Outline for Wednesday 9/25/24 Class

Theme: God Sees Us and Calls Us Despite Our Doubts

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

2. Scripture Reading (10 minutes)
Key Texts:

John 1:43-51 (Jesus calls Philip and Nathaniel)
- Highlight the key verses:
  - “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” — John 1:46
  - “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.” — John 1:48
  - “You will see greater things than these.” — John 1:50

3. Discussion on Nathaniel’s Story (10 minutes)

What Do We Know About Nathaniel?
- Discuss Nathaniel’s skepticism: “Can anything good come from Nazareth?”
- Explore the context of Nathaniel sitting under the fig tree. What might he have been thinking or experiencing?
Jesus Sees the Heart
- Nathaniel’s honest doubts, and how Jesus called him anyway.
- Jesus affirms Nathaniel by saying, “Here is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.”
Application: God sees us even in our moments of doubt and still calls us. He knows us intimately and has a purpose for each of us.

4. Scene from The Chosen (Optional – 10 minutes)

Show the scene where Jesus calls Nathaniel from The Chosen, if you have access to the clip.
- Discuss how the scene helps bring the story to life.
- Ask: What emotions or thoughts did you connect with in this depiction of Nathaniel?

5. Group Activity: Reflecting on Our Own Call (10-15 minutes)

Have students take a few moments to think about times they’ve doubted or questioned God’s plan for their life.
Reflection Questions:
- Where do I feel unseen or misunderstood like Nathaniel?
- What does it mean to me that Jesus sees me even in my doubt?
- How can I respond to Jesus’ call to follow Him even when I’m uncertain?
Optional: Have students pair up to share a personal story where they’ve felt called by God.

6. Wrap-Up and Prayer (5 minutes)

Summarize the lesson: God sees us fully, knows our doubts, and still calls us to follow Him.
Close with a prayer asking for faith to trust God’s call and see the “greater things” He has planned for each of us.

Homework (Optional):

Student read John 1:43-51 again during the week and reflect on where they see Jesus calling them personally in their own lives.

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