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May 10-14, 2010

Monday

May 10

• Testimonies

   

• HW - Testimonies Due Thursday (Testimony Form)

Tuesday

May 11

Testimonies

HW -

Wednesday

May 12

    HW - Testimonies Due Thursday

Thursday

May 13

• Crisis of Belief
• Testimonies!!
• Review Bible Verses

Friday

May 14 16

• Bible Verse Final

     HW: 

"Yet, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."

Romans 8:37

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man.

And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what

you can bear.  But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way

out so that you can stand up under it.”        I Corinthians 10:13

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks

closer than a brother."     Proverbs 18:24

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

 Proverbs 3:5,6

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Your works are wonderful; I know that full well."   Psalm 139:14

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by

the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s

will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.”   Romans 12:2

“Be self-controlled and alert.  Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring

lion looking for  someone to devour.”     I Peter 5:8

“For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a

sound mind."  2 Timothy 1:7

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example

for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”   I Timothy 4:12

“'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you  and

not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"  Jeremiah 29:11

“Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's

will for you in Christ Jesus."    I Thess 5:16-18

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who

have been called according to His purpose.”                                        Romans 8:28

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.  ‘Honor your father

and mother’ – which is the first commandment with a promise – ‘that it may go

well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.’”     Ephesians 6:1-3

“Let all things be done decently and in order."  I Cor. 14:40

“All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the Lord.

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and you plans will succeed."  Proverbs 16:2,3

"Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may

know how to answer everyone."  Colossians 4:6

"Do not be deceived; God cannot be mocked.  A man reaps what he sows." Gal 4:7

“But I tell you, do not swear at all: either by heaven or by earth.

Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes' and your 'No' 'No'; anything beyond this comes

from the evil one."  Matthew 5:34, 37

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will

be opened to you."  Matthew 7:7

"Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again. Rejoice!!  Let your gentleness be

evident to all. The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything; but in

everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to

God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your

hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is

excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things."  Philippians 4:4-9

I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation., whether well

fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do everything through Him

who gives me strength. Philippians 4: 12,13

"Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough

trouble of its own."  Matt. 6:34

Journal # 19 – Media and Peer Pressure – How does the media (movies, music, advertising) increase the problems of peer pressure.  Be specific and give examples.

Journal #20 – Self-Control – In What areas do you struggle with self-control. What ae the obstacles to overcoming this (selfishness, needing attention, not thinking, not recognizing it is wrong, etc. )What are some consequences you have faces or could face. 

Journal #21  - Confidence Thieves – What and who robs you of your confidence?  Why? What does that say about where you put your confidence?  What is the effect of your lack of confidence.

Journal #23 – The Perfect Marriage – Using your value sheet, write a paragraph about how your top five values would make a marriage better.  Don’t say things like “if we had humor we could laugh.”  What other qualities do you think would make a good marriage?

Journal #24 – Set Apart – If you were an alien and came to earth, how would know Christians from non-Christians?  What specific qualities should set a Christian apart?  Are Christians different from “good people” in how they behave?  How can Christian hurt the gospel?

   The purpose of this assignment is to reflect on your personal relationship with Christ and the work of God in your family’s life and your life.  As mundane as you might think your life is, you ARE a miracle of God and He IS at work in you.  I highly recommend that before you begin this assignment, you take time to pray about each portion of the testimony.  Ask God to reveal truths to you that you have perhaps forgotten, or have not considered significant in the past.  Think of your testimony as your letter of thanks to God for all He has done for you.

   The written testimony needs to be typed in MLA format.  When you give your oral presentation, you may not use your written paper, however you may use this piece of paper to trigger your memory. The point is that you should be able to tell ANYONE what God means to you.  Your testimony is simply YOUR story. 

The following must be included in your paper and your oral presentation.

• Family Background – What is the spiritual heritage of your parents?  Were they raised in a Christian home?  When and how were they saved.  You will need to interview them.
• Your Salvation – Retell the events of your salvation with as much detail as possible.

Include any recommitments you have made and why.

• Spiritual Training – What is the spiritual climate you were raised in that helped you grow (devotions with family, AWANA’s, youth group, Christian school, retreats, Vacation Bible School, etc.)
• Past Obstacles – What have been the greatest challenges and obstacles for your faith (death, divorce, family conflict, rebellion,  apathy, friendships, etc.)  How have those obstacles made you stronger (or weaker).
• Evidence – What has been the greatest evidence of God that you have witnessed? This can included miracles, a personal encounter, worship, creation, resolved conflict, etc.
• Current Challenges – What is most difficult about being a Christian teenager?
• Future Faith – What do you fear most about your faith and your future?  If you fear nothing, why not?
• Gifts – Knowing your personality, strengths, and gifts, how can you be used in high school? How might those same traits cause challenges?
• Verse – write out a verse that means something to you and explain why. If you don’t have a verse, you can use a lyric to a worship song, a spiritual quote, or a Bible story.
• Challenge – What challenge would you give to younger students about their Christian life in jr. high?