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thomas2008 -> Suggestions....Help..... (3/27/2008 6:07:59 PM)

Greetings. At my church I have began my involvement in our youth ministry, and next Wednesday I have been given the opportunity to teach. The subject that I have been given to teach on is Relationships. I need suggestions.....


Note: I know that there is a youth worker forum started, but I posted this message there but couldn't get any answers.



TMeeks -> RE: Suggestions....Help..... (3/27/2008 10:19:13 PM)

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ORIGINAL: thomas2008

Greetings. At my church I have began my involvement in our youth ministry, and next Wednesday I have been given the opportunity to teach. The subject that I have been given to teach on is Relationships. I need suggestions.....


Note: I know that there is a youth worker forum started, but I posted this message there but couldn't get any answers.

I think the reason you have so few answers is because the subject area is so huge.

What did you have in mind in terms of the scope of your teaching?



funny_girl -> RE: Suggestions....Help..... (3/27/2008 11:03:26 PM)

You could start with our most important relationship with Jesus and how having him the center focus with bless all other relationships. How would God want us to treat our mother, father, sister, brother, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, teachers, employers, employees, students? He wants us to respect one another and show love and kindness. He wants us to be a testimony for him that we are the light of the world by the way we handle each and every relationship. How does God want us to treat our enemies??? That's a hot topic!

Search out the scriptures and study to see what the Word of God says. God has something to say about these relationships. Now it's your part to find the scripture to make a point. You can do it! Let me know how it goes![;)]



map4 -> RE: Suggestions....Help..... (3/28/2008 12:57:46 AM)

I have two teenage sons and I always tell them to remember who they are. Meaning they are representatives of Jesus. They have to realize that everything they do and say reflects on Him. For example, just the other day my son forwarded an inappropriate message to friends. One of the dad's called me because he had read it. I don't know this man and he doesn't know us. I was able to use this as a teaching experience. I know my son and know that he loves God. I have seen him study his bible for hours at a time. But he messed up and did something stupid. I was able to show him that now when this man thinks of him, this is what he will remember. Not a very good Christian witness to this man or his friends.
Hanging out with other Christians is so important, especially with all the peer pressure. They need someone who will hold them accountable for their acitons. Maybe they can pair up with a buddy and commit to do that for each other. That's not to say that they can't be around non Christian people, because they are everyday in school, etc. But they need to live their lives to draw others to Jesus. Encourage them to be the example for others. Because whether their peers admit it or not, they are searching for something and that something is God. Show them it's okay to be bold and lead the way by being "different" and not doing the things others do.

Also, God's command to honor and obey their parents doesn't stop just because they are almost adults[:D]. Share the importance of maintaining their parents trust by being home on time, telling the truth about where they are going and who they are with, etc. When they break the rules, that trust is damaged. They want to be treated like "adults", then they need to show that they can be trusted to be treated that way. Remind them that respect is a two way street.

Doing a study of I Corinthians 13, the love chapter, maybe using an amplified bible to draw out the meaning, would be a wonderful thing. Going step by step over each thing mentioned and relating it to our everyday life. That should cover any relationship they have.

Whatever you do, be real with them. We can use all the cliches in the world, but they want us to be real. Share experiences from your own life.
Good and bad. They need to know that their decisions they make, even now, can affect the rest of their lives. And the lives of those around them.
They need real life answers to real life questions. Not sugarcoating. It's a tough world to live in and they need to know how to be strong in the Lord and trust and rely on Him. He has the answers to all those questions and He makes a way out of all their temptations. Show them Jesus and His example.



