INTRODUCTION: I absolutely LOVE reading the Bible which has some super amazing stories that I’ve read multiple times. Join me as together we read and discuss some favs I’ve picked-out, including discovering how they relate to our lives today. Plus, get help with understanding vocabulary, context and more. This story I call "Cuts," as it's a tale of a miracle baby becoming a man who by all accounts appears to be out of the will of God. Cuts run deep in this story. Invite a friend or bring the fam, as we dive-in, and see investigate what's going on. IN THIS CLASS: (1) You will read selected text from the Bible aloud. (2) You will discuss stories and content from the Bible. THIS CLASS IS FOR: (1) Those interested in the Bible. (2) Those who want to improve their reading and discussion skills. MATERIALS NEEDED: Easy-to-Read Version (biblegateway.com) (direct text link sent to your inbox) Amazing Bible Stories Student Pack: (download from lesson page) • Vocabulary Sheet • Note-Taking Sheet PREPARATION: (1) Check your inbox for a message with the direct text link. (2) Review the Amazing Bible Stories Vocabulary Sheet. (3) Decide the name you prefer the teacher and group members to call you during the session, and enter it as your Display Name on Zoom. ***OPTIONAL: May read text before class to familiarize yourself with it and highlight vocabulary and questions you may want to ask about in class. OTHER CLASSES YOU MAY LIKE: Showtime Shorts-n-Share I (for ages 18 and older) [B2-C2] Off the Chain Conversations I {WHOLE GROUP} (for ages 18 and older) [B2-C2]

You will demonstrate your ability to read and discuss complex literature by participating with others in reading select text from the Bible aloud and sharing your thoughts about it, along with how it relates to our lives today.