Dinner Church 201 (2)

The Jesus Story

Training Outline: The Jesus Story in Dinner Church

I. Why a Jesus story?

A. Understanding the Jesus story

Shift in religious landscape

Dissatisfaction with organized religion

Emphasis on personal connection

Openness to spiritual exploration

Seeking meaning and purpose

Emphasis on experience over doctrine

Moral and ethical guidance

Potential for bridge-building

Universal appeal

Humanity and compassion

Personal and relatable

II. Understanding the Jesus Story

A. What is a Jesus story?

The Jesus story refers to the life, teachings, and example of Jesus Christ, as documented in the New Testament of the Bible. It includes his birth, ministry, parables, miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection, forming the foundational narrative of Christianity.

A. The Life of Jesus

1. Sacrifice

2. Servant

3. Doctrine of Incarnation (conceptually)

B. Teachings of Jesus

1. Key parables

2. Narrative: key messages and lessons

C. Principles Taught by Jesus

1. The relevance of these principles for today

2. Group discussions on how these principles can be applied in daily life

III. Practical Exercises

A. Small Group Activities

1. Divide volunteers into small groups

2. Assign each group a specific parable

The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)

The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)2

3. Group discussion

IV. Q&A and Closing

A. Open the floor for questions and discussions

B. Summarize key takeaways from the training

C. Express appreciation for volunteers' dedication and commitment to implementing the Jesus story in the dinner church setting