We'll keep adding discussion questions, note outlines of videos, etc. so check back. :)
Here's a sample schedule for a free, user-friendly, flexible "Follow the Proof" youth event that you can host at your church!
Here's a sample schedule for a free, user-friendly, flexible "Follow the Proof" youth event that you can host at your church!
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Here are some Teacher Resource (TR) ideas to get you started:
*Teacher Resource 1 These verses can be lessons all on their own. They'd be great memory verses too!
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Matthew 22:57 NIV
Jesus replied, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."
Jesus replied, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."
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1 Peter 3:15 NIV
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,
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Discussion questions from "For Teens & Kids" page, Sean McDowell on defending the Bible, Momentum Youth Conference 2019
(46 min- but well worth it!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-qdUD0kDug
(46 min- but well worth it!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-qdUD0kDug
- Don’t rush through these. It’s a good thing to give students time to think and to circle back to previous questions.
- This could work well revealing 1 question at a time…
- Consider pair and share, then large group or the reverse.
- Encourage students to talk through these questions with their parents too.
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- Would you ever spend your Saturday talking to strangers about Jesus?
- Has a stranger ever tried to talk to you about God?
- Have you ever talked to a friend (who wasn't already a Christian) about Jesus?
- How did it go?
- What keeps you from sharing Jesus?
- Have there been moments where you should have spoken up when you didn't? (Confess it to God. Ask His help to be prepared for next time. Get prepared- there will be more opportunities!)
- When is a good time to talk about Jesus? The practical answer is not all day, every day. Let's identify some opportunities... [Whiteboard or Poster Paper 1]
- How do you start the conversation? Depending on the willingness to participate, makeup and maturity of the group, you may decide to dig into this question more… or less. Pray about it!
- Peter 3:16a directs Christians to share our hope in Jesus with gentleness and respect. Why is this important?
- Have you ever had someone ask questions you didn't know how to answer?
- How did you respond in the moment?
- How did you respond after the fact?
- Was your faith shaken?
- Did you seek answers from reliable sources? (this is an area you could really explore if there is time; [Whiteboard or Poster Paper 2]-we may put together a printable on this topic as a handout- check back.)
- Did you just let it ride but feel a little unsettled like the girl who asked Sean about the stuff he was saying when he was pretending not to believe?
- Deep thoughts for appropriate groups only- You probably know some people who are no longer following God. No names please! How can you avoid that in your life? [Whiteboard or Poster Paper 3 with these references that your session can have volunteers look up and read aloud.] Matt 22:57(TR1), Deuteronomy 6:5, Mark 12:30 & Luke 10:27 (heart, soul, mind, & strength) Hebrews 10:22-25 (fellowship w/ other believers), Hebrews 2:1 (warning to pay attention to what you've learned so you don't drift away)
- Practice visiting about Jesus with each other. It really does help! (This will potentially get a little loud- you might want to assign roles of sharer and sharee, or roles such as friends, cousins, teammates, neighbors, co-workers, etc. It can be fun and helpful to have volunteers re-enact their scenario for the group.)
- Have students write out/draw out the verses Matt. 22:57 (TR1) & Peter 3:15 & 3:16a (TR2). Make it something fun they can take home or post. (Only if you have plenty of time!)
- Pray the scriptures from this lesson to close. *TR1 & *TR2. Personalize them. ex. "Lord, you said that we're to love you with all our heart, soul, & mind. I confess that I don't do that right now. Please help me/us to do this. Help me/us to be gentle and respectful with others. I'm so thankful for the hope I/we have in You. Please prepare me/us to share that with others. I trust that you'll be with me/us. Amen"