The Bible

Memory Verse

“You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me.” John 5:39 NIV

Intro

Question: Have you ever been distracted at a time when you really should have been paying attention?

My Story: Share a personal story about losing focus.

Bible story | Meeting Jesus on the road to Emmaus

In your own words, tell the story found in Luke 24:13-35.

Luke 24:25-27 | What did Jesus teach them about the Bible?

exploring the bible

In John 5:39 | What had these Bible experts missed when they read the Bible?

2 Peter 1:20-21 | How did the Bible writers know about Jesus before he was born?

2 Timothy 3:15-17 | What do these verses teach us about the Bible?

Philippians 3:7-8 | How important is knowing Jesus?

Fun Facts

The Bible is actually a library. It contains 66 books, was written by 35 different people, and took about 1600 years to write. Even though so many different people wrote the Bible, it has one consistent focus: JESUS!

LIVING IT

Discuss: How is the Bible unlike other books?

Decide: Would you like to learn more about Jesus?

Do: Memorise the “Memory Verse” each week. Do you accept this challenge?