Sr High parents update – Jan 18

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Jan, 18 2012

 

 

Parents,

Tonight we will be looking briefly at the life of Moses.  God did many great things through Moses and there is a lot that we can admire about him and learn from him.  Moses also had some flaws and God used him through those flaws.  It is really important that we recognise the flaws and weaknesses within our own lives and surrender them to God.  It is also important for us to learn to “love ourselves” the way God loves us and see ourselves through His eyes.  Please take a look at some of the small group material that we covered on Wednesday.

 

Goals…

  • To help the students understand that we all are flawed
  • To help the students understand that God loves us despite those flaws
  • To take a look at the life of Moses and learn from him

Conversation Starters…

  • High’s and lows
  • Tubing stories???
  • Did anything from tonight’s message stick out to you?

Dig a Little Deeper…

  • What are some great things that Moses did?
  • What are some flaws that Moses had?
    • See Exodus 4:10-12
    • What are some things that you could learn from the life of Moses?
    • What would be some “hidden” flaws that teenagers may have?
    • What are some “exposed” flaws that teenagers may have?
    • What are some ways that teenagers deal with their flaws that are “unhealthy?”
    • What are some ways that God wants us to deal with our flaws?
    • Read Luke 10:27
      • What does it mean for you to “love yourself”
      • What is the difference between being prideful and humble about it?
      • Do you tend to look for self-confidence from God, or from other people or things?

Personal…

  • You could share something about God at work in your own life
  • You could share a “flawed”  area of your life or your past that God has helped you work through

Applications…

  • Pray that God would help them to “love themselves” and be self confident
  • Pray for those who battle with insecurity
  • Let your students know that you are available to talk further if they want

Scriptures…

 

10 But Moses pleaded with the LORD, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.”11 Then the LORD asked Moses, “Who makes a person’s mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the LORD? 12 Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.”

Exodus 4:10-12

 

“The man answered, “‘You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.” Luke 10:27