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    Creative Bible Lessons in Genesis
    Creative Bible Lessons in Genesis
    Creative Bible Lessons in Genesis
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    Creative Bible Lessons in Genesis

    By Hoon Kim

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    Creative Bible Lessons in Genesis follows the work previously done with other studies in the series. What makes this volume different is that it is sensitive to the influence of postmodernism on today’s culture and values, it complements the widespread use of multimedia, and is experiential in approach. With a desire to be relevant, it does not scan Scripture, but intends to be scripturally thorough and accurate, with an understanding that the power of the studies is ultimately found in the biblical text. Because much of what is understood to be "truth" today is arrived to by subjective interpretation, there is a strong but subtle element in the studies that highlights the Imago Dei (image of God) in man. The blueprint of the Trinitarian God in man is, perhaps, the sturdiest bridge between postmodern "experiencisms" and ultimate truth and reality. In order to emphasize these elements, Bible studies include projection games, helps, and visuals. Also, many of the studies are highlighted by a participation which attempts to be close to the text account. There are small group and large group elements that have been developed with the technologically savvy student in mind.Creative Bible Lessons in Genesis follows the lives of various individuals in Genesis. In a world where communication is less face-to-face and more screen to screen, family breakdowns are the norm rather than the exception, and role models often communicate debatable values, an anchor for life can only be found in the God, who does not change. Human nature can only be satisfactorily understood through the image of God in man, and that all behavior, desires, and actions people take are ultimate acts of worship, and desire for God. The return to the Imago Dei in man is the clearest way to present absolute truth to a relative society in that it is able to posit a valid argument for God and faith from an intellectual and logic platform, as well as from a subjective/emotional/experiential platform.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZondervan
    Release dateMay 26, 2009
    ISBN9780310569312
    Creative Bible Lessons in Genesis
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    Hoon Kim

    Hoon Kim has been doing youth ministry for over twelve years and is currently serving as the student ministries pastor of United Youth at the Korean United Church of Philadelphia. A Westminster Seminary graduate, he was born in Korea, raised in Italy, and educated in the United States. He has a heart for multicultural ministry and is a popular speaker at youth events. Him and his wife Shelly live in Philadelphia.

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      Creative Bible Lessons in Genesis - Hoon Kim

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      YOUTH SPECIALTIES

      Creative Bible Lessons in Genesis

      Copyright © 2007 by Hoon Kim

      All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on-screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, down-loaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of Zondervan.

      ePub Edition January 2009 ISBN: 978-0-310-56931-2

      Youth Specialties products, 300 S. Pierce St., El Cajon, California 92020, are published by Zondervan, 5300 Patterson, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49530.

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Kim, Hoon, 1971-

      Creative Bible lessons in Genesis / Hoon Kim.

      p. cm.

      Includes bibliographical references.

      ISBN-13: 978-0-310-27093-5

      1. Bible. O.T. Genesis—Study and teaching. I. Title.

      BS1239.K56 2006

      222’.110071—dc22

      2006024013

      Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from the Holy Bible: New International Version®. NIV® . Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by the International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.

      The material in this book may be photocopied for local use in churches, youth groups, and other Christian—education activities. Special permission is not necessary. However, the contents of this book may not be reproduced in any other form without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved.

      Creative Team: Dave Urbanski, Kristi Robison, David Conn, Heather Haggerty and Janie Wilkerson

      Cover design by Holly Sharp

      ___________________________________________

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      DEDICATION

      To my dad and mom for teaching me perseverance and to my wife, Shelly, God’s second greatest gift to me.

      Soli Deo Gloria.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      TITLE PAGE

      COPYRIGHT PAGE

      INTRODUCTION: UNCHANGING TRUTHS IN CHANGING TIMES

      SESSION 1: CREATOR GOD

      SESSION 2: IMAGO DEI

      SESSION 3: CREATED FOR RELATIONSHIP

      SESSION 4: FAITH AND BROKENNESS

      SESSION 5: NOAH AND THE BOW

      SESSION 6: FROM BABEL TO BLESSING

      SESSION 7: THE CALL OF ABRAHAM

      SESSION 8: ABRAHAM SACRIFICES ISAAC

      SESSION 9: LENTILS: FAR TOO EASILY PLEASED

      SESSION 10: WRESTLING WITH GOD

      SESSION 11: JOSEPH AND SEX

      SESSION 12: THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD

      BIBLIOGRAPHY

      ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

      SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

      INTRODUCTION

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      UNCHANGING TRUTHS IN CHANGING TIMES

      The book of Genesis is about first things. It talks about the beginnings of creation, humanity, sin, and peoples. But it also does much more. Genesis gives us an explanation of why we do the things we do, as well as offers us hope through shadows. Though it is the first book of the Bible, it points us to the final chapter as well—the one you and I will get to write together concerning our eternity with God. Though the world may change, new philosophies arrive, and fads appear and disappear, we find security in the unchanging God that his Word reveals. What Genesis says about us and about reality transcends time and worldviews.

