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LESSON 3

Relationship with Others: Acts 2:37-47

Learning Goals: The student will observe that Christian community is dependent upon

submission to Christ and to each other.

Preparation:

1. Read through the passage daily for the week prior. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you insight

into it.

2. Pray for the learners. Ask the Lord to make them receptive to the Word.

3. Read “Sermon 39: Catholic Spirit.” http://wesley.nnu.edu/john-wesley/the-sermons-of-

john-wesley-1872-edition/sermon-39-catholic-spirit/

4. Find/print a good news article about something a church has done. One example:

https://www.newsweek.com/iowa-church-clears-5-million-medical-debt-christmas-aims-

millions-more-1554283

Welcome: The seats will be arranged in a circle to facilitate conversation.

Opening:

1. Opening prayer (2-3 minutes)

2. Briefly describe where this lesson fits in with the unit. (5 minutes)

Presenting:

1. Read (or if lengthy) summarize the article (5 minutes).

2. The leader can read the scripture passage or ask a student to do so. (5 minutes)

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