BIBLE STUDY: GENUINE CHRISTIANITY

June 25, 2009
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A really good bible study for a youth group on how to be “real”. VERSES ON OPENING UP AND BECOMING REAL

We see hypocritical people and deceptive practices all around us every day. From false advertising to unreal movie action, we are bombarded with sham activity and thoughts. Can we as Christians be real in a false world? Share this discussion with your teens.

HOW TO BECOME “REAL”

* Read Acts 2:42-45 … what one point stands out to you most about the early church? What do you like most about their attitude of sharing and caring?

* Read Psalm 22 – this is known as the Messianic Psalm, because it so closely details the crucifixion experience Christ endured…but look at verse 6. See how Christ refers to himself. He is referring to how he feels as he is being persecuted. Have you ever felt so despised and lonely because you were standing up for the Lord? Our youth group wants to be a refuge from the hardness and cruelty Christians face in an unsaved world. How can we do that?

Read Proverbs 11:2 – What does the humble Christian receive? How can we relate this to our lives?

BIBLE STUDY: THE RIGHT KIND OF EXERCISE

1. A great exercise for a Christian is practicing humility to help point others to Christ.
TEXT: John 1:7 John would not let himself be exalted, but pointed people to Christ, the true Light.

2. Prayer and studying the Scripture helps us exercise our readiness to witness.
TEXT:Acts 1:8 We should prepare not only to witness to our neighbors and classmates (Jerusalem) but also other neighborhoods and areas (Judea) and far-reaching regions (Samaria & uttermost parts of the world)

3. Memorizing Scripture is a good exercise to help guard the soul against testimony-killing sin.
TEXT: Psalm 119:11 Hiding God’s Word in our heart is a defensive measure against sin.

4. Preparing to actually verbally witness opens up new opportunities.
TEXT: 1 Peter 5:13 Being ready to share our hope keeps us from getting caught ‘flat-footed.’

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  • Anonymous

    This is wonderful advice. Bible study is the most neglected Christian activity that we boast about. The fact is that the bible is usually last with the battle with the ipod, TV, Internet and just plain ‘killin’ time.

    Thank you for this wonderful admonition to keep up with what God wants to say to us in his word. Keep up the good work. Blessings.

    Passerby





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