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P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013

P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013. Quarterly Supplement for Teen Classes By Evangelist Carolyn Butler, Resource Designer All materials correspond to the lessons in Apostolic Light and The Apostolic Way.

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P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013

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  1. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 • Quarterly Supplement for Teen Classes • By Evangelist Carolyn Butler, Resource Designer • All materials correspond to the lessons in Apostolic Light and The Apostolic Way. • Materials are presented according to the O-P-E-N lesson presentation format used in Apostolic Light and The Apostolic Way. • In using these ideas as supplements to the Sunday School lesson, select sections to incorporate as either teaching points or activities. • Themes and topics are also suggested so these materials may be used: • To teach a teen or other special Bible study. Topics are suggested. • In special teen programs and services. Themes are suggested. • Other features: • Quotations for opening or closing class, and encouraging teens in their Christian journey. • Additional scripture passages that reference a Bible person, event, related thought related to the lesson. • Quiet Time reflections that incorporate music

  2. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 1: June 2, 2013 Lesson Title: Holy, Holy, Holy Lesson Supplement: God’s Commandment to Us All • O – OPEN • Allow students to give their meaning of holiness • Does 21st century holiness resemble the holiness of the prophets ? If not, should it? • P – PRESENT • Is God being unreasonable in commanding holiness? • Do you think holiness is unattainable in the 21st century? Explain your answer • E – EXPLORE • Read Isaiah 6:1-6 • Isaiah is quick to acknowledge his “unholiness” • God is just as quick to forgive Isaiah’s unrighteousness when he confesses his faults (I John 1:9) • We need God to become and remain holy • N – NEXT STEP • Do not allow pride to stop you from acknowledging your faults • Confess all unholiness before a holy God • True repentance is the first step to holiness • GREAT QUOTE • “Holiness consists simply in doing God's will, and being just what God wants us to be.” • -www.goodreads.com/quotes/holiness

  3. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 1: June 2, 2013 Lesson Title: Holy, Holy, Holy Lesson Supplement: God’s Commandment to Us All • ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: • YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “God’s Holiness is Helping Me” • TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “If You Can Use Anything You Use Me” • Read Isaiah 6:1-6, then discuss these points: • In this passage of scripture, Isaiah relates what he sees; a vision that gives him a hope that despite what is going on—God is still on the throne. As we take notice of all the violence, all the natural disasters and all the human suffering, we can become quite discouraged. However, it is imperative that we remember there’s a holy God who sits high and looks low. • Isaiah talks about what he hears; praises to a holy God. Despite what is going on around us, we must continue to give God praise. The praise must overshadow our current situation • Isaiah talks about what he fells. Remember (Isaiah 1:18) We should never feel afraid to tell God about our unrighteousness. Isaiah was honest with God and God helped him. God wanted to use Isaiah but Isaiah had to realized he needed to be “holy” so that God could use him. We are not fit to be used by God until he touches us. Once we have touched by the hand of God, no man has the right to tell us we are not good enough for God to use us. • Keep I John 1:9 close to your heart. • QUIET TIME • The cares of the world are often softened by the words of a song. • Clean Inside • (http://www.iamfan.com/~hezekiah_walker/lyrics/clean_inside-684653.htm) • Lyrics • Won’t He make you clean inside?

  4. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 2: June 9, 2013 Lesson Title: Thank You Lesson Supplement: Give Thanks • O – OPEN • Begin the class with a corporate “Thank You, Jesus • There is no inappropriate time to tell God thank you • P – PRESENT • Despite our lack of goodness, God’s goodness remains • There is no way to fully understand why God does not turn away from us • E – EXPLORE • Read Isaiah 12:1-6 • Isaiah is full of praise because God has not given up on him • God’s anger is not forever • Read Micah 7:18 • Read Psalm 103:9 • N – NEXT STEP • When we think of the goodness of Jesus, we should shout, “Hallelujah!” • God’s holiness completely reverses all of our ungodliness • Praise God for being so merciful and longsuffering • GREAT QUOTE • “Remember, if you're heading in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns!” • - Allison GappaBottke • - http://www.goodreads.com/quotes

