rotations would be 20 weeks, which we called, “Semesters”
Finally, an internal “writing” committee began creating each lesson plan
Each lesson plan was intended for all age groups – tailored by the teacher to their specific class
Each lesson was written to contain specific and consistent elements:
Objective
Scripture Reference
Memory Verse
Lesson Facts
Review Questions
Narrative
Discussion Questions for Older Kids
The Classroom Committee – Creating the Environment
Design and decorate FIVE classrooms for each semester, with each classroom representing an immersion into one of the 4-lesson sessions
Create some kind of picture-based timeline in the room
Realized a need for time between semesters to change each classroom
Created the 2-week mini-session
For two weeks, the children’s hallway was blocked off for the rooms to be changed out
All of the children (Age 3 thru Grade 5) met together in our multipurpose room
A special team was created to coordinate the 2-week mini-session for the kids
The Hallway Committee – Immerse Upon Arrival
Transform the entire hallway where our children’s classes meet
Bible stories to come alive on the walls, covering every square inch
Tell the story of the Bible from one end of the hallway to the other
Include some 3-D elements coming out of the walls
The Teaching Resources Committee – Reinforcing the Lessons
Each classroom to be stocked with visual aids to help enhance teaching the lesson
Ample selection of handwork for the children that corresponded to the Bible lesson
Songs that would fit and reinforce each lesson
Make Wednesday nights special, providing additional lesson reinforcement 
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9beg5Z6iD0
Duration 40:40

Into The Word: "The I AM Statements" by Jeff Jenkins

April 20, 2024 - Saturday 2:30PM Tent Speaker
 
Speaker: Jeff Jenkins
 
There is a lot of times in John where Jesus says I am
Jews were the only people who had only one God. So many over groups worship more than one god or idol.
Psalm 16:24
Jews believed anyone who asked you to worship other Gods should be put to death. So when Jesus says I am he is falling into this scrutiny.
There are some stuff days in life. What will keep you going in these times.
Jesus is the light of the world
Although Jesus is not still on the earth physically, Christians still share his light to others.
John 18. Jesus is claiming to be God.
John 10. Jesus is the good shepherd.
John 14. Jesus claims to be the only way to get to God
Ephesians 2:12 describes what we were like before Christ 
 
Speaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPDt5PPZ5M8
 
Duration 39:10

Teacher Workshop for Adults - Teens by David Sproule Part 2

April 20, 2024 - Saturday 3:30 MPR 4 Speaker
 
Speaker:David Sproule
 
10-class training class to train people to teach teens and adults
 
Teacher Selection
(Page 6 of notebook)
Everyone Needs to Teach.
Not Everyone Needs to Teach (in a Classroom).
There Needs to Be a Selection Process.
Elders have some responsibility to guard the flock
Teacher Preparation
(Page 7 of notebook)
Class #1: Introduction to Teaching at This Congregation
Teach
Teach the Bible
Class #2: How to Be an Effective Bible Class Teacher
Have a deep reverence for God
Soberly be reminded of your responsibility
Only teach what fits you
Don't teach what you don't know
Some topics don't need to be taught by some people
Only teach what fits the students
Only each what you have made your own
Realize each class is important
Don't forget your goal
Class #3: General Principles for Preparing Bible Class Lessons
Pray
Let Bible explains itself before consulting commentaries
Keep it in context
Thoroughly study and prepare in advance
Class #4: Preparing a Textual Study for a Bible Class Lesson (See Lesson 8)
Class #5: Preparing a Topical Study for a Bible Class Lesson (See Lesson 9)
Class #6: Preparing a Character Study for a Bible Class Lesson (See Lesson 10)
Class #7: General Principles for Presenting Bible Class Lessons
Use your notes
Don't raise questions you can't answer
Lean on the mature, knowledgeable Christians in the class for support.
Might be a sister offering wisdom in class
Wrap up the class in a nice package
Class #8: Students Presenting Textual Bible Studies
Class #9: Students Presenting Topical Bible Studies
Class #10: Students Presenting Bible Character Studies
Teacher Evaluation
Evaluation Is Essential to Ensure Excellence in Our Education Efforts.
Talk to the Teacher.
There Needs to Be an Evaluation Process.
Teacher Appreciation
Showing Appreciation Is Biblical.
Showing Appreciation Is Effective.
Showing Appreciation Is Simple.
Publicly
Short notes
Annual Teacher Appreciation Banquet
The Blessing of Being a Bible Class Teacher
Many Excuses Are Offered to Avoid Being a Bible Class Teacher.
The Blessings & Benefits from Being a Bible Class Teacher Are Innumerable.
The Blessings of Being a Bible Class Teacher Far Outweigh the Excuses.
Will You Accept the Challenge of Being an Effective, Loving, Passionate Bible Class Teacher?
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rLQj7kurnY
Duration 40:51

