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“For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11

Even if I am young I can do big things.

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1. If you knew what was going happen next how would it change what you do?

2. David mocked Goliath before he killed him, why was it ok for David to mock Goliath? What would make it ok for you to mock someone else?

3. David’s opportunity for killing the giant happened because he was serving his brothers. How are leading and serving like each other?

Take on a job this week that is not normally yours, like washing the dishes every day, or some other work for your parents that is not your regular responsibility. Watch God help you do big things.

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God is still faithful when I feel like everything has gone wrong.

Do a search on Wikipedia of “The Garden Tomb” to

see pictures of where many believe to be the tomb where

our Lord Jesus Christ was buried and resurrected.

I need help!

“God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” I Corinthians 1:9

Tell someone about a time that looked like it was going badly for you, but it all turned out well. God taught you important things because of it.

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1. The disciples were hiding because they

misunderstood the death of Christ. How do

you think others misunderstand God’s Word?

How can you know if you understand the

Bible?

2. The soldiers gave in to the pressure to not

tell people about what God had done. What

are the pressures you feel when you think

about telling people about God?

3. God chose to communicate to the women

to deliver a message to the disciples. What

might have happened if the disciples had not

listened to them? How can we make sure that

we do not miss God’s messages to us that he

gives to other people?

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forth. (Do not go corner to corner.)

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When I see my sin I should repent and stop it.

Look on google maps to fi nd “Jaff a Port, Israel” to see what Jaff a looks like today, the place where Jonah climbed onto the boat to Nineveh.

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,” Acts 3:19

This week be extra sensitive to something wrong that you say or do that you are ashamed of, and wouldn’t want to see in a public video. Repent. Ask God to help you to think fi rst and STOP before doing it again. 4

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1. Luke 11:30 calls for us to compare Jonah to Jesus, how many similarities can you fi nd between the story of Jonah and Jesus?

2. What is the difference between ignoring instructions and disobeying them?

3. What things are so bad that they should not be forgivable?

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Like the Good Samaritan, I need to be kind to everyone.

Pictured here, the old path from Jerusalem to Jericho, where our victim would have been walking. Do a search on Wikipedia of “Jericho” to see how many kilometers distance the walk was from Jericho to Jerusalem.

“If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?” Matthew 5:46

Pick someone who isn’t a friend and reach out to them in a friendly way. You could invite them to play with you after school, or call to them to come and sit by you at lunch time.

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1. How can you be a neighbour to a new

student at school? To a beggar? To a younger

brother/sister who is annoying?

2. Give an example of how a famous person has

recently justifi ed themselves. How would they

behave in that situation if they were trying to

love God and neighbours in that situation?

3. Describe a recent situation where someone

was trying to follow a rule closely but wound

up breaking a more fundamental law or rule to

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God will sometimes ask me to be very bold and to risk important things for His sake.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrifi ed; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Seen here, a sculpture of the

king Xerxes 1 found in the

Hadish palace in Iran. Find

the Hadish Palace on google

maps and look at the pictures

from this archeological site from the

time of Esther.

God may have chosen me to save others, and put me here for “such a time as this”. Tell a neighbour that you are a Christian and ask if they would like to go to church with you next week. 6

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1. What can you do to serve God with the traits He has given you?

2. What is the most diffi cult instruction you have had to obey?

3. What ways have family members like Aunts and Uncles shown interest in caring for you?

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Like the Lepers, I need to say, “Thank you” to God for what he has done for me.

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”1 Thessalonians 5:18

Make a list of three things that you haven’t thought to thank Him for yet. The things we are normally thankful for are food, clothing, and family. Have your students think of new ideas to be thankful for; things like: helping you fi nd a lost item, holding the rain back until you are safely inside at school, riding your bike without falling down once today, having the ability to say only nice things to your brother or sister today, etc.7

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1. Why don’t we see more healings today?

2. What are the reasons that I might not receive the healing I’m looking for?

3. Were the 10 lepers entitled to their healing?

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“The case of the “The case of the appearing puppies”appearing puppies”

Like Adam, I am responsible to take care of creation around me.

8Water a plant in your yard and remove bad weeds from around it, so it will grow better.

“God blessed them and said to them... Rule over the fi sh of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Genesis 1:28b

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1. What do you think of cloning? Can we create a human being with science?

2. Why do I have to rest one day of the week if we are no longer under the Old Testament laws?

3. What about recycling, global warming and saving animals from extinction? Should Christians get involved?

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square touching it. Then go white, black, white,

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Like the Centurion, my faith can change things for those who are not near me.

“When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, ‘I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.’” Luke 7:9

Write a note to a friend or relative and ask how they are doing and if you could pray about something for them.

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Is there an app for

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1. What is the role of faith in healings?

2. If you were to get a school grade for your level of faith, what would your grade be?

3. What kind of faith do non-Christians have?

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I will love my enemies.

“But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” Matthew 5:44

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Buy a small gift for someone who has treated you badly and give it to them.

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1. When people judge each other, what does it look like?

2. As Christians, we shouldn’t have enemies, so who is my enemy that I should love?

3. If God was trying to talk to you and you were not listening, what would He have to do to get your attention?

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“The case of the “The case of the unknown whisperer”unknown whisperer”

God will speak to me when I listen to Him.

During the week, interview some adults and fi nd someone who, like Samuel, has heard from God. Ask, “Has God ever spoken to you?” How did God speak to you? How did you know it was God?”11

“…the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” John 10:3b

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- Go in the direction of the arrow.

- Choose which way you want to go ( ).

- Continue in the direction you are already going.

Do not turn.

Offi cial wardrobe for a high priest in the time of Samuel. Do a search on google images of the word “Ephod” to see other photos.

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1. How can you tell if it is God talking to you or something in your stomach that you had for lunch?

2. Are ghosts real?

3. Who should I listen to?

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God still loves me even when bad things happen.

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;’” John 11:25

1. In what ways has your life been unfair? How do you think God will fi x it?

2. What happens if I pray really hard?

3. What expectations do you have of Jesus?

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Do something nice for someone you know that had something bad happen to them. 12

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Actual photo from the town of Bethany. Do a search in YouTube of “Lazarus tomb in Bethany” to have a virtual visit of the tomb!

God loves me.

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God wants us to always tell the truth.

Think about a lie that you have said. Chose not to continue making that lie to others anymore. Take a small piece of paper, and write that lie down. Write down a prayer on the note, asking God to help you no longer make that lie. Take the paper outside of your house and bury it. 13

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“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.” Colossians 3:9

- Go in the direction of the arrow.- Choose which way you want to go ( ).- Continue in the direction you are already going.Do not turn.

Ananias and Sapphira on the Brescia Casket, late 4th century. The casket is found in the museum of Santa Giulia in San Salvatore, Brescia, Italy. Look on google maps to fi nd the museum, then go inside and look at the panorama pictures available.

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1. Why doesn’t everyone go to heaven?

2. Why isn’t there enough to go around? (sharing with others)

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I know that God gives diff erent gifts to my friends and family.

Make a list of three people you know and how God has gifted them with talents, abilities, or strengths that are diff erent than yours. Pray and ask God to help you to not be jealous of their gifts. 14

“But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be?” I Corinthians 12:18-19

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In that time, there was a huge famine in the land of Canaan. Do a search on Facebook to see how many ministries use the word “Canaan” today.

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1. Do I have to tell others about God?2. What are the ways that your friends talk to you? What would a “tweet” from God look like?

3. How trustworthy are dreams? Why do people pay money to fortune tellers to tell them what their future will be?

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