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Youth Leaders Only / Music Resource Book / Volume 85 / Fall 2011 Cover: Owl City INSIDE: DISCIPLESHIP: EXPERIENCING THE POWER OF INFLUENCE Maximizing Music & Media in Youth Ministry Special DVD: Love Costs Every Thing page 32 Discipleship Articles by Bob Lenz page 4 Doug Ranck page 6 Ken McCoy page 9 Heart of the Artist: Owl City page 12 Peter Furler page 14 Royal Tailor page 16 Annual Thematic Listing (YLO 82-85) page 52 Modern Worship Section: Tim Timmons page 70 Aaron Keyes page 71 Worship Chord Charts page 72 ® >> CONTENTS MAIN/MILD/HOT ARE LISTED ALPHABETICALLY BY ARTIST FEATURE ARTICLES: MAIN: Artist: Album Title: Song Title: Study Theme: MILD: Artist: Album Title: Song Title: Study Theme: HOT: Artist: Album Title: Song Title: Study Theme: DEPARTMENTS: 4 6 8 Discipling A Don’t Tell Me What To Do Generation By The Time I’m Done With You Is That Grandpa Over There? 32 36 42 CHRIST IN YOUTH PETER FURLER THE KATINAS 18 20 34 AARON KEYES ANDY KIRK OWL CITY 22 24 26 ASHES REMAIN DOMINIC BALLI American Dream American Dream Ambition FEDEL Club David Work It Out Faith 2 48 50 Love Costs Every Thing DVD Yusef Persecution Dwell Dwell God’s Protection What I’ve Become Everything Good God’s Sufficiency Letter From The Editor On Fire Reach God’s Attributes Wake Up My Soul Let Justice Ring Justice Reviews Collage L.O.V.E. God’s Love All Things Bright And Beautiful Galaxies Eternity Comparison Chart 3 How To Use This Resource MUSIC RESOURCE BOOK: Volume 85 • Fall 2011 Maximizing Music & Media in Youth Ministry The Youth Leaders Only Music Resource Book is published quarterly by Interlínc, Franklin, TN Direct any questions or comments to interlínc at 1-800-725-3300 or visit www.interlinc-online.com << Page 1 9 10 12 The Rock Responding To Persecution Heart Of The Artist: Owl City, Peter Furler, Royal Tailor, Dominic Balli 44 46 TIM TIMMONS TRIN-I-TEE 5:7 38 40 ROBERT PIERRE ROYAL TAILOR 28 30 HANDS HYLAND 52 66 The Grateful God’s Reply God’s Greatness I’m All In Light The Way God’s Love Give Me Rest Give Me Rest Eternal vs. Temporal Annual Thematic Index Compilation Angel & Chanelle Over & Over God’s Blessing Black & White Make A Move Motivation Weights & Measures Fireworks Lust re:Tuned 70 Modern Worship Section 78 Ministry Resource Section STAFF: Publisher: Allen Weed • Editor: Ken McCoy • The WriteGroup: Rick Bundschuh, Cindy Engøy, Eric Gargus, Mary Huebner, Dave McGinley, Todd Pearage, Doug Ranck, Rusty Van Deusen, Jeremy White • Art Direction: Ken McCoy • Cover & Article Design: Thomas Ryan Design • Magazine Layout: Ken McCoy Production Manager: Glen Allen Green • Proofing: Dale Weed, Jeannine Ugalde, Anne Conley Page >> 2 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR By Ken McCoy When I was cutting my teeth in youth work, one over-riding principle seemed to dominate the ministry landscape: discipleship. Everywhere I turned there was another hot book or a must-attend seminar about the topic. “Who are you discipling?” was a common question asked among youth leaders. I latched onto “discipleship” as a buzzword that was guaranteed to give a fledgling youth pastor s ome credibility. There was only one problem – nobody seemed to agree about what discipleship is. On one end of the spectrum were those who believed that discipleship meant leaving everything behind in order to follow a mentor – anything less wasn’t “true” discipleship. On the other extreme were the folks who equated education with discipleship – they believed that the act of teaching Biblical truth wa s “true” discipleship. (I even heard one nursery attendant exclaim, “We are actively discipling our three-year-olds!”) I guess I landed somewhere between those two positions. Yes, I know that “disciple” and “discipline” are related terms. And yeah, I know that mentoring and teaching are included in the discipling process. That all just seemed so, umm, dry. When you’re working with young people every day, engaging with them in their activities and relationships, “mentoring” and “teaching” just seem kind of detached. Now, with hindsight, I can see that “discipleship” means “intentional influence.” You and I have a ton of influence with young people because of our role as youth leaders. Oh sure, we sometimes question whether we have any influence or impact on our young friends, but believe me, we do. But influence itself is not discipleship. When we are intentional about our influence, discipleship happens. Intentional Influence – The Real Power Of Discipleship To help you in this vital ministry process, we’ve assembled this issue of Youth Leaders Only. In this magazine you’ll find several discipleship-themed articles that will help shape your thinking about this subject. You might even copy them and give them to your volunteer leaders and parents. You’ll al so find the Annual Thematic Listing – all the songs that have been included in Youth Leaders Only this past year are listed by theme. What a great resource! You’ll also enjoy the insightful “Heart of the Artist” interviews – get the inside story on Owl City, Peter Furler, Royal Tailor, and Dominic Balli. The “reTuned” section features Biblical discussion guides for a bunch of popular secular songs. And we ’ve got a double-article feature in the Modern Worship section along with a pile of worship song lead sheets for you to use with your worship band. I hope you’ll be intentional about using these resources to influence teenagers to follow Jesus! Godspeed, Ken McCoy << Page 3 How To Use This YLO Music Resource Book Sure, at first glance you notice how great it looks — very current, very stylish. Go ahead — flip through this book a bit. Notice the helpful design? Did you catch the organizational details? The more you look at this magazine, the more you will appreciate the functionality that has been built into it. Here is a quick tour… The Cover If you’re like most of us, you keep your YLO (Youth Leaders Only) books stored on a bookshelf. When you want to