Unit 1: The Single Most Important Trademark • Love Is Dedicated
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WORD AFLAME
September 11, 2016
Fall 2016 • Teacher’s Manual • Grades 7-9
Winter 2016-2017 Preview
This coming quarter will emphasize the importance of good stewardship while highlighting and reminding students of the importance of Christmas in its truest form. It also identifies the role stewardship and materialism can play in friendships. This will be a broad quarter, and one that is not only foundational but applicable and important in providing depth to our students’ understanding of what it means to live in a world steeped in self-importance and materialism. Series 1: Unwrapping Christmas In our culture, the essence of Christmas is often drowned out by materialism and frivolity. For many, Christmas is a time to burn through cash, throw parties, and make detailed wish lists. This series is designed to help students unwrap God’s purpose for the Christmas season. Series 2: A Beautiful Collision Our relationship with God is intertwined with how we choose to handle our finances. This series gives students the tools to become good stewards, develop priorities, and create responsible habits with their finances. Series 3: Friendship Island While we often view relationships as what others do to us, the Bible tells us that the focus of friendship is on us. We can’t always control who moves in and out of our circle of friends. This series teaches that we can make ourselves more attractive to others by becoming a better friend.
finding your
DEFINING trademark
kicking
CULTURE to the curb
THE BELIEVER’S
GUIDE to the kingdom
Biblical Passage
John 13:36–38; 18:17, 25–27; 21:15–25
Bible Point
In a world with so many fair-weather friends, we are called to a deep dedication of love and commitment to Christ and one another.
Supplies
Nerf balls, 2 boxes/trash cans/containers, timer, paper, pens or pencils
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Unit Aim: In a world of text messages, Facebook, and artificial cyber relationships, the idea of love for one another has been diluted. With bonds only made to further agendas and commitment a shell of its former meaning, it is crucial that we get back to what Jesus considered the Christian trademark. This series is designed to draw teens into a deeper understanding of the nature of God’s love and how He expects us to show it.
Embark A. To What Are You Dedicated?
1. Have a student look up dedicated on a dictionary app. a. What does it mean? b. What are some things to which you would say you are dedicated? (1) Gaming? (2) Sports? (3) School? (4) Music?
Legend: PowerPoint Slide Student Handbook Activity
(5) Shopping? (6) Boyfriend or girlfriend? 2. Are there things you are dedicated to that interfere with your dedication to Jesus and others? (Allow teens to answer in their student handbooks.).
EXPLORE
A. Peter: The Disciple Who Almost Gets It
1. Right after Jesus’ command that they are to love others, Peter began to express concern about Jesus’ leaving. a. In an attempt to align himself with Jesus’ previous commandment, Peter said, “No, I will follow you to the end of the earth; I will lay my life down for you.” b. Jesus rebuked Peter knowing that Peter wasn’t quite as dedicated as he thought he was. 2. Jesus frankly told Peter that soon his unwavering commitment would turn into outright denial. a. Jesus told Peter that before morning, Peter would deny his relationship with Jesus three separate times. b. It would seem that Peter’s love for Jesus was not as dedicated as his love for his own well-being.
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