Awaken

Session 4 - Jesus

In a future session, participants will have an opportunity to say “yes” to Jesus, so this session is about why Jesus is the necessary solution to the problem of sin. The emphasis is on our need for a savior, and that Jesus is truly the best and only way to salvation. We want the participants to be convinced that Jesus is a real person who is also God, and therefore He’s the perfect solution to sin in each of our own lives.

Agenda

5 min - Welcome and opening prayer

20 min - [Catechesis Video] Session 4 - Jesus

20 min - Testimony

40 min - Small groups

5 min - Closing prayer and announcements

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Catechesis Videos

Session 4 - Jesus - Fr. Ryan Browning

Testimony Outline

  • When did you realize that you needed a Savior?
  • When did you come to believe that Jesus was your personal Savior?
  • When you understood Jesus was your Savior, how did that change your relationship with him?
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Testimony Videos

Bernie O. Testimony

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Sue R. Testimony

Small Group Questions

  1. Before watching the video, what did you already know about Jesus?
  2. What new insights did you gain about Jesus after watching the video?
  3. Fr. Browning talked about three perspectives on why Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead: (1) because God loves us, (2) because someone needs to pay the price for our sins, and (3) because Jesus is a warrior who came to fight for us. Which one of these stands out to you the most and why?
  4. Fr. Browning compared the way that Jesus fought the devil to ambush predators in the wild. How does that change your understanding of Jesus?
  5. You know the problem of sin. What do you think about Jesus as the solution?
  6. What do you think about the idea that God loves you specifically and individually, and that He wants to have a personal relationship with you?
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Additional Resources

Leader's Guide

Preparation tasks

  • Recruit testimony speaker.

Supplies checklist

  • Signs for directing people to the meeting location
  • Refreshments (optional)
  • Check-in list
  • Podium or music stand
  • Microphone, if needed
  • Video presentation equipment (i.e. TV or projector)
  • Small group discussion guide
  • Announcements: next session date

Setup checklist

  • If needed, post signs to direct participants to where the session is meeting.
  • Set up refreshments (optional).
  • Put a podium or music stand up front for the witness speaker who is giving their testimony.
  • Set up a TV or projector. Test the video before the session starts so you can troubleshoot, if needed.
  • Set up chairs.
  • Set up small group meeting areas (i.e. tables, separate rooms, etc.).
  • If you have a larger group, set up a microphone in the front of the room.
  • Meet with your volunteers shortly before the session begins. Review the agenda and pray with them.
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