A message to Lakeside Youth (Jan 6th)

Hebrews 4:12

“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

I assume you are reading this blog because you are a member of Lakeside youth group, and I sent you here.  Last week at Lakeside youth group we talked about a new way to read the Bible. At the end of youth group I challenged you all to read the story of Noah's Ark, and to identify 4 things.  

1. The Fallen Condition...Look in the story of Noah and seek where the passage reveals human nature in deep need of redemption.  Bascially, where people like me mess up.  

2.  Redemptive Solution...Look at the story of Noah and seek moments where someone is saved.  What is the process God uses to save someone.  

3.  The Theological Big Idea...Identify the nature of God in the story.  Don't think about the people in the story think about God's attributes.  Some examples of God's attributes might be: trustworthy, loving, caring, powerful, etc..   

4. Respond...How can you respond to the story of Noah's Ark?  Is there something you need to pray for?  Is there some action you should do because of what you have studied?  

Read your Bible everyday.  A chapter a day take you less than 5 minutes, and don't forget that I will have candy for anyone who brings their own personal Bible next week to youth group.  The Bible is alive.  Study it and you WILL grow closer to God.