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The Connection

LESSON 10

Your Response to the Lesson

What was most interesting in the Bible story? What activity was most enjoyable? What new things did you learn?

Who do you trust and share our lives with? Was it hard to think of someone to fill all the categories given? Which names were the easiest to remember? Did any of the same names come up more than once? Activity A

Contacts

Connections

How do mental pictures help you understand the elements necessary to building positive relationships? Why is it important that we understand the importance of having a close relationship with God? What can you do to strengthen your relationship with God? Activity B We use metaphors or mental images to help us better understand a subject that seems

• therwise difficult.

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

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POWERPOINT

Through a close friendship with Jesus we can build truly loving friendships with others.

Good things? Challenges? Special events?

How Was Your Week?

PRAYER AND PRAISE

Songs

Sing your favorite songs about building and nurturing a sense of community. PRAYER AND PRAISE

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Prayer Time

Thank God for being our very Best Friend. Pray over the prayer requests. Thank God for answering the prayers according to His will, for He knows what is best for us. PRAYER AND PRAISE

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

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Music

How does worship music help us stay connected and feel part of a global church community? Why is it important to listen to music and sing songs that unite us in thought and spirit with our Heavenly Father? INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY

The Story

INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY

You may listen to a podcast recording of the story: www.juniorpowerpoints.org

POWERPOINT

Through a close friendship with Jesus we can build truly loving friendships with others.

Read John 15:1-11. Jesus chose to use the example of a grapevine, branches, and fruit to illustrate the connection between a life connected to Him versus a life separated from Him. How is your connection with God who is the Source of Life?

Grapevine

EXPERIENCE THE STORY

I am the Vine

Form groups and read the following texts:

• 2 Corinthians 3:18
• 1 Peter 1:8
• Hebrews 4:15, 16

How does your relationship with Jesus impact on everything else in your life? EXPLORE THE BIBLE

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5).

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How Do We Know?

• What is the difference between “knowing” about

someone and “having a relationship” with that person?

• How do we remain connected with Jesus?

APPLY THE LESSON

POWERPOINT

Through a close friendship with Jesus we can build truly loving friendships with others.

We’ve Come to Know

• How does your friendship with Jesus help you

maintain positive relationships with others?

• Do others recognize that you have a personal

friendship with Jesus?

SHARE THE LESSON

Global Youth Day

March 18, 2017

Continue planning for your community service project or mission initiative on Global Youth Day, March 18, 2017. Visit www.gcyouthministries.org.

Coming Up Next Week

“That’s All I Ask”

• Jesus calls us friends
• Study your Sabbath School lesson each day
• Complete the daily activities
• Memorize the Power Text

Closing Prayer

Dear Jesus, Please prune away those things in our lives that are obstacles in our friendship with You. Help us to allow Your love to flow through us and make us good friends to others. Amen.