Was the book of Revelation penned by the crazy uncle in the family of Bible writers? You try to convince yourself that the apostle john is just another New Testament writer kindly, gentle, loving. You know normal. But he s just so weird Most of the time you have no idea what John is talking about in his revelation. When you must interact with his wild, otherworldly book, you escape as soon as you can to familiar, saner Bible texts. Like Matthew s Gospel or one of Paul s letters after all, they straight-up tell you what Jesus did and what you should do Yet Creative Bible Lessons in Revelation will quickly convince you and your students that St. John wasn t so much a crazy guy as he was a visionary, inspirational, and worshipful guy And you don t have to subscribe to any pre- or post-eschatology theory in order to learn all sorts of good stuff from the apostle. So while these 12 sessions complete and ready-to-teach won t help your students identify who the antichrist is or give them the coordinates of Armageddon s opening salvos, they will, however, acquaint your youth group with the mysterious nature of Revelation, then demonstrate how these apocalyptic principles actually provide practical application for us today. Here s what s inside every session: -Detailed overviews for clear, convenient prepping. -Intriguing activities and games-with-a-point that introduce that session s topic. -Hardcore Bible studies and provocative questions that trigger dialogue in both large and small groups. -Application exercises that translate John s visions into practical, attainable actions and attitudes for students daily lives. Plus, you ll get these bonuses: -Let s Get Theological lite intros to the various interpretations of the reactions to the events Revelation predicts -More More More helpful supplements to activities and discussions -Worthy of Worship top-drawer suggestions for turning ordinary youth meetings into extraordinary times of praising God. Questions about the future lurk in everyone s minds especially in the minds of teenagers. Now is your chance to explore the book of Revelation with your students to glimpse at the never-ending worship to come, to grab hold of God s promises and his mercy, and to bring some ease to troubled hearts."

This practical look at sexual purity is written directly to teens in a frank, accessible, and totally honest style to help them make decisions for sexual integrity. When Young Men Are Tempted discusses factors surrounding sexual temptation and presents a strategy to encourage and assist young men to lead morally pure lives. Author Bill Perkins offers success stories as well as testimonies of false solutions. Readers will: * Understand why wrong things seem so right and how sexual appetites get out of control * Learn to filter and deal with the elements of teens pop culture work * Find freedom to confront and defeat the demons of sexual compromise, bad habits, and feelings of guilt---breaking addictive cycles * User-friendly ways to make healthy decisions and act on them. * Discover strategies for ongoing victory Upside-down. Turned around. Sound like a typical day for you? invert books meet you where you are---in the twisted, flipped around places in your life. You ve got so many relationships to focus on---God, others, and even yourself---invert books will help you figure out how to give yourself fully to all of them. invert tackles the difficult topics that are important to you---and will help you turn to focus on God more clearly."

Un material de ensenanza biblica contemporaneo y facil de adaptar. Para grupos juveniles, reuniones de jovenes, grupos en casa y clases de la Escuela Dominical. En la mente de cada uno de nosotros rondan preguntas acerca del futuro especialmente en las mentes de los adolescentes. Esta es tu oportunidad de explorar el libro de Apocalipsis junto a tus chicos para vislumbrar la adoracion sin fin que disfrutaremos, aferrarse a las promesas de Dios y su misericordia, y traer algo de tranquilidad a los corazones oprimidos."

The love she craves, the confidence you need.

In a man's heart is the desire to master what matters. It's nice to get a complement at work or on the court, but nothing beats hearing your spouse say, "You make me feel loved." If you haven’t heard that in a while, or you feel like you’re not bringing you’re A-game relationally, this book is for you.

The 5 Love Languages®has sold 10 million copies because it is simple, practical, and effective. In this edition, Gary Chapman speaks straight to men about the rewards of learning and speaking their wife’s love language. Touched with humor and packed with helpful illustrations and creative pointers, these pages will rouse your inner champion and empower you to master the art of love.

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