The Connection LESSON 10
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 Contacts Who do you trust and share our lives with? Was it hard to think of someone to fill all the categories given? Which names were the easiest to remember? Did any of the same names come up more than once?
Activity B Connections We use metaphors or mental images to help us better understand a subject that seems otherwise difficult. How do mental pictures help you understand the elements necessary to building positive relationships? Why is it important that we understand the importance of having a close relationship with God? What can you do to strengthen your relationship with God?
power text “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).
POWERPOINT Through a close friendship with Jesus we can build truly loving friendships with others.
PRAYER AND PRAISE How Was Your Week? Good things? Challenges? Special events?
PRAYER AND PRAISE Songs Sing your favorite songs about building and nurturing a sense of community.
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PRAYER AND PRAISE Prayer Time Thank God for being our very Best Friend. 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 am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).
INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY Music How does worship music help us stay connected and feel part of a global church community? Why is it important to listen to music and sing songs that unite us in thought and spirit with our Heavenly Father?
INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY The Story You may listen to a podcast recording of the story: www.juniorpowerpoints.org
POWERPOINT Through a close friendship with Jesus we can build truly loving friendships with others.
EXPERIENCE THE STORY Grapevine Read John 15:1-11. Jesus chose to use the example of a grapevine, branches, and fruit to illustrate the connection between a life connected to Him versus a life separated from Him. How is your connection with God who is the Source of Life?
EXPLORE THE BIBLE I am the Vine Form groups and read the following texts: • 2 Corinthians 3:18 • 1 Peter 1:8 • Hebrews 4:15, 16 How does your relationship with Jesus impact on everything else in your life?
power text “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).
APPLY THE LESSON How Do We Know? • What is the difference between “knowing” about someone and “having a relationship” with that person? • How do we remain connected with Jesus?
POWERPOINT Through a close friendship with Jesus we can build truly loving friendships with others.
SHARE THE LESSON We’ve Come to Know • How does your friendship with Jesus help you maintain positive relationships with others? • Do others recognize that you have a personal friendship with Jesus?
Global Youth Day March 18, 2017 Continue planning for your community service project or mission initiative on Global Youth Day, March 18, 2017. Visit www.gcyouthministries.org.
Coming Up Next Week “That’s All I Ask” • Jesus calls us friends • Study your Sabbath School lesson each day • Complete the daily activities • Memorize the Power Text
Closing Prayer Dear Jesus, Please prune away those things in our lives that are obstacles in our friendship with You. Help us to allow Your love to flow through us and make us good friends to others. Amen.
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