1. Prayer:

a. Read the opening prayer together as you begin (page 34).

a. Show the video segment for Trail Two to introduce the theme of "Up the Mountain with Jesus."

a. Lead a discussion on insights and experiences emerging from "My Witness Journal" assignments. What happens when you mention Jesus’ name in conversations? How did the woman at the well recognize Jesus as a prophet?

Q1: What descriptive words come to mind when you think of a prophet?

(1) Does God still call prophets "while still in the womb?"

(2) What are the marks of a prophet?

(3) What is the classic test of a "true" prophet?

Q2: Do you know any modern day prophets?

Q3: Which fulfilled prophecies about Jesus as the Messiah come to your mind?

5. Jesus as Teacher:

Q4: Who was (or is) one of your favorite teachers (school, Sunday School, etc.)? What is it about them that made (makes) them one of your favorites?

Q5: What did Jesus teach?

(1) How did Jesus teach? What can we learn from Jesus (Rabbi / Teacher) about teaching others about faith issues?

Exercise on Page 37 Which of Jesus’ teachings created the most controversy? What would a teacher have to "teach" today to cause controversy?

a. Review what we have covered this week.

b. Assignments for Next Week

(1). Reading Assignment:

(a) As you read the chapter for next week (pages 39-44), underline or highlight special thoughts and answer the questions in the Q boxes.

(b) Complete the daily Bible readings and place your reflections, questions and insights in your "My Witness Journal"

c. Action Assignment:

(1) Complete the Action Assignment on page 38.

9. Closing Word: "See you on the path!"