Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! Hes saying, Heres why you dont have to be terrified and paralyzed by your fear. We are to face our troubles without panic and hysteria. If most of your students have a good familiarity with the Bible, conduct a sword drill to provide answers as a fun challenge. Finally, remember that fear will keep you from the success God wants for you in life. Often times the things you are most afraid of, arent all that you think they are. Read Isaiah 41:9-10 (NCV): "I took you from places far away on the earth and called you from a faraway country. Get a volunteer from each team. Friendships? Now that's a promise worth holding onto!) Playing an instrument? The Bible says that God is good, and what He does is good. The best remedy for fear is to gain knowledge. Apply the 4 truths to your situation. Galatians 3:26-28 says, "For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. Tell them theyre all hard boiled except for 1 raw egg. Fear is a normal human emotion designed by God to alert us to danger so that we will take action against it. Dont let the initial fear keep you captive. Bottom Line: Only God brings us what we really want in life. Read the verse. Many times in the New Testament we see situations where people are sick and are in need of healing. adroll_currency = "USD"; The Bible shows how many overcame when they were initially fearful. Also, the Psalm says that when we fear the Lord, he can free us from all our other fears! Copyright Ministry-to-Children. There is the good fear which is respect for God and the bad fear which is to be afraid. Does that ring any bells with you? Each week, they provide an insightful walk through this week's scriptures and provide concrete Bible-to-life application points for you to make with your class this Sunday. God defines that for us Himself through the writer of Hebrews. In the midst of all the Go, Go, Go! James: This Bible study contains 20 lessons in the book of James. Tell them they need to stand with both feet in the bucket. 10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry. He knows your needs and how best to meet them. Once everyones tasted, have them guess what they just ate. (Anyone up for a sour patch kid?) IMMEDIATELY have the Timekeepers begin to time the Pop Rocks explosion. They should call out intervals, like 30 seconds, 60 seconds, etc. I am going to read each of these fears again, and after each one, I want you to say these words: Do not fear. Maybe you are afraid because of something you have done. I guess my subconscious recognized that she could handle herself. This is a twist on a Fear Factor type challenge. Is it realistic to think we can live without fear? There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slavenor free,there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. While we each come from very different backgrounds and cultures, we can still love one another and connect over the new family we get to create with Jesus. Textures are key when it comes to what you are selecting. Get the tasters to blindfold themselves and sit down at a table. In summary, God tells Moses to Send some men to explore the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites (Numbers 13:2 NIV). The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. I have been an assistans sunday school teacher most of my years in church. What is that? You are part of that world that God loves. 5: 22-23) in a believers life and available to every Christian woman who desires themthat includes you and me! Can anyone but God undo the effects of sin in our lives? "Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing." - Psalm 34:9 (If we trust God more than we fear the world, we show Him honor and love. There are 3 lessons we can learn about fear in The bible. ), what would you want to be sure to include? By the time the last list is read, the group with the highest number of unique experiences wins. We believe that children and parents benefit from a strong Christian education program in the church. Whats harder for God: rescuing us from desperate circumstances or developing in us a gentle and quiet spirit? Ask friends to pray for you. When we cannot fix it, we panic. They faced creditors and surprise houseguests. You and I can do the same. Then through Gods power, he miraculously provided food for her, her family, and himself (1 Kings 17:13-15). #2 God knows what is going on in my life. All are Saints for "All Saints" After Halloween Lesson from Matthew 5:1-12, Lesson: Why Do Bad Things Happen? Have your students trace a template of a coat of arms onto construction paper. I actually have a competition I want you to compete in. In our small group time, we will focus on praying for these fears. Does it help you to face your fears? 