Your youth knows that they should pray, but do they know why? Or do they even know how? As a Sunday school teacher, youth leader, or parent, it is our job to make sure they do know how and why. They need to know that Jesus is a friend that they can turn to no matter what. He is here to help us when we need help or just someone to talk to when we are feeling lonely. Prayer is the most important thing to know and yes it seems like it should be obvious on how to pray, but for some kids and teens, it's just so incredible to be able to talk to Jesus Himself that they don't even know what to say or how to say it. They may find it scary even, but it is obviously something very important that they need to know how to do without fear.
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Teaching the teen Sunday school class can be a challenge. Trying to get their interests while trying to teach them important things. Trying to teach them important things without offending them. It gets complicated. They make it difficult sometimes but when they really get a hold of it all it is the most rewarding thing there is. When they are willing to learn from you instead of assuming they know it all already it can be such a blessing to watch them grow in the Lord. But how do we get them to listen? Some think fog machines and loud music is the answer. Some just try doing all kinds of crazy events. And crazy as it is, some youth leaders/teachers try to be like them and "fit in" with them. They're suppose to follow our example not the other way around. Not saying it's not fun to join in on their games and stuff but I mean, someone still needs to be the adult. All these events and stuff are really great but some things (yes the fog machine) is going just a bit to far. Youth leaders are trying too hard. What if the key to getting them to listen is to turn down the music and listen to them, not asking them what snacks they want at the next party, listen to them and their questions about life.
"Love thy Neighbor". This needs to be blown up and spread everywhere! There is so much hate going on these days and not enough love. We are suppose to love even our enemies! That rude customer or cranky old person, we are suppose to love them too! That bully and that thief, we are suppose to love them as well! Love like Jesus. Christians are suppose to be Christ like. If Christs can ask God for forgiveness of His enemies, than surely we can as well! Here is a list of stories to teach our youth (and remind ourselves) about loving everyone!
We live in uncertain times, it is so good to know that we have an all powerful God who can protect us from ANYTHING the Devil throws at us. Like Veggie Tales says "God is bigger than the boogie man!". It seems the world needs reminded of this and the children need to be taught this, so they know that as long as they are with God then they have nothing to fear! God has healed the leper, opened blinded eyes, healed the deaf, the crippled, and a whole list of other miracles! Not to mention, RAISED people from the DEAD! The Bible reminds us many times to "fear not". Where is the faith in today's christians? Lets bring it back and start teaching it to the next generation! I hope these Bible lessons will be used to stir and inspire many hearts of all ages.
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