search for a song or video that deals with a certain topic, slide each book out a couple of inches and read the themes and featured articles for each issue. Cool! The Index Take a look at the index or “table of contents” — notice the colored bars? They represent sections in the book and they clue you in on which albums/Bible studies are “Main,” “Mild” or “Hot.” You will notice in the Bible Studies section that each Leader Guide / Student Guide is color-keyed the same way. Wow! Someone’s been thinking! Featured Articles Each issue of YLO has a certain “flavor.” Around that theme are a couple of “Feature Articles” as well as some of the other items you have in your YLO box. These articles give you insight into the heart and ministry of some of the musicians included in the YLO box. Bible Studies What makes Youth Leaders Only more than “cheap music” are the music-based Bible Study resources provided for you to use in your programming. Finding good Christian music isn’t hard, but coming up with ways to use it in your ministry with teenagers takes time, talent and energy. Real-world youth leaders write these Bible Studies; the sessions are field-tested and proven effective with real-world teenagers. Thematic Listing Not every song on every album has a Bible Study written for it. That doesn’t mean you can’t use those other songs in your ministry with students. In this issue we have compiled ALL the songs from the past year into one ginormous list. Wowzers! Modern Worship Section In this section you’ll find encouraging and enlightening resources to help you develop your youth’s worship ministry. You’ll find articles from worship leaders and leadsheets of songs from some of the albums in this YLO. Although they are not really the kind of leadsheets most bands use, these pages of “lyrics with chords over them” are a great help when you want to teach the high school praise band a new tune. Many youth leaders tell us that the Lead Sheets are an invaluable resource. Re:Tuned Take advantage of some popular secular songs to introduce a theme and to supplement your regular Bible Study lesson or outreach event. Use the opening questions and discussion ideas to get your students talking and thinking about the theme. We hope this effort helps you reach and disciple more young people to be go-for-it Christians! Page >> 4 FEATURE ARTICLE By Bob Lenz Life Promotions, Inc. Appleton, Wisconsin [email protected] DISCIPLING A “DON’T TELL ME WHAT TO DO” GENERATION © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 << Page 5 I used to joke with my parents and say, “Don’t tell me what to do!” They would laugh and give me that look. You know the one. They would tilt their head slightly to one side with their left eye almost squinted shut. That one look would be enough and I’d do what they asked. Sure, I was testing the waters but I still respected and honored them enough to listen to them in the end – for the most part. Today’s generation seems to have taken the statement, “Don’t tell me what to do” to a whole new level. For many, it’s almost a way of life, and it breeds a culture that has all but lost respect for authority. The moral authority of the church has faded in most of their minds. Perhaps it’s because of scandals and hypocrisy on one hand and legalism on the other. And that’s not to mention whether or not the rapture happened on May 21st. was about grace. Didn’t you even write a book about grace, Bob? I thought religion says ‘do’ and Christianity says ‘done.’ I thought it was about relationship, not rules. Isn’t this going from the gospel back to the law?” No. It’s not a contradiction or going backwards. It’s going forward into Christian discipleship and maturity. Discipleship is so much more than giving mental assent or agreement to the claims of Jesus. It’s by grace through faith. It’s about putting my faith in what Jesus has done. It means trusting my eternal destiny in the fact that He is the only way, and believing in the words He has said and the teachings He has given. We have lost our voice with today’s youth. The church has tried to get their attention back through entertainment, and in many cases has turned to fun and games. Please don’t misunderstand me; there is nothing wrong with fun and games or entertainment. They may even be an essential part of a well-rounded, effective youth program. But let’s make one thing clear – they’re not making disciples. Many of our youth are leaving the church after high school, and studies prove that the behavior and practices of those who claim to be Christians are not much different than non-Christians. We need to take a hard look at the question, “Is the church fulfilling Jesus’ great commission to make disciples?” Matthew 28:19 says, “Go and make disciples of all nations.” I’ve heard it said that it’s still the great commission, not the great suggestion. In his classic book The Lost Art of Discipleship Making, author LeRoy Eims poses the question, “Is a shoe factory still a shoe factory if it goes through all the motions of being a shoe factory, but never produces shoes?” He makes the challenge by asking, “If the church isn’t making disciples, is it still the church?” What is a disciple? Stealing the definition from my own home church, a disciple is a loyal, learning follower of the Lord Jesus. Then what is the mark of a disciple? If we continue on with the verse in Matthew 28, it says, “baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all that I have commanded.” Stuart Briscoe, author and teacher, puts it this way: “The mark of a Christian is someone who obeys the commands of Jesus.” You may be asking, “Isn’t that going back to a list of do’s and don’ts? I thought it Discipleship means having such a relationship with the living Jesus that I would trust whatever He tells me – He says and I do, by His power. It’s not out of some guilt trip or an attempt to earn His approval, but the result of knowing I am loved, forgiven, called by name, and that He has won my heart. Because