EQUIPPED AND EMPOWERED - Sunday School

June 1, 2025

Series 1: Jesus Ministers through Us

Equipped and Empowered

lesson 1.1

FOCUS VERSES

Mark 6:4–7, 12–13

4 But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.

6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.

7 And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits.

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12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent.

13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.

LESSON TEXT

Mark 6:1–13

TRUTH ABOUT GOD

God is greater than all our preconceptions.

TRUTH FOR MY LIFE

I will surrender to Jesus to minister through me.

Series Overview:

In His grace, Jesus has chosen to minister through His people to other people who need Him. Watch as Jesus sent disciples to work miracles and even used them to serve lunch to a hungry city. Open your heart to ask Jesus to use you as He used them.

TEACHING OUTLINE

Icebreaker: What images and ideas first come to mind when you think of outreach?

Lesson Connection: Share the Lesson Connection.

      I.    HOMECOMING

A.  Jesus Taught in the Synagogue in Nazareth

» What do you think was going through the minds of those in the synagogue as they heard Jesus claim to be the Messiah?

B.   Jesus’ Family and Hometown Friends Rejected Him as Messiah

» Have you ever experienced people close to you not seeing you for who you are? How did that make you feel?

C.   Nazareth Missed Out on Miracles because of Their Unbelief

» What would have been possible in Nazareth if their response had been acceptance and faith?

D.  I Will Believe Jesus Is Who He Said He Is

» How does our belief about Jesus affect our ability to believe in miracles, signs, and wonders?

      II.  JESUS SENT HIS TWELVE DISCIPLES

A.  Although Rejected in Nazareth, Jesus Sent His Disciples to Minister

B.   Jesus Ministered through the Twelve to Preach and Work Wonders

» Discuss how you can work together with others in your church to serve.

C.   I Will Surrender to Jesus to Minister through Me