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Adult Lessons COMMUNITY OF CHRIST LESSONS ADULT 1 December 2019 — 22 November 2020 COMMUNITY OF CHRIST LESSONS Lifelong Disciple Formation in Community of Christ is the shaping of persons in the likeness of Christ at all stages of life. It begins with our response to the grace of God in loving community and continues as we help others learn, grow, and serve in the mission of Jesus Christ. Ultimately, discipleship is expressed as one lives the Mission Initiatives of the church through service, generosity, witness, and invitation. We invite you to use these lessons for your class, group, or congregation. Lectionary-based: The weekly lessons connect the Revised Common Lectionary for worship with Community of Christ identity, mission, message, and beliefs. Quick, easy: The lessons are designed for approximately 45-minute class sessions with two to three pages of ideas, discussion starters, and activities. Additional preparation help may be found in Sermon & Class Helps, Year A: New Testament (with focus on the gospel according to Matthew) and Sermon & Class Helps, Year A: Old Testament (semi-continuous readings). Lessons are available for three age groups. Recognizing each age group represents multiple stages of development, the instructor is encouraged to adapt lessons to best meet the needs of the class or group. When possible, optional activities are provided to help adapt lessons for diverse settings. Children (multiage, 6–11): Help children engage in the Bible and introduce mission and beliefs with stories, crafts, and activities. Youth (ages 12–18): Engage teens in scripture study and provocative questions about identity, mission, and beliefs. Adult (ages 19 and older): Deepen faith and understanding with reflective questions, theological understanding, and discussion ideas. Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Bible scripture references are from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Bible, copyright 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved. A Word Concerning Copyrights Community of Christ International Headquarters endeavors to comply fully with copyright regulations regarding the reproduction of words and music and urges its congregations and members to do so. A conscientious effort has been made to determine the copyright status of all the materials used in this publication. Most words and music under copyright appear with permission granted by the copyright owner. We have made a good-faith effort to contact all known copyright owners to secure permission. Time constraints have made it impossible to obtain a response from every owner, especially where the address of the copyright holder was unavailable. Efforts to secure permission will continue. © 2019 Community of Christ • www.CofChrist.org 2 Adult Community of Christ Lesson LESSON 1 1 December 2019 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (HOPE) Focus Scripture Passage: Matthew 24:36–44 Lesson Focus: Disciples live in hope and prepare for God’s peaceful reign. Objectives The learners will… • find messages of hope in Isaiah’s prophecy. • discuss the focus scripture passage and its invitation to disciples today. • explore opportunities for living in hope. Supplies • Community of Christ Sings (CCS) • Pens or pencils • Flip chart or large erasable writing surface and marker (optional) Note to teacher: In preparation for this lesson, read “Exploring the Scripture” for Matthew 24:36–44 in Sermon & Class Helps, Year A: New Testament, pp.18–19, available through Herald House. Today is the first Sunday of Advent (which means coming) and marks the beginning of the liturgical year. A different theme is upheld on each Sunday in Advent, and today’s theme is hope. This lesson will guide exploration of the disciple’s call to live in hope. Read Isaiah 2:1–5. Isaiah’s prophecy delivers a message of hope through the coming Messiah. • What messages of hope do you find in this passage that relate to current circumstances in your congregation, community, or in the world? The promise of hope, justice, and peace to the people of Israel remains the promise to us today. © 2019 Community of Christ • www.CofChrist.org 3 Adult Community of Christ Lesson Today’s focus scripture passage in Matthew’s Gospel is taken from Jesus’ speech about the end times. It follows warnings of the temple’s destruction and the coming of the Son of Man and precedes Jesus’ passion narrative. The passage feels out of harmony with the season that prepares us to receive the Christ child. Read Matthew 24:36–44 and discuss the following: • Do you feel fearful or hopeful after reading or hearing this passage? Explain. • In what ways do you find this passage represented in cultural or religious trends? • How does this passage compare and contrast with the passage from Isaiah? It is common to fear the unknown. Examples from this passage