Encounters with Jesus

Carmichael Seventh-day Adventist Church

Encounters with Jesus

Ohana Bible Lessons

You do not have to be a Christian or know anything about the Bible to enjoy these Ohana group materials.

You do not have to read, talk, sing, pray or share during the group time if you do not feel comfortable doing so. You are welcome to simply come and listen.

These materials are designed to help people examine the Bible to see what it says about Jesus -- who he is, what he is like and how he can be relevant to life today.

Preparing for the Journey

PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY Contents Session 1 The New Testament Model For The Church Session 2 Jesus Is The Head Of The Body Session 3 A Love Relationship With Jesus Is The Most Important Thing In Life Session 4 A Love Relationship With Jesus Will Express Itself In Dynamic Worship Session 5 A Love Relationship With Each Other Session 6 Love Relationships Develop With Time, Trust and Truthfulness Session 7 Love Relationships Grow When People Are Equipped For Ministry Session 8 Love Relationships Build Up People Session 9 Jesus Gives The Gift Of The Holy Spirit To Ohana Groups Session 10 Jesus Gives The Holy Spirit To Ohana Groups So They Can Share Him With The World Session 11 Destination For Ohana Groups Session 12 All Aboard For The Ohana Journey!

Praying for the Journey

PRAYING FOR THE JOURNEY Contents Session 1 An Upper Room Experience Session 2 Praising God Session 3 “With One Accord” Session 4 “With One Accord” Through Confession Session 5 “With One Accord” In Thanksgiving Session 6 “With One Accord” In Supplication Session 7 Praying God’s Promises Session 8 Praying From God’s Word Session 9 Praying With Authority Session 10 Praying Globally Session 11 From the Upper Room To the Streets Session 12 Prayer in Action

Stories Jesus Told

STORIES JESUS TOLD You do not have to be a Christian or know anything about the Bible to enjoy these Ohana group materials. You do not have to read, talk, sing, pray or share during the group time if you do not feel comfortable doing so. You are welcome to simply come and listen. These materials are designed to help people examine the stories or parables that Jesus told and how they can be relevant to life today. Within the session guides you will find links to other topics on what Jesus said about various subjects such as Who He Is, Forgiveness, Judgment, etc. Some of the links will also include His practical teachings on money, marriage, conflict resolution, etc. Whenever you see one of the link symbols -- -- it is an opportunity for your group to decide if they want to go to that link for the next session. This way, the group can tailor-make each session to fit the needs of the group. If there is no need for digging deeper into a particular topic, then your group should move to the next Story Jesus Told. Even if the group does not want to go to a link, you may personally choose to do so. Simply ask your Ohana leader for the guide sheet on the topic that interests you. You can go through the material on your own or with a friend or another Ohana member. Thank you for joining us on this journey toward a deeper spiritual experience through Stories Jesus Told.