Middle School TalkSheets, Epic Old Testament Stories
By David Lynn
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Middle school students are exposed to a lot of outside influences they don’t necessarily understand. It’s important to establish moral guidelines and role models early on, so they can grow with a strong understanding of Christian values. Where better to look for these role models than in the godly heroes of the Bible? The Talksheets series returns with another year of thought-provoking stories from the Old Testament to discuss with your youth group or bible studies. David Lynn shares discussion topics and questions written specifically with middle school students in mind, promoting meaningful and thought-provoking conversations. The stories in these pages highlight pure moral principles and practices for teenagers to learn about and emulate. Each of the 52 epic bible stories is easy to use and fit to your lesson plan, including hints and tips to facilitate conversation. These lessons also include optional activities, giving teenagers the opportunity to actively participate and have fun while they learn.
- Subject: CHURCH and MINISTRY/MINISTRY RESOURCES/YOUTH MINISTRY, CHURCH and MINISTRY/MINISTRY RESOURCES/SMALL GROUP
- Form Description: Softcover
- Contributor: David Lynn
- Contributor Bio: Youth and family ministry worker and counselor David Lynn has worked with young people and their families for more than three decades. He's the creator of TalkSheets and author of numerous books, the creator of Building up Your Ministry, and he conducts several leadership training workshops. He lives with his family in Tucson, Arizona.
- Number of Pages: 128
- Publisher: Zondervan
- Country of Publication: US
- Publication Date: 2012
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