Entitlement Full Version

Talk about a cultural problem: One of the many problems that have existed in cultures for centuries is entitlement. Define Entitlement: Entitlement is defined as the fact of having the right to something. In other words, with entitlement, you feel that you deserve something. Talk about Karma: It is almost …

Entitlement: Day 5

Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Theme: Verses 1-8: There is a time for everything. It is God’s decision on when. Not ours.   Summary Themes: Be in the world, not of the world. Don’t covet, love the things you have, or idolize anything other than God. Don’t compare yourself to others. Don’t judge others …

Entitlement: Day 4

Read Galatians 4:1-7, specifically 4 Theme: Verse 4: Be Patient. (“But when the time had finally come…”). You are not in control of the universe. God is.

Entitlement: Day 3

Read Romans 5:1-11, specifically 2,3-5, and 8

Themes

  • Verse 2: Glorify God because we know the hope of God: We have been saved by His grace.
  • Verses 3-5: Glorify God in our sufferings because they make us stronger.
  • Verse 8: The label of “sinner” has been wiped from us (those who put their faith in God). The new label that is on us is “Child of God”.
  • Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
  • Talk about answers: Sometimes we feel entitled to know the answers now, especially when it comes to prayers or answers about the future.
  • Ask about knowing: What do you feel entitled to know/wish you knew the answer to?

Entitlement: Day 2

Read John 14:1-14, specifically 6 Themes Verse 6: Remain in God. Without Him, we are worthless. With Him, we have a purpose. Difficulties with believing this: Sometimes it is difficult for us to live by this: “(Jesus) is the way, the truth, and the life.” We sometimes doubt that His ways are …

Entitlement: Day 1

Talk about a cultural problem: One of the many problems that have existed in cultures for centuries is entitlement. Define Entitlement: Entitlement is defined as the fact of having the right to something. In other words, with entitlement, you feel that you deserve something. Talk about Karma: It is almost …

Sacrifices: Full Version

Read Leviticus 1:1-9…There is much symbolism and meaning behind each step of the process of sacrificing animals in atonement to sin. First, you must offer a male without birth defects as the burnt offering. Ask about animal sacrifice: Why were animals sacrificed back in the day? Talk about sin: With sin, we …

Distractions: Day 3

Talk about the traps of this world: Don’t let one thing of this world consume you. Let God be the center of everything you do. Ask God for wisdom to recognize any greedy desire before it destroys you. God will help you overcome it. Read 1 John 2:15-17…Some people think that …

Distractions: Day 2

Read Proverbs 1:10-14…It is so easy to give in to peer pressure. It has the potential to destroy you. Talk about being a teenager: At any age, it is easy to fall into peer pressure. At some point in our life, we all have been victims of peer pressure. We have all done things …

Distractions: Day 1

Talk about the world and distractions: The world is full of distractions. Moreover, the world is full of things that may distract us from following God. The devil appeals to every group of individuals differently. As for Junior High and High School students, the world shows us and tells us things …