Friends

Accountability
Bible
Memory Verse: “For the word of God is living and ac-
tive. Sharper than any double- edged sword, it penetrates
even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it
judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews
4:12).
Central Truth: I should measure my life by the Bible’s
standards.
Memory Verse: “As iron sharpens iron, so one man Discoveries:
sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17). What is the Bible? (an overview)
Central Truth: I can learn from others. Where did the Bible come from?
Discoveries: How can Old Testament stories apply to my life today?
What is accountability? Why is it important for me to study the Bible? (Part 1)
Why do I need to be accountable? Why is it important for me to study the Bible? (Part 2)
What are the results of accountability? How do I study the Bible?
Who am I accountable to?
How do I hold others accountable? Child Care
What have we learned about accountability? Memory Verse: “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children
come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of
heaven belongs to such as these’” (Matthew 19:14).
Attitude Central Truth: Little children are important to Jesus,
Memory Verse: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition and He trusts me with them.
or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better Discoveries:
than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your What is Jesus’ attitude toward children?
own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your at- What should my attitude be toward children?
titude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus” (Philip- What are some basic baby-sitting do’s and don’ts?
pians 2:3–5). How should I respond to emergency situations?
Central Truth: I should have the same attitude as What are some emotional and psychological needs of
Christ. children at different ages?
Discoveries: What are some ways I can minister to children?
What is attitude?
What kind of attitude should I have? Choices
How can I use God’s Word to change my attitude? Memory Verse: “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in
What effect does my attitude have on my actions? view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacri-
What effect does my attitude have on others? fices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act
How can I help others have a positive attitude? of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of
this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what
Battle Stations God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Ro-
Memory Verse: “For our struggle is not against flesh mans 12:1,2).
and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, Central Truth: God will help me make right choices.
against the powers of this dark world and against the Discoveries:
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians Why does God care about my choices?
6:12). How do my choices affect me?
Central Truth: The Holy Spirit is with us to guide and How do my choices affect others?
protect us during spiritual battle. How do I make wise choices?
Discoveries: What if I make bad choices?

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Why is there a battle? What is the ultimate choice?

Where
How does the Holy Spirit help me in battle?
What is my role?
What’s my battle plan? (Part 1)
What’s my battle plan? (Part 2)
What happens when the battle is over?
Belong
 Fitness

Friends Memory Verse: “Do you not know that your body
is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you
have received from God? You are not your own; you were
bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body”
(1 Corinthians 6:19,20).
Central Truth: I can honor God with my body.
Discoveries:
Commitment to Christ What does it mean to be physically fit?
Memory Verse: “So then, just as you received Christ Is there any real value in physical fitness?
Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up How do I find the right fitness program for me?
in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and What is good nutrition?
overflowing with thankfulness” (Colossians 2:6,7). Does it really matter what I eat?
Central Truth: I need to keep growing in my relation- How can I learn to eat a healthful diet?
ship with Jesus.
Discoveries:
What must I do to be saved?
Friends for Life
Memory Verse: “Greater love has no one than this,
Why is it important for me to continue to grow in my that he lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).
relationship with Jesus?
How do I continue to grow in Christ? Central Truth: I need to think of others first.
What do I need to do to be obedient to Jesus? Discoveries:
What does commitment to Christ mean? What are the qualities of a good friend?
What does it mean to submit myself to Christ? How can I be a good friend?
How do our friends influence us?
Creation How do we influence our friends?
How do we mend broken friendships?
Memory Verse: “‘You are worthy, our Lord and God, Who is my best friend?
to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all
things, and by your will they were created and have their
being’” (Revelation 4:11). The Holy Spirit
Central Truth: All things were created to give God Memory Verse: “And afterward, I will pour out my
glory and praise. Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophe-
sy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will
Discoveries: see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I
Creation—how did it really happen? will pour out my Spirit in those days” (Joel 2:28,29).
Why is creationism important?
Is evolution a fact? Central Truth: God wants to fill me with His Spirit.
Natural selection or divine design? Discoveries:
How does nature give glory to God? Who is the Holy Spirit?
What is the purpose of creation? What is the baptism in the Holy Spirit?
What will the Holy Spirit do in my life?
Family Life What are the gifts of the Spirit?
What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit?
Memory Verse: “Finally, all of you, live in harmony How should my response be to the Holy Spirit?
with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be
compassionate and humble” (1 Peter 3:8).
Central Truth: God wants me to be a blessing to my
Integrity
family. Memory Verse: “Whatever happens, conduct your-
selves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then,
Discoveries: whether I come and see you or only hear about you in
Why did God create families? my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit,
What is God’s design for families? contending as one man for the faith of the gospel” (Phi-
What if my family members are not Christians? lippians 1:27).
Where is God when my family has tough times?
How can I honor my family? Central Truth: I should represent Christ in every situ-
What does it mean to be part of the family of God? ation.
 Peer Pressure

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Integrity, continued
Memory Verse: “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand
firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully
to the work of the Lord, because you know that your
labor in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Central Truth: I will stand strong in Christ.