2023 LeaderTreks Youth Ministry. Bible Story: Fear Meets FaithScripture: Multiple scriptures on fear and faith; focus on Psalm 28:7aTarget Age Group: 1st 5th gradeTime: 45-60 MinutesLearning Context: Childrens Church, Supplies: Bibles, 5 index cards with statements/questions written (from the Bible lesson),Psalm 28:7a visible for students to see, a ball for tossing, example of a Coat of Arms, poster board templates of shields or multi-colored construction paper cut-outs of shields (one for each student), crayons or markers, optional sour patch kids and optional mirrorfor introduction. Define the Proper Source of Confidence for Faith "Such confidence we have through Christ before God. Maybe you are holding onto something you are constantly afraid of. God never said that things in our lives would be easy. Some of the strongest biblical characters experienced it initially but conquered it. Have at least 1 towel per bucket, spread out beside each bucket. 2023 Ministry-To-Children.com | Bible Lessons for Kids, Activities for Sunday School, Free Resources for Children's Ministry Leaders. He is the author of Input/Output: Change Your Environment, Change Your Life and routinely teaches at his church Chapel On The Hill where he is serving as an Elder and Youth Director. The last lesson Ill share on fear in The Bible is that fear will keep you from succeeding in life. Put a plastic spoon in each cup for feeding the taste testers later on. 10 So don't worry, because I am with you. ), For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13, (He helps us. Is there really anything that we should be afraid of when we have God with us? How can sharing your faith story actually serve someone? Repeat this process, preparing enough cups for each group of students to have one set. In the Old Testament, youll find the phrase the LORD your God or the LORD our God at least 500 times. Learning to do that is our walk from fear to faith. Within the Gospel events, teens . water and Sprite (or any clear soda, diet or regular), a stop watch (or stop watch app on a mobile device). God. 7. Now I am actually a Sunday schooll teacher. She has the physical strength to harm that child but doesnt because her strength is under control. As we join these Old Testament women on their faith walk, we will see consistent truths that we can embrace and apply to our lives today in our WALK FROM FEAR TO FAITH. Have you experienced that kind of peace? A woman with a quiet spirit has an inner peace and calmness in the midst of any circumstance. Allocate points based on how close they were! This was the funniest by far! You know that feeling. Thank you for providing it free, its a bonus for small churches n small workforce! Share a time in your life where you were afraid. Fear can make us focus more on what were afraid of than what we are trying to accomplish. And the more value we place on those thingsthe more we cling to them for securitythe harder and messier itll be to get rid of them. How did it make you feel to know that you are not the only one who gets afraid or fears certain things? Main Points. When we experience anxiety or fear, the enemy can try to use it as an opportunity to make us feel guilt or shame. Use this object lesson to help students discover their inability to fix the problem of their own sin and teach on Gods abundant grace. 1. Thank you for making this available. It is possible to remove most of the syrup using the straws, but it will be messy and sticky, because the syrup will cling to every surface it touches. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it. We played three rounds of this game, each time sending a different 3 feelers out of the room. It tells us to take precautions, to be wise in our dealings with strangers and strange situations. Introduction: How many of you are human here? This verse says that when David prayed for God to take away His fears, He did. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 4. Fill each cup about 1/8 of the way with one of the three liquids, making sure there is an equal amount of liquid in each cup. The lessons are: Fear Is A Natural First Reaction Fear Comes From A Lack of Knowledge and Fear Will Keep You From Succeeding In Life Let's look at each of these lessons in detail. God is with you.. (verse 17), Youth Bible Lesson: Face Your Fears! Psalm 34, Youth Bible Lessons: The Wedding Invitation Matthew 22, Unique Object Lesson on Prayer Examines Thanksgiving, Adoration, Requests, and Repentance, Simple Forgiveness Object Lesson brings Prayer, the Cross, and the Holy Spirit to Life, Object Lesson on Faith Can you imagine walking on water? Like Moses in The Bible, I was also fearful but have since overcome. What decisions you make in how you will respond to life. