Bible Memory Group: Biblical Counseling: Youth

1 Forgiving is not an option, it is a command of Scripture

1 God is the answer for a fearful heart

1 There is no sin God won't forgive

1 Violence is not pleasing to God

1 You body is God's creation, beautiful in his sight.

1 Youth w divorced parents seek God, Christian friends/ldrs support

1. Bitterness is sin & negatively effects others and ourselves

1. Choosing mate must be accomplish according to God's will

1. Complaining should not be a part of a Christian life

1. Contentment is enjoying God no matter the circumstance

1. Depression is a heavy burden & feels insurmountable

1. Each person must acknowledge God as the ultimate authority

1. Flirting & seductive speech is to be avoided

1. God & Jesus have righteous anger, only against sin is it ok

1. God asks believers not to neglect their meeting together

1. God cares about those w/o biological parents

1. God est boundaries for us to protect us to be holy & happy

1. God has promised to supply the clothing we need

1. God is creative & beautiful and has revealed himself in many ways

1. God is sovereign over death; his timing is as he planned

1. God knows and cares about our broken hearts

1. God personally active in daily life of every unborn person

1. God's compassion for us is clearly evident

1. God's view of success is how well we know him

1. Jesus himself experienced great suffering

1. Loving God must be our first priority

1. Parents encourage children to make individual career choices

1. Prayer for wisdom in every decision is essential

1. Repentance & Confession needed for wellbeing & freedom

1. When ask for God's forgiveness he freely gives w/o reservation

10 God triumphs over evil in the end & believers will be safe in heaven

10. Spiritual qualities are the most important "clothing"

10.Choose to serve God rather than idols of thus world

10N. On the need to rescue from death

11. Accept your masculinity/femininity and dress accordingly

1a [Fear of death] Not even death can separate us from God's love

1a [Q's to ask when deciding] Does activity/plan please or sadden God

1a. Unrighteous/Sinful Anger: Sinful anger is also a disturbing sin

1a.Comfort for abused: Sovereign God of our past can help us today

1b [loss by death] David expressed his grief to God

1b Responding to Anger: practice gentle answers to reduce anger

1N Cain & Abel

1N David to Mephilbosheth

1N David, confessing after sin w bathsheba

1N Eating of fruit in garden

1N Esau with Jacob

1N Esther, an orphan

1N Hagar who suffered at hands of Sarah

1N Israel in the wilderness, complaining

1N Lot who made poor choices Gen. 13-14, 18-19

1N Lot's choices lead to great tragedy

1N Mary & Martha, in the loss of their brother

1N Parables of Jesus, describing the church he will build

1N Prophets chosen for special service

1N Rebekah's character qualities

1N Sarah

1N Tower of Babel

2 Divorce not God's choice, happens by heart hardened people

2 Flirtatious or seductive body language is not pleasing to God & could bring discipline

2 Focus not on fear but what is real and true

2 Forgiveness provided by our heavenly Father is complete

2 Music, art, lit., theater & games are creative, cultural expressions of the humanity the Creator has given us for our enjoyment & his glory. As extentions of his image, we reflect his handiwork

2 Stay away from people who pick fights

2 Success is found in knowing and doing God's will

2 There is no limit to the number of times we are to forgive someone

2. Believer can also express righteous anger

2. Bitterness emotion is for the unsaved, not the believer

2. Forcing career on child could be exasperating them thus a sin

2. God can take our broken spirit and produce joy

2. God expects us to be content w our material possessions

2. God is in charge of our life events. He knows what is best

2. God looks favorably on those who care for orphans

2. God understands despair

2. Knowing God's will requires a submissive heart

2. Let your outlook & manner be that of patient acceptance

2. Maintain eternal perspective on our thinking

2. OT Prophets saw God knew them before they were born

2. Others may fail us but God will always stand by us

2. Rebellious attitude/action is sinful & will bring God's discipline

2. Repentance & confession lead to restoration & healing

2. Satan wants us to question God's boundaries & authority

2. Submit to church leaders who themselves submit to God's word

2. There should be parental involvement & support for it

2. We should have compassion for others

2. Your body is God's possession: he bought you w a price

2.Focus on God comes first, knowing that he will provide

2a Anger is loss of self-control & must be removed

2a Death for the believer means being in the presence of Christ

2a Is this activity an act of my sinful nature or fruit of the spirit?

