Lesson Recap
Yup...a rattlesnake!!!
All kidding aside...today's lesson was designed to help us see family as Jesus did.
We noticed a difference in the crowds in Mark 3:7-12. The sick came from EVERYWHERE, and were forcing their way to Jesus to touch him for healing, rather than being brought to them. We contrast this to the crowds that John the Baptist saw.
Jesus appointed the 12 in Mark 3: 13-19. He had called them all earlier, but this was the actual appointment of the Apostles.
In a sandwiched message (common for Mark), Jesus dealt with both his family's concerns, and the claims of the Pharisees that Christ was using Beelzebub to cast out demons. Jesus used an example to show that wasn't the case, and in fact it could not be, and did so with his message of His redeeming us. He also stated that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the one unpardonable sin.
We also learned the importance of God's family and that they may not be our biological family.
Hope this covered it, Don!!!
All kidding aside...today's lesson was designed to help us see family as Jesus did.
We noticed a difference in the crowds in Mark 3:7-12. The sick came from EVERYWHERE, and were forcing their way to Jesus to touch him for healing, rather than being brought to them. We contrast this to the crowds that John the Baptist saw.
Jesus appointed the 12 in Mark 3: 13-19. He had called them all earlier, but this was the actual appointment of the Apostles.
In a sandwiched message (common for Mark), Jesus dealt with both his family's concerns, and the claims of the Pharisees that Christ was using Beelzebub to cast out demons. Jesus used an example to show that wasn't the case, and in fact it could not be, and did so with his message of His redeeming us. He also stated that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the one unpardonable sin.
We also learned the importance of God's family and that they may not be our biological family.
Hope this covered it, Don!!!
Trivia Night
See the post right before this one!!!
Blog Stuff
Next week during class we will have a sheet going around to get a list of birthdays and anniversaries. That way we can recognize class members here on the blog. If you aren't in class you can email the info to me here at spotspot@gmx.com! We also encourage folks to email us with ANY announcements they want on the blog...at all! This could include other church activities not related to class, etc.
Canoe Sign Up
A preliminary sign up sheet went around for anyone to show their possible desire to canoe on the class camping trip in June. We are using this info to negotiate decent rates! Again, if you were not in class you can email your desire to spotspot@gmx.com.
Bulletin Board
We have updated the class bulletin board in the classroom. It had been neglected a bit, but is now up to date (sort-of!). Feel free to post at will!
Super Bowl Party
Due to a logistical error on the part of yours truly, the super bowl party sign up sheet was misplaced. It has been found!!! It will be in the folder next week for any last minute sign ups. The party is on Feb. 7th at the LaRowe's, and you need to bring an appetizer!
CSM Parents Meeting
The quarterly CSM parents meeting will be held in the Rafters right after class on Feb. 7th! This will be followed by touch football on the grounds, and then the chili cook off later.....or the SPOT Party mentioned above!!
Prayer Requests
- Dani asked for a prayer of thanks for God's response to her silent prayer request for her brother-in-law, Jack!
- Jeff Bradshaw's friend and co-worker Ken was diagnosed with early stage prostrate cancer. Please pray for him as he decides what treatment option to choose.
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