Share the kind of food that might have been served in New Testament times, then share quotations from the Word. Discuss the importance of having spiritual food for our minds as well as natural food for our bodies.
Our conscience brings truths from the Word to our awareness so that they may shed light on the sicknesses of our minds. When we act on these truths, the Lord can make us well.
Time yourself assembling a puzzle of Nebuchadnezzar's dream statue. Discuss how acting quickly in anger can hurt ourselves and others, and how taking time to pray keeps the Lord in mind.
Saul told Samuel he had killed the Amalekites, but since the Lord had told him to destroy them, his statement was a lie. Students will play two truths and a lie and participate in a guided discussion about some of the subtle outcomes of lying.
Students will explore the relationship between evil and forgiveness by writing selfish attitudes on sticky nots and using them to cover someone's feet. Guided discussion activity.