      This book explores such things and attempts to unearth heart motives and issues through the accounts of ancient ones. Because postmodern youth resonate best with stories rather than propositional truths, I’ve tried to write these lessons with the whole story of God’s redemptive-historical plan in mind to convey that the Bible is story and that truth is found within its stories.

      KEY THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

      Plenty of material is available to help pastors and teachers become more effective small group leaders; however, you won’t find it in this introduction. Here’s why:Other people have said it better! Some resources I recommend are The Ministry of Nurture by Duffy Robbins, The Youth Builder by Jim Burns and Mike Devries, and a whole slew of material by Doug Fields available at www.simplyyouthministry.com. Check their stuff out. Below are some key teaching pointers that specificcally go with the material prepared in this book.

      Heart and mind: These studies are intended to teach easy-to-learn biblical truths and intellectually engage our students to see society and culture from a Christian worldview. I designed these lessons to make your students think critically and understand God’s plan throughout history.

      Customization: Every Bible study curriculum is created with an audience in mind. Realistically, the audience I had in mind when writing this material (even though it consists of teenagers) isn’t your specific audience. So please feel free to customize the study according to your group. Though the different sections are labeled as openers, discussions, and closings, feel free to use each in whichever sequence or for whatever purpose you see fit.

      Christ-centered: You will notice that almost every chapter in this book includes a section that talks about Jesus. I think this is crucially important in light of Luke 24:44, which reads, This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms. To make this ancient faith real to us and to our students, we need to explain how Jesus fulfilled the promises of God in the Old Testament.

      Sin: As much as we love youth and desire to encourage them, at different points in our relational ministry, we need to come to grips with the fact that sin happens to us as much as we sin ourselves. Make sure you address sin issues as they arise, whether you commit or suffer from them, and always use the opportunity to bring in the good news of the gospel.

      Prepare in advance: Some of the material in these lessons isn’t suited for just showing up on Sunday morning and using the book sight unseen. Because of widespread biblical illiteracy and the resulting faith struggles of our students when they enter college, these studies are a little more in depth. Therefore, make sure you pray, prepare, and plan each lesson in advance.

      ABOUT THE SECTIONS OF THE STUDIES

      All the studies have been divided as follows:

      Big Idea: a summary of the main point(s) of the lesson for you

      Openers: fun, creative ways to get the discussion started and your community engaged

      Transitions: examples of simple statements you can use to go from one section to another

      Discussions: the meat and potatoes of the lesson

      I’ve tried to include both questions only and creative approaches to the lessons. Also, some of the same activities can teach different topics, so I offer diverse ideas to increase your discussion options.

      Closings: final activities meant to apply the lessons at home or within the small groups or to help your kids meditate and reflect on what they learned Making the lessons personal is the most important thing about this section.

      Interesting Tidbits: Where I’ve included some necessary theological or historical notes to help you (and your students, if you think they’ll be interested) process the lesson

      Zipped Files: Concise summaries of special peoples’ lives

      Some of the lessons cover many Bible chapters. The Zipped File pages give background information and quick bios of main characters so that your group doesn’t need to spend a large portion of the meeting reading. Verses are also included in case you want to go back and highlight some references.

      A FINAL WORD

      I pray that God will bless you and your students, that you will all grow in the image of our Creator, and as a result of these studies you will engage the world to his glory. Know that I spent about as much time praying God would bless you through these lessons as I did preparing them.

      SESSION 1: CREATOR GOD

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      BIG IDEA

      What does it mean that God is Creator? What does creation itself reveal about God? This lesson will teach students the general narrative of the creation account of Genesis 1 and basic implications about what that means for us today.

      Note: Although evolution versus creation is one of the most debated topics in modern times, this lesson presupposes that God created everything. For a good overview of the discussion, begin with The Case for a Creator by Lee Strobel (also available in a student edition).

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      OPENER (OPTION 1: IMPROV CREATORS)

      This section is meant to get your students talking and developing intimacy as a community and to simultaneously get them thinking about the concept of creation.

      As your students gather, place colored clay in front of them. Initially, do not discuss what the clay is for nor what they are to make with it; simply let them know it is available for them to use as they wish. As students start molding the clay into shapes, have them share what their weeks were like. Additionally, you can ask the students to describe their emotions about the week through clay figures.

      After about 10 minutes of sharing, ask the students to describe what their creations are by saying things like—

      Bullet Let’s go around and describe what we created.

      Bullet How does what you made reflect you or perhaps your emotions?

      Bullet How is your creation different than when God created the universe?

      OPENER (OPTION 2: QUIZ OF ASTRONOMICAL PROPORTIONS)

      Pass out copies of Quiz of Astronomical Proportions (page 18) and give kids about five minutes to complete them. Pass out Milky Way® chocolate bars to

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