Sacred Gifts And Holy Gatherings

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1 Sacred Gifts And Holy Gatherings What We Bring To God December 2015 Adult Sunday School Handout Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Charlotte, NC

2 December 6, 2015 The Sabbath Day Background Scriptures - Exodus 16:23; 20:8-11; 31:12-18; Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Leviticus 23:3-8; Matthew 12:1-14; Acts 13:42 Daily Home Bible Readings November 30, 2015 Genesis 1:28-2:3 December 1, 2015 Leviticus 16:29-34 December 2, 2015 Psalm 62:1,2, 5-9 December 3, 2015 Hebrews 4:1-11 December 4, 2015 Revelation 14:12,13; 21; 21:1-5 December 5, 2015 Exodus 16:22-26 December Exodus 20:8-11;31:12-16 Key Verse Exodus 20:8 Lesson Outline I. Institution of Sabbath Exodus 20:8-11 II. Importance of Sabbath Exodus 31:12-16 Questions 1. What benefits or dangers are there for a church to encourage its members to observe special days Christmas, Easter, Lent, Advent? 2. Why was there an emphasis on rest (sleep, time-off) in portions of todays lesson? 3. What signs exist in the 21st century church that the Sabbath is observed? Do 21st century Christians understand and experience Sabbath in the same way as Old Testament believers? Explain similarities and differences. 4. What spiritual discipline/s is the most important in living your daily life? What spiritual discipline, if any, have you taught others? 5. Is Sabbath time a time of rest for the week, or rest for the weak? 6. Do you recall a time in your life, when Sabbath time was more widely exercised in the community of faith? Share. 2

3 December 13, 2015 Acceptable Offerings Background Scripture - Leviticus 22:17-33, 23:9-14,31-33; Deuteronomy 22:6,7; Micah 6:6-8; Isaiah 1:10-20; Romans 12:1,2 ; 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Daily Home Bible Readings December 7, 2015 Psalm 40:1-8 December 8, 2015 Psalm 51:15-19 December 9, 2015 Mark 12:28-34a December 10, 2015 Romans 12:1-8 December Hebrews 11:4-16 December 12, John 4:9-16 December 13, 2015 Leviticus 22:17-25, Key Verse Leviticus 22:31 Lesson Outline I. Requirements - Specific Leviticus 22:17-25 II. Requirements - General Leviticus 22:31-33 Questions 1. What offerings, other than monetary, should we give to God? 2. Animal sacrifices in the Old Testament were to be without blemish. How can we assure that our offerings today are without blemish? 3. What significance, if any, are vows and pledges in the 21st century church, as it relates to giving? 4. God has given us the gift of Jesus the Christ. What gifts do you feel we must give to God? 5. Do you think there are situations in which the church should not accept a gift (i.e. certain organizations, unbelievers, lottery earnings)? 6. How is God s name profaned? What might the consequences be when one profanes God s name? 3

4 December 20, 2015 Dedication of the Firstborn Background Scripture - Exodus 13:11-6; Leviticus 12:1-8; Numbers 3:5-13; Luke 2:21-39 Daily Home Bible Readings December 14, 2015 Leviticus 20:7, 8, December 15, Chronicles 30:5-12 December 16, 2015 Judges 13:2-5, 24, 25 December 17, Samuel 1:11, 20, December 18, Samuel 16:10-13 December 19, 2015 Leviticus 12 December 20, 2015 Exodus 13:13b-15; Luke 2:22-32 Key Verses Luke 2:22 Lesson Outline I. Principle Given Exodus 13:13b-15 II. Principle Practiced Luke 2:22-32 Questions 1. In what way/s, if any, have you explained to your children/ grandchildren the concept of deliverance from sin? The relationship of Christ to our deliverance? 2. What family traditions do you use to celebrate Christmas? How have your traditions changed as you walk closer with God through Jesus Christ? 3. How would you describe Christian parenting to new parents? What practices of the church do you feel are important to help undergird parents and children? What are some things you think the church can improve on to help make families stronger? 4. Have you ever been in a location and unexpectedly been a blessing to someone? Please share. Was the person who was blessed a believer or nonbeliever? 5. For Christmas 2015, how will you/your family help others experience the true meaning of Christmas? 4

5 December 27, 2015 A Generous Gift Background Scripture - Matthews 23:1-12; Mark 12:38-44 Daily Home Bible Readings December 21, 2015 John 1:10-18 December 22, 2015 Ephesians 2:1-10 December 23, Corinthians 8:3-9 December 24, 2015 Colossians 3:12-17 December 25, 2015 Romans 12:6-13 December 26, 2015 Matthew 6:1-6 December 27, 2015 Matthew 23:2-12; Mark 12:38-44 Key Verse Matthew 23:12 Lesson Outline I. Prideful Recognition Matthew 23:2-7 II. Serving Humbly Matthew 23:8-12 III. Warned of Cruelty Mark 12:38-40 IV. Generosity Displayed Mark 12:41-44 Questions 1. How would you describe prideful prominence? What reason do you think a Christian would present themselves in this way? 2. The text in Matthew deals with the manner in which religious leaders dressed. What does this passage say about the way we dress for church? Work? Leisure? Who should determine what is appropriate dress for the church? 3. Based on the text in Matthew when, if ever, should Christians address another by title? Explain? 4. What can 21st century church do to help leaders shun the attitudes and motives Jesus described in Mark s text? 5. When have you witnessed the kind of giving that Jesus describes in Mark? Have you ever been the recipient of such generosity? 6. How have you modeled God s generosity in your life? 5

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7 Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School Classes Children's Division 1st 4th Sunday 9:30 a.m.!1:00 a.m. Youth Division 1st 4th Sunday 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Adult Division 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Beginners (ages 3) Room 271 Pre-K (age 4) Room 279 Kindergarten (age 5) Room 269 Primary 1 (1st grd) Room 356 Primary 2 (2nd grd) Room 268 Primary Jr. 1 (3rd grd) Room 304 Middle School (grades 6,7,8) Conference Center A Senior High (grades 9-12) Room 303 New Millennium (ages 18-35), Room 133 Christian Leadership (Adults) Conf. Center D Current Events and the Bible (Adults) (Rm209) Primary Jr. 2 (4th grd) Room 358 Junior Class (5th grd) Room 359 Empowered Disciples (Adults) Conf. Center C Volunteer (Adults) Room 135 Married Couples Bible Elective (Church Library 3rd FL) Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Bible Study Schedule Seniors 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th 10:30am (Hebrews) - Resumes in January 2016 Wednesday Evenings 7 pm (Hebrews) - ends 12/9 /15 resumes 1/6/16 Thursday Evenings 7:00pm (2 Samuel) Women s Bible Blitz - 1st and 3rd Saturday in December - ends 12/5/15 resumes 1/16/16 Men s Bible Study 2nd and 4th 7 pm (Holy Spirit) Mark Your Calendar for Spiritual Development Week 2015 December 6:45 pm Pastor Jones will be leading us in the study and discussion of Christmas Is Not Your Birthday by Mike Slaughter. There is also an accompanying devotional A Different Kind of Christmas Devotions for the Season. Rev. Trevor Beauford will teach youth A Different Kind of Christmas by Mike Slaughter 7

8 Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School Intergenerational Sunday Every 5th Sunday Families are asked to worship together. Dr. Clifford A. Jones, Sr. Senior Minister Office (704) FAX (704) Prayer Line (704) Rev. Sandra Caldwell-Williams DeiVision Minister Discipleship and Christian Education 8