2a. We can always talk to God about the problem

2b God can restore joy

2b If angry, resolve asap or plan to asap

2N Abraham's servant, who sought God's will

2N Asa's anger

2N Boaz and Ruth

2N Disciples, called to leave their boats behind

2N Esau

2N Hagar, left to her own resources, but God intervenes

2N Jonah recognizing God's compassion

2N Joseph who was abused by his brothers

2N Laban taking advantage of Jacob

2N Mary as her son's death

2N Naomi, who needed to get rid of bitterness

2N New Ephesus believers ridding themselves of sinful objects

2N Paul, content in varying situations

2N The many one-another passages in the Bible

2N Women of Zion

3 Asking God to forgive us is required

3 Defend ur self from violence; Jesus & household, Paul & soldier on duty

3 Dressing in a flirty and sensational manner is to be avoided because it can lead to sin

3 God does permit divorce for unfaithfulness & being deserted

3 God is present with us in every situation

3 R trust, security, & success r not n our bodies but n God who made us as is

3 Satan via worldy system corrupt,degrade, counterfeits what God has created for Good

3 Though we sometimes fail, God will not fail us

3. Bitterness is removed by kindness, compassion, forgiveness

3. Christ's peace and contentment are necessary 4 positive spirit

3. Church leaders to be honored & respected

3. Confession of sin involves a commitment to stop that sin

3. Contentment is possible, even when others seem to be prospering

3. Dating or courtship for marriage should be w another believer only

3. Elizabeth's unborn was aware of Jesus & has personhood

3. God commands young people to be in submission to their parents

3. God is always present even when alone, we can call in him

3. God is involved in adopted children's lives too

3. God offers restoration & freedom

3. God will respond to our needs. Relief is coming

3. Our mind must be on spiritual things - what God desires for us

3. Refusing God's boundaries results in sin & consequences

3. Seeking God's wisdom in any matter, is always necessary

3. When submit to God, he will provide direction

3.Israel who didn't put God 1st found 0 benefit, don't focus on self

3a Death 4 believer means receiving changed & glorified body

3a Does activity/plan honor God or smthn 2 draw attention to myself?

3a To avoid anger, listen, talk less, proceed slowly, don't overreact

3a. God is our refuge, our strong protector

3b Practice patience, the opposite of anger

3b. God will always be with us and give us strength

3N David

3N David, who was abuses by Saul

3N How early church leaders were chosen

3N Israel at the mountain of God

3N Israelites under the law, restitution required

3N Jesus

3N Sons of Eli

4 As fallen, sinful selfish people, we r prone to following worldliness

4 Flirting may cause others to choose sin

4 God will supply complete restoration

4 If sin is involved in divorce, forgiveness is available

4 Not placing ourselves in dangerous sit. requires making good choices [Choices, Fighting/Violence]

4 Our weakness is God's strength

4 Seek help & support from those in authority

4. Believers need each other for body of Christ to function

4. Children are gift from God no matter their conception circumstance

4. Confession may require restitution or make things right

4. Contentment mean we will be thankful for what God has given us

4. Each person has their own area of bitterness to work on

4. God adopts us into his family at the point of our salvation

4. God has established goverment authorities for our good

4. God is sovereign, we have confidence in his plan

4. Godly contentment w present things is mark of Christian maturity

4. Intermarriage w unbelievers was problem in OT ex of what to avoid

4. Must have transformed, renewed minds, not think as unbelievers do

4. Secular culture rebels against God & worships own self

4. Taking control of what belongs to God is sin. Focusing on self is idolatry

4. Though don't know when or how, we know he will strengthen us

4. Trust God completely to give us directions in live, he will lead us

4. When we hurt God can use his comfort to us to help others

4.Israeli women grief over lost children, God understands

4a Jesus's death brings ultimate freedom from fear of death

4a Would this equip me to serve Jesus better?

