Main Point: The Bible says that no person knows the date for the end of the world. Our job as believers is to remain faithful till the end, not try to predict it.Discussion Starter: Harold Camping’s End-Time Prediction(s) Harold Camping is an elderly preacher who was affiliated with Family Radio for much of his life. He gained notoriety early...
Main Point: Pre-marital sex has many serious consequences and must be avoided.Discussion Starter: 16 and Well Adjusted16 and Pregnant, an MTV reality TV show, follows the tumultuous lives of teenage girls who’ve gotten pregnant and now face the difficulties of being a parent…before they can even vote. Customary for MTV, the show has its share of critics who denounce...
Main Point: We can overcome temptation by knowing what mistakes to avoid when facing it. Discussion Starter: Kids and MarshmallowsThis is a funny little experiment performed on kids using a marshmallow and a hidden camera. Basically, the setup is this: kids are escorted into a room by an adult and given one marshmallow. They are told that if they...
Main Point: The Bible’s message is just as powerful today as it was when it was written. It applies to our lives in unique ways, and if we understand how to use it, the Bible can change our lives. Discussion Starter: Tag Team Telling of the ScripturesThis one will get your kids INTO God’s Word and thinking about it,...
Main Point: It takes a long time to build someone up using our words. Unfortunately, it takes only a moment to tear them down using our words. Discussion Starter: Tumbling Towers(For this discussion starter, you’ll need a few tables and those wooden blocks that children play with in the church’s nursery. The bigger your group, the more you’ll need....
Main Point of Discussion:Jesus went from hero to zero to the ultimate hero, now it’s our turn to be His witnesses and make disciples of all nations.Introducing the video: Have you ever wondered how the life and ministry of Jesus might have been impacted if social networks existed in the 1st Century? The video we are about...
Main Point: Our security as believers doesn’t rest in man-made things, but in God alone. He is the only One who can be totally trusted with taking great care of us. Discussion Starter: Which is More Secure?This discussion starter requires some way of “showing” students contrasting images of similar items. It’s best to have a video projector, but if...