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. If truthfulness was important, they colored their shield blue. In today's object lessons for kids, we are going to be talking about how God is in control of our lives and that He cares for us. It has a purpose. But in the current American vernacular, what we typically mean by "insecure" is not just a circumstantially induced fear, but a fear so recurrent that we refer to it as a state of being. Not so that he could just unplug and recuperate, but to make sure he actually stayed plugged into the real source of his strength in the midst of all the busyness. Put a spoonful into small cups. God designed insecurity as a warning that we are vulnerable to some kind of danger. So let me ask you: What are you afraid of today? Please use our childrens ministry curriculum and Sunday School material for any purpose that brings honor to Jesus. adroll_pix_id = "IWWTNICOSVE4FFQ7EJEVEV"; God bless First, I used rotting compost from my kitchenthat was disgusting!! But the more we fear the Lord and trust His sovereignty, the less we will be at the mercy of our fears. Take the prophet Elijah for example. What was Esthers first reaction? This is why David wrote that he prayed to God, and then he was freed from his fears. But your Word says that if we pray, you will answer us. Its found in Numbers 13. This lesson comes from our Outcast Disciple Now Retreat Curriculum. But don't worry. These enable a woman to do what is right and not give way to fear (verse 6). Fear has to do with the idea that you're alone and helpless, which is a slap in the face to a God who died to be with you forever. Maybe it is what others think about you. Peter identifies these examples for us as holy women of the past. The word holy means set apart for Gods special use. Fear can paralyze a student from living out his or her faith. When we become afraid, we are quick to want to conquer our fear in our own strength. Say something like:Sorry guys, theres been a change of plans. 22 But the Lord will redeem those who serve him. Draw symbols on your coat of arms that describe who you are. Every time, that phrase is emphasizing, We have a personal God. Have you ever felt terrified? Say something like: Each of you has an orange that will be packed in the lunches of the second grade class. It feeds off our lack of knowledge and so we must fight fear by learning as much as we can. This scripture is one that we all should probably memorize because it is so important. 5 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. Before we do so, spend time as a large group praying about fear. Why isnt the reconstructed orange as appealing to eat as the original? She loves serving youth workers who are in the trenches by providing them with practical resources. Click here to download a PDF of this article. There are some places in the world today where people worry about violence or what they will eat. How much does your orange reflect the way it looked before you took it apart? See how many coins they can collect in 2 minutes. Each group should see how much room they were able to make by comparing the current syrup level with line marking the starting level. Fear is something that everyone experiences. God wants us to be successful. Take pictures of the youths faces as they eat the beans to have a hilarious photo collage. Place something disgusting inside the box so that the rest of the youth can see what it is. In the end, although God said he was giving them the land, that generation that witnessed his other miracles, yet was afraid to take the land, didnt get to enter it (Number 14:22-23 NIV). Fear is an ever-present emotion with most womenreal fears as well as imagined ones. Become an example of what life is like for those that overcome fear! One night the king ordered men to go capture Elisha the prophet. If anyone else in the room has had that experience, the group who is reading marks it off their list. Obedience is the proof of fearing the Lord - Genesis 22:12. Did you know that there are hundreds of things to be afraid of? What would be in this bag if I were to be holding something that you would truly be afraid of? The Bible talks a lot about fear, and gives us instructions on how to handle fear. In addition to Elijah, the Israelites and Esther are two other examples of reacting fearfully. Whoever hesitates no points! God desires to give us His strength but it requires our participation. What did it feel like to be an insider or outsider, based on such random lists? And then verse 15 is a promise: God watches over those whose actions are right, and he listens to their voices! As for Esther, when the lives of the Jews were threatened, Mordecai sent word to have her go into the kings presence to beg for mercy and plead with him for her people (Esther 4:8 NIV). Select a handful of students in your group at random, or if the group is small enough have everyone participate. Did the things other groups came up with surprise you? Read these verses again. Is there any way to take an orange apart and put it back together perfectly, exactly the way it was in the beginning? When we have His power within us, we can have the strength to overcome our biggest fears. Try to keep this short, and dont include anything people couldnt get from only looking at your icons. What might be holding you back from trusting Him whenever you are afraid? When you surrender your fear to God, you are given a feeling of true peace. Weve compiled 5 Youth Object Lessons and provided suggestions for how to use these lessons effectively. