The Power Sunday School Class

How often do you think about the reality of the resurrection and what it means for those of us who are followers of Christ? How do we know it happened? What will it mean for us one day? How should we live today because HE LIVES? We’ll talk about that as we study Mark 16. Here are the notes.

Lesson Notes for November 26, 2023 – Mark 16-1-14.pdf

A study in Mark 15 might seem to be a better "fit" for Good Friday than the weekend before Thanksgiving. As we study it together I think we’ll find it’s quite appropriate as we consider what should be at the TOP of our thanksgiving list. Here are the notes.

Lesson Notes for November 19, 2023 – Mark 15-24-39.pdf

Why would someone refuse to do something that was for his/her own good? Why do we sometimes find it hard to live in God’s will by His word. We’ll learn about that in our brief meditation on Mark 14:32-43. Here are the notes for our time in this text.

Lesson Notes for November 12, 2023 – Mark 14-32-42.pdf

How do you react to End Times prophecy in the Bible? Are you intrigued or intimidated? Jesus gave us some important information about His second coming in Mark 13. He also gave us instructions on what we are to do in the meantime. Here are the notes for our study of the Olivet Discourse in Mark’s gospel.

Lesson Notes for November 5, 2023 – Mark 13-24-37.pdf

Are you a neat freak or tend to allow clutter to accumulate? Studies have shown that physical clutter causes stress and hinders our productivity and effectiveness. Spiritual clutter can hinder our relationship with Christ and effectiveness as His followers. We’ll learn about that as we look at a fig tree, a flea market, faith and forgiveness. Here are the notes for our lesson in Mark 11.

Lesson Notes for October 29, 2023 – Mark 11-12-25.pdf

Following Christ is counter cultural to say the least. That is no more evident than how Jesus taught us about how to pursue true "greatness." Here are the notes for our study in Mark 10.

Lesson Notes for October 22, 2023 – Mark 10-32-45.pdf

Have you ever done strength training? Even if you’ve stayed far from the gym, we all are engaged in growing the muscles of our faith. We’ll learn from an encounter Jesus had with a desperate dad in Mark 9:17-29. Here are the notes for our study.

Lesson Notes for October 15, 2023 – Mark 9:17-29.pdf

What does it mean to be a fully devoted follower of Christ? We can’t plead ignorance because Jesus told us plainly. His words are straightforward but living them out requires HIs grace. We’ll talk about that as we look at Mark 8:31-38. Here are the notes.

Lesson Notes for October 8, 2023 – Mark 8-31-9-1.pdf

Nothing feels worse than being treated as an unworthy outsider. Conversely, it feels wonderful to feel acceptance. Jesus shows no partiality regardless of background, ethnicity, or personal history. His offer of salvation and mercy is for ANYONE, anytime, and anywhere. Here are the notes for our study in Mark 7.

Lesson Notes for October 1, 2023 – Mark 7-24-37.pdf

In general how satisfied do most people seem with their lives? Discontentment can be dangerous. Desperation can be even more dangerous as we look for answers to seemingly impossible situations. Where do we turn? We’ll learn about that from one of the most familiar passages in scripture. Here are the notes for our study.

Lesson Notes for September 24, 2023 – Mark 6-30-44.pdf