Teacher Workshop for Adults - Teens by David Sproule Part 1

April 20, 2024 - Saturday 2:30 MPR 4 Speaker
 
Speaker:David Sproule
 
The need for Bible teaching in the church
There has always been a need for Bible teaching in the church.
Sharing of Paul's letters
The condition of our society and homes emphasizes a need for Bible teaching.
Large number of broken homes
What is the cannon, universal need of every person today?
The Bible and, therefore, Bible education is essential in the church.
The biblical Authority for Bible teaching in the church
In the Old Testament, teaching God's word was done regularly.
In the life of Jesus, teaching God's word was done regularly
In the New Testament, teaching God's word has done regularly
Jesus instructed His disciples to teach others,
We see the emphasis of the early church on teaching,
We see certain teachers and certain students identified
The Bible Gives Ample Authority for Teaching the Bible to Children & Adults.
The Bible says that “faith comes by hearing” (Rom. 10:17).
The expediency of making Bible classes fit your congregation
All that the church does must be done by the authority of Christ.
While Teaching the Bible Is Required, the Method Used in the Bible School Is Expedient.
An expedient aids in carrying out God’s will in a manner in which He has authorized.
The expedient itself must be authorized, but it does allow for options in its implementation.
Thus, the church must teach the Bible, and it can do so in a way that best fits that congregation.
The day
The time
The format
The schedule
The curriculum
Each congregation is unique.
Stepping into the Bible
The Dream
Congregation: Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ
The congregation has a strong history of children’s Bible classes
We desired and talked about writing our own curriculum for years
Finally, the dream became more than just a dream
December 2009  -  The Initial Meeting: An Idea Sparked
January 2010  -  The Concept Presented: A Curriculum Adopted
Mid 2012  -  The Elder Challenge: A Target Set
January 2013  -  The Teaching Begins: A Work in Progress
August 2019   -  The Curriculum Finished: A Dream Realized
The Development: Envision
We wanted a curriculum that truly fit our needs
A program that would teach the Bible
A program that focused on Bible education over entertainment
A complete program that was not a collection from various sources
A consistent direction, format and appearance throughout
An engaging program that got the parents involved at home each week
We wanted an immersive experience
From the moment the kids entered their hallway
When they walked into their classrooms
We wanted just a few weeks in each classroom to keep them engaged
We wanted a complete teaching resource
Something that would make it easier for our teachers to prepare and teach
Something that would make it easier for members to agree to teach
Something that would guarantee consistency of lessons from teacher to teacher
The Development: Execute
The Curriculum Committee – Writing “Stepping into the Bible”
We sat down as a group, with open Bibles, and identified Bible lessons to teach
We ended up identifying 280 Bible lessons to be part of the curriculum
We decided to do away with the 13-week quarter system
We wanted the children to rotate classrooms (in Bible scenes) on a frequent basis
We decided that each age group would be taught in each classroom for four weeks
Each classroom represented a particular division of Biblical narrative
Four lessons were grouped together to be taught in each room
We called these 4-week teaching rounds, “Sessions”
We decided that we would rotate every four weeks through the five classrooms
Each age group would have an opportunity to be taught in each classroom
The total time for these rotations would be 20 weeks, which we called, “Semesters”
Finally, an internal “writing” committee began creating each lesson plan
Each lesson plan was intended for all age groups – tailored by the teacher to their specific class
The Classroom Committee – Creating the Environment
Design and decorate FIVE classrooms for each semester, with each classroom representing an immersion into one of the 4-lesson sessions
Create some kind of picture-based timeline in the room
Realized a need for time (two weeks) between semesters to change each classroom
The Hallway Committee – Immerse Upon Arrival
Transform the entire hallway where our children’s classes meet
Bible stories to come alive on the walls, covering every square inch
Tell the story of the Bible from one end of the hallway to the other
Include some 3-D elements coming out of the walls
The Teaching Resources Committee – Reinforcing the Lessons
Each classroom to be stocked with visual aids to help enhance teaching the lesson
Ample selection of handwork for the children that corresponded to the Bible lesson
Songs that would fit and reinforce each lesson
Make Wednesday nights special, providing additional lesson reinforcement
The Classrooms
(Several pictures)
The Media Center
(Pictures)
The Teacher's Binder
Each binder has four lessons (for each classroom)
Intended to give teachers “everything” needed
Teacher Instruction
Lesson Plan
Handwork
Songbook and flash drive
Intended to unify our educational efforts
Intended to ensure consistency
Intended to be easily adaptable to all ages
The Lesson Plan
Take Home Review Sheet (picture)
Objective
Scripture Reference
Memory Verse
Lesson Facts
Review Questions
Narrative
Discussion Questions for Older Kids
Wednesday Night Highlights
Suggested Songs (pictures)
The Curriculum
16 Semesters
Customized numbering system:  Semester.Session.Lesson
280 lessons of original material
8 Old Testament semesters (with 1 review semester)
8 New Testament semesters (with 1 review semester)
2-week mini-session
Rotation every four weeks
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mBFZooJPFg
Duration: 45:43

