Formula in the Lessons Personal preparation Active service
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Quarter Overview
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Outline 1.The Kingdom of God (Luke 1:76) 2.Witnessing
instructions (Matt. 10). 3.Who to witness to (Matt. 10:5, 6;
28:19). The original disciples received witnessing instructions
based on timeless principles. They work just as well today when
properly understood and applied.
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The Kingdom is at Hand The disciples had a hard time under-
standing the kingdom. Two Old Testament pictures of the Messiah
King Gen. 49 Jacob Suffering Isa. 53
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The Kingdom is at Hand The disciples had a hard time under-
standing the kingdom. John 1:40- 42 Recognize Jesus as messiah 27
AD Matt. 4:18; Luke 5 Called to full-time discipleship Two years
John 6:69 Crisis in Galilee One year
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The Kingdom is at Hand The disciples had a hard time under-
standing the kingdom. Six months training No public ministry Matt.
16:13 First time called the Messiah 6 months6-9 months
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Sunday The Kingdom is at Hand The disciples had a hard time
under- standing the kingdom. Five nows the disciples had to learn:
1.Now... 2.Now... 3.Now... 4.Now... 5.Now...
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Sunday The Kingdom is at Hand Statements relating to the
kingdom 1.Martin Luther King: I have seen the promised land 2.John
the Baptist: The kingdom of God is at hand. 3.Kingdom age theology:
The rule of God on earth is defined as control of all social
institutions.
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Monday Missionary Instructions Matt 10 What does wise as
serpents and harmless of doves mean? Why did the disciples only go
to fellow Jews? How to you account for the miracles performed by
the disciples? What kind of reception might they expect?
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Tuesday Jews and Gentiles THE big problem in most of the New
Testament. How do you coordinate Matt. 10:5,6 with Matt. 28:18-20?
What is cultural sensitivity? Why were the Jews first to hear the
message of God?
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Wednesday A Holistic Ministry Matt. 10:7,8 Luke 4:18,19
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Thursday Do Not Be Afraid Afraid of whom? Matt. 10:22 Paul: 2
Corinthians 6:3-10 How does Paul end this review of his missionary
activity?
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Putting It All Together Jesus teaching of the disciples: Their
personal preparation? Their active service?