  5. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 2: June 9, 2013 Lesson Title: Thank You Lesson Supplement: Give Thanks • ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: • YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “Thank God for Forgiveness” • TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “ God’s Anger Does Not Last Forever” • Read Isaiah 12:1-8, then discuss these points: • Isaiah continues the process of reminiscing on the goodness of God. He remembers that he was in an undone condition and the Lord did not allow him to remain that way. God was so gracious in sending Isaiah help that he might become the man that God had ordained that he should be. • Isaiah wants to praise God because His anger did not last forever. We have a tendency to be angry with people who have wronged us for long periods of time. Isaiah understood God had a right to be angry with him because he was a man of unclean lips that dwelt among an unclean people. It was a pleasure to give God praise for being so merciful, for being so understanding and forgiving. • We should be just as ready as Isaiah to give God a great praise of thanks because He has not remained angry with us. He has forgiven our sins and for the reason we owe Him a praise. • QUIET TIME • Let the words of this song encourage your heart and bring peace to your soul – • Mercy Saw Me • (http://www.angelfire.com/oh3/kenskorner/mercysawme.html) • Lyrics • Beautiful! That’s how Mercy saw me. • Though I was broken and so lost, • But Mercy looked past all my faults. • The justice of God saw what I had one, • But Mercy saw me through the Son. • Not what I was but what I should be, • That’s how Mercy saw me.

  6. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 3: June 16, 2013 Lesson Title: For Real Lesson Supplement: Meaningless Worship • O – OPEN • Can you recognize when someone is being “fake?” • How does someone’s fakeness towards you make you feel? • P – PRESENT • Be careful not to allow your mouth to say something your heart does not mean • God is not impressed with lip service but with heartfelt worship • E – EXPLORE • Read Isaiah 29:13 • We cannot fool God • Read Psalm 139:5 • If God’s goodness is real, then our worship should be real • N – NEXT STEP • Give God a sincere praise for all He has done • Ask God to maintain a spirit of meaningful worship within you • Keep in mind that God knows the intent of our hearts • GREAT QUOTE • “When we worship God as we ought that's when the nations listen” - Edmund Clowney • -http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/ worship

  7. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 3: June 16, 2013 Lesson Title: For Real Lesson Supplement: Meaningless Worship • ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: • YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “Faking It Won’t Make It” • TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “ Let Your Worship Be For Real” • Read Isaiah 29:13, then discuss these points: • We live in a society that prides itself on making “unreal” things look real; i.e. costume jewelry, knock-off handbags, shoes. We cannot give God a fake worship and think that He is satisfied. • God makes it quite plain that He is not fooled by what the people are saying with their lips. We are often impressed by long prayers, eloquent sermons and articulate vocal renditions; however, the only thing that impresses God is real worship. • God is not seduced by the grammatically correct words that come from our mouths if there is no intent of worship. We must be careful when we say “the Lord knows my heart” because He really does. We should consider it an honor that such a Holy God will accept worship from such an unholy people. • QUIET TIME • There are times the words of song will remind us why we do what we do – • My Worship Is For Real • (http://www.lyriczz.com/lyrics/larry-trotter/53463-my-worship-is-for-real/) • Lyrics • You don't know my story, • all the things that I've been through; • you can't feel my pain, • what I had to go through to get here, • you'll never understand my praise, • don't try to figure it out; • Chorus: • Because my worship is for real. • I've been through too much not to worship Him.

  8. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 4: June 23, 2013 Lesson Title: Better Days Lesson Supplement: Glorious New Creation • O – OPEN • Reflect on the promises that have been made to you • Now reflect on the promises you have made to others • Has everyone kept their promises to you? • Have your kept your promises to others? • P – PRESENT • Read Numbers 23:19 • Read II Timothy 2:13 • E – EXPLORE • Read Genesis 15:1-4 • Read Genesis 17:15-19 • Read Psalm 21:5 • A twenty-five year wait, but God kept his promise • N – NEXT STEP • Read Psalm 119:160 • Ask God for the strength you need to believe and trust in His promises • Stand on the promises of God • GREAT QUOTE • “Faith...involves trusting in the future promises of God and waiting for their fulfillment.” • -R.C. Sproul • -http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/ promises

  9. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 4: June 23, 2013 Lesson Title: Better Days Lesson Supplement: Glorious New Creation • ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: • YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “God Will Do What He Promised” • TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “ Stand on the Promises of God” • Read & discuss some of the promises of God • Psalm 89:34 • Joshua 24:13 • Luke 11:13 • John 14:2-3 • I Corinthians 10:13 • Philippians 4:19 • James 1:5 • I John 1:9 • I John 2:25 • Quiet Time • There are times the words of song will remind us why we do what we do – • Standing On the Promises of God • (http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/o/sotpogod.htm) • Lyrics • Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Savior; • Standing, standing, I'm standing on the promises of God.  • Standing on the promises that cannot fail, • When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, • By the living Word of God I shall prevail, • Standing on the promises of God.

