SPINNER

Many games rely on a spinner to randomly determine the next move. “Twister” is one example.  

Download and print the “Spinner” file. Place a spinner in the middle, or use an object the youth can spin. Wherever the spinner points, the volunteer who spun it must answer that question. The segments include questions about God’s will. We also included a blank space in case you want to create your own questions.

TRANSITION

Our topic today is “Knowing God’s Will,” and many people consider this to be very important. However, some people would admit that they do not know God’s will for their lives. Is it a matter of talents you’ve been given that determines your vocation? Is it a matter of who you like or who your parents like that determines whom you marry, and when? How does a person discover God’s will for their life? Can you really do that with confidence? We’ll consider the story of Gideon recorded in the book of Judges, and we’ll take a look at how we can apply that to our lives today.

This is a short video and an idea to help you create your own video on this week’s topic, plus a few follow-up questions to spark discussion afterwards.

OPTION 1

Create a video that illustrates this week’s lesson. Ask someone in advance to create follow-up questions based on this video.

OPTION 2

Go to YouTube for an iBelieve Bible video on “Signs.”

QUESTIONS

• When have you asked God to give you a sign?
• Does asking for a sign indicate a lack of faith or is it a sign of faith? Explain.
• When have you seen God’s power?
• When does God send signs without humans even asking for a sign?
• Because we have access to God through prayer, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit, does that mean we never need signs from God?