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THE NEW STUDY
THE NEW STUDY
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1) Jesus IS God Spoken Word - video (4:02)
1) Jesus IS God Spoken Word - video (4:02)
Great spoken word talking about how Jesus is God.
2) Who is Jesus?- video (6:00)
2) Who is Jesus?- video (6:00)
Well made video explaining how we can know that Jesus is God.
3) Lord, Liar, Lunatic – video (2:06)
3) Lord, Liar, Lunatic – video (2:06)
Click here. From the Josh McDowell Ministry; a new look to a timeless defense.
4) Tru U #3: Who is Jesus - video (2:45)
4) Tru U #3: Who is Jesus - video (2:45)
Who Is Jesus, Really? Number three in the TrueU video series from Focus on the Family. This question is asked and answered by a variety of people.
5) A Friend In Need
5) A Friend In Need
Have each person write an anonymous need in their life they’d like Jesus to meet and place it in a bag/box. Have each student come up and, without looking, select a friend’s need from the bag to bring to Jesus. Explain they can say a 1-2 sentence prayer, (like the friend of the paralytic in Mark 2:1-12). After all students have gone, close with a summary prayer. You can decide whether or not to allow them to pick again if they pick their own need.
A prayer for our friends:
As our friends have challenges, help them to endure each and every step. Guide them so that they may make good choices. Be their strength!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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THE TEACHER STUDY
THE TEACHER STUDY
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1) Beatitudes- video (1:02)
1) Beatitudes- video (1:02)
Click here. Jesus is teaching the multitudes.
2) Sermon on the Mount- video (3:38)
2) Sermon on the Mount- video (3:38)
Click here. Jesus is teaching to the multitudes.
3) The Chosen Scene: Jesus Gives the Beatitudes) - video (3:45)
3) The Chosen Scene: Jesus Gives the Beatitudes) - video (3:45)
Click here. This video clip portrays the key moment from the greatest sermon in history in a unique way.
4) Questions Under Fire (Focusing Beyond Distractions)
4) Questions Under Fire (Focusing Beyond Distractions)
It’s hard to focus on what matters when we surround ourselves with distractions. Loud, fast, funny game w/a point! Choose 1-4 volunteers. Bring them up one at a time to ask 14 questions (see below). Whichever contestant can answer 10 of them in 60 seconds wins (candy, pop). They may “pass” as many times as they want and come back to a question later. As soon as you begin the questions, others distract the contestant by yelling out random statements, answers, or noises. They can even get out of their seats and do goofy things as long as they don’t get in the person’s face or touch them. Below are 4 sets of questions. You may switch questions around or make up your own. Some of the questions have definite answers; some are random or silly.
1st contestant
What did Jesus call His followers? (Disciples)
How many lives do cats have? (1)
What letter comes after V? (W)
Is a snake a reptile or amphibian? (Reptile)
How many ounces in a gallon? (128)
What is the name of this Youth group?
How many stripes on the US flag? (13)
What shape is the earth? (Round/sphere)
What color are your eyes?
What is your neighbor’s address on the left?
What color is good milk? (White)
How many appendages do you have? (4-arms/legs)
What is Garfield’s owner’s name? (John)
What do you put on popcorn?
2nd contestant
How many ounces in a half gallon? (64)
How many disciples did Jesus have? (12)
What is 37 – 24 + 19? (32)
What is your mom’s middle name?
How many phalanges do you have? (20-fingers/toes)
What is your or your friend’s cell phone number?
What branch of military service mans submarines? (Navy)
What color is blue? (Blue)
How many stars are on the US flag? (50)
How do you make a tuna sandwich? (Any combination: bread, tuna, knife, mayo, relish)
When Moses parted the Red Sea, who were the Israelites escaping from? (Egyptian Army)
What US president died in June 2004? (Ronald Reagan)
How many wheels on a car? (4 – or 5 if including the spare)
On what does a rolling chair move? (Wheels)
3rd contestant
Say hello in Spanish. (Hola)
Which candle burns longer – pink or blue? (Neither; they both burn “shorter”-like all candles do)
How many megabytes does your computer have?