of this, I will be His student and disciple, and I will follow Him with my beliefs and actions. When I was a youth pastor I had a big sign in my office that said “Youth. Challenge them or lose them.” The world can always entertain them better than we can, but we have a cause, a purpose, and a reason that the world cannot give. So, go and make loyal, learning followers of Jesus. How? Loyalty comes from knowing the Father and the love of a King. Learning comes from the foolishness of preaching, so preach and teach the Word. Ground students in the doctrine of the church and get them involved in living out the gospel in action. Challenge them to go on mission trips and outreaches but even more so, to care enough to obey and go make disciples themselves. In loving truth, let’s tell them what to do. Bob Lenz, founder of Life Promotions, Inc., and author of Grace – For Those Who Think They Don’t Measure Up, speaks to more than 400,000 people each year on the love of God the value of every life. For information on having Bob speak for your next event, please visit lifespeaking.com. © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page >> 6 FEATURE ARTICLE Do you remember the last time you lost something important and desperately wanted to find it? By Doug Ranck Free Methodist Church Santa Barbara, California [email protected] I recall those moments all too well. In the midst of my searches, I even had moments where I could imagine the lost object sitting in the place where I believed I left it. I can also feel the disappointment I experienced when it was not to be found. Our imagination can play tricks on us, but it can also be a very helpful tool. In 1960 Maxwell Maltz wrote a book entitled Psycho-Cybernetics. Many motivational and self-help speakers based their principles on Maltz’s idea of “a positive outcome through visualization of that positive outcome.” (Psycho-Cybernetics Author; Plastic Surgeon Tries to Heal Inner Scars, Los Angeles Times, November 2, 1973). When I was in college, I took a class called “Theory and Technique of Team Sports Skills.” In one of the lectures, we talked about how to coach an athlete on shooting proper basketball free throws. The professor talked about the usefulness of pscyhocybernetics and imagining what one would do to complete the perfect free throw. Have you ever imagined what it would look like for a high school senior in your ministry to be fully-discipled and perfectly ready to enter the next stage of his or her life? What would you want that student to know? How would you want him or her to act? While we know that no one on this earth is perfect, we need to “aim high” in our vision for loving and equipping the youth that we shepherd. Accomplishing this is all but impossible if we are not willing to do the work of creating a profile describing the character of such a person. There is no one perfect description fitting all youth, so youth leaders can enjoy the freedom of creating a tailormade vision for their youth. Where do we start? 1) Begin with prayer. Ask God for insight and wisdom. 3)Take the best character traits of godly men and women throughout the Bible. 4)Develop a list of everything you believe should be in the profile. No initial list is too long. 5)Allow key parents, youth leaders, and students to review the li st adding their own suggestions and input. 6)Edit, combine, and pare the list to a manageable, measurable number of qualities (somewhere between seven and twelve). 7)Publish the profile and pu it to use. Let it influence your teaching, guide your curriculum choices and be at the center of your ministry strategy. 2)Include the primary principles Jesus taught us to live. “BY THE TIME © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 << Page FEATURE ARTICLE About fifteen years, ago I took the time to develop a “Profile of a Discipled Student.” I was mentored through the process by patient volunteer leaders, older youth pastors, and students who sincerely wanted to grow. Over the years I have used this document in many different forms, given it different titles, and emphasized various parts. Below is the profile we have created in our ministry. I hope it will serve as an example for your reflection, prayer, and planning. Feel free to use it in any form – you don’t even have to change the words! When a student graduates from our ministry, he or she will exhibit these qualities: 1)Love for God (Mark 12:30) – Regularly participates in corporate and individual worsh ip of God; disciplined in quiet times; internalizes the truth of sin, salvation, the sacraments, and God in three persons. 2)Faithful to God and others (Romans 12:1-2, 10) – Practices spiritual disciplines; keeps appointments; fulfills commitments to others and projects through setting priorities; practices the holy life and integrity in living. 3)Student of the Word (2 Timothy 2:15) – Spends consist ent time in the Word; changed behavior as a result of internalized truth; uses God’s truth in everyday decisions; grows in the skills/disciplines of memorization of verses/significant passages or can identify the location of important stories/teachings. 4)Pray-er (1 Thessalonians 5:17) – Committed to regular times of prayer; initiates or suggests prayer in the midst of life circumstances. 5)Critical Decision -Maker (1 Kings 3:1-15, esp. v.9) – Demonstrates ability to decide right and wrong on 7 an individual basis through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instruments of Scripture, tradition, experience, and reason. 6)Life-Long Learner (2 Timothy 3:14) – Lives a life of obedience and servanthood; asks thoughtful questions; seeks growth opportunities beyond “growth level” events and youth group experience; responds and acts on instruction. 