During this week our focus was to Finish Strong. I took a simple outline from Steve Farrar’s book “Finishing Strong” and discussed it with our teens. We live in an instant world, not understanding the importance of being consistent in the little things that God has given us, so we can hear, well done you good and faithful servant. The following are some notes from the small group discussions. You can take it further, and ask your teen about some of these things. Love you all _pastor tim

Finishing Strong week 9

THEY STAY IN…THE SCRIPTURES

Joshua 1:8-9

What does meditate mean to you?

Are you careful to do ALL that is written in it?

Do you see the benefit of meditating and doing what the Bible says at the end of the verse/ or in your own life?

THEY STAY CLOSE…TO A FRIEND

Hebrews 3:12-13

According to this verse it is important to have a good Christian friend to help encourage us so we do not turn from God, what do you think about that?

Do you have this kind of relationship?

Give some specific examples of how this friend encouraged you away from sin and encouraged you towards God?

STAY AWAY…FROM UNEQUALY YOKED RELATIONSHIPS

1 Corinthians 6:14-16

What kind of relationships is this verse talking about?

Do all the relationships you have look like the relationship in the previous scripture?

Are you afraid to talk about the truth? Are you concerned that they may cause you to stumble? Do they want the best for you? Do they agree with your convictions? Do they care what you believe to be truth? Are they asking you hard questions? Do they agree with boundaries…

STAY ALERT…TO THE TACTICS OF SATAN

1 Peter 5:8

Just remember Satan wants you to turn from God, and he will use relationships, circumstances, etc. to create a way for you to turn from God.