speak to our fear of loss and destruction of what we hold dear. Some have used this passage to promote fear of being “left behind.” But Jesus proclaims a message of hope for the here and now through actions that prepare for God’s kingdom made real. The example of Noah shows how preparation allowed Noah’s family to be part of the new creation. Being “left behind” is not punishment for sin; it is an opportunity to be part of what God makes new in the world. In this passage, Jesus calls us to active preparation for the coming reign of God. “Son of Man” can be understood as a self-reference by Jesus or as a general reference to Jesus’ humanity and solidarity with all humankind. First-century hearers may have understood it as a reference to the coming judge at the end of time—the Messiah. • Where do you see examples of people living in fear of presumed destruction? • Where do you see examples of people preparing for God’s peaceful reign? • What activities, attitudes, and behaviors steal from us the time and energy that might otherwise be devoted to bringing forth the reign of God? Read or sing the first verse of “View the Present through the Promise” CCS 401 or “Nada te turbe” CCS 241. If a large writing surface is available, make a list of circumstances present in your local or global community, which represent a grieving world (such as violation of human rights, poverty, war, or environmental degradation). • How do these examples represent people living in fear? Pause and offer silent prayers for circumstances which promote fear and rob people of hope. You may choose to have one person offer a prayer aloud. Form groups of two or three and assign each group a circumstance from the list created. Read or sing the second verse of “View the Present through the Promise” CCS 401 or “Nada te turbe” CCS 241. © 2019 Community of Christ • www.CofChrist.org 4 Adult Community of Christ Lesson • What daily actions of love, generosity, justice, and forgiveness create hope for the circumstance you are considering? Share insights from small groups with the larger group. Read or sing the third verse of “View the Present through the Promise” CCS 401 or “Nada te turbe” CCS 241. • What congregational ministries match the present circumstance with the promise of hope in Christ? Our call as disciples is to live in active hope, to create communities of hope, and to prepare for Christ to be made known in our daily living. Record responses to the following questions and share in groups of two or three. • How will you approach this Advent season with greater attention and intent? • What practices will help you live in hope? • How will you prepare for Christ’s hope made real in your life? In the lives of others? Invite each person to share one phrase from a scripture passage or hymn, a new insight, or message of hope that will bring blessing to them throughout the coming week. © 2019 Community of Christ • www.CofChrist.org 5 Adult Community of Christ Lesson LESSON 2 8 December 2019 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (PEACE) Focus Scripture Passage: Isaiah 11:1–10 Lesson Focus: How does our understanding of the peace of Isaiah, the peace of Christ, and the peace envisioned by the church build on each other? Objectives The learners will… • learn about Isaiah’s vision of peace. • discover Jesus’ vision of peace • understand how both influence the church’s vision of peace. Supplies • Bible or copy of Isaiah 11:1–10 and Matthew 25:31–46 for each participant • Paper, pen or pencil for each participant • Daily Prayer for Peace reading (today’s or one for this week) found at https://www.CofChrist.org/events?tags=Prayer%20for%20Peace#/ • Picture of the church seal for each participant • A copy of the church’s Basic Belief on Peace, Enduring Principle Pursuit of Peace, and the Mission Initiative Pursue Peace for each participant • Candle and matches for Prayer for Peace • Community of Christ Sings (CCS) Note to teacher: In preparation for this lesson, read “Exploring the Scripture” for Isaiah 11:1–10 in Sermon & Class Helps, Year A: Old Testament, pp. 20–21, available through Herald House. This lesson focuses our attention on a traditional Advent scripture, Isaiah 11:1–10. There are several layers of meaning here. The lesson builds on this scripture by looking at a parable of Jesus addressing judgment, followed by looking at how the church has incorporated peace into our Basic Beliefs, Enduring Principles, and Mission Initiatives. By the end of the class, participants should have a better understanding of why the church is so concerned about peace issues and encourages its membership to prophetically address those issues in their lives and communities. © 2019 Community of Christ • www.CofChrist.org 6 Adult Community of Christ Lesson Have the class reflect on the image of the church seal as someone reads Isaiah 11:1–10.
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