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Person of Jesus Study

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Lesson 1Would You Pass the Test?

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Scripture for

John 6:5-13

6 He asked this only to put Philip to the test. He already knew what he was going to do.

8 Another of his disciples spoke up. It was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.

11 Then Jesus took the loaves and gave thanks. He handed out the bread to those who were seated. He gave them as much as they wanted. And he did the same with the fish.

13 So they gathered what was left over from the five barley loaves. They filled 12 baskets with the pieces left by those who had eaten.


Lesson 1 Drawing

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Lesson 1 Reminder Sheet

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Lesson 2Fill My Heart Up!

Scripture for

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John 6:25-27; John 6:51

26 Jesus answered, “What I’m about to tell you is true. You are not looking for me because you saw miraculous signs. You are looking for me because you ate the loaves until you were full.

51 “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Everyone who eats some of this bread will live forever. This bread is my body. I will give it for the life of the world.”


Lesson 2 Drawing

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Lesson 2 Reminder Sheet

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Jill Miller is an exceptional teacher with a unique passion. She received a BA from Gwynedd-Mercy University in Elementary and Special Education, plus she earned a Master’s equivalency as a Reading Specialist. When her daughter, Kim, was born, Jill and her husband, Paul, knew that the family would face a life of challenges. Through the years Jill watched with frustration as Kim was frequently left out of church Sunday School due to her multiple challenges.

Jill believes that good teachers can expose all students to concepts that may take time to understand. Using different teaching strategies, she created this series to enable the students to fully comprehend the truths of the Bible. She wanted Kim and her friends to learn God’s Word, to discover and experience Jesus, to know at a new level his amazing love for them. Jill became committed to developing materials for use with students affected by disability and the teachers, parents, and caregivers who want to share the love of Jesus with them.

Through the years, Jill has started two businesses aimed at employing individuals affected by disability. And now, she uses her 30+ years of teaching experience to write and test Bible studies with groups of students with disabilities. Jill is a mother of six, wife of Paul Miller, grandmother of many, and lives with Kim and her husband on farm property in rural Pennsylvania.

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Learning to Love Like Jesus by Paul Miller

STUDY

Paul Miller weaves together stories of his own struggles to love with stories of how Jesus loves. Whether you are a Christian or not yet, your heart will be captured by the wonder of the person of Jesus. This book is based on the corresponding study, The Person of Jesus.

How do you love without feeling trapped or used?

How do you balance honesty with compassion?

How do you love when you have problems of your own?

Suitable for discipling or evangelism, The Person of Jesus study introduces a Christ so personal, so rich in love that participants are captivated heart-first. Bill, a study leader in Orlando, said, “I’ve never seen anything like this! I’m enjoying this study as much as a new believer!”

Whether you are looking for a study to invite friends to, or a study for your small groups at church, this is a great tool. Its interactive style engages all participants in a non-threatening way. Designed for first-time through seasoned leaders, this study offers an easy-to-use format, saturated with in-depth content.

The Person of Jesus


Students will use these 8 lessons with Scripture and colorful illustrations as a complement to the instruction and curriculum in Faith: Leader’s Manual.

FEATURES: - Guided interactive approach enables students to

discover key teachings of the lesson for themselves.

- Study can be used one-on-one, or with a small group.

- The companion, Faith: Leader’s Manual is also available.

BENEFITS: - Group reading is made easy because Bible

passages are included and color-coded.

- Reminder sheets and drawings are included to help students remember what they have learned.

“The Bethesda Ser ies of fers a great new option in teaching people with specia l needs not just to know more about Jesus—but to know Jesus per sonal ly and experience his love , his forgiveness, and his transforming kingship.”

—Stephanie O. Hubach, Consultant to Special Needs Ministry of PCA,

Author of Same Lake, Different Boat: Coming

Alongside People Touched by Disability

Explore what Jesus teaches his fol lowers about fa ith — and learn how ful ly you can rely on him.

THE GOSPELS WOULD NOT BE THE GOOD NEWS…WITHOUT THE LOVE JESUS SHOWED TOWARD THOSE WITH DISABILITIES.

Additional resources for use with this study are found at: seeJesus.net/Bethesda

Jill Miller has been writing Bible studies and teaching students with disabilities for more than 30 years. She has a BA from Gwynedd-Mercy University with certificates in Elementary and Special Education. Mother of six, grandmother of many, and wife of Paul Miller, Jill lives with her daughter affected by disability and her husband in rural Pennsylvania.


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