7)Life-Leader (1 Thessalonians 2:8) – Knows how and is willing to be a witness; understands the spiritual battle and the need to be a positive influence through Godly example in word and deed. 8)Commitment to the Community of Faith (Hebrews 10:19-25, esp. v.25) – Values the fellowship of Christ’s body and the variety of gifts to be used for “the common good” of the Church. I’M DONE WITH YOU...” © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page >> 8 FEATURE ARTICLE 40 60 50 By Brent Cooper Escondido United Reformed Church Escondido, California [email protected] Am I too old to relate to high school kids? Is there an ending point to my ministry? Will my body hold out much longer? For those just starting out in youth ministry, the thought of working with youth for 40-50 years may seen incomprehensible at the very least. Yet, for many of us, that is the career God has called us to. So the issue of age may eventually become a question for you to consider. IS THAT GRANDPA OVER THERE, OR ONE OF MY YOUTH LEADERS? Early in my ministry as a volunteer youth leader, God brought a man named George into my life. I was working at the construction firm and had just been promoted from a Superintendent to a Project Manager. My first job as a Project Manager was to build a new car dealership. Since the dealership’s owners were young and had never been involved in construction before, they hired a friend to oversee the project for them. This friend was George. George was a 70-year old retired Project Manager from one of the largest construction companies in Los Angeles. My first impression of George was that he was an old, cranky, hardnosed, know-itall who was determined to put me in my place. Since I was never one to admit openly to any lack of ability, I tended to sit back and listen as George would rant and rave and carry on about how things were done in his day. As we worked through the project together, George invited me to his house one day for a meeting. As I passed through the main hallway of the house, I commented on all the pictures of high school kids on the walls. “Are these your kids?” I asked. “Yeah, they’re my kids all right… my Young Life kids.” George’s eyes lit up For those of us who have passed the 30-year milestone in youth ministry, the question of “age” will sometimes arise. © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 as he talked about how he had worked in Young Life for 30 years and still loved it. This old, cranky, hardnosed, retired Project Manager melted as he proceeded to rant and rave about “his kids”. As our relationship developed with a new bond and mutual interest, we met for lunch one day at a Denny’s restaurant. Two benches away sat a group of high school kids laughing and carrying on about a playoff football game coming up. After we finished our lunch, I watched in amazement as George approached the group of kids, started a conversation, and proceeded to interact with them – knowing what school they were playing in the playoff game and talking about the star players. I don’t know if George ever realized what an effect he had on my youth ministry and the focus I have developed over the years. I had already experienced other volunteer youth leaders around me who couldn’t wait to “serve their time” in youth ministry and get out. Through George, God instilled in me the thought that my age was not to be an excuse to bail out of youth ministry. What did George have that allowed age not to be the factor? His incredible love for kids. Many of us have limitations in our abilities both physically and intellectually. We can’t all wrestle and compete with high school kids. I turn 50 this year. My wife is already talking about getting me hearings aids, and that’s okay with me. George had hearing aids. George loved kids. << Page FEATURE ARTICLE 9 THE ROCK By Ken McCoy JumpStart Ministries Escondido, California [email protected] He was short and somewhat bowlegged. He had a head shaped like a light bulb and a voice that could carry for a half-mile. His only drawback was that he taught math, of all things. But to me and a dozen other young men, he was “The Rock.” His name is Russell Burgess, and he directed my high school’s Cross Country and Track teams. He did a great job too — the Cross Country team my senior year was one of the best in California. Spending most afternoons under his tutelage, rowdy, unruly boys were shaped by Coach Burgess into a disciplined team. His workouts were always tough, and his eyes saw everything. His tactician’s mind enabled our teams to outperform our talent level. He rewarded effort as much or more than results. He respecte d hard work, and taught us to revere it too. Discipline, sweat, sacrifice, dedication, teamwork — virtues he drilled into us until they became a part of us. Sports and youth ministry are often two wings of the same airplane. They both attempt to shape the character of young people and build into young lives virtues that are not ea sily learned. Coach Burgess had as much of an impact on me, possibly more, than my youth pastor and home church – and that’s saying a lot. As youth leaders, we need to see ourselves as teammates with the rest of the youth community: parents, coaches, teachers, band directors, school administrators, youth organizations, other youth ministries and churches, etc. When we do, we’ll realize that our young fri ends are indeed growing into men and women of character. Keeping his usual cool, Coach Burgess makes his point with the team. I just got off the phone with him. We haven’t talked in twenty-five years, but I just had to call him to thank him for helping shape the person I’ve become. (And, I had to get his permission to use him for this article.) “Thanks for spending the energy on the boisterous, wisecracking, untalented teenager that I was” I said. “I never regretted the time spent on you, Ken” was his response. My heart was warmed and encouraged – once again – by his words and the tone of his voice. Coach Burgess would have made a great youth pastor. His athletes, and I’m quoting him from our phone conversation, “respected hard work and dedication. They honored their community and the help and support they received. They were generous with their applause, including