Friends: 4-Week Series

This 4-week series teaches students about being a good friend and finding good friends.

ONE YEAR YOUTH CURRICULUM, VOLUME 2

This series is one of many in the One Year Youth Curriculum, Volume 2, which is a comprehensive and intentional year long teaching curriculum for youth ministry. Save 78% on one year of teaching series.

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Series Overview

Lesson 1: Following Jesus’ Example
Bible Verses: John 17:15-21; John 15:12-13; Matthew 28:20b; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; John 5:24; Ephesians 4:15
Bottom Line: Being a good friend means following Jesus’ example.

Lesson 2: Serving Others
Bible Verses: 2 Kings 4:1-7; Luke 11:11-13; John 15:12-13; John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:33
Bottom Line: Being a good friend means helping and serving others.

Lesson 3: Healthy Expectations
Bible Verses: 1 Samuel 18-20; 2 Samuel 9
Bottom Line: Being a good friend means having healthy expectations of our friendships.

Lesson 4: The Fruits of the Spirit
Bible Verses: Galatians 5:19-23
Bottom Line: Being a good friend means we allow the Holy Spirit to produce good fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. These characteristics help us be a good friend to others.

What’s Included?

• Series artwork for promotional purposes (cover slide and blank text slide)
• Lessons in both Word & PDF format – edit as needed and easily share with volunteers
• Fun opening games
• Creative, relevant teachings
• Interactive small group activities
• Engaging small group discussion questions