Scripture to Memorize “You are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your strength among the peoples.” Psalm 77:14
Session Goal Consistent with God’s Word and in the power of the Holy Spirit—by the end of this session, disciples will be able to define miracle correctly and explain why science poses no threat to miracles.
When You Sit Together:
Meal to Share Together: Baked Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Worship Together:
Jesus Culture - Miracles (Live/Lyrics And Chords) ft. Chris Quilala
Chris Tomlin - He Lives (Lyric Video)
Jesus I Need You - Hillsong Worship
Read Out Loud: 1 Corinthians 15:14-17, Psalm 77:14
The Bible is filled with miracle stories. The miracles of the incarnation and resurrection of Jesus lie at the center of the gospel. Miracles are central to the Christian faith. It is widely assumed in the culture, however, that miracles and science are somehow in conflict and that miracles should therefore be rejected. This assumption, though, is based on confusion between science and scientism (the idea that science is the only reliable source of knowledge about reality). Once we recognize the failure of scientism, we see there’s no conflict between science and miracles. Christians need not and ought not think that science, in and of itself, is in conflict with Christianity. In fact, Christianity and science have a long and fruitful friendship. Many Christians tend to view miracles as violations of the laws of nature. When God performs a miracle, He has not broken the laws of nature. God acts and nature accommodates this event. A good definition of a miracle is “an event performed supernaturally, beyond the ability of the natural order.” This is just what we see throughout the Old Testament and at the center of the gospel. Disciples live in awe of mighty King Jesus. By Him all things were created (Colossians 1:16), including all the laws of nature. He is not bound by what He created. He acts as He chooses as He brings His kingdom on the earth. Joining Christ in the power of the Spirit for the glory of God is the grandest adventure possible. Parent Question
Questions for Discussion:
What is a miracle, and does science undermine miracles?
What are some reasons many people don’t believe in miracles today?
Are the reasons that they do not believe valid?
What does the word miracle mean according to this lesson?
What does the word scientism mean?
What is science?
What is the problem with the following sentence? “All true knowledge comes via science; only those things discoverable, testable, and provable by science count as knowledge.
When you walk by the way:
Car ride discussion:
During the car ride this week continue to work on opening up channels of communication. Find out about them.
A goal for this week is to talk about the one who performs miracles.
Ask your student what is significant about miracles from what they have learned?
Ask them why miracles are unique?
Ask them why that makes the one who performs miracles unique?
Ask them how the word miracle is used among their friends?
