1. CONCEPT: HOW DO YOU GET BEYOND HARDSHIPS AND HURTS? Chapter 10 ~ Lesson 1

2. Define Sabbath and Apostles. Who were the twelve (12) apostles.

3. Chapter 10 ~ Lesson 1 Jesus offers freedom and life, and heals and forgives. Jesus observed the Sabbath, a day set apart to rest and honor God. Jesus came to fulfill the words of Isaiah – liberating people, setting them free from sickness, hunger, injustice, and fear. Jesus gathered a community of disciples, his followers. There were 12 disciples who shared his mission in a special way. They became known as the apostles. Apostle means “one who is sent.” During Jesus’ ministry he forgave the sins of those who asked for forgiveness, and healed those suffering from illness.

4. Chapter 10 ~ Lesson 1 In Jesus, the power of God was at work, healing people physically, spiritually and emotionally.

5. Chapter 10 ~ Lesson 1 Jesus calls us to faith and shows God’s power and love. Jesus healed those who trusted and had faith in him. During his earthly ministry Jesus freed many people from their burdens. Those who were healed and forgiven gained new life and strength. Jesus’ power to act in ways that went beyond ordinary laws of nature were witnessed by his disciples. Jesus was able to calm the sea and the wind.

6. Chapter 10 ~ Lesson 1