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SESSION OUTLINE

FOCUS: (10 minutes)
Pass out long strips of paper, the size of bumper stickers, and have the students write funny bumper stickers about how Christians usually deal with their anger. One example would be “If you’re angry and you know it, clap your hands.” After everyone is done, ask for volunteers to show their bumper stickers. Discuss how Christians typically express their anger and how they should express their anger.

CONNECT: (5 minutes)
Ask, “Did the people of the Bible ever express their anger?” See how many Bible stories the youth can think up that involved anger. Transition into the Bible study with this statement: You might be surprised at how freely the followers of God did express their anger, especially in the Psalms. There are more lament (psalms that deal with sadness, anger or disappointment with God) than any other kind of psalm. Let’s look at Psalm 137 for an example.


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