24 Hours That Changed the World
Sample Letter to Leaders and Friends

Dear ____________,

I want to let you know about an upcoming emphasis for our church, one that I think could be of great benefit to the people of our congregation and community. We are planning to offer the program “24 Hours That Changed the World,” based on the writings of Adam Hamilton, during the period ___________ to ___________. 

The aim of this study is to help us better understand the events that occurred during the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life, see more clearly the theological significance of Christ’s suffering and death, and reflect upon the meaning of these events for our own lives. To do this, we will look at the geographical and historical setting of the events of that fateful day; reflect theologically on Jesus’ death; and, ultimately, look to see ourselves in the story, considering how we are like Pilate or Peter, Judas or John.

The study consists of the following resources:
•	24 Hours That Changed the World, a book by Adam Hamilton
•	24 Hours That Changed the World: 40 Days of Reflection, a book of reflections 
•	24 Hours That Changed the World: Video Journey, a DVD with seven sessions that were filmed in the Holy Land, plus a leader guide
•	24 Hours That Changed the World, youth edition
•	24 Hours That Changed the World, edition for younger children
•	24 Hours That Changed the World, edition for older children 

As part of this program, our church will be offering a seven-week study for adult small groups (youth/children) and Sunday school classes. Here are the session topics for adults and youth:
1.	The Last Supper
2.	The Garden of Gethsemane
3.	Condemned by the Righteous
4.	Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate
5.	The Torture and Humiliation of the King
6.	The Crucifixion
7.	Christ the Victor

The lesson topics for younger children are:
1.	The Triumphal Entry
2.	Jesus Washes Disciples’ Feet
3.	The Last Supper
4.	The Garden of Gethsemane
5.	Arrest and Peter’s Denial
6.	Good Friday
7.	The Resurrection

The lesson topics for older children are:
1.	The Triumphal Entry
2.	Jesus Washes Disciples’ Feet
3.	The Last Supper
4.	The Garden of Gethsemane
5.	Arrest and Peter’s Denial
6.	The Crucifixion
7.	The Resurrection

Feel free to write me at the address printed below, or send a response to my e-mail address at _____________________________.

Grace and Peace,

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