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| Say: And this is what happened to Mary as a result of being found “in favor with God.” Obviously God does not promise us an easy way. Jesus did not promise that following him would be easy—in fact, he guaranteed just the opposite. What do you know about what Jesus promised us in our lives as a result of following him? Ask students to share based on what they know, and to locate and share passages that answer that question. APPLY: (7–10 minutes) Invite students to symbolically cross the Hermeneutical bridge back to the present by closing their eyes and imagining themselves in their room at their home. Allow enough time for them to make this “transition”, then invite them to continue to keep their eyes closed as you continue. Imagine that you’re in your room one day when an angel shows up. What would that angel look like? (Pause.) Imagine the angel saying, “Guess what! God loves you!” (Pause.) Now imagine that the angel is telling you about something special that God wants you to do. What do you think it might be? (Long Pause.) What do you think you’ll say to the angel? Be honest! Do you want to do what the angel is asking? (Pause.) What will be your final words to the angel? (Long Pause.) Imagine that the angel fades away and you are again alone in your room. Hand out the index cards and pens. Ask students to take a few minutes to write down the possible consequences in their life if they do what the angel called them to do. Continued... |
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