BibleL7 -> RE: Suggestions....Help..... (3/28/2008 2:28:34 AM)

Pray, Pray, Pray and pray some more. The Bible is a book of books all about relationships. You can turn anywhere in the Bible and find it addressing either the relationship between man and God or men with other men or men with women or children. The entirety of it is about relationships. Especially the most important our relationship with Jesus. As a preacher I can tell you that Prayer is how I find out what message the Lord wants to deliver. It may be a situation I was in that He brings to mind or a particular Scripture He will bring to mind. I search the Scriptures pertaining to it and pray for what in that message He wants me to preach on and before you begin pray for His guidance and His words and to move you out of the way that you may yield to Him and His message. You will do just fine in trusting in Him to give you what to discuss. Remember we are best to just be His vessel where we are weak He is strong. Rely fully on His ability to use you. He equips those He has chosen not choosing those equipped. Otherwise we get the Glory that is His. Nothing to worry about when we rely on Him. And you dont need to tell me that this is easier said than done. I regularly have my knees knocking before I preach, Yet every time I yield to Him, He gets the message out. And I just step back at times and ask how did that happen. Yes prepare and know the Scriptures Yes study the subject and realize with all the studying and preparing you will probably only use a portion of what you study but then when the Lord uses us it is simply amazing. And since you are talking to those younger then try also to remember what it was like for you when you were their age and possibly the Lord will have you tell of some of your experiences at that age. And you might just find ways to relate that to them and how the Lord works in us and how He gets the Glory.

Just the opinion of a small town preacher



thomas2008 -> RE: Suggestions....Help..... (3/28/2008 5:17:54 AM)

Well a few Wednesdays ago I taught on the same subject and I shared how it was wrong for Christians and non-Christians to be involved, I did share from 1 Cor. 13, and some statistics on teen pregnancies in the United States.



Tinkerbell_ -> RE: Suggestions....Help..... (3/28/2008 11:38:56 AM)

I'm not sure what direction you want to go, but our youth program is looking into studying Song of Solomon. Tommy Nelson does one study found here that's pretty good. May be a little much for younger students but possibly look into for the older ones.



sisrev -> RE: Suggestions....Help..... (4/1/2008 5:15:56 PM)

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ORIGINAL: PrincessGiselle

I'm not sure what direction you want to go, but our youth program is looking into studying Song of Solomon. Tommy Nelson does one study found here that's pretty good. May be a little much for younger students but possibly look into for the older ones.


Personally, I would find it inappropriate for single youth to be studying the Song of Solomon. No sense stirring up images and thoughts that create a temptation.

Also--I would have absolutely died from embarassment as teenager to be talking about this in mixed company.



Ignited-Faith -> RE: Suggestions....Help..... (4/8/2008 8:41:43 AM)

Hi Thomas,
Years ago a friend gave me some teaching books that I find amazing!
It may be what you are looking for!
(Here is just a sample!)

Basic Life Principles
seven universal principles of life
Every problem in life can be traced to seven non-optional principles found in the Bible. Every person, regardless of culture, background, religion, education, or social status, must either follow these principles or experience the consequences of violating them.

By learning principles rather than rules, individuals are equipped to make wise choices and avoid failure. The Basic Seminar is designed to help you understand the cause-and-effect sequences of life.

What Are Basic Life Principles?
1. Design
Understanding the specific purposes for which God created each person, object, and relationship in my life and living in harmony with them. Thanking God for my design brings Self-Acceptance.

2. Authority
Honoring the responsibilities of parents, church leaders, government, and other authorities and learning how God works through them to provide direction and protection. Honoring my authorities brings Inward Peace.

3. Responsibility
Realizing I am accountable to God for every thought, word, action, and motive. Asking forgiveness of those I offend brings a Clear Conscience.

4. Suffering
Allowing the hurts from offenders to reveal “blind spots” in my own life, and then seeing how I can benefit their lives. Fully forgiving offenders brings Genuine Joy.

5. Ownership
Understanding that everything I have has been entrusted to me by God, and wisely using it for His purposes. Yielding my rights to God brings True Security.

6. Freedom
Enjoying the desire and power to do what is right, rather than claiming the privilege to do what I want. Regaining ground surrendered to sin brings Moral Purity.

7. Success
Discovering God’s purpose for my life by engrafting Scripture in my heart and mind, and using it to “think God’s thoughts” and make wise decisions. Meditating on Scripture brings Life Purpose.

Here is the website!

http://iblp.org/iblp/seminars/basic/principles/



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