Witness: Exploring and Sharing Your Christian Faith
Lesson Plan
Trail Five, Session 20 = My Witness and Christ Presence
(plan for a short refreshment break at some point)
References:
Trail Guide for Leaders Page 166
Trail Guide for Hikers Page 118
1. Prayer:
a. Talk about your witnessing experiences during the week.
b. Share the prayer that you have written
2. Trail Talk:
a. What does Hebrews say about finishing the race? (Heb 12)
3. Video
a. Show and discuss the video for Trail 5
4. Staying contagious:
a. Have students complete the diagram on page 119. Where did they put themselves? Where did they put Christ?
b. Q2: Are there some memories, habits or arenas you need to surrender to Jesus’ lordship instead of acting like the "Lone Ranger".
5. Knowing Christ:
a. Read Philippians 3:8-17. What ingredients of Paul’s formula for knowing Christ
can you identify?
b. Check out the list at the top of page 121. Which of these are helpful to you? Why and how?
6. Two Priorities:
a. Scripture (Into the Word - - Into the World)
b. Prayer (pray without ceasing)
7. Moving On:
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 123-128 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 122.
7. Closing Prayer:
8. Closing Word: "See you on the path!"