October 3
Objective: This Life Night will give the teens an introduction and overview of the Old Testament covenants God made with His people. This night will cover the signs and promises of each covenant and how the Israelites chose to follow (and not follow) God’s covenants. Finally, this night will give the teens an opportunity to look at the covenants between themselves and God.
Overview: This Life Night gives a big picture look at Scripture and salvation history through the lens of covenants. Many teens have learned to be skeptical of promises and often withhold trust from family and friends. This Life Night will look at the promises that God has made in Scripture as well as the promises that He has made to them specifically. The teaching gives an overview of the covenants in Scripture and how each covenant included a larger group of people. Life Night closed with an opportunity for the teens to renew their Baptismal promises.
A covenant is a sacred oath or promise between God and His people. It is different than a simple promise or contract. In salvation history, God has made several covenants with His people. The pinnacle was the covenant made through Christ with all mankind. God is faithful to all His promises. We are called to trust and obey Him.
Please take a moment to download the pdf at the bottom of the page.
Scripture: Genesis 9, 15, 16, 17, Exodus 19, 20, 2 Samuel 7, Mark 14:22-25
Songs:
Questions:
- What does God desire for your family?
- Do you believe that God has a plan for your family?
- Are you open about your belief in God and involvement at church with your friends at school?
- How have you seen God move in our community?
- What do you think His desire is for our community?
- What role can you play in making that a reality?
- Do we live in a Christian country? Why/why not?
- What are we called to do to help our country follow the will of God?
Handouts: I Swear – Covenants
