MS Teaching

WHAT WE ARE TEACHING

SUNDAY MORNING MIDDLE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

A 4-WEEK SERIES FROM GOSPELS ON REASONABLE DOUBT

Have you ever heard someone say something that seemed unreasonable? Maybe they told a story or made a statement that was hard for you to believe. It’s not always easy to ask questions or express doubt when other people seem so certain, and that’s especially true when it comes to faith. If you ask hard questions about God or are honest about the things you’re not sure about, what will people think? Will they judge you? Will they laugh at you? But in this four-week series from the Gospels, we’ll see it really is possible to have questions and doubts while still having faith. Through Scripture, we’ll discover that when we have doubts and questions, we don’t need to ignore them or sweep them under the rug. Instead, we can look to Jesus, look to the Holy Spirit, look to God’s words, and look for God in unexpected places.

MONTH OF MARCH

WEEK 1

APRIL 12

This week, we'll see how the prophet Isaiah and Jesus' own words pointed to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises.

BIG IDEA: When you doubt God is real, look to Jesus.

BIBLE: John 14:1-14; Isaiah 41:9-10; Hebrews 4:15-16

WEEK 2

APRIL 19

This week, we'll explore the story of a rich man who chose not to follow Jesus and Jesus' promise to his disciples to send the Holy Spirit.

BIG IDEA: When you doubt following Jesus is worth it, look to the Holy Spirit.

BIBLE: John 14:15-21; Mark 10:17-22; Galatians 5:22-23

WEEK 3

APRIL 26

This week, we'll see an example of Jesus quoting Scripture and hear how Paul explains the importance and role of Scripture.

BIG IDEA: When you still have questions, look to God's words.

BIBLE: Luke 24:44-53; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12

WEEK 4

MAY 3

This week, we'll explore the story of Jesus appearing suddenly to his disciples in a locked room after his resurrection.

BIG IDEA: When you’re ready to give up, look for God in unexpected places.

BIBLE: Genesis 2:7; John 20:19-22; Luke 4:16-21; Romans 5:3-4

MEMORY VERSE

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." – Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)