  10. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 5: June 30, 2013 Lesson Title: Coming Home Lesson Supplement: Joyful Worship Restored • O – OPEN • Do you like to go on trips? • What is your reaction when you arrive to your destination? • Do you like when the trip is over? • What is your reaction when you arrive home? • P – PRESENT • Read Ezra 3:1-7 • Children of Israel were glad to be “home” • Worship was in order to God for His “traveling” grace • The children of Israel had not forgotten “home” • Upon returning home, their joyful worshipped was restored • E – EXPLORE • Disobedience takes us where we should not be (out of the presence of God) • Disobedience causes us to stay out of God presence longer than we had intended • Disobedience will disguise itself as being “the best we can do right now” • N – NEXT STEP • Repent of any disobedience towards God • Once restoration has been granted, worship God • Give thanks for your joyful worship being restored • GREAT QUOTE • “Most laws condemn the soul and pronounce sentence. The result of the law of my God is • perfect. It condemns but forgives. It restores - more than abundantly - what it takes away.” • - Jim Elliot • - http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/Restoration

  11. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 5: June 30, 2013 Lesson Title: Coming Home Lesson Supplement: Joyful Worship Restored • ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: • YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “Who Did it, God Did it!” • TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “ A Promise Kept” • Read Ezra 3:1-7, then discuss these points: • Worshipping God has to be more than just “something” we do, it has to become a way of life. When God kept His promise, the people worshipped. All worship may not look the same but it all edifies God. • Offering of sacrifices and a fear of God verses 1-4 • Daily offerings to the Lord - verse 4 • Free will offerings - Verse 5 • Giving money for the work - verse 7 • Worship involves what we do daily (pray, read the Word) • Worship involves what we do voluntarily (visit the sick, help at the church) • Worship involves what we do financially (support the work of the ministry, financially) • QUIET TIME • In the midst of our disappointing times, the words of song will remind us that we are on the • winning team: • When the Battle is Over • (http://www.lyrics007.com/Walter%20Hawkins) • Lyrics • Don't wait 'till the battle is over to shout now,  • You know in the end, you're gonna win.  • When you're burdened down with the cares of life  • And you're striving seems in vain. Hold you head up high, your deliverance is nigh,  • When the battle is over'  • When the battle is over • We’re going home.

  12. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 6: July 7, 2013 Lesson Title: Score! Lesson Supplement: Temple Restored • O – OPEN • What gets you really excited? • How do you act when you are really excited? • Does your excitement excite others? • P – PRESENT • Read Ezra 3:8-13 • Each man did his part • Then God put it all together • The children of Israel were excited • E – EXPLORE • Even though the people had a mind to work, they needed the help of God • Working together under the direction of God, invites God’s presence • The foundation was laid with the help of God • Some people cried, some people shouted, but they were all excited • N – NEXT STEP • Shout, sing, cry, dance, the foundation has been laid • Give God praise for doing the hard work in your life (restoration) • Be baptized in Jesus’ Name, so that the work might continue • GREAT QUOTE • “Never yield to gloomy anticipation. Place your hope and confidence in God. He has no record • of failure.” -Mrs. Charles E. Cowman • -www.freewebs.com/strengthingod/inspirationalquotes.htm

  13. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 6: July 7, 2013 Lesson Title: Score! Lesson Supplement: Temple Restored • ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: • YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing” • TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “We Are on the Winning Team” • Read Ezra 3:8-13, then discuss these points: • Worship is the Main Thing • Before the basketball game • Before the football or cheerleading practice • Before the big dance • Before any of YOUR STUFF, worship God • Worship is the Right Thing • Had not been for the Lord you never would have made it • With God all things are possible • QUIET TIME • The words of a song will medicate our aching hearts and spirits with the joy of knowing we have • been restored. • Restoration • (www.lyrics.com/restoration-lyrics-the-winans.html#sGQJcRyZJLtzu02y.99) • Lyrics • What would I know about being restored if I never lost my place? • What would I know about His mercy if I hadn’t gotten out of grace • Restoration has finally come. • Been restored back to my place in God.