What does the acronym ASAP mean? (As soon as possible)
Eat a _______ a day to keep the doctor away? (Apple)
Rendezvous is French for what? (To meet)
Who sewed the first US flag? (Betsy Ross)
When King David danced in the buff, who got ticked? (Michael, his wife)
What size shoe do you wear?
What is the exact time?
What is perfect vision? (20/20)
Count from 10 backwards.
Who is the lead (senior) pastor at this church?
Give me a prime number between 1 and 10. (2, 3, 5, 7)
4th contestant
What show says, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” (Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood)
Count to 10 in any foreign language.
How many books in the Bible? (66)
What 3 colors are on the US flag? (Red, white, & blue)
What color is the stem of a red rose? (Green)
How do you get skunk smell off? (Tomato Juice)
How do you spell Mississippi without “i’s”? (“Mss ss pp” – also counts if they cover their eyes and spell it!
Which is bigger – a deer tick or a wood tick? (Wood tick)
Say the alphabet backward. (Z..y..x.. – also counts if they turn around a recite the alphabet!)
Who is your favorite youth pastor (leader)?
Which way do hands turn on a clock? (Clockwise)
What is 1800 in civilian time? (6:00 p.m.)
What is JVC? (a name brand of electronics or stereos; not junior varsity cheerleaders)
What is a Hemi? (Engine – high performance)
Alternate Questions:
What disease can you get from a deer tick? (Lyme disease)
What size shoe do you wear?
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THE PAYMENT STUDY
THE PAYMENT STUDY
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1) Barabbas Video
1) Barabbas Video
It’s a little long at 8 minutes, but it paints a great picture of why we need payment for our sins.
submitted by Mark Fairchild
2) Falling Plates- video (4:07)
2) Falling Plates- video (4:07)
Great video that shares the gospel through captivating video images and powerful words. Excellent discussion starter for the PAYMENT or RESURRECTION study.
submitted by Mark Fairchild
3) Jesus Carries His Cross- video (3:27)
3) Jesus Carries His Cross- video (3:27)
Jesus carries his cross amidst supporters and mockers in this realistic portrayal of Jesus journey to the place of his crucifixion.
Click here to watch. https://www.jesusfilm.org/watch/jesus.html/jesus-carries-his-cross/english.html
Click here for the Jesus Film App. (Jesus Film App-Browse-Jesus->61-Jesus Carries His Cross)
4) Jesus is Crucified- video (2:42)
4) Jesus is Crucified- video (2:42)
A realistic portrayal of Jesus’ agonizing death on the cross.
Click here to watch. https://www.jesusfilm.org/watch/jesus.html/jesus-is-crucified/english.html
Click here for the Jesus Film App. (Jesus Film App-Browse-Jesus->61-Jesus is Crucified)
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THE RESURRECTION STUDY
THE RESURRECTION STUDY
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1) Prophecies about Jesus Verses
1) Prophecies about Jesus Verses
A document that has a hand-full of the Old Testament Prophecies compared to the places in the New Testament where those prophecies are fulfilled. If you have time, it goes great with question #5.
2) The Death of YOLO – Spoken Word (3:50)
2) The Death of YOLO – Spoken Word (3:50)
Excellent video by Jefferson Bethke to introduce or wrap up the RESURRECTION study. It could alternately be used for the PAYMENT study.
submitted by Kristin Livermore
3) Evidence for the Resurrection Video (3:03)
3) Evidence for the Resurrection Video (3:03)
Click here. Sean McDowell is an excellent speaker about defending the Christian faith. He breaks down a lot of the hard to understand arguments about our faith and makes it easier to understand. This is a great video but he has a lot more! Check out his youtube channel at youtube.com/Seanmcdowell76
4) Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? video (4:29)
4) Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? video (4:29)
Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?
5) Angel at the Tomb- video (1:20)
5) Angel at the Tomb- video (1:20)
What happened when Jesus’ followers visited his tomb after the crucifixion? Watch this clip and find out.
Click here. https://www.jesusfilm.org/watch/jesus.html/angels-at-the-tomb/english.html
Click here. (Jesus Film App-Browse-Jesus->61-Angel at the Tomb).
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