the opposition, in victory or defeat. They realized that talent was not as important as effort. And they knew that their team supported them, as they supported each other.” I hope you’re able to have the kind of success that Coach Burgess enjoys. © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page >> 10 FEATURE ARTICLE Responding To By Eric Epperson Writer/Producer Love Costs Every Thing © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 I was standing in the lobby shortly after a screening of Love Costs Every Thing when she worked up the nerve to approach me. << Page FEATURE ARTICLE 11 Persecution broad daylight outside their school. Widows still getting used to life without their husbands. That night, I was tempted to agree with my new sobbing friend. As Christians, we really don’t understand the blessings that come along with being born in the United States. That is until you see what Christians face in most parts of the world. And then the guilty feeling follows. Persecution against Christians is not an issue that faded out as the book of Acts came to a close; it has only intensified since the church was officially established. Though far removed from the headlines, the fact is that more Christians have died for their faith in the last hundred years than all of previous church history, combined. It’s not that I’m that intimidating, it’s just that people usually don’t walk up to strangers while crying. But she did. She didn’t waste any time either and led with this simple phrase, “I just feel so guilty for being born in America.” Under normal circumstances this would be an odd exchange. Yet, if you understood the film she had just seen and the people I met while filming it, you would understand. We connected because both of us felt a little guilty. For over 14 months, I worked with a crew of people who shot and produced a feature length documentary on the persecuted church entitled Love Costs Every Thing. Our travels took us from Colombia to India and to Paris – to name a few. We attended Mass in Iraq and black tie dinners in Washington, DC. Along the way I met countless people who had encountered pure evil. Pastors whose wives had been raped and beaten to death with rods. Kids who saw their father executed in The numbers are staggering. The reality is crippling. And we, as church leaders, must help those in our churches respond. This was the place I found myself as I spoke with my new friend in the lobby that night. Obviously, a broken spirit is a natural response and perhaps even an appropriate one. But brokenness should lead to repentance. And repentance should lead to action. But where do we go from there? First, we should pray. From the beginning of our experience working with those who have been persecuted, time and time again, they asked us to pray for them. There is something cosmically spiritual that happens when believers lift other believers in prayer, even if they are on the other side of the world. I think this is what the writer of Hebrews meant when he commanded his readers to remember those who are in prison as if you were in prison with them (Hebrews 13:3). If we truly are a global church and if we truly believe in the power of prayer, this habit should form naturally. So, pray for protection. Pray for a spirit of boldness. Pray that the persecutors would come to know Jesus. Just pray. And pray often. global church is looking at the Western church to utilize the resources we have been given. Specifically, we need to do a better job leveraging democracy for those who are suffering because of their faith. As I type this, legislation will soon come to a vote on Capitol Hill that will go a long way in providing protection for Christians across most of the Middle East. Regardless of our political leanings, we must engage our representatives and beg them to help protect Christians around the world. It is our duty as Americans and Christians. I walked through these responses with the young lady in the lobby that night. She thanked me for my time. I told her I appreciated her heart. As I walked away, I too began to get a little overwhelmed by the issue. This is not a tragedy we’re going to solve. But we have to do more than just feel guilty. Love for our persecuted brothers and sisters demands more than that. Love, after all, costs every thing. Secondly, we should give. We live in the richest country in the history of mankind. Our lower middleclass citizens would be considered extremely wealthy in most of the world today. To be blunt, we need to financially support the persecuted church. Help provide medical attention or build an orphanage. Don’t buy a new projector for your church until you have helped rebuild a church in India. There are a few solid organizations out there that can put resources directly in the hands of those who need it. Finally, remember how I mentioned that we are blessed as Americans? It’s true. But that blessing brings with it a great deal of responsibility. The © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page >> 12 HEART OF THE ARTIST OWL CITY Check out the Owl City Bible Study materials on page 34. © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 << Page 13 interlínc’s President Allen Weed caught up with Owl City (Adam Young) in the middle of his “All Things Bright And Beautiful” Tour. Here is an excerpt of what the guys talked about. Allen: Tobymac recently tweeted a video clip of you leading 60,000 people singing “Fireflies” at the Creation Festival. He said it was one of the most amazing concert events he has experienced. Explain what that experience was like for you. It was an amazing experience and I’m convenience mart? Do you have any fun inside stories from the shoot? Unfortunately, I can’t drive stick shift – and the DeLorean was a manual car, so that ma de the shoot very interesting and quite hilarious. The deer’s name was Holly and her trainers had to lay down Astroturf on the gas station floor so Holly would think she was frolicking on