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. Name some things that fill your cup on a daily basis (activities, school, relationships, the things you think about): Which of these things help you grow in your relationship with Christ? If you were sharing your story with someone to introduce them to the good news of Jesus (probably not using emojies! Think how a womans hysterics affect those around herfamily, friends, and coworkers. 5. Over and over again, God says, Do not be afraid.. I loved this lesson on fear. Say something like: Everyone should get into groups of 3-5, and each group should have a pen and a piece of paper. We know this: Gods not saying, Dont ever feel fear? God gave us the gift of fear as a normal human emotion designed to alert us to danger so we can take action against it. Time them and see how quickly the Trust Toss can make its rounds. How many times have you been afraid of something only to find that it really wasnt that bad? In other words, we will be given everything we need in Him. What are your choices for acting on that fear? Church members should fear the Lord - Acts 9:31. I said, 'You are my servants.' I have chosen you and have not turned against you. Have them draw pictures that represent their unique personalities. Use this object lesson to promote a healthy understanding of Christian community. Slowly add more water on top of the syrup layer until its filled to the brim. What motivates you. Thats when we pause and ask God for help, knowing He understands and never condemns us. (Holley Gerth, Fear Not, Homelife Magazine, March 2016). After exploring it, most of the men were afraid to take it because they said the people in it were powerful, even exaggerating that they seemed like grasshoppers to them. When we pray, God does incredible things. Over and over in scripture are these reminders: Do not be afraid. Fear Is A Natural First Reaction The first lesson on fear in The Bible is that it is a natural first reaction. FEAR This 4-week teaching series helps students overcome their fears. As women in general, what kind of life experiences for them might have been the same as your own life experiences? A humble, peaceful heart makes it easier for us to face troubles without panic and hysteria and to choose to trust in the faithfulness of God. God gave us the emotion of fear. Other symbols such as crosses, fire, hearts, stars, and suns were also used on the coats of arms. Were excited to release a new 4-week youth group series helping students overcome their fears! They knew Him by the personal name Yahweh (YAH-weh). If you dont believe that, read my article What The Bible Says About Success In Life. Interested in being part of a community that is shaped by values and driven by a common mission? Weve talked How to Teach for Transformation, How to Make Your Teaching Unforgettable, and Four Excuses that Keep Us from Teaching Like Jesus. I took you from places far away on the earthand called you from a faraway country.I said, You are my servants.I have chosen you and have not turned against you.10 So dont worry, because I am with you.Dont be afraid, because I am your God.I will make you strong and will help you;I will support you with my right hand that saves you.. 17 The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. | Matthew 14:22-32, 4 Encouraging Short Devotions on Generosity, Youth Bible Lesson: The Lords Will be Done., 15 minutes Go into a discussion time by sharing Psalm 34 and asking 4 probing questions about fear, 5 minutes End with a funny video about overcoming fear, Cut one side of a box out, so that all your youth can see whats in the box. Is there anything that needs to change to make sure these things in your life dont become like the sticky syrup, taking up space that Christ could fill. When God asks you to take risks and have courage, remember all the He has promised you. They will learn thatthey can trust God through a Bible lesson, a TrustToss Game, and The Lord is my Shield Art Project. On the opposite side of the box, cut a hole into the cardboard, big enough for a hand to fit through. He will rescue you from all your trouble! As you prepare to lead this lesson on Jesus as the Good Shepherd, it is Youth Group Ministry John 10:1-10 Bible Lesson for Teen Sunday School "Jesus is the Good Shepherd" Bible Study for Teenagers, High School Sunday School Lesson, John 10, Middle School Sunday School Lesson, The Good Shepherd The goal is to come up with a list that is unique to your group and no one else in the room. Thank you! Say on the count of 3 that they have to crack the egg on their forehead. Looking for an entire youth ministry series on Fear? And, God rewarded her faith with an outpouring of His blessing in other ways. Despite these two examples, among the other times, he showed fearlessness, when his life was threatened by Jezebel because of what he did to the prophets of Baal, The Bible says Elijah was afraid and ran for his life (1 Kings 19:3 NIV). I bet they all found ways to use their 20,000 words per day! Your email address will not be published. God is with you after each one. