1. SECTION 2.5
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2. MAIN IDEA
When we make choices on our own, we often sin and cause problems that hurt ourselves or others. We need to listen to God’s instructions for life in His Word, since God knows what’s best for everyone.
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3. MEMORY VERSES
Psalm 119:9-11
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living accord-ing to Your word. I seek You with all my heart; do not let me stray from Your commands.
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4. I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
MEMORY VERSES
Psalm 119:9-11, continued
I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
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5. Share what you wrote about or drew in Start Here.
INTRODUCTION
Share what you wrote about or drew in Start Here.
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6. How important is it to have good instructions when we make something?
INTRODUCTION
How important is it to have good instructions when we make something?
What would happen if you tried to make something without instructions? What challenges might you face?
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7. MAIN LESSON
1. The first step in following God’s instructions is to trust Jesus Christ as Savior.
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8. They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.”
MAIN LESSON
Acts 16:31a
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.”
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9. MAIN LESSON
2. The Bible is where we find God’s instructions for living. If we follow God’s instructions in the Bible, we will make good choices to obey Him and stay away from sin.
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10. MAIN LESSON
Psalm 119:9-10
How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to Your word. I seek You with all my heart; do not let me stray from Your commands.
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11. MAIN LESSON
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own under-standing; in all your ways acknow-ledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
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12. MAIN LESSON
3. We need to keep reading, studying, and memorizing the Bible so God’s instructions will be stored in our heart. This will help us stay away from sin.
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13. I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
MAIN LESSON
Psalm 119:11
I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
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14. Why is it important to know God’s instructions for us?
FAITH IN ACTION
Why is it important to know God’s instructions for us?
Why is it important to study and memorize God’s Word?
How will knowing this impact your next week and beyond? What are some things you can do right away to start learning God’s instructions for your life?
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15. SUM IT UP
The first step in following God’s instructions is to trust Jesus Christ as Savior.
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16. SUM IT UP
The Bible is where we find God’s instructions for living. If we follow God’s instructions in the Bible, we will make good choices to obey Him and stay away from sin.
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17. SUM IT UP
We need to keep reading, studying, and memorizing the Bible so God’s instructions will be stored in our heart. This will help us stay away from sin.
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