Lesson Plans: Epiphany 4 (B)

Sunday between January 28 and February 3

Old Testament Lesson Plans: The Prophet of God

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

The relationship between God and the prophets of God is very close. The prophet is the key to the people getting back into right relationship with God. Prophets bring messages of doom and of redemption. They tell of the need to repent and the bring the hope of God’s love.

New Testament Lesson Plans: Who is This Jesus?

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Who is this man? He now has a little band of raw recruits – eager to serve yet largely clueless. Does Jesus send them off to school? No. He shows them. He models the behavior that will form disciples. He teaches with authority. He is right where they are – not way over their heads. He heals when he notices it is needed. Who he is speaks powerfully: as one with authority.