Wild Truth Bible Lessons 2

Wild Truth Bible Lessons 2

Wild Bible characters . . . wild activities, games, discussion starters, and video ideas . . . wild truths for living. Put them all together, blend well, and you’ve got Wild Truth Bible Lessons 2--12 more dynamite lessons for junior high youth groups by Mark Oestreicher. Like its fun, creative predecessor, Wild Truth Bible Lessons, this book invites kids to discover the adventure of faith through the events and responses of real Bible people who did wild things for God. Based on another 12 personalities from the list of characters in Wild Truth Journal: 50 Life Lessons from the Scriptures, each lesson reaches back into history to help junior highers learn about Bible people and principles--and then reaches forward to challenge students to make better decisions, better friends, and better lives. 12 lessons. Mark Oestreicher is associate pastor of children, students, and young adults at Lake Avenue Congregational Church in Pasadena, California. With 13 years in youth ministry, he has written numerous books, including Wild Truth Bible Lessons and Wild Truth Journal for Junior Highers Wild Bible characters . . . wild activities, games, discussion starters, and video ideas . . . wild truths for living. Put them all together, blend well, and you've got Wild Truth Bible Lessons 2--12 more dynamite lessons for junior high youth groups by Mark Oestreicher. Like its fun, creative predecessor, Wild Truth Bible Lessons, this book invites kids to discover the adventure of faith through the events and responses of real Bible people who did wild things for God. Based on another 12 personalities from the list of characters in Wild Truth Journal: 50 Life Lessons from the Scriptures, each lesson reaches back into history to help junior highers learn about Bible people and principles--and then reaches forward to challenge students to make better decisions, better friends, and better lives. 12 lessons. Mark Oestreicher (Marko) is a veteran youth worker and former president of Youth Specialties. The author of dozens of books, including Youth Ministry 3.0 and Middle School Ministry, Marko is a sought after speaker, writer and consultant. Marko leads The Youth Cartel, providing a variety of resources, coaching and consultation to youth workers, churches and ministries. Marko lives in San Diego with his wife Jeannie and two teenage children, Liesl and Max. www.whyismarko.com. JUMP STARTI Believe It!Set up chairs in rows---with plenty of space between them---enough for all the kids, and have them take a seat. Then explain to your group that you're going to force them to declare some of their beliefs. Tell them these beliefs could be about a whole variety of subjects: religion, politics, morality, whatever. You'll say a number and a direction, like 3 to the right, and then state a belief. If they agree with that belief, they should shout, 'I believe it!' and move as many seats as you specified. You may have played a game similar to this, but without the teaching value---this will get kids to identify values and beliefs while having fun. Explain that the rows, sideways and forward and back, are continuous. So if Rick only has one seat on his left side and has to move three to the left, he should go to the other end of the row to move in two seats. If someone is already in the seat, he sits on the waiting lap (your kids will groan at this point). In fact there may already be two or three or more people---just stack up and hope you can move soon! Now read this list and watch the madness ensue! You'll have to remind kids of the rules here and there. And you may have to prod a kid who isn't moving at all. When you state a belief you're sure the student holds, question her about it specifically.* -Move 2 to the right if you believe in yourself.* -Move 3 to the left if you believe Jesus is God's Son.* -Move 1 to the right if you believe in the death penalty.* -Move 5 back if you believe abortion is okay in some situations.* -Move 4 to the left if you believe extraterrestrial life exists.* -Move 2 forward if you believe love is an action.* -Move 4 to the right if you believe in love at first sight.* -Move 1 to the right if you believe the butler did it.* -Move 2 to the left if you believe racial tension is getting worse.* -Move 3 back if you believe Christ will return during your lifetime.* -Move 3 to the right if you believe you will be famous someday.* -Move 1 to the left if you believe in a hell with literal flames.* -Move 2 to the right if you believe CDs cost too much.* -Move 5 forward if you believe guys are smarter than girls.* -Move 4 to the right if you believe girls are smarter than guys.* -Move 2 to the left if you believe pizza is good food.* -Move 1 to the left if you believe animals will go to heaven.* -Move 3 back if you believe home schooling is a good idea.* -Move 6 to the right if you believe the government knows all about you.* -Move 4 forward if you believe war is necessary sometimes.* -Move 5 to the right if you believe