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| SESSION GOAL: Help students think about being willing to suffer in order to gain the real joy and life that comes from following Jesus. SESSION OBJECTIVES: By the end of this session, the students will: • Students will study the story of Stephen as an example of someone giving up their life to follow Jesus. • Students will be challenged to think about what it means for a person to give up their life in order to follow Jesus—in literal terms as well as other aspects of life they may need to give up. MATERIALS NEEDED AND ADVANCE PREPARATION: 1 Bibles for each student 2 Colorful 3 x 5 notecards and markers for each student 3 Be prepared to tell the class a personal story of “One of the hardest things I’ve ever done.” This story should involve some sort of personal sacrifice—of time, what you wanted to do, or any other example of giving something up for the long-term gain. 4 Invite one or more persons to class who have made personal sacrifices in order to follow Jesus in their lives. 5 A cross necklace, or the supplies to make one, for each student. You can search online for where to purchase or find out how to make one, or purchase them at your local Christian store. 6 Write the key verse on newsprint or chalk board prior to class. Continued... |
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