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    Youth Teacher: July- September 2019
    Youth Teacher: July- September 2019
    Youth Teacher: July- September 2019
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    Youth Teacher: July- September 2019

    By R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation

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    Youth Teacher is a quarterly publication used to help the Sunday school teacher discuss issues pertaining to youth ages 12-17. Sections such as Biblical Emphases give background knowledge of the lesson. All lessons include relevant life concerns and lesson applications to help the teacher relate the Bible to the lives of young people.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherR.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation
    Release dateJun 1, 2019
    ISBN9781681675404
    Youth Teacher: July- September 2019

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      Youth Teacher - R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation

      Lesson 1 for Week of July 7, 2019

      BE THE DIFFERENCE

      UNIFYING TOPIC:

      Jesus Teaches About Fulfilling the Law

      LESSON SECTIONS

      I. Christians Should be Like Salt (Matthew 5:13)

      II. Christians Should be Like Light (Matthew 5:14–16)

      III. Christians Should Value the Law (Matthew 5:17–20)

      KEY VERSE

      In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16, NRSV)

      BIBLICAL EMPHASES

      1.Jesus said those who follow Him should be like salt in the world and warned that if His disciples were not, they would be disregarded.

      2.Jesus said those who follow Him should be like lights that shine brightly so all the world can find the way to Christ.

      3.Jesus respected the Mosaic Law and warned that anyone who breaks the Law would suffer eternal consequences.

      UNIFYING PRINCIPLE

      People express their beliefs through their actions. How do we express what we believe? Jesus teaches us that we are to do good for others and follow God’s laws.

      LESSON EMPHASES

      •Students should not only be learning about their faith, but exercising it in practice.

      •The commands Jesus gave to His disciples still are applicable to today’s Christians.

      Consider Your Students

      SEEKERS FOR JESUS: Youth often express themselves in ways to garner attention, but they should understand the impact they can have for God when they express themselves with the intention of influencing others for Christ.

      TEEN SCENE: Teens have no problem acting on what they believe, which means they will respond to Christ’s teaching without reservation if they truly believe.

      Materials Needed to Teach

      For further reference, see today’s lesson from Boyd’s Commentary, New National Baptist Hymnal, 21st Century Edition, and God’s Promises Bible.

      Need more teacher helps?

      Visit http://www.rhboydpublishing.com

      Suggestions for Effective Teaching . . .

      SEEKERS FOR JESUS

      STEP 1: Begin Class with Prayer — Before class, obtain regular potato chips and salt-free potato chips, as well as napkins. Display the chips on a table before class begins. Then have the students consider the ways they influence others for Jesus.

      STEP 2: Intro Activity — Divide the class into two teams. Give each team a piece of paper and writing utensils. Give them five minutes to come up with as many of the Mosaic Laws as they are able. The team achieving the most correct answers wins.

      STEP 3: Today’s Word — Open the discussion by asking the students to read Matthew 5:13. Explain that Jesus taught that we as Christians should be like salt to the earth. Place a few salted and unsalted chips on a napkin, giving one to each student. Direct them to taste each sample, then ask: Which type of chip do you prefer? Why? Explain that as salt adds flavor to food, Jesus wants us to know that like salt, we add flavor to the world when we obey Him. Ask a student to read Matthew 5:14–16. Explain that Jesus also called us light. We should live so that people see the light of Christ in our lives and can find their way to Him. Transition to Jesus’ next discussion by asking the students if they remember any of the Laws of Moses, such as the Ten Commandments. Ask a student to read Matthew 5:17–20. Explain that Jesus lived by and obeyed the Law; therefore, He fulfilled it. Explain that the Pharisees looked righteous, but they cared only about themselves. What does it mean to look righteous?

      STEP 4: Consider This — Read and discuss the Consider This Section in the student books. Explain how the story relates to today’s lesson.

      STEP 5: Closing — Read the Last Thoughts Section together to review the lesson. Close the class in prayer, asking God to help students follow Christ and live for God above anything else.

      TEEN SCENE

      STEP 1: Begin class with prayer — Explain that today, they will be looking at what it means to be salt and light, adding that this lesson is based on the Sermon on the Mount.

      STEP 2: Intro Activity — Have students discuss why light and salt are important. Try to influence them to go beyond the typical answers, such as light helping to generate power and salt helping to preserve food. Ask students how they believe these different attributes correlate to being Christians.