Discoveries:
What is peer pressure?
Discoveries: Why do I give in to peer pressure?
What is integrity? How does peer pressure affect me?
Why do I need integrity? What is positive peer pressure?
What is the result of integrity? How can I influence others?
How do I develop integrity? How do I stand against negative peer pressure?
What do I base my integrity on?
How do I maintain my integrity? Personal Evangelism
Memory Verse: “I am not ashamed of the gospel,
Life-Controlling Problems because it is the power of God for the salvation of every-
Memory Verse: “Those controlled by the sinful nature one who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile”
cannot please God. You, however, are controlled not by (Romans 1:16).
the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives Central Truth: My life should be a testimony for God,
in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he drawing others to Him.
does not belong to God” (Romans 8:8,9). Discoveries:
Central Truth: I will not allow anything to control me Why should I care about personal evangelism?
except God. How do I develop the desire for personal evangelism?
Discoveries: How do I share the Gospel? (Part 1)
What are some life-controlling problems? How do I share the Gospel? (Part 2)
What are the effects of life-controlling problems? What about rejection?
How do I recognize signs and symptoms? What now? (Discipleship)
How do I avoid life-controlling problems?
How do I overcome life-controlling problems?
How do I help someone with life-controlling problems?
Prayer
Memory Verse: “The prayer of a righteous man is
powerful and effective” (James 5:16).
Multi-Culturalism Central Truth: The prayers of the righteous are effec -
Memory Verse: “You are all sons of God through tive.
faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized Discoveries:
into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is What is prayer?
neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for Why do we pray?
you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26–28). How do we pray? (Part 1)
Central Truth: God calls me to treat everyone with How do we pray? (Part 2)
respect. What is intercession?
Discoveries: What if my prayers aren’t answered?
What is a “culture”?
How would you describe your regional culture?
What cultural rules and rituals do you practice and
Pure Heart
Memory Verse: “Create in me a pure heart, O God,
why? and renew a steadfast spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10).
What do the terms stereotyping and discrimination Central Truth: God wants me to live a life of purity
mean? Why are they unacceptable? now.
What should our attitude be toward those of different Discoveries:
cultures? What is purity?
The Jews and the Gentiles…what’s the cultural difference? Why seek purity?
How do I develop purity?
How do I maintain purity in my thoughts?
How do I maintain purity in my actions?
What if I’ve already failed?
 Self-Esteem

Friends Memory Verse: “For you created my inmost being;

you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you
because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works
are wonderful, I know that full well” (Psalm 139:13,14).
Central Truth: God has a special design for my life.
Discoveries:
Why did God make me?
What is self-esteem?
Resolving Conflict Why is it important to have self-esteem?
Memory Verse: “Do to others as you would have How do I learn to have self-esteem?
them do to you” (Luke 6:31). Do all people have worth?
Central Truth: I must show Christ’s love to others. How can I help others develop self-esteem?
Discoveries
What does the word conflict mean? Taming the Tongue
What does God’s Word say about conflict? Memory Verse: “Out of the same mouth come praise
How did Jesus handle conflict? and cursing. My brothers, this should not be” (James
What if I’m right? 3:10).
What happens if I choose not to forgive? Central Truth: My words can encourage or destroy.
What practical things can I do to handle daily conflicts?
Discoveries:
Are my words powerful?
The Sanctity of Life How do my words destroy others?
Memory Verse: “I have set before you life and death, What do my words say about me?
blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and How should I use my words?
your children may live” (Deuteronomy 30:19). What’s wrong with gossip?
Central Truth: We must honor the value God has What is the greatest use of my words?
given to our lives.
Discoveries:
Why is life sacred?
What makes me valuable?
How did Jesus make life special?
Is everyone special?
What does my world say about life’s value?
How can I help others value life?

Self-Discipline
Memory Verse: “For the grace of God that brings sal-
vation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to
ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-cont-
rolled, upright and godly lives in this present age” (Titus

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2:11,12).
Central Truth: God’s discipline protects me.
Discoveries:
What is discipline?
Why is discipline important?
In what areas do I need to discipline my spiritual life?
Where
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How do I discipline my selfish desires?
What happens if I don’t have discipline?
How do I develop discipline?