Beginnings of a lesson plan

After reading in many different places regarding this lesson on “Do you have peace with God” from Romans 5:1-11, for peace of mind, I’ve turned to focus on planning my lesson steps.

Step 0. [computer people start counting at zero :-)] Introduce the lesson by tying into Curt’s golf swing analogy last week and begin using a quote from Martin Luther. He said, “It is impossible for a man to be a Christian without having Christ; and if he has Christ, he has at the same time all that is in Christ. What gives peace to the conscience is, that by faith our sins are no more ours, but Christ's, upon whom God has laid them all; and that, on the other hand, all Christ's righteousness is ours, to whom God has given it.” Need a suitable PPT background for needy people looking at good news...

Step 1. In what, or where, or how do people find peace in today’s world? If you are fearful, worry filled, frustrated, arguing with others, in turmoil and generally can’t rest at night, you are not at peace. Peace of mind can be found in many of life’s arenas (Virtual credit cards, Drug Prescriptions, Disaster preparedness, Estate planning and will preparation, Child care, Health insurance, Home security, etc.), but suppose all these areas are completely taken care of, but you still have no peace? Then what?

Step 2. Comprehensive lasting peace of mind can only be found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. Capture and play one of these testimonial videos (I like Jamie's). Discuss how she obtained peace of mind? How was it reflected in her life?

More later….