real grass. The Indian gentleman with the turban was the actual owner of the convenience shop, and LIGHTS was incredibly gracious enough to fly to Los Angeles from Toronto to make her stunning cameo. I had a blast. Adam: That was certainly the most people I’ve played in front of before and it was unbelievably humbling. There’s something really powerful about thousands of people lifting their voices to sing together – it’s hard to explain but that sound makes the tears start to flow – and it was that way for me that evening at Creation. It was indescribable. It’s ea sy for people (like me) to become “blinded by the bright light” that is romance. Sometimes the flirty warmfuzzies have a funny way of putting on Halloween masks and turning into hideous monsters, revealing that sometimes we prefer to force “being in love” for the sake of avoiding loneliness – we are romantically involved with someone for all the wrong reasons! “Deer in the Headlights” tackles this issue in a cheeky way and pokes fun at the fact that sometimes, romantic relationships are not about love at all! The song was my way of taking a step back from feeling the need to be in a relationship and embracing the fact that people were created to have seasons throughout life, and some doors should be gone through alone! The song is my way of pushing all the “fluff” aside so I can better focus on the things that t ruly matter. Also at Creation, you and the band dropped by the Youth Leader Hospitality Area to meet with youth leaders. What did youthworkers have to say to you? What did you walk away from that time thinking and feeling? It was a whirlwind. I’m an extreme introvert so to be suddenly placed in a room with 400 people crowded around, I would’ve instantly “checked out” in any other situation. But these youthworkers were so encouraging and uplifting, I left the building feeling so heartened and I truly felt the presence of Christ in that room. It was an amazing experience and I’m beyond grateful for their prayers. Discipleship is the focus of this edition of Youth Leaders Only. What does that term mean to you as a follower of Christ? Who have been the primary people who have invested in your life and helped you to become more of a disciple of Christ? beyond grateful for their prayers. We love the new album. The album is being included in Youth Leaders Only with study materials for youthworkers to use with their groups. What are your highlights from it? students to pray for you and the Owl City team? The term brings to mind what being a true believer, follower, adherent, or devotee means. To me, it means following Christ in body, mind, and spirit – and praising Him no matter what comes my way, be it good or bad. Discipleship is evidence of faith. My parents have always been the primary people who’ve invested in my life and I would be nowhere without their guidance and support. They taught me what being a true disciple of Christ means and that ultimately, it’s not about doing, it’s about being. It’s a long tour but I’m so grateful to be allowed to do what I’m most passionate about during such a shaky/unsteady time in the music industry. Surrounding myself with the right kinds of people is a big help in staying spiritually fresh and I truly wouldn’t want to tour if I didn’t have 15 of the best people in the world with me. I might suggest youthworkers to pray for resilience for us, that we would keep looking at the task we’ve been given as an immense dream come true and never t o take even a split-second for granted. You are on a 60-city, 20-country tour that goes through most of the fall. How are you and the band staying fresh spiritually and creatively during this amazing schedule? How would you like youthworkers and their “Deer In The Headlights” is a great song and great video! Tell us about making the video. It is every young mans dream to drive a DeLorean car – what was it like? How did they get the deer to not go crazy in that A line from the song “The Real World” pretty much sums up the whole record - “Reality is a lovely place but I wouldn’t want to live there.” That’s always been my way of escaping from real life, and as an introverted guy I’ve always been so happy and content to be isolated in my own thoughts. I could probably live off of my daydreams if I had to. The record is basically a 45-minute escape from reality. The Owl City Band is way more than just a band – you’re friends. How important is that to you as the front man? It’s a real camaraderie and it’s a lot more fun touring with a bunch of friends than by myself. Naturally, Owl City i s a solo act – but I sure wouldn’t want to do what I do without these wonderful folks alongside me. It’s a beautiful thing. © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page >> 14 HEART OF THE ARTIST Peter Check out the Peter Furler Bible Study materials on page 36. © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 << Page 15 Allen Weed, interlínc’s President, had a chance to talk with Peter Furler recently. Now you can be a “fly on the wall” during their conversation. In your new beginnings, what would you s ay is your focus as a musician and in your concerts? Allen: What have you been doing since your transition from the Newsboys? I’m focused on teenagers. The next generation is so important and it’s a Biblical mandate for us to help raise the next generation. How I do that is through the Word put to melody. I give them a song that they can carry with them through their travels that they can live on and be strengthened by. The song can help them have a great foundation, and the y can be a light to the generation after them. Peter: Summer and I had real sense that we needed to simplify our lives. That was a big process; we began to look at everything we had and sell our furniture, give away things, and sell our house. We wanted to be able to be led instead of pulled. Sometimes our anxieties, ambitions, expectations, finances, commitments, and possessions pull us. Looking at the reasons