  14. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 7: July 14, 2013 Lesson Title: Praise in the House! Lesson Supplement: Dedication of the Temple • O – OPEN • Have you ever been a part of a house/apartment dedication? • What were your thoughts? • Did it seem necessary to dedicate the house/apartment? • P – PRESENT • Read Ezra 6 • King Darius commanded the Governor to allow the work on the temple and the city of Jerusalem to continue without interruption • The Governor (and the politicians of that day) were speedily in supporting and funding the work of rebuilding the temple  • The work and the workers were strengthened by the word of God through the prophets. • A dedication service was in order to tell God “Thank You” • E – EXPLORE • God will use anyone He pleases to get His work done • Read Proverbs 21:1 • Read Romans 8:28 • The temple was complete, God had kept His promise and the people rejoiced • N – NEXT STEP • Dedicate your life to the Lord, He has done a great work • Remember: all your good days outweigh your bad days • Sacrifice your life to God by repenting, being baptized in Jesus’ Name and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit • GREAT QUOTE • “Weave in faith, God will find the thread” - Anonymous • -rainshine.wordpress.com

  15. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 7: July 14, 2013 Lesson Title: Praise in the House! Lesson Supplement: Dedication of the Temple • ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: • YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “God Deserves Our Praise!” • TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “ The House God Built” • Read Ezra 6, then discuss these points: • God had a plan • Not only did Cyrus give permission for the temple to be rebuilt, he commanded the funding of the work from the royal treasury • The temple was built by the mighty hand of God • God still has a plan • God wants to complete what He started in our lives (restoration) • God will use “whatever” means necessary to complete the work • We cannot become discouraged with the timeframe (in most instances we are the reason for the delays) • Once God has completed His Good Work in us, it is time to dedicate and celebrate (Philippians 1:6) • QUIET TIME • When we recognized that awesomeness of God, it will bring a song to your heart that allows you • to tell God just how you feel about Him. • You Alone • (www.urbanlyrics.com/lyrics/bishoptdjakesthepottershousemasschoir/youalone.html) • Lyrics • You alone deserve the glory, • You alone deserve he honor • You alone deserve all of my praise. • So I lift my hand to love You • Lord, I worship and adore You • No one else deserve the praise • You alone deserve my praise • No one else deserves the praise but YOU!

  16. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 8: July 21, 2013 Lesson Title: Big Choice, Big Prayers Lesson Supplement: Fasting and Praying • O – OPEN • When you have choices (big or small) to make, what do you do first? • What does the Bible say we should do first? • Psalm 46:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:5-7 • We think we know what the right thing to do is (Proverbs 16:25) • P – PRESENT • Read Ezra 8:21-23 • Read II Samuel 22:7 • Read Psalm 18:6 • Read Psalm 120:1 • A dedication service was in order to tell God “Thank You” • E – EXPLORE • What do all the aforementioned scriptures have in common? • Why do the wrong thing, when we can fast and pray for the right thing? • Fasting and praying puts the carnal man in submission to the will of God • N – NEXT STEP • Ask God to give you a desire to fast and pray for His will in your life • Get into the practice of fasting and praying before making any decisions • Don’t lean to your own understanding • GREAT QUOTE • “Fasting possesses great power. If practiced with the right intention, it makes a man a friend of • God. The demons are aware of that.” – Tertullian • -http://www.prayerforallpeople.com/fastingquotes.html

  17. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 8: July 21, 2013 Lesson Title: Big Choice, Big Prayers Lesson Supplement: Fasting and Praying • ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: • YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “Let Me See What God Has to Say” • TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “ God’s Way is the Best Way” • Read Ezra 8:21-23, then discuss these points: • Ezra needed help • Ezra knew what God could do • Ezra refused to ask help of (men) when he could ask help of God • Ezra proclaimed a fast (the people afflicted themselves) • Get self out of the way so God can move • Prayer and fasting will bring about the right way rather than just any way • Trust God to do what He has promised to do • Believe when you ask, God will answer • God is waiting to help in our time of need • QUIET TIME • Allow the words of this song to remind you that you have a God that knows where He wants you • to go and is willing to get you there, if you JUST ASK! • Show Me the Way • (www.thelyricarchive.com/song/1001314-133464/Show-Me-the-Way) • Lyrics • Well, I've been searching for a long time • I knew that it was something that, that I had to find (I've been searching) • You should have seen me wringing my hands and crying • It was all because I couldn't find peace of mind • And it was then... oh I kneeled down to pray • I said come on Jesus show me the way

