SERIES: CATALYST | 4 WEEKS ON AUTHENTIC FAITH
SERIES OVERVIEW (DOWNLOAD OVERVIEW)
Sometimes the idea of “faith” can feel a little mysterious and hard to grasp. After all, what is it? And how do you get it — or get more of it? Well, just like science can explain so many of the mysterious and hard-to-grasp things in the world around us, there are answers for many of the mysterious and hard-to-grasp things about faith, too. You’ll learn in science class that “catalysts” are interactions that create big changes and transformations. In the same way, Scripture shows us certain change-making “catalysts” are necessary for the transformation of our faith and the faith of others. In this four-week series from Hebrews, we’ll discover that faith is a catalyst for action, the faith of others can be a catalyst on our journey, Jesus is the catalyst for a new relationship with God, and we can be a catalyst for change.
- Overview PDF
- Full Series – Teaching + Small Group Guides
- Full Series: HSM Small Group Guides
- Full Series: MSM Small Group Guides
SERIES MEMORY VERSE
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1
Memory Verse
WEEK 1 – JANUARY 7
This week, we’ll combine the definition of “faith” from the book of Hebrews with James’ reminder that faith requires actions and not just belief.
BIG IDEA: Faith is a catalyst for action.
BIBLE: Hebrews 11:1-22; James 1:22; 2 Corinthians 5:7
- HSM Small Group Guide wk1 PDF
- MSM Small Group Guide wk1 PDF
- Reflection Card wk1 PRINT
- Teaching Guide wk1
WEEK 2 – JANUARY 14
This week, we’ll see what the book of Hebrews says about how we can help each other grow in faith, using the story of Moses leading Israel out of Egypt as an example.
BIG IDEA: The faith of others can be a catalyst on our journey.
BIBLE: Exodus 3:10-12; Hebrews 10:24, 11:29-40, 12:1-2
- HSM Small Group Guide wk2 PDF
- MSM Small Group Guide wk2 PDF
- Reflection Card wk2 PRINT
- Teaching Guide wk2
WEEK 3 – JANUARY 21
This week, we’ll explore what the books of Hebrews and Matthew reveal about Jesus’ role as our “great high priest.”
BIG IDEA: Jesus is the catalyst for a new relationship with God.
Bible: Hebrews 4:14-16; Matthew 27:51; John 3:16- 17
- HSM Small Group Guide wk3 PDF
- MSM Small Group Guide wk3 PDF
- Reflection Card wk3 PRINT
- Teaching Guide wk3
WEEK 4 – JANUARY 28
This week, we’ll be challenged by the author of Hebrews to put our faith into action by practicing compassion for others.
BIG IDEA: We can be a catalyst for change.
Bible: Hebrews 10:19-25, 12:1, 13:1-3; James 2:26
- HSM Small Group Guide wk4 PDF
- MSM Small Group Guide wk4 PDF
- Reflection Card wk4 PRINT
- Teaching Guide wk4
In January, we will start a new series.
Devotionals
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Media Files:
Title Slide
Background Slide
Big Idea Week 1
Big Idea Week 2
Big Idea Week 3
Big Idea Week 4
Memory Verse
