09/29/2026
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Happy Tuesday everyone!!
A couple announcements before we get into what we’ve been studying in C3 on Sundays.
October 7th and 14th we will not be having C3 during Wednesday Night Bible Study
October 10th, we will have a lock in at the church. Friends are welcome! Check out Facebook for further details later this week! If you would like to come help out, I’d love the extra hands, just send me a text/call me at 270-903-9482.
October 11th, we will not have C3 in the morning or the evening.
November 7th and 8th I will be preaching, so we will not have C3 downstairs during the 10:45 service on the 8th.
SUNDAY MORNING
This week we did another lesson in our unit called The Reliability of the Bible. The lesson was entitled “Lost in Translation,” and it allowed us to take a look at the languages that made up the books of our Bible. Using a few different passages in Scripture, students can understand the various languages represented within the Bible and why that matters.
Lesson Overview: This lesson will be taking a look at the different languages spoken by the writers of Scripture, and at the ever-growing amounts of English translations. Understanding this process will hopefully provide some clarity as to what the goal is when translating a Bible into a new language and help students navigate questions about the many different translations across the globe. A lot of effort and conviction goes into the translations we have today, and not every translation is made with the same intention in mind.
What We Want Your Student To Learn: That while the Bible is an ancient text, not written in English and not written in our current context, it remains trustworthy and profitable for our lives.
What We Want Your Student To Do With What They’ve Learned: Be able to read, understand, and enjoy God’s Word for themselves with a right understanding of its origins and what that means for how they should engage it today.
Scripture Passages We Studied: Genesis 10:32-11:9, Mark 15:33-37, Isaiah 40:6-8
Please Take A Few Minutes This Week To Read These Passages.
Next Steps. . .
During the next week, as you engage in conversations with your student, remember that one way that will help them to understand and apply what they have learned is to explain it to someone else. Use the following questions to guide your conversation:
What was your Anchor Statement for this week? (Answer: The translation of the Scripture into different languages is difficult, but it is a key part of living out what God has called us to do: dispersing throughout the Earth and filling it with His Gospel.)
What three languages were used in the original text of the Bible? (Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic)
Would you ever try to learn one of the original biblical languages? Why or why not?
SUNDAY NIGHT
This week, we continued with our Image series and challenged students to see that they don’t have to hide their brokenness from God. Following Jesus isn’t about looking like you have everything all together; it’s about bringing what’s broken to Him and being met with mercy.
As we seek to partner with families at home, the resource below will help you engage in conversations with your student about our midweek series!
THINK:
In Luke 18, a blind man cries out to Jesus for mercy. It’s a powerful example of faith for someone who is desperate. Students today feel pressure to keep their problems hidden. It’s uncomfortable to be vulnerable or to show where struggle may lie. It’s easier to pretend like everything is perfect and to show off only what we want people to see. It’s the Iceberg effect. You may only see the top 10%, but the other 90% is below the surface. As a family, encourage a space where everyone can be honest about struggles and help point back to Jesus, who meets us in our needs with love and mercy.
READ:
Luke 18:35-38 says, 35 As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 And he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
ASK:
Use the questions below to ask your student questions about the truths from our series. Look for ways to share personally, bring encouragement, and create a space for meaningful conversations.
Why do you think it’s hard for people to be honest about what feels broken in their lives?
How would you define mercy? How has God shown mercy to you?
PRAY:
Use the prompts below to pray with or for your student this week.
Have the courage to be honest with God.
Believe that Jesus responds to us with real mercy.
Thank you for all you do. As a parent, you are the primary spiritual influence in the life of your teenager, and they desperately need you. I’m praying for you! If you have any questions or if I can help with anything, please don't hesitate to let me know.
