This Bible study is designed for small groups or for an
individual quiet time study.
Definition: A
feeling of strong support for someone or something.
Introduction:
One of the all-time greats in baseball was Babe Ruth. His
bat had the power of a cannon, and his record of 714 home runs remained
unbroken until Hank Aaron came along. The Babe was the idol of sports fans, but
in time age took its toll, and his popularity began to wane. Finally the
Yankees traded him to the Braves.
In one of his last games in Cincinnati, Babe Ruth began to falter. He
struck out and made several misplays that allowed the Reds to score five runs
in one inning. As the Babe walked toward the dugout, chin down and dejected,
there rose from the stands an enormous storm of boos and catcalls. Some fans
actually shook their fists.
Then a wonderful thing happened. A little boy jumped over
the railing, and with tears streaming down his cheeks he ran out to the great
athlete. Unashamedly, he flung his arms around the Babe’s legs and held on
tightly. Babe Ruth scooped him up, hugged him, and set him down again. Patting
him gently on the head, he took his hand and the two of them walked off the
field together.
Author Unknown
Discussion Starters:
Name a Bible character that has been extremely loyal and
how.
Name a person in American history who has been extremely
loyal and how.
Name a Bible character that has not been loyal and how.
Name a person in American history who has not been loyal and
how.
Who is someone in our Church who is extremely loyal and how.
Who in our youth group is extremely loyal and how.
The
Bible says:
If you are in a small group study, take the time to discuss
each passage and how it relates to the group.Take
the time to talk about how to apply the scriptures and not just read them.
A friend loves at all
times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs
17:17
Whoever pursues
righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Proverbs
21:21
Remind them to be submissive
to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.Titus 3:1
If your brother sins
against you go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens
to you, you have gained your brother.Matthew 18:15
For God so loved the
world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not
perish but have eternal life.John
3:16
Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another.Proverbs 27:17
My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise.
Proverbs
24:1
And he said to them, Go into the entire world and proclaim the gospel
to the whole creation.
Mark 16:15
Challenge:
If you are teaching a group, divide them into small groups and
ask them to take the challenge together.
Read Hebrews 11:1-40—Great Examples of Faith.
What five key points did you get from this reading?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Write down your plan as to how you are going to develop a
more loyal attitude.
Who can you talk too that will help you reach your plan?
When do you plan to talk with the above person (tomorrow?
Next Monday? Etc.)
Memory Verse:
(Challenge your group to memorize the scripture below this
week).
Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another.Proverbs 27:17
Close:
Get with one or two friends and pray for God to help you
develop a more loyal attitude. Ask Him to help you be a great role-model when
it comes to loyalty.
Copyright
Teen Life Ministries 2011
Originally Posted: Jul 26, 2011 at 4:58 PM Last Updated: Jul 26, 2011 at 4:58 PM
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