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| "WHEN “THE WORLD” SUPPORTS OUR FAITH—OR NOT" by Travis Riesen and Carol Duerksen | ||||||||||||
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YOUTH GROUP LESSON 101
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| FAITH STORY Acts 22:30-23:35 FAITH FOCUS Paul is on trial before the council in this passage. He begins to speak and is interrupted and almost slapped because he says his conscience is clear before God. He then says that he is a Pharisee and that he is on trial “concerning the hope of resurrection of the dead.” A dissention between the Sadducees and Pharisees occurs and when it turns violent the tribune saves Paul. The Lord comes to Paul and tells him to keep up his courage and bear witness in Rome. The next morning, some Jews swear not to eat or drink until they killed Paul. Paul’s nephew finds out and informs Paul of the plot. He then informs the tribune and again they save him by escorting him to Caesarea. MATERIALS AND ADVANCE PREPARATION • Bibles for everyone • Lots of newsprint and markets • Contact students prior to class and ask them to go to BibleGateway.com and type in “in the world but not of the world.” Ask them to each bring a list of references to look up that speak to what it means to be a Christian in relationship to the world around us. You should also do this so you are prepared to lead this part of the Apply section. • Contact students prior to class and ask them to bring secular songs to class that they think have some “good values” in the lyrics. • CD player Continued... |
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