behind what we do has been huge for us. That’s kind of what I’ve been doing. I didn’t leave Newsboys to go solo, but I am a singer and a songwriter – I realized that those are gifts that God gave me. I wouldn’t say I laid t hem down, but I didn’t stir them up for a while. It was time to stir them up again. We moved down to the Gulf Coast because the climate and the pace of life were much like my childhood home in Australia. I also enjoyed hanging out with folks who are not music people. That’s kind of what I’ve been doing the last couple of years – stopping to smell the roses. Leaving an established band and the group of f riends that you’ve had for 20 years or more had to have been difficult. You know, whenever God’s in it, it’s really peaceful. There have been no regrets; there have been no moments of anguish or anything. The (News)boys are doing their own thing now, and the Newsboys have become something different. I’ve learned about identity; your identity is not in the size of your youth group or the size of your chu rch. If you compare yourself to someone else, your identity is going up and down continually. Maybe you’re a youth leader and you went to a convention and met a leader from a mega church. You might feel small and insignificant when that’s not true. Or if someone from a church much smaller than you came to you for advice, you might be tempted to feel that you are more important than that person, which als o wouldn’t be true. It’s the same in the music world. But if your identity is in Christ and in whom He has called you to be, then you’re an individual and He has a plan for you. You are a part of something that is meant to do its job and that job is very important. I began to rest in my identity in Christ more than my identity in who I was or who I thought I was. The theme of the YLO box that your album is going into is Discipleship. You once told me how your pastor had invested in you, even at times when you didn’t want that to happen. He would give you a call and pursue you from a discipleship side, and I think you gave me a couple instances where you told him, “You know what, I just don’t want to do it anymore.” And he said, “Why don’t I come over right now?” You found the richness of what God did in your life because of a man who pursued you to invest in you. That’s discipleship. So talk a little bit about that. That “discipleship” was important for me because there were things in the Word that I really needed explained to me. Hanging out with teachers brought the Word to a new depth in my life. Discipleship is also observing other people’s lives. As a younger married man at the time, I needed to see how godly men treat their wives. There are many practical things available to help you live your life. Discipleship is not about dictatorship or telling someone how to live their life; it’s showing by example. Your new album seems like it’s a lot of fun. You know, whenever God’s in it, it’s really peaceful. The record is filled with songs of joy and freedom. That’s t he heartbeat of the record - songs of encouragement. As a songwriter I tried to keep the craft to as high a standard as I could. The record to me feels like some of my best work yet. When an 11th grade guy in a youth group listens to your album, what do you hope he thinks about? I hope it becomes something that encourages him in his walk; I hope it draws him closer to God’s Word and God’s plan for his life and what God has for him in this generation. There are so many seeds and so many ideas blowing in the wind, especially in this generation. A bad idea can travel faster than ever, so more than ever we need to know and live God’s Word. My lyrics are based on God’s Word, so I hope that 11th grader will walk away with a love and attention to the Word of God. Furler © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page >> 16 HEART OF THE ARTIST What’s the story behind the Royal Tailor name? With our name we give honor to God who is royalty, the King of kings who serves as a “tailor” of sorts on our behalf in that He fixes, mends, and adjusts our lives. We understand that because we are called His sons and daughters, royalty is our identity but servanthood is our assignment. What musical influences have lead to the creation of your sound? We listen to everything from bluegrass to black gospel. We all grew up listening to and playing music from artists like Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, and Fred Hammond – but we listened to all types of music. Later on, we discovered Hillsong – and that really changed some things for us. What’s great is that in our collaboration we create something unique because we build on each other’s individual strengths. What is the central message that you communicate when performing in front of students? We hope to communicate ideas and principles centered around our Black & White album. In today’s post-modern culture everything seems to be up for discussion. There is nothing wrong with dialogue – in fact, we need it. However, the conversation needs to be guided by the compass of the truth of God’s Word, not merely our personal opinion. The world we live in is now grey, and the lines of right and wrong are easily blurred. Black & White is meant to inspire a movement of people who will determine that no matter what changes in the world, we’ll do our best to do what’s right. What call to action do you have for students? People are suffering the symptoms of a visionless life. If we can inspire students to have a vision of who Jesus is, and what He wants to do in and through them, we not only cure the symptoms but eradicate the core of the issue. That would result in changing the world for the better. What 3-4 songs best define the Black & White project? “Death of Me”, “Gravity”, “Black & White”, and “Freefall” really define the album, although each song gives the listener a glimpse of who God is and what our response should be to Him in many different aspects of life. What are some consistent