4b Often angry people shouldn't be good friends or partners

4b We must comfort those who mourn loss of someone close

4N Good Samaritan

4N Intermarriage with non-israelites

4N Saul

5 Flirtatious behavior could open us to Satan & expose us to sin

5 If possible, help people in trouble

5 Nowhere in Scripture is it taught that we are to forgive ourselves. We must accept what we have done and take steps to make it right, but our sin was against God. Christ paid the price for all our s

5 W spirt power believer determines not to follow Satan's corruptions, rejecting what us vulgar, violent & immoral

5 We must not fear the past or the future

5 When we feel like a failure God wants us to keep improving

5 Youth forgive parents for wrongdoings that brought divorce

5. Apostle Paul was willing to be poorly dressed for sake of Gospel

5. David prayed for his safety from evil, as we can

5. Firm decisions needed when not covered by scripture

5. Following selfishness over God is sin. Choose Life

5. God is sovereign over everything so fully trust in his plan

5. God's plan will happen, he will carry them through

5. High standards & guidelines needed to remain sexually pure

5. If we have sinned against someone, confess to them

5. Learning God's word from gifted ppl is needed for personal growth

5. Like Israel, don't dwell in the post once it is forgiven

5. Over/undereating, self-indulgence, & placing self above God is foolish

5. True freedom is in Christ, we want to please him

5. Whatever career, all work is done ultimately for God's glory

5.Respect must be give to other adults, including school authorities

5a Does plan please/honor parents or grieve/disobey them?

5b Death will be conquered in the end

5N Israel crosses God's boundaries

5N Jesus, who submitted properly

6 Believer must actively pursue what is right, making careful godly decision

6 If there is a fear problem, there is also a love problem

6 Remember that God is the ultimate defender

6. Bible says encourage one another through relationships

6. Blessed & happy life lived within God's boundaries & in his word

6. By an act of the will, we are to give our bodies back to God

6. Church leaders are to be respected & obeyed

6. God is concern for poor, expects us to be part of solution

6. God is only source of comfort through Bible, Holy Spirit & others

6. Husband's responsibility is to his family over his career

6. Let go of past, it is done, commit to God's future care

6. Must think sacrificially, placing others ahead of ourselves

6. Never make decision contrary to the word of God

6. Our actions are not hidden from God.

6a Would activity cause others to stumble in walk with the Lord

6N Parthernships (including marriage) w non Christians

6N Prodigal son

7 Any entertainment activity can be done excessively. Use time wisely

7 God's provision of everyday needs makes fear unnecessary

7 Paying back someone who has insulted or hurt you is wrong. God ties care of wrong doers

7. Boundaries we need to Establish:

7. Changing our thinking is crucial

7. Determining God's will involves Christian counseling

7. Must develope proper view of self, being humble, not prideful

7. Not every person at church is saved, some search for truth still

7. We should not accept or reject people based on their clothing

7. Wife's responsibility is to her family over career

7.Our bodies are not ours - they belong to God

7a Does activity show i love God or that I love the world?

7N Ministry roles

8 God is more powerful than our enemies

8 Pray before you eat & give thanks; enjoy what you eat

8. All Christians serve God, but some R called to ministry, if so GO

8. Dress modestly

8. Prayer/correct thinking produce minds that overcome worry

8. What God desires for our lives is found in his Word

8N. Mary & Elizabeth, joyful mothers

9 We must trust God completely, even though bad things happen

9. Determining God's will 4 us, req prayer from ourselves and others

9.People see outward appearance, God sees the heart

9N. God's hands fashioned Job

Abortion

Abortion: After

Abuse

Adoption

Anger

Attitude/Mind (Also: Purpose of living, selfishness, self-worth, thought life)

Authority/Rebellion/Submission

Bitterness

BN1 David who sinned greatly

BN1 Jesus at his trial

BN1 Peter who failed but was restored to service

BN1 Servant of Elisha, who needed to know of God's presence

BN1 Women to avoid

BN2 Christ's crucifixion - he paid it all and says "I forgive!"

BN2 Daughters of Zion flirting

BN2 Hezekiah, a great moment of faith

BN2 John Mark who got a second chance

BN2 Paul's nephew, who took action to save the apostle

BN3 A burned-out Timothy

BN3 David, who had cause for great concern

BN4 Disciples in the storm

BN4 Paul presses on

BN4 Psalms that express hope in spite of fear

Boundaries/Limits

Career

Choices/Decision Making/God's Will

Church life

Clothes

Compassion

Complaining/Critical Sprit

Confession/Repentance

Contentment

Dating

Death

Depression

Disappointment

Divorced Parents

Eating Struggles

Entertainment/Art

Failure/Success

Fear/Safety/Terrorism

Fighting/Violence

Flirting

Forgiveness from God

Forgiving others

Honoring our parents

Not involved in the works of darkness

Partnerships only in Christ

Purity

Telling the truth; no lying

Thinking

Tongue