"God's Grand Entrance" by John Moore

April 20, 2024 - Saturday 2:30PM Auditorium Speaker
 
Speaker: John Moore
 
John 12 -
Jesus Anointed at Bethany
12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
4 But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, 5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” 6 He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.
7 “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”
9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, 11 for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him.
Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King
12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,
“Hosanna!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Blessed is the king of Israel!”
14 Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written:
15 “Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion;    see, your king is coming,    seated on a donkey’s colt.”
16 At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that these things had been done to him.
17 Now the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to spread the word. 18 Many people, because they had heard that he had performed this sign, went out to meet him. 19 So the Pharisees said to one another, “See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!”
Jesus Predicts His Death
20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the festival. 21 They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. “Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” 22 Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus.
23 Jesus replied, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. 25 Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. 26 Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.
27 “Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name!”
Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and will glorify it again.” 29 The crowd that was there and heard it said it had thundered; others said an angel had spoken to him.
30 Jesus said, “This voice was for your benefit, not mine. 31 Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” 33 He said this to show the kind of death he was going to die.
34 The crowd spoke up, “We have heard from the Law that the Messiah will remain forever, so how can you say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up’? Who is this ‘Son of Man’?”
35 Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. 36 Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.
Belief and Unbelief Among the Jews
37 Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him. 38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet:
“Lord, who has believed our message    and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”
39 For this reason they could not believe, because, as Isaiah says elsewhere:
40 “He has blinded their eyes    and hardened their hearts,so they can neither see with their eyes,    nor understand with their hearts,    nor turn—and I would heal them."
41 Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about him.
42 Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved human praise more than praise from God.
44 Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in me does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me. 45 The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me. 46 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.
47 “If anyone hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge that person. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. 48 There is a judge for the one who rejects me and does not accept my words; the very words I have spoken will condemn them at the last day. 49 For I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken. 50 I know that his command leads to eternal life. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say.”
 
