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2/16&23/22 7th/8th gr. Old Testament Recap

 Also on this night we heard from our friends at Wilderness Canoe Base. Check out their website for amazing opportunities for groups and/or individuals, Wilderness Canoe Base. 



o   Takeaway – The narrative of the Old Testament is the story of God creating the world and humans to be in relationship with God. Sin/evil enters humankind and those relationships are strained. God works in numerous ways to reconcile/reconnect us to God. Over and over again, God extends grace, guidance, and love. God continues to do so today. 

 

Discussion starters:

 

-          At this point in your life, how do you answer this question-how did life begin/how does it continue? Does it have an impact on your faith?

 

-          What do you find helpful about the Old Testament? Unhelpful?

 

-          When have you experienced something that didn’t make sense to you? Did you relate it to your faith at all?

 

-          Can you think of a time/s you learned a lesson “the hard way”? This seems to be the way God’s people have lived and learned from the beginning. (And maybe still do today? J)

 

 

-          Who are the most important people &/or voices in your life right now? How do they shape & impact your life?



-     What is calling you? Is there anything you feel a nudge, or pull toward, to pursue in life? 

 

 

Bible talk:

-          Do you have an Old Testament book you’ve found particularly interesting?

-          Can you identify any themes/trends from the Old Testament still present in our day and age?

-          What about creation excites/inspires you today?

-          Have you found a Psalm that resonates with you?

 

 

 

Activity ideas:

·         Record a list of the top questions about the Old Testament your group has (3-5max).

o   Send them to Brent!

 

·         Can you recite the 10 Commandments? (Even using the shorthand 10 words?)

o   God, God, Rest, Parents, Kill, Sex, Steal, Lie, Covet, Covet

 

·         How many prophets can you name?

 

·         More wisdom/wisdumb madlibs J


·         Revisit infographics from books/topics we’ve covered.




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