      STEP 3: Dissect and Digest — Open the discussion by asking students what it meant to be salt in the world at the time of Jesus. Ask them to compare the ancient and modern meanings. Is it still relevant to call Christians salt? Explain that in the same way salt flavors food by enhancing the taste, we are to influence and make a difference in the world. Ask: Do you think most Christians live as if they are salt? Ask a student to read Matthew 5:14–16. Explain that Jesus also said we are light. Ask: What difference does it make when there is a single source of light in a dark room? Explain that as light, our lives should direct people to Christ, and His light should shine through us, showing we are different from the world. Ask the students whether they remember any of the Mosaic Law, such as the Ten Commandments. Following a brief discussion, ask a student to read Matthew 5:17–20. Ask: What did Jesus mean when He said He came to fulfill the Law? Explain that Jesus fulfilled the Law when He obeyed completely and lived for God.

      STEP 4: Heart of the Matter — Read and discuss the Heart of the Matter Section found in the student books. Explain how the story relates to today’s lesson.

      STEP 5: Closing — Ask students if they have any questions or prayer requests, and then close in prayer.

      — Lesson Overview —

      Introduction

      Light and darkness exist in this world in two different ways. There is the light and darkness that rotate from one to the other to create a full day. There is also light and darkness that reflects the condition and actions of human hearts. Light signifies goodness while darkness signifies evil. Good and evil existed at the time of creation. God created all that was good, but evil grew from Satan’s deception in his efforts to darken the hearts of humanity. People who are without Christ are living in perpetual darkness. Jesus commissioned His disciples, including us, not only to be light, but also to be salt in the world. Both elements distinguish Christians as being different from others as we work, live, and relate to others in the same manner as Jesus. The light and salt of Jesus’ love are to be displayed in the lives of His followers. In today’s lesson, Jesus taught that we should be salt and light. He wanted to awaken us to the urgency of reaching a sin-filled, dying world for Christ.

      I. Christians Should Be Like Salt (Matthew 5:13)

      Enormous crowds followed Christ during His ministry on earth. The people found Jesus’ teachings fascinating and unlike any teachings they had heard before. Jesus was able to clarify and expand the ancient laws of Moses in such relevant ways that the Jews were able to begin seeing new meanings behind them. Jesus had an appeal that drew people to Him, touched their hearts, and expanded their thinking.

      On a hillside outside Capernaum during what would become known as the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus ministered and taught in such a way that captured the hearts of people and challenged the legalistic religious leaders. He taught that the pursuit of God’s Kingdom should be more important than anything else in life. In Matthew 5:3–12, Jesus began with the Beatitudes, teaching that being blessed means more than being happy. He taught that we find true happiness when we follow Him regardless of circumstances or consequences, ever-faithful in obeying God’s commands. So, we must be more concerned with the lives of others than with our own lives.

      Jesus used an analogy to help explain this point. He said those who follow Him should be like salt. Salt has been an essential element in people’s diets as long as there have been people on earth. Along with its use as a seasoning and preservative, salt is used to make various products such as plastic, paper, glass, household bleach, soap, and detergents. At one time, salt was used as currency.

      Jesus understood the immense value of salt in homes and culture, but its value was lost if it had no flavor. Likewise, if those who follow Christ make no effort to obey His teachings and impact the world around them for good, they are of little value to God’s Kingdom. Instead of seasoning the world with the Gospel of Christ, we resemble the world. As Christians, we should not blend in with people who don’t follow Christ. Youth will understand this analogy and can adopt the values of the Beatitudes not only to change their lives but to impact the lives of others around them. Being the salt of the earth means they must be proactive in not only promoting the Gospel, but also showing the love of Christ to others. Regardless of whether others ever come to believe in Jesus, we are to show them God’s love each day. Help your students understand how to be proactive in spreading God’s love.

      II. Christians Should Be Like Light (Matthew 5:14–16)

      Jesus used another analogy similar to the first. He said Christians should be like light. The Bible reveals in 1 John 1:5 that God is light and in Him there is no darkness at all. Jesus said He was also light, and those who follow Him will walk in light (John 8:12). Our privilege to act as agents of light in this world is an honor and responsibility. Jesus’ disciples have the Kingdom of life within them as living testimonies to those who have yet to see the light. This reality connects us to being Jesus’ representatives and creates within us a witness to the light He manifests in all believers.

      Lamps in typical Jewish homes at the time were small, made of clay, burned olive oil, and placed on stands in the center of each room to maximize effectiveness. Light in a room helps people see around them and keep them from stumbling. We are to live in a way that others will see and

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