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"GOD CAN WORK THROUGH DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES" by Jonathan Hershberger
YOUTH GROUP LESSON 89
SESSION OUTLINE
FOCUS:
If there is an even amount (or close) of upperclassmen as there are underclassmen, put a cookie or two in front of each upperclassmen. If there is not a close to even number, then just randomly pick half of the group who will get cookies. Make sure that you tell them that they cannot eat the cookies yet. First, they must go get the Bibles, paper, and pens that you “forgot” in another room. When the upperclassmen leave, instruct the underclassmen to take the cookies from the upperclassmen’s spots, but don’t eat them.
When the upperclassmen get back, tell them that you’re sorry, but it’s too late and there is nothing they can do to get their cookies back.
Discuss: how does everybody feel about what happened?
When you are done discussing, bring out more cookies, and give each of the upperclassmen 1-2 more, so now everyone in the group has a cookie or two.

CONNECT:
Ask the students the following questions:
• Is the situation with the cookies like any situation you’ve ever been in with a sibling?
• Have you ever been angry or upset with a parent or sibling for something you’ve felt they did against you wrongfully?
• What do you do when a family member does something that really hurts you?

EXPLORE THE BIBLE:
Option 1 (for smaller youth groups): Split the group up into three groups. Assign one group to read Genesis 27, the second to read Genesis 32, and the third group to read Genesis 33. After each group is done reading, have them create a skit about the passage.


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