I have to do a lesson for my youthgroup (Im not a teacher, im in the youthgroup myself.we're all in the 8th grade-high school level) but i cant find a topic. I was going to do it on Noah and tie that in with being faithful, but theres a lot of reading and the youthgroup doesnt like that much. any suggestions?
2007-07-05 14:12:50 · 21 answers · asked by Nicole 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My husband and I taught the youth-group for awhile and they always liked to read the Scriptures that talk about temptation and anger too, as these are faced every day. Just by finding all the Scriptures and talking about them is really interesting.
2007-07-05 14:17:56 · answer #1 · answered by trainer53 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK, here's a totally different idea from Noah.
When I used to go to Unity Church, they did this lesson for children on prayer.
The children's minister had a jar of rice that was filled, almost to the top. He had three oranges. He said these grains of rice represent all the things you need to get done everyday, and these 3 oranges represent your times of prayer. If you make your prayer times the last thing, you won't be able to fit it into your day. Then he tried to fit the 3 oranges into the jar with the rice and they wouldn't fit. Then he dumped all the rice into another container. Then he said, if you put your times of prayer FIRST, (then he put the 3 oranges in the jar) the rest of your day will fall into place. Then he added the rice back to the jar, and it all fit.
Even tho' I don't attend Unity anymore, I still like the analogy, the oranges can represent, quiet time, me time, etc.
I think this would work well for your youth group.
2007-07-05 22:49:38 · answer #2 · answered by queenthesbian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Service to the community would be a good topic. We are all called to help those in need and by studying this topic you may be able to find a way to put your faith in practice. Good luck with you lesson.
Try a study of Mathew 5:14-16 from the Sermon on the Mount
"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do men light a lamp, and put it under a peck-measure, but on the lampstand; and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven."
2007-07-05 21:21:33 · answer #3 · answered by future dr.t (IM) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Create a role-playing scene on Noah. You can certainly find 8th graders who will play the roles of the mocking neighbors. So a theme that deepens that of faithfulness is being faithful in the face of ridicule, something that middle schoolers deal with a lot, right?
2007-07-05 21:17:08 · answer #4 · answered by Bob T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about something on temptation? Jesus was tempted too.
The links below show that you can read a portion of the Bible with them and go over it by using the aids in the links.
You can tie in to the fact that all of us get tempted and should rely on Jesus' help to help us overcome it.
Go over some things that tempt you to sin. Go around and ask the others too.
Two links below to get ideas from.
2007-07-05 21:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by mr_mister1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may be interested in the Book of Esther.
It is a love story, a crime mystery and beauty makeover all in one. The lesson is about Haman who plotted against the Jews and how God preserved His people through the courageous actions of Queen Esther.
I am sure they would love it. Use a newer Bible version when you study it.
2007-07-05 21:19:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would take a couple of Sundays, but look at what the world says verses the Bible. Look at abortion, or tattoos, or something like that. Get a newspaper or magazine for articles and adds, and then compare to the Bible.
2007-07-05 21:18:21 · answer #7 · answered by RB 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This might be lame, but have everyone pair up. You have one person in each group be blindfolded. Have the other lead that person around. Then they trade spots. It has to do with having faith that your partner won't run you into anything. It worked with our youth group and I am going into 11th grade. Hope you like it. God Bless.
2007-07-05 21:18:10 · answer #8 · answered by pippenintheshire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do something with Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. It basically explains that their is a time for EVERYTHING! This is my FAVORITE Bible verse! It really strikes you. Like it really makes ya think. Anything in Ecclesiastes would be AWESOME! I love y'all and God bless!
2007-07-05 21:18:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try doing it around the topic of "Love one another" (Relevancy to teens: "Accepting each other unconditionally"...the whole concept of treating others the way you want to be treated...)
Try object lesson:
Do off a giant picture of Christ on bristle board: (Trace it on, using overhead...) Cover it over with another piece of blank Bristle board...
- Get people to draw a picture of someone they don't like...(can be stick men...the artistic ability is not what counts here.)
- tape the pictures onto the blank bristle board (covering the picture of Christ)...
- take turns throwing darts at pictures...
Than, remove the pictures, and the blank bristle board to reveal a picture of Christ (full of holes/punctures)...
Reminder: When we are hurtful to others, it's as if we're driving the nails into Christ again ---- What we do to others, we are figuratively doing to him.
Christ teaches us that we are to love one another...
Scripture Reference: John 13:34,35.
I done this with my Youth Group - It worked wonderfully. Served as an excellent reminder.
2007-07-05 21:31:15 · answer #10 · answered by redglory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