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. As if his presence with us isnt enough, he also gives us strength. The trick with this game is that a good tasting bean and a bad tasting bean look the same and you can only tell the difference once you bite into the bean. Three weird feeling items Examples: Jell-O, spaghetti, soggy Bread. Maybe you are afraid of love ordisappointing someone. What does God consider to be great worth in His sight (verse 4)? We explained that, today, we are focusing on fear, and discussing that. We become people who feel, I dont know if that can work. What was something that you were really afraid of as a small child? 8 Free Printable Bible Lessons for Youth 1. adoption printable lesson Download "Core Sample Lesson: Adopted" First Name* Email* By downloading you agree to receive future communication from us. If you search the Bible, the word Fear is mentioned 326 times. (verse 4). And today we want to share some practical examples of youth object lessons and activities. These women also experienced fear at various times in their lives just like we do. Thank you that you provide for us when we are afraid. One simple way to share Jesus with other people is by telling our own stories. Tag: youth bible lessons on fear. It has a purpose. Surely you have stories of when you overcame. Spin the wheel provided in the game to choose the color of jelly bean to be tasted, hand the youth the beans, and on the count of 3, they eat the bean. And he can and WILL give us the strength to face those fears. We know fear has a dark side as well. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you through this lesson. When we look at life just with our own eyes, we become fearful, pessimistic, & negative. Perfect love is the only thing that can drive out all fear. Your challenge is to create an emoji testimony. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Bottom Line: God measures success by His perspective. Read the following verses. Discovering a . Our website has teaching material for children of all aged starting with the church nursery (age 0-1 years old), toddlers (age 2-3 years old), preschool (age 4-5 years old), young elementary (age 6-8 years old), older elementary (age 9-10 years old), and preteen youth ministry groups (age 11-12 years old). I have a wonderful church family, but we are not always able to obtain teaching material. In each, who chose faith in God over giving way to fear? Why? Maybe you are afraid because your parents are getting divorced. This free Bible lesson will helps school children find strength in Jesus Christ when challenges arise. The main takeaway after watching the video that we shared with our class was this: In the video, the contestant just had to keep singing no matter what happened to her. This 10 minute sermon for youth is a part of our The Core One-Year Bible Study Curriculum in our Outreach sequence. I dont know if I can get through this. But, when we look at the Bible and begin to see how God has empowered everyday people like you and I, the Holy Spirit takes the Word of God to strengthen us and give us courage that we didnt know we had. I dont know what Id do without your site. Conduct a question and answer time with your students. Ask for 2 volunteers to face off to the Bean Boozled Challenge. But no amount of telling yourself that it was ok before that point seemed to help, did it? Have other students try to guess the story based only on the emojis. Allow the crowd to be involved as well, as many of them will react based off of the students reaction playing the game. This confidence pleases Him. Once all three have felt the insides of the box, ask each of them what they think it is. God's Word has a lot to say about respect and teenagers need to learn how to obey the scripture on this important topic. Its really nice to be able to pray for fears, especially if some of your youth shared some of their fears with the group during the discussion. Were there any fears that we should add to this stack? Read Hebrews 11:35 (first half of verse). Sweaty palms. We still have a personal God. He took a risk for God. Pray about your fears and decisions you are making to trust God in them. Send one person from each team out of the room. Bible: Psalm 40, The Message SUPPLIES Poster board for each youth That friend will catch the ball, repeat the verse, and toss it to someone who hasnt had it yet. 13 Then keep your tongue from speaking evil. Look at the intro to this Psalm this whole Psalm was written by David at a time when he was so scared, that he pretended to act insane!! Because God understands this tendency to fear and panic, the Holy Spirit inspired Peter to write to us women in 1 Peter 3:3-6 words that strengthen us and give us courage we didnt know we could have.
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