Best Friends LESSON 6
Your Response to the Lesson What was most interesting in the Bible story? What activity was most enjoyable? What new things did you learn?
Activity A Prayer Survey After completing the Prayer Survey answer the following questions: • What surprised you about the answers? • Did you find some of the questions challenging? Why?
Activity B Are You Listening Why is it hard to listen when we pray?
Activity C Remember Me • How do you feel when you know someone is praying for you every day? • Who do you pray for regularly? • What difference does it make when you are praying for someone or someone is praying for you?
power text “I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them” (John 17:26).
POWERPOINT Our friendship with Jesus grows stronger when we pray.
PRAYER AND PRAISE How Was Your Week? Good things? Challenges? Special events?
PRAYER AND PRAISE Songs “I Will Call Upon the Lord” ( Praise Time, no. 32) “Behold What Manner of Love” ( He Is Our Song, no. 42) “Calvary’s Love” ( He Is Our Song, no. 60) “Jesus, Name Above All Names” ( He Is Our Song, no. 54)
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PRAYER AND PRAISE Prayer Time Praise God for His provisions. Pray over the prayer requests. Thank God for answering the prayers according to His will, for He knows what is best for us.
power text “I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them” (John 17:26).
INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY Prayer Brings Us Closer to God • How do we respond to God when everything is going well? Are we thankful to God? • How do we react when things are not according to our expectations? Do we complain? Read Jeremiah 29:11-13. • What promise does God make to us?
INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY The Story You may listen to a podcast recording of the story: www.juniorpowerpoints.org
POWERPOINT Our friendship with Jesus grows stronger when we pray.
EXPERIENCE THE STORY Jesus’ Last Prayer Read John 17. • How did you feel knowing that Jesus included you in His last prayer? • What have you learned about your relationship with God?
EXPLORE THE BIBLE Understanding Prayer Learn about prayer: Matthew 5:44, 45, 6:9, 1-12; Ephesians 6:18; Psalms 9:1, 2, 104:1; 1 Timothy 2:1; Philippians 4:6. • What are the benefits of prayer in your life?
power text “I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them” (John 17:26).
APPLY THE LESSON Heavenly Pen Pal Be a pen pal with God and keep a prayer journal for two weeks. Write about what is happening in your life, about questions you might have, about messages from God’s Word, and any prayer requests and answers to prayer.
POWERPOINT Our friendship with Jesus grows stronger when we pray.
SHARE THE LESSON Reaching Out • How can prayer make a difference in our lives? • What benefit do you receive when you follow Jesus’ example and pray for others?
Coming Up Next Week “My New Neighbor” • Jesus teaches us to love one another. • Study your Sabbath School lesson each day • Complete the daily activities • Memorize the Power Text
Closing Prayer Dear Jesus, Thank You that you are our Best Friend. Please help us to always be faithful to You. Thank You for helping us share Your love and friendship with others. Amen.
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