  18. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 9: July 28, 2013 Lesson Title: The Perfect Gift Lesson Supplement: Gifts for the Temple • O – OPEN • Think of one perfect gift you have received • Discuss your reaction upon receiving such a gift • Think of a time you have given what you thought was the perfect gift • What was the reaction of the person receiving the gift? • P – PRESENT • Read Ezra 8:24-30 • Gifts were so valuable they were placed in the hands of the chief priests • Gifts were measured before and after (value was the same) • E – EXPLORE • Valuables cannot be placed in the hands of just anyone • The valuables were to be delivered to the temple without any loss • It was the responsibility of the chief priests to ensure the safe return of the valuables • N – NEXT STEP • Always give God your best (St. John 3:16) • Read and commit to heart: Luke 6:38 • Remember the Holy Ghost is a valuable gift • God placed the Holy Ghost on the inside of us, that is where He will be looking for it • GREAT QUOTE • “That's what I consider true generosity. You give your all, and yet you always feel • as if it costs you nothing.” - Simone De Beauvoir • -http://boardofwisdom.com/togo/?viewid=1005&listname=giving

  19. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 9: July 28, 2013 Lesson Title: The Perfect Gift Lesson Supplement: Gifts for the Temple ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “The Best Gift I Can Give Is…” TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “ I Must Give My Best” Read this brief synopsis of the Gift of the Magi and discuss. How does this tale relate to the truth of God giving His Best? (John 3:16) Mr. James Dillingham Young ("Jim") and his wife, Della, are a couple living in a modestflat. They each have only one possession in which they take pride: Della's beautiful long, flowing hair, almost to her knees and Jim's shiny gold watch, which had belonged to his father and grandfather. OnChristmasEve, with only $1.87 in hand, and desperate to find a gift for Jim, Della sells her hair for $20, and eventually finds a platinum fob chain for Jim's watch for $21. She found the perfect gift at last and runs home and begins to prepare dinner, with 87 cents left. When Jim comes home, he looks at Della with a strange expression. Della then admits to Jim that she sold her hair to buy him his present. Jim gives Della her present — an assortment of expensive hair accessories (referred to as “The Combs”), useless now that her hair is short. Della then shows Jim the chain she bought for him, to which Jim says he sold his watch to get the money to buy her combs. Although Jim and Della are now left with gifts that neither one can use, they realize how far they are willing to go to show their love for each other, and how priceless their love really is. -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gift_of_the_Magi QUIET TIME The next time you think about what you can give Jesus, think about what God gave us by listening to the words of this song! He Gave the Greatest Gift of All (https://us.songselect.com/songs/69772/he-gave-the-greatest-gift-of-all) Lyrics He gave the greatest gift of all  When He gave Jesus  He sent the greatest gift of love  Wrapped in His Son  He brought us hope  When we had nothing left to hope for.

  20. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 10: August 4, 2013 Lesson Title: Cause for Celebration Lesson Supplement: Festival of Booths • O – OPEN • What is your favorite holiday to celebrate? • What makes this celebration different from any other? • How much planning goes into your celebration? • P – PRESENT • Read Nehemiah 8:13-20 • A study of the law, brought about a “meaning” celebration • The celebration (eating, drinking, social interaction) was followed by a solemn assembly (worship before God) • E – EXPLORE • The importance of celebration that honor the goodness of God • Celebrating the goodness of God is a form of praise and worship • The “law” provided for the celebration • N – NEXT STEP • Celebrate that you once were blind but now you see • Celebrate that your sins have been forgiven • Celebrate that you can spend eternity with Jesus Christ • Celebrate the goodness of Jesus by surrendering your life to Him • GREAT QUOTE • “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” -Oprah • -http://quotationsbook.com/quotes/tag/celebration/#sthash.sEHntfO9.dpuf

