May Questions of the Week

MAY 3 • 4th Sunday of Easter

Called to Be Shepherds

[The shepherd] goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. (John 10:4)

▶▶Acts 2:14, 36-41 - Peter’s discourse

▶▶ 1 Peter 2:20-25 - For the slave

▶▶ John 10:1-10 - The Good Shepherd

▶▶ Adults: How are you a shepherd to those in your care?

▶▶ Kids: What will you do this week to show you love those around you?

MAY 10 • 5th Sunday of Easter

Jesus, the Way

I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

▶▶Acts 6:1-7 - The need of assistants

▶▶ 1 Peter 2:4-9 - Living stones

▶▶ John 14:1-12 - Last discourse: the way, the truth, and the life

▶▶ Adults: In a challenge you face right now, what will it mean to live the way of Jesus Christ?

▶▶ Kids: Name some ways you can be more like Jesus when you are playing with your friends or family.

Mother's Day

▶▶ Resources for mothers: http://pastoral.center/moms

▶▶ Resources for women: http://pastoral.center/women

MAY 17 • 6th Sunday of Easter

The Strength of Faith

Jesus answered him, "Those who love me will keep my word, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them." (Jn. 14:23)

▶▶Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 - Philip in Samaria

▶▶ 1 Peter 3:15-18 - On Christian suffering

▶▶ John 14:15-21- Promise of the Paraclete

▶▶ Adults: The Spirit gives us inner wisdom and strength. When have you experienced this?

▶▶ Kids: The Holy Spirit makes you strong inside.

When do you need to be strong?

MAY 21 • Ascension of the Lord

The Gift of Wisdom

Power to proclaim the good news (Acts 1:8)

▶▶Acts 1:1–11 - The Ascension of Jesus

▶▶ Ephesians 1:17-23 - A Spirit of wisdom

▶▶Matthew 28:16–20 - I am with you always.

▶▶ Adults: Jesus promises to be with us always. How do you experience his presence most?

▶▶ Kids: What good news about Jesus could you share with someone?

MAY 24 • 7th Sunday of Easter

Praying for Others

[Jesus prayed to his Father,] "I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours." (John 17:9)

▶▶Matthias Chosen • Acts 1:12-14

▶▶ Love for One Another • 1 Pet 4:13-16

▶▶ Jesus' Prayer for the Disciples • John 17:1-11a

▶▶ Adults: Who needs you to pray for them this week, as Jesus prayed for his disciples?

▶▶ Children: Who will you pray for this week?

MAY 31 • Pentecost

Sent to Serve

Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”

(John 20:21–22)

▶▶Acts 2:1-11 - Descent of the Holy Spirit

▶▶ 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 - Many gifts, one Spirit, and the analogy of the body

▶▶ John 20:19-23 - Appearance to the disciples ▶▶ or John 14:15-16, 23b-26 - The Advocate

▶▶ Adults: What important work does Jesus ask of you at this time in your life?

▶▶ Kids: How would Jesus want you to treat your

friends and family this week?