High Voltage Elementary: Mythbusters
Lesson 1: God Is Too Strict To Accept Me
So many people struggle with their past. They have lied, stolen, gossiped, etc. and they believe that they are just “too bad” for God to accept them The Bible tells the story of Matthew, a tax collector. He lived his life lying, stealing, and cheating people out of their money. People hated Matthew. But, one day Matthew met Jesus, and everything changed. Matthew became one of Jesus’ closest followers. His story proves that no matter what you have done in the past, Jesus can forgive you and wipe the slate clean. With your new life in Christ, you will do great things for Him. God will accept anyone who is willing to give Him their whole life
Classroom
Countdown
Classroom Instructions
Countdown
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- Play: Countdown Video
Intro Video
Leader
- Play: Lesson Video
Puppet Skit
Materials: Wacky Wally (a wild and wacky character who is more silly than sane)
Power Verse
Game Time
Materials: a balloon for each contestant
Illustrated Message
Materials: a piece of paper with a list of fake rules that people think are requirements for God to accept them (i.e. must attend church three times a week, must have the Bible memorized, must have lots of money, must have never lied in church, etc.); a football (or basketball)
Review Questions
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