  21. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 10: August 4, 2013 Lesson Title: Cause for Celebration Lesson Supplement: Festival of Booths • ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: • YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “Celebration Time, Come On!” • TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “Blessing Time, Let’s Celebrate” • We find the children of Israel pausing to celebrate their deliverance from Egypt. (Neh. 8:13-18) The people were taught to never forget what God had done; this was often done in the form of some type of celebration of remembrance. Discuss the following celebrations. • Hispanics – Cinco de Mayo • Irish – St. Patricks Day • African Americans – Juneteenth • Jewish – Yom Kippur • Catholics – Ash Wednesday • Pentecostals – Pentecost Sunday • We are a people who celebrate coming in and going out, birthdays and death dates, marriage and divorce, the beginning of employment and then retirement, we celebrate being young and celebrate living to become old. Our deliverance from sin, the baptism in Jesus’ Name and the gift of the Holy Ghost is certainly cause for celebration. • QUIET TIME • Meditate on the lyrics below. • Celebrate • (http://www.maxilyrics.com/oslo-gospel-choir-celebrate-lyrics) • Lyrics • C'mon let's celebrate and give God all the Glory • He is worthy of my praise • Let's make our joyful noise to the rock of our salvation • All creations singing praises • We want to share a joy with friends and family/ Giving love that means so much • Knowing that the master's turn/ It's the reflection of the Father's love and shine • We must let the whole world know and to generation show /The Gospel of Christ • Is the power that gives us salvation/ Out of darkness to the light.

  22. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 11: August 11, 2013 Lesson Title: To Tell the Truth Lesson Supplement: Community of Confession • O – OPEN • Discuss the old saying “the truth hurts” • When we study this statement in light of the Word of God, is there any truth in it? • Allow the class to comment on Proverbs 15:3 as they remember the aforementioned old adage • P – PRESENT • Read Nehemiah 9:2-7 and Nehemiah 9:39-32 • Nehemiah had not forgotten the sins that they and their forefathers had committed • Nehemiah felt a real need to confess to past and present sins • E – EXPLORE • Is confession good for the soul? Discuss • Read James 5:16 • Read Nehemiah 9:30-32 and Lamentations 3:21-23 • N – NEXT STEP • Confess your faults • Thank God for “new” mercies • Publish the fact that God is a “forgiving” God • Repent, be baptized in Jesus’ Name and be filled with the “gift of the Holy Ghost • GREAT QUOTE • “No one was ever saved because his sins were small; no one was ever rejected on account of the • greatness of his sins. Where sin abounded, grace shall much more abound.” -Archibald Alexander • -www.searchquotes.com/search/Bonhoeffer_On_Confession_Of_Sins/

  23. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 11: August 11, 2013 Lesson Title: To Tell the Truth Lesson Supplement: Community of Confession • ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: • YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “Tell the Truth, God Already Knows” • TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “The Truth Does Not Hurt, It Helps” • As we view our world today through the eyes of news media, it is apparent that we have • become a nation of “liars!” The statement the “truth hurts” has become too vivid in our • minds and no one wants to intentionally hurt themselves, so we simply avoid the truth. • President Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky • Tiger Woods - Golf • Bernie Madoff Ponzi Scheme • Frank Abagnale – “Catch Me If You Can” • Sammy Sosa – Baseball • PINOCCHIO • We should never forget that God knows when we are lying. • Serpent lied to Eve (Genesis 3) • Cain lied about the whereabouts of his brother, Abel (Genesis 4) • Abraham lied about the relationship to Sarah (Genesis 20) • Ananias & Sapphira lied (Acts 5) • Confession really is good for the soul • QUIET TIME • We often are reminded of our forgiving Father, who is patiently waiting for us to say we did • wrong by remembering the words of this song: • I Must Tell Jesus • (www.allgospellyrics.com) • Lyrics • I must tell Jesus all of my trials • I cannot bear these burdens alone; • In my distress He kindly will help me, • He ever loves and cares for His own.

