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Objectives Of The Methodist Movement

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Objectives -
 To examine and discuss the reasons Methodism was appealing especially to the lower class;
 To examine how Wesley's life shaped the Methodist movement

Open with Prayer

Read: Jn.12:32, 2 Pet. 3:9, Ezek.18:23

Lecture: The Methodist Movement

Key Issues covered: Wesley's early life and education, Wesley's influences, the Holy club, Moravians, Methodist societies,

Questions for Discussion: How was this movement different from others? Why was Wesley troubled by his salvation? Was Methodism appealing or not? Was Wesley reluctant to leave the Anglican Church? How did the Methodist become a denomination?

Hymn: "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" 3 min.

Close with Prayer: For the …show more content…

How effective were Lay Preachers in America?

Hymn: "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" 3 min.

Close with Prayer: For the Pursuit of Holiness 10 min.

Session #10- Study Plan
Wesley's Contributions to the Church: Pietism, Evangelism, Circuit System
 Pietism: (Personal Devotions and religious experience) o The "Holiness Club":
 Emphasis on the pursuit of holiness (godliness)
 Daily devotions (private and public)
 Scriptural studies, prayers and worship
 Outreach and evangelism
• Modern model of the Holy Club: Small Groups, Prayer Meetings and Lesson Studies Small/Community Groups:(meets weekly)
 Bible study as a group
 Fellowship
 Community service Prayer Meetings:
 Usually ones a week/every other week
 Prayers as a group for each other and the world Lesson Studies:
 Bible Studies as a group (Systematic Theology study
 Studying a Christian book
 Evangelism: Arminianism influence, Lay Preachers, and the Lower Classes o Lay Preachers: Functions, Francis Asbury

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