The Power Sunday School Class

Here are the passages for Summer 2023. They are also available on this page https://powerclass.wordpress.com/scripture-passages-for-upcoming-lessons-explore-the-bible-series/

Are you a better giver of gifts than you are a "receiver?" Sometimes we (I) struggle with receiving. As we study the second half of John 19 we’ll look at the most incredible gift in the history of mankind. Here are the notes for our study.

Lesson Notes for May 14, 2023 – John 19-17-30.pdf

Even a pagan politician could see that Jesus was without fault, yet he still sent our Lord to the cross. What can we learn from this historical account? We’ll find out tomorrow. Here are the notes for our study in John 18.

Lesson Notes for May 7, 2023 – John 18-28-40.pdf

Class,

Another reminder that Sunday we will be in the Fellowship Hall for another fun Fifth Sunday fellowship. Bring your favorite breakfast treat to share and be prepared to get to know someone new in the class.

Susan is taking care of the paper, goods, silverware, and coffee.

Looking forward to being with you!

Allen Power

How often do you recall that Jesus is praying for YOU? Ever wonder what kinds of things Jesus prays to the Father on behalf of His followers? We’ll learn about that as we study His High Priestly prayer in John 17 tomorrow. Here are the notes for our study.

Lesson Notes for April 23, 2023 – John 17.pdf

We live in a "cordless" world but sooner or later we must plug in. Life in Christ is not a cordless life, it requires constant connection if we are to bear fruit. How can we abide in Jesus the true Vine? We’ll look at that tomorrow. Here are the notes for our study.

Lesson Notes for April 2, 2023 – John 15-1-17.pdf

At Christmas or on your birthday would you just open one gift and leave the others unopened? Though they’ve received Jesus’ free gift of salvation gladly, some of HIs followers don’t unwrap and enjoy the gift of His Spirit Who is living and speaking within our hearts. "Oh what peace we often forfeit" not to mention guidance, wisdom, and Christ-likeness. Tomorrow let’s learn about the Helper Christ has given us. Here are the notes for our study in John 14:16-27.

Lesson Notes for March 26, 2023 – John 14-16-29.pdf

Goodbyes can be sad, but they can also be very important. When Jesus went back to Heaven He left his disciples (and us) with both assurances and assignments. We’ll look at that tomorrow in John 13 and 14. Here are the notes for our study.

Lesson Notes for March 19, 2023 – John 13-31-14-6.pdf

Unplanted seeds are a beautiful picture of the potential beauty, fruit, and fragrance of God’s creation. The potential only emerges if the seeds are planted in the ground. Jesus used this illustration to teach us about why He came to earth and how we are to live as his followers. Here are the notes for our study in John 12.

Lesson Notes for March 12, 2023 – John 12-20-33.pdf

This week’s lesson reminds us of why the hope of resurrection is so important to Christ’s followers when we face the loss of a loved one. Because Christ conquered death, hell, and the grave we can be comforted even in the midst of tremendous human grief. Here are the notes for our study in John 11.

Lesson Notes for February 26, 2023 – John 11-32-46.pdf