sources of inspiration for your music and ministry? Our relationships with God and with people, of course. We work closely with our church’s (and mine) student ministry, so we really get to stay connected to the issues students are facing. I also find inspiration in good preaching and good books. How can we pray for you? There is always a lot of pressure when someone steps onto a public platform. We need wisdom and understanding. Pray that God would continue to give us favor and that we would see a real, tangible impact from this ministry. © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Check out the Royal Tailor Bible Study materials on page 40. << Page HEART OF THE ARTIST 17 Dominic Balli Check out the Dominic Balli Bible Study materials on page 24. What is your music and ministry background? I grew up in a very musical family. My mom sings and writes and all us kids loved music. And all of us could sing – except me. I was tone-deaf until I met Jesus when I was sixteen. God ultimately does stuff for His glory and there’s no doubt in my mind why God healed my ears and gave me a voice. He chooses to use the foolish things of this world; in this case, a tone-deaf kid with no sense of rhythm who couldn’t sing or play a note to save his life. Soon after I was born again I started writing music and using what God had given me as a way to show God to the world. I attended Bible college for a couple of years then went on to be a youth pastor at Calvary Chapel in Ramona, California. Eventually I became the worship pastor at Reality in Carpinteria, California. I n November 2011 I left the paid staff position at that church and went into full-time music. I still lead worship music at Reality whenever I am home and continue to serve as one of the lay pastor/elders at the church. What is the aim your ministry? I really just want my life and music to be a tool to expose Jesus to the world, and to move His followers to step out in faith and follow the example of Jesus in how He loved and served the world around Him. to make my life about me, my plans, my success, my money, my stuff, or my “dream.” I want my life to be about God. This album will hopefully push people to live the way that God intended them to live, and give hope that will be used to shine light in the midst of life’s darkest moments. What are the “backstops” that you have in place in your life that help you maintain balance? Abiding in, and continually keeping my eyes on Christ is the only thing that really balances me and gives me a plumb line to keep me straight. Having a wife who’s a seeker of righteousness and a group of pastors (who are also some of my best friends) around me and w ho aren’t afraid to slap me if I start being dumb definitely plays a huge role in keeping me grounded and focused. What are the musical influences that have led to the creation of your diverse musical sound? I think my sound was really shaped between the ages of 15 and 22 when Sublime, Lauren Hill, Bob Marley, Real Big Fish, and Wyclef Jean were influencing me. (Note: I’m not necessarily endorsing the lyr ics or messages behind the named artists. Just stating the fact that they were a huge part of what shaped my sound.) What is the message of your “American Dream” album? This life is about so much more than we make it sometimes. We’re here for a purpose greater than our own. Everything that God does or allows to happen, He wants to use to accomplish that purpose. But life is sometimes really hard and honest ly kind of sucks. Yet the love of God is stronger. It was strong enough to carry Christ through the cross, and it will be strong enough to carry us through the stormiest of trials. I don’t want You have been in front of many students over the last several years. What call to action do you leave with students? Young people (especially in America) need to grasp the fact that we’re here for a reason much bigger than ourselves. God has chosen to work through His people to accomplish His work. As crazy as it sounds, God wants t o involve us in His great plan of redeeming humanity back to Himself. How can we pray for you? Thanks for asking. I’d love you to pray that I would be strategic with every move I make. My wife gets to sing with me and the kids (Selah, 7 and Solomon, 4) get to travel with us and be a part of what God is doing, but the travelling can get really hard on us. This is also a kind of scary time financially for u s, as this is the first year that music is my sole income. God has been so faithful to meet every need and I know He will continue, but we definitely need prayer that we keep walking by faith. © 2011, INTERLíNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 18 AARON KEYES Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: AARON KEYES AARONKEYES.COM DWELL KINGSWAY MUSIC DWELL AARON TUCKER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PHILADELPHIA, MISSISSIPPI [email protected] Theme God’s Protection Objective This study highlights God’s protection and help. Warm Up To prepare, read Aaron Keyes’ discussion of this song at aaronkeyes. com/2011/04/dwell. Show the students a pair of sturdy, warm work gloves. Ask the group to give reasons for wearing gloves. Highlight the protective and warmth functions of gloves. Transition Point out that gloves are useless unless you put them on your hands. Illustrate this by putting on the gloves and talking about how they could protect your hands from injury as they assist in difficult work, and how they would provide warmth in cold working conditions. The Song Hand out the Student Guides and say, “God, like this glove, is a protection for all those who dwell in Him. He is a place of warmth in which we can rest. We will now listen to a song that describes this. As you listen, fill in the blanks on your sheets from the words of the chorus.” Play the song. Here are the missing words: Most High God, Your, Your, Lord, weapon, weapon, weapon, Lord. Transition Ask, “Do these words sound familiar?” See whether