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STUDENTS PAGE July 10-12, 2011 Compassion for Victims of Prejudice—Richard Ross, Ph.D. 1. Heart Surprise (Today a parent goes first): When it’s your turn, say: If you or other family members were ever treated unfairly or unjustly by someone, I would feel . . . Something from the Heart Surprise I want to remember:
2. Read Scripture: Galatians 3:25-29
Truth • God expects believers to care about those who experience prejudice. Untruths • People who aren’t like me are inferior to me. • It’s not my problem that some people are poor, hungry, or mistreated. • I might help others after I guarantee my own needs are met.
3. Explore Scripture: Write what you want to remember about the Scriptures.
4. Think it Through: Listen to these phrases and raise your hand when you hear one you think is true. a. Everyone is created by God and thus is a child of God. b. It is OK to automatically distrust people who look different than we do. c. Prejudice is having a bad attitude about people just because they are different from us. d. God expects us to help those who are hurt by prejudice. Share that “c” and “d” are the only true phrases. 5. Nail It Down: A parent will lead this activity. 6. Pray: Ask family members to stand. Encourage each family member to say a sentence prayer for a group experiencing prejudice. Start by saying: Dear God, we ask mercy and grace for . . . 7. Blessing: Listen as your parent blesses the family. Teen Tip: This tip is short and sweet. Walk up to one of your parents and say: I know I don’t say this enough, but I just want to remind you that I love you.
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STUDENTS PAGE July 10-12, 2011 Compassion for Victims of Prejudice—Richard Ross, Ph.D. 1. Heart Surprise (Today a parent goes first): When it’s your turn, say: If you or other family members were ever treated unfairly or unjustly by someone, I would feel . . . Something from the Heart Surprise I want to remember:
2. Read Scripture: Galatians 3:25-29
Truth • God expects believers to care about those who experience prejudice. Untruths • People who aren’t like me are inferior to me. • It’s not my problem that some people are poor, hungry, or mistreated. • I might help others after I guarantee my own needs are met.
3. Explore Scripture: Write what you want to remember about the Scriptures.
4. Think it Through: Listen to these phrases and raise your hand when you hear one you think is true. a. Everyone is created by God and thus is a child of God. b. It is OK to automatically distrust people who look different than we do. c. Prejudice is having a bad attitude about people just because they are different from us. d. God expects us to help those who are hurt by prejudice. Share that “c” and “d” are the only true phrases. 5. Nail It Down: A parent will lead this activity. 6. Pray: Ask family members to stand. Encourage each family member to say a sentence prayer for a group experiencing prejudice. Start by saying: Dear God, we ask mercy and grace for . . . 7. Blessing: Listen as your parent blesses the family. Teen Tip: This tip is short and sweet. Walk up to one of your parents and say: I know I don’t say this enough, but I just want to remind you that I love you.
Copyright 2011 LifeWay Press. All rights reserved.
