1. Welcome to 12:13! Need to use the bathroom?
Ask a parent volunteer.
Need a handout from last week?
Need to borrow a pen?
Loan us a shoe and we will loan you a pen!
Need to talk with your friend?
Before or after class, but not during

2. Pilgrim’s Progress
Part 9: Facing The Lions

3. What Christian Saw…
A beautiful palace
Two hungry lions

4. “He upholds the universe by the word of his power” (Hebrews 1:3)
What He Didn’t See…
“He upholds the universe by the word of his power” (Hebrews 1:3)

5. Watchful’s Words Don’t fear the lions! Man up!
“If you faint in the day of adversity [difficulty], your strength is small.” (Proverbs 24:10)
Don’t fear the lions!
Their job is to test your faith (Matt. 8:26)
Stay in the middle of the path!
No injury will come to you

6. Christian Passes The Test
Walks by faith
Trembles in fear
Rejoices with relief!

7. Where Are YOUR Lions? Hardship or sickness? Rejection by friends?
Cost of discipleship?

8. Tell Us About Your Lions!
Mr. Somerville this week to tell him about one “lion” that has tested your faith this past year.

9. No Need To Fear! Every Christian will face trials
“[F]or a little while …you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith…may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1 Pet. 1:6-7)
God has these lions on a chain!

10. Starting Point Class Set-Up Diagram
14 chairs
podium
Table for water/OJ
table
Table for coffee/food
Starting Point Class Set-Up Diagram