Jesus' Church
What should Jesus' Church look like?
Lesson 1 The Foundation
May 6, 2022 • Jerry Dirmann
Lesson 1 – The Foundation Welcome to the first lesson in the series called "Jesus' Church!" This week's lesson starts at the beginning, and helps you understand the very foundation of Jesus' Church. There's no better place to start than right here. Before you begin, three quick things... VIDEO + STUDY GUIDE Above you will find the video for the teaching portion of this lesson, which is intended to be used along with the Lesson 1 Study Guide (PDF). You can download the full lesson PDF at the link above. THE BFAM APP The best way to enjoy these lessons and to have access to all of the content is to use the BFAM app, which you can download by clicking the link above, or searching "BFAM" in your mobile app store. STUDYING WITH KIDS? That's great! We think this will be an impactful study for the whole family, with meaningful times of discussion and learning together. Click the link above to get the Lesson 1 Kid's Version (PDF).
Lesson 2 The Power
May 13, 2022 • Jerry Dirmann
Lesson 2 – The Power Welcome to the second lesson in the series called "Jesus' Church." This week's lesson is all about how you, and the believers around you, can live up to the full potential of what Jesus intends. Yes, there is more available, so let's dive in! Before you begin, three quick things... VIDEO + STUDY GUIDE Above you will find the video for the teaching portion of this lesson, which is intended to be used along with the Lesson 2 Study Guide (PDF). You can download the full lesson PDF at the link above. THE BFAM APP The best way to enjoy these lessons and to have access to all of the content is to use the BFAM app, which you can download by clicking the link above, or searching "BFAM" in your mobile app store. STUDYING WITH KIDS? That's great! We think this will be an impactful study for the whole family, with meaningful times of discussion and learning together. Click the link above to get the Lesson 2 Kid's Version (PDF).
Lesson 3 The Teaching
May 19, 2022 • Jerry Dirmann
Lesson 3 – The Teaching Welcome to the third lesson in the series called "Jesus' Church." This week's lesson is about the teaching of Jesus' Church, and how you and the other members of Jesus' Church can continue to learn and live the way that Jesus intended. There are some keys that you will want to hear! Before you begin, three quick things... VIDEO + STUDY GUIDE Above you will find the video for the teaching portion of this lesson, which is intended to be used along with the Lesson 3 Study Guide (PDF). You can download the full lesson PDF at the link above. THE BFAM APP The best way to enjoy these lessons and to have access to all of the content is to use the BFAM app, which you can download by clicking the link above, or searching "BFAM" in your mobile app store. STUDYING WITH KIDS? That's great! We think this will be an impactful study for the whole family, with meaningful times of discussion and learning together. Click the link above to get the Lesson 3 Kid's Version (PDF).
Lesson 4 The Fellowship
May 27, 2022 • Jerry Dirmann
Lesson 4 – The Fellowship Welcome to the fourth lesson in the series called "Jesus' Church." This week's lesson is about the fellowship of Jesus' Church. We are going to dive into the Bible and get a better understanding of the kind of community, connection and engagement that Jesus intends for His Church, and to see where you fit in that amazing picture. Before you begin, three quick things... VIDEO + STUDY GUIDE Above you will find the video for the teaching portion of this lesson, which is intended to be used along with the Lesson 4 Study Guide (PDF). You can download the full lesson PDF at the link above. THE BFAM APP The best way to enjoy these lessons and to have access to all of the content is to use the BFAM app, which you can download by clicking the link above, or searching "BFAM" in your mobile app store. STUDYING WITH KIDS? That's great! We think this will be an impactful study for the whole family, with meaningful times of discussion and learning together. Click the link above to get the Lesson 4 Kid's Version (PDF).
Lesson 5 The Bread
June 1, 2022 • Jerry Dirmann
Lesson 5 – The Bread Welcome to the fifth lesson in the series called "Jesus' Church." This week is a special lesson, and is all about the breaking of bread, and concludes with a time of taking communion with your group. This lesson is deeply impactful, and a turning point in the Jesus' Church study. Before you begin, three quick things... VIDEO + STUDY GUIDE Above you will find the video for the teaching portion of this lesson, which is intended to be used along with the Lesson 5 Study Guide (PDF). You can download the full lesson PDF at the link above. THE BFAM APP The best way to enjoy these lessons and to have access to all of the content is to use the BFAM app, which you can download by clicking the link above, or searching "BFAM" in your mobile app store. STUDYING WITH KIDS? That's great! We think this will be an impactful study for the whole family, with meaningful times of discussion and learning together. Click the link above to get the Lesson 5 Kid's Version (PDF).
Lesson 6 The Prayers
June 10, 2022 • Jerry Dirmann
Lesson 6 – The Prayers Welcome to the sixth lesson in the series called "Jesus' Church." This week we are diving into a great topic, and one of the primary focuses of the early church—the prayers. Today we will show you the keys that the early church understood about prayers that see results and get answered. Are you ready? Before you begin, three quick things... VIDEO + STUDY GUIDE Above you will find the video for the teaching portion of this lesson, which is intended to be used along with the Lesson 6 Study Guide (PDF). You can download the full lesson PDF at the link above. THE BFAM APP The best way to enjoy these lessons and to have access to all of the content is to use the BFAM app, which you can download by clicking the link above, or searching "BFAM" in your mobile app store. STUDYING WITH KIDS? That's great! We think this will be an impactful study for the whole family, with meaningful times of discussion and learning together. Click the link above to get the Lesson 6 Kid's Version (PDF).
Lesson 7 The Mission
June 16, 2022 • Jerry Dirmann
Lesson 7 – The Mission Welcome to the seventh lesson in the series called "Jesus' Church." What did Jesus expect the Church to do when he handed the baton to the apostles? Is that still what we're about today? This seventh lesson will challenge you to examine your own mission as we fulfill Jesus' mission together. Are you ready? Before you begin, three quick things... VIDEO + STUDY GUIDE Above you will find the video for the teaching portion of this lesson, which is intended to be used along with the Lesson 7 Study Guide (PDF). You can download the full lesson PDF at the link above. THE BFAM APP The best way to enjoy these lessons and to have access to all of the content is to use the BFAM app, which you can download by clicking the link above, or searching "BFAM" in your mobile app store. STUDYING WITH KIDS? That's great! We think this will be an impactful study for the whole family, with meaningful times of discussion and learning together. Click the link above to get the Lesson 7 Kid's Version (PDF).
Lesson 8 Built to Last
June 23, 2022 • Jerry Dirmann
Lesson 8 – Built to Last Welcome to this eighth and final lesson in the Jesus' Church group study. This study is intentionally designed to go through with a small group or house church, and you will need a few specific things before you begin. Please read below for more information (click more). LESSON 8: Built to Last This last week is a great lesson, as we look back on the entire Jesus' Church study, and each answer the important question, "what's next?" Got has GREAT things in store for you, are you ready? What you'll need... 1. STUDY GUIDE + BIBLE For this study you will need the study guide and your Bible. This guide includes the full lesson (lesson/teaching, group discussion questions, devotionals), and you can download the PDF at the link above. 2. SMALL GROUP This study is intended to be done with a small group and includes discussion questions and interactions. We are excited for what you will learn, not only individually, but as a group! Also, if you are studying WITH KIDS, you can use the supplemental kids guide. This guide has been created by one of our BFAM Movements, and is available to download above. 3. BFAM APP While you don't "need" the BFAM App, we simply had to let you know about it, since it's one of the easiest ways to get this content. The entire Jesus' Church study, including this lesson, study guide, and discussion questions can all be found on the BFAM App, which you can download for free at the link above.