23rd August Sermon Discussion - "YOUth No Take 2"

Scripture Reference: Ecclesiastes 12:1, 1 Tim 4:12

A) Warming up – “U r Special”

1. Everyone to write down on a piece of paper the heading “OMG there is nobody nobody like me”
2. Stick the paper on your back. Go around the cell and write down affirmative attributes you see in your fellow cell members.
3. After everyone has written, share with the cell all the characteristics listed about you and whether you agree or disagree with it.
4. Twit one affirmation that you are most encouraged by.

God sees the potential in each and everyone of you. You are unique and special in God’s eyes.

B) Discussion

The youth age is an age to learn responsibility. God’s plan always has young people at the forefront. Joseph, David, Jeremiah, Josiah and Mary are examples of young people whom God spoke to and used to bring about salvation or/and deliverance. They learnt responsibility while they were still young in age and they made a positive difference in and for their generation.

Joseph – learnt to manage family relationships and be effective in his workplace
David – Learnt to look after the sheep and use his shepherd’s skill to protect
Jeremiah – learnt to listen attentively to God, be brave to speak up
Josiah – learnt to rule a kingdom with a pure heart
Mary – learnt to ponder things of God in her heart and act in obedience

1. Why do you think God intentionally had young people in His plans?
2. What kind of responsibilities do you have now?
3. What other responsibilities are you learning?

C) Application

Don’t Ever Say There Is No You in God’s plan. You have a DESTINY, a mission. You are never too young to make a positive difference.

1. If everything is possible for you today, what do you want to be involved in to make a difference? What will hinder you to make a difference?
2. Share and pray with one another in the cell.