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Host: Allan Newsome
Running time: 50:25
Thank you for joining me for the Mayberry Bible Study Podcast.
Download the full lesson plan so you can follow along as you listen to the study.
Lesson Introduction
The gentleman’s gentleman, Malcolm Merriweather of England, passes through
Mayberry on a vacation tour of America. He manages to cause a truck accident while riding his bicycle and is forced to work off the damages as Andy’s personal valet.
Lesson Points:
Some of the points we’ll hit during this study are below. For a complete list, download the lesson plan.
Acceptance – Romans 12:9-13, Ephesians 1:4-10
- Avoiding prejudice – Matthew 7:1-5, Galatians 5:13-15, Ephesians 6:9, Psalm 146:9
- Avoiding hurt feelings – Proverbs 18:13, James 3:1-18
- Is our way always the right way? – Acts 10:34-38
- Grateful for the kindness of others – Colossians 3:15-16
- Our lives are enriched by the differences in others – 2 Timothy 2:22-26
- Are we really that different after all? – Luke 22:24-30
Serving Others – Mark 10:45, John 13:1-17, Isaiah 52:13–53:12
- There is a sense of duty in it – Matthew 7:12, Ephesians 6:7
- It is required – Deuteronomy 10:12-13
- We should serve as Christ served us – Philippians 2:5-7, Matthew 20:26-27, Heb. 4:14-16
- There is satisfaction in it – Ephesians 6:8, Romans 15:17
- It doesn’t end / It shouldn’t end – Matthew 25:21, Matthew 22:37-40
- It is a measure of the service we render to God – Mark 9:33-37, Revelation 5:1-14
- There is a reward for serving others – Matthew 24:45-47
Related Links:
- Andy’s English Valet – More information about this episode (and all the others) of The Andy Griffith Show can be found at Mayberry.info.
- The Way Back to Mayberry: Lessons From a Simpler Time by Joey Fann – Weaver’s Department Store, this is a truly wonderful book inspired by the creator of the Mayberry Bible Study that has been sweeping the country.
- BarneyFife.com – Website originally created in 1998 to provide information about Joey Fann’s inspirational study based on themes from The Andy Griffith Show.
- Mayberry Bible Study Podcast mailing list – If you’re interested in receiving news about the Bible study and would like to be part of the actual studies, please go to the link and sign up for the mailing list for the podcast so I can keep you informed about upcoming episodes.
- Mayberry Bible Study Podcast Facebook Page – Follow us on Facebook
- iMayberry Community – Chapel & Mayberry Bible Study Group