| Shaping Young Hearts for God at Laurel
Canyon A. The development of young hearts matters to
God (Deut 29:29). 1. __________grew
both in stature and in favor with the LORD and man (1 Sam 2:26). 2.
At 16,while he was yet a boy,_________began to seek the God of David
(2 Chron 34:1-3). 3. “Hear, my son,
your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching”(Prov
1:8-9). 4. “Remember also your Creator
in the days of your youth…”(Eccl 12:1).
5. ________increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God
and man (Luke 2:52). 6. From childhood,____________was acquainted
with the sacred writings (2 Tim 3:14-17).
B. Young people can grow to be
fantastic examples (1 Tim 4:12). C. However, children don’t come into this
world as believers. They must be taught,
molded, led, and equipped to form faith of their own. Parents,
teachers, and mentors must walk with them and guide them (Prov 1:2-4, 8-9).
I. What Does God Want to Shape and
Inscribe on the Tablet of a Young Heart? (Prov 3:1-4) 1. A
grasp of the____________________of the Bible (Acts 8:30-31; 18:26) 2.
Respect for_______________(Eph 6:1; Lev 19:32; Rom 13:1; 1 Pet 5:6) 3. A
sincere commitment to personal___________(2 Tim 2:22; 1 Cor 6:19-20) 4.
Solid____________for faith and hope (Rom 1:16; 2 Tim 1:12; 1 Pet
3:15) 5. The ability to make wise___________(Prov
3:13-18; Col 4:5) 6. A “_______-first,__________-next” way of
thinking (Matt 6:33; 22:36-40; Phil 2:3-4)
7. An authentic, developing
connection with________(John 15:4-5; Matt 4:4; 1 Thes 5:17) II.
How Those 7 Key Ideas are Shaping Our Approach to Bible Classes at
Laurel Canyon A. Our littlest hearts (6 months-4th grade)
-Shaping Hearts for God B. Our developing hearts (5th-7th grades) -Get
Them Talking C. Our maturing hearts (8th-12 grades) -Making
It Personal III. What We Need From You A.
Your prayers (Judges 2:7-10)
B. Your willingness to
contribute for the good of the body (1 Cor 12:12) C.
Our teachers to remember:
1. Each teaching opportunity is
important; an opportunity we won’t get again (Eph 5:16). 2.
You are trying to shape and save souls, not finish a workbook (Matt
19:14). 3. Teaching is an awesome responsibility
(James 3:1), but it is one God enables us to meet and maximize for our good
and his glory (Matt 28:19-20; Eph 4:11-16). |