  24. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 12: August 18, 2013 Lesson Title: Doing the Impossible Lesson Supplement: Dedication of the Wall • O – OPEN • Recall one of the most difficult tasks you have been assigned • What was the outcome? • Briefly described how you successfully completed this task • P – PRESENT • Read Nehemiah 12:27-36 • Levites are leading in the worship process • Levites purify themselves then the people • John 4:23-24 • E – EXPLORE • The responsibilities of the Levitcal priesthood (Due 10:8-9, Lev. 4:20, Lev. 9:22-24) • To bear the ark of the covenant of the Lord, • To serve as mediators between God and the people • To lead the people in songs of worship and praise to God • N – NEXT STEP • Praise God for His mighty acts • Sing unto the Lord a song of praise • Sing and praise that others will hear and take notice of God’s goodness • Dedicate your life to celebrating your impossibilities that God made possible • GREAT QUOTE • “Action is the normal completion of the act of will which begins as prayer. That action is not • always external, but it is always some kind of effective energy.” -Dean Inge • -http://www.searchquotes.com/search/Successful_Completion/

  25. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 12: August 18, 2013 Lesson Title: Doing the Impossible Lesson Supplement: Dedication of the Wall • ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: • YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “Non-Completion is Not an Option” • TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “I Can Do All Things” • Upon close review of I Samuel 17, we study the heroic act of a young teenage shepherd boy • by the name of David: • He is bold ( he volunteers for what seems like a suicide mission) • He is courageous ( he retells his adventures with a lion and a bear) • He is determined (he will not allow anyone to discourage him) • He uses his own strategy (he knows what has brought him victory in the past) • He is victorious (I Samuel 17:45-46) • Everyone celebrates ( I Samuel 17:52-53) • David really did believe in the truth of Philippians 4:13 • QUIET TIME • Our confidence in a faithful God is often reignited when we sing songs with lyrics like this one: • I Can Do All Things • (www.allgospellyrics.com) • Lyrics • I can do all things thru Christ who give me strength. O, yes I can. • Make the mighty mountains fall into the sea by His command. • Not by any power of my own, but by faith in my Savior along. • I can do all things thru Christ who gives me strength. • I can do all things thru Christ if I have faith. • Doesn’t matter how weak I am or what I feel I cannot do • If I put my trust in Him, I know He’ll always see me through. • There’s no river too deep, or mountain too tall, no valley too low or ocean too wide. • Doesn’t matter how lost I feel or if I’m tired and all alone. • I just put my trust in Him and He will always lead me home.

  26. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 13: August 25, 2013 Lesson Title: Mandatory Bed Rest Lesson Supplement: Sabbath Reform • O – OPEN • Allow students to discuss their meaning of “the Sabbath” • yourdictionary.com defines it as a day or time set aside for rest or worship • Do you keep the “Sabbath?” • P – PRESENT • Read Nehemiah 13:15-22 • The children of Israel had misplaced their priorities • Making and spending money had become more important that worshipping God • Nehemiah took drastic measures (Neh. 13:19-22) • E – EXPLORE • Read Proverbs 16:25 • We are no longer under the Old Covenant (Col. 2:16-17) • We are still obliged to put honoring God first before our monetary earning and spending money (Matthew 6:33) • N – NEXT STEP • Reevaluate your priorities • Make God first in everything you do • Praise God for the person who causes you to reprioritize • GREAT QUOTE • “Sabbath day is the savings bank of humanity” – Frederick Saunders • -www.giga-usa.com/quotes/topics/sabbath

  27. P.A.W. Teen Resource Summer 2013 Lesson 13: August 25, 2013 Lesson Title: Mandatory Bed Rest Lesson Supplement: Sabbath Reform • ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS: • YOUTH PROGRAM with central idea being: “Put God First” • TEEN BIBLE CLASS that focuses on: “It Seems Right but It May be Wrong” • Take time to look around you. Have you noticed that people are in constant motion – doing • something, going somewhere, moving, moving! • Has the definition of Sabbath been revised in the 21st century? • Is there a Nehemiah in the house? • yourdictionary.com defines Sabbah as- a day or time set aside for rest or worship • Do we feel that God is not acquainted with how the world really works? – We need money! (Ecc. 10:19 b) • When was the last time, we stop “moving” to give real worship to God? • Do we understand that we are being disobedient when we become so busy (making and spending money) that we do not spend quality time with God? • QUIET TIME • When we are burdened down with the cares of this world and in constant motion, take time to • remember the words of this song: • I’ve Decided to Make Jesus My Choice • (www.allgospellyrics.com) • Lyrics • Some folks would rather have houses and land, • some folks choose silver and gold, • these things they treasure and forget about their souls; • I've decided to make Jesus my choice.

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