Scripture passage for today:
Matthew 25:31-46


Theme verse:
Matthew 25:35-36 (NIV)
³⁵ For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, ³⁶ I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’


Questions to get your youths to answer:
Who from who will God separate? Identify who are the "Sheep and Goats". (verse 32)


One side question to ask them: Does this mean that if we don't serve, we wont go into heaven?
The answer: No, we probably still will. But take note that service is a part of being a Christian and one of the manifestations of having Christ in our lives. Since service is something that God guides us to do. It is possible to not serve but still enter heaven, as long as Jesus is Lord of your life, but you won't experience the true joy of serving, following and growing in God's guidance here on Earth. Furthermore,when we serve others, we too are serving God.


Take heart that most of us do serve in our small, little ways. We all probably serve in different forms and occasions, as having the Spirit of God in our lives, we would hear prompts when we're called to help others or do that little kind deed for someone (Could be as simple as opening the door for someone).
But this lesson is not focusing on these small nice deeds. It's good, but rather, service is something we should adopt into our lives. Its an attitude. Service should be a huge part of our lives, since we're followers of God, and should be done in LOVE, both for God and God's creation.


This service aspect is something that God Himself will guide you to do. We can't tell you where you should serve and whom exactly, but we can help you identify some places that you can serve in, and you should pray and ask God for guidance where He would like you to go.
We'll focus on our meso community, the church.


Ask the youths:
Who attends church? (Note. "Christians" are not the right answer. People who attend church are people who are seeking God. This includes Non Christians as well)

Why do they attend church? (Note. Seeking God is only a partial answer. Most of them seek God because of difficulties or uncertainties in their lives. Christians as well.)

How can you help them? (PRAY. The rest depends on their needs. Do they need attention? A listening ear? Encouragement? All these things are also acts of service, done in love.)

Next: Their school
What is one big problem that all people who attend school face? (Well. i hope the obvious answer is exams)

Is everyone coping well with exams? Are your friends struggling? ( Everyone struggles, im sure)

How can you help them? (If your friend is a Christian, how about asking that person whether you can pray for him/her? Then again, why not both of you pray for each other? If its a group, also can! Prayers work wonders. Really. If your friend is Non Christian, you could also request to pray for him/her! That'll be really great! But if you feel he/she might not like it, or if youre shy, then you can just spend time in your QT and pray for him/her also! That is, also, an act of service. =D )



HOMEWORK. YES. HOMEWORK. I really suggest EVERYONE to do this. Yes. ESPECIALLY LEADERS. :)

Christmas is coming!!! Buy a small gift for everyone in the group! YES. EVERYONE. Tell your youths to do so to! Buy a small gift, wrap it up, and give it to each other in December! (You decide the date) It would be better if each gift to each person is different. Like customised, or different entirely. So that at least it shows that you put in some thought in it :) but of course be fair to everyone and dont specially give one person 99 roses. or if you do, do it secretly. not in this session.


Doesnt have to be expensive, but do give it some thought. Make it more thoughtful than costly. I'm sure everyone will appreciate it! Its a small act of service, but I hope that if everyone does this, youll be able to build love and friendship. and it'll be fun!

Today's lesson key points in summary:
1) Service is important as it is an out pour of God's love in you and also we are serving God as we serve others.
2) God will guide you to serve. Identify the areas you can serve, ask Him and He will lead you :)

Pray after you're done!


God Bless everyone!!!!

Done by Kenn