John looks at John 12 and reflects on why Mary anoints Jesus.
 
Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jCaxUkincU
 
Duration 41:38

Youth: "How the Descriptions of Jesus in John Can Help My Faith" by Scott Cain

April 20, 2024 - Saturday 1:30PM Tent Speaker
 
Speaker: Scott Cain
John 20:31
Faith
Trust in an individual
a lot of description of Jesus in John
 
Faith faces the fact of…
Jesus' Facts (John 1:1-14)
Jesus’ Rationality (John 1:1-3)
Jesus’ Identity (John 1:1-17)
“The World”
Jesus
In the Beginning
Eternal
With God
Distinct from the Father
Was God
Deity/Godhead
All… Made by Him
Creator
Flesh… dwelt among us
Human
Only begotten
Son of God
Grace and Truth
Brought Grace and Truth
Jesus’ Reality (John 1:14)
John bases his description of Jesus on evidence
Gnostics - made up, what they claim they knew
Ex. Dualism: spiritual =good and humanity = bad
Jesus wasn’t actual physical
Others claim Jesus was physical but not deity
Know-it-alls that didn’t know anything
Jesus’ Forgiveness
John 1:29 words of John the Baptist
Isaiah 53:4-7 suffering servant
“It’s not ok, but it’s going to be ok”
John 12:32
Model of forgiveness (Personal and moving passages on forgiveness)
John 5:14 (general forgiveness)
John 4:17-18, 21 (woman at the well)
John 8:7, 11 (woman caught in act of adultery, failed to catch her accomplice)
John 13:38; 21:17 (Peter will deny Jesus 3x) why did Peter go back to tomb a 2nd time?  Peter wept bitterly over his own actions. 
Every time sin happens, someone made a choice
Motive of Forgiveness (John 3:16)
Jesus’ Friendship (John 15:13)
Out of Friendship…
He died for me (John 15:13)
I live for Him (John 15:14)
He shared His Father’s Will (John 15:15)
I have His Father’s Ear (15:15, 16:27)
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4ESJBRbG2k
 
Duration 41:43

Women: "Looking Up! With Kathy and Carla" by Kathy Pollard and Carla Moore

April 20, 2024 - Saturday 1:30PM MPR 1 Speaker
 
Speakers: Kathy Pollard and Carla Moore
 
During the Equipped Workshop Kathy and Carla thought it would interesting to have a live crossover episode of their popular podcast Looking Up! With Kathy and Carla 
 
Along with some normal parts of their podcast, the two ladies start reviewing past notes from the margins in the book of John in their bibles.
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-RAWFsdQJc
 
Duration 42:09

"Friend of the Family" by Justin Rogers

April 20, 2024 - Saturday 1:30PM Auditorium Speaker
 
Speaker: Justin Rogers
 
A Friend of the Family
Divine absence
THE IRONY OF “LAZARUS”
DIVINE ABSENCE ENHANCES GOD’S GLORY (V. 4)
DIVINE ABSENCE DOES NOT SIGNAL A LOSS OF CONCERN (V. 5)
Personal confrontation
MARTHA—FAITHFUL FRUSTRATION (VV. 20-27)
MARY—PERSONAL INSULT (VV. 28-32)
Emotional Savior
JESUS IS EMOTIONAL (V. 33)
JESUS IS “SKEPTICAL” (V. 34)
JESUS IS JUDGED (V. 36-37)
Astonishing miracle
MARTHA’S INTERRUPTION (VV. 38-40)
JESUS’ PRAYER (VV. 41-42
LAZARUS’ RESURRECTION (VV. 43-44)
“Things are not always as they seem”
Conflicts in the narrative
   -Problem of pain
   -Problem of persecution
   -Problem of people-pleasing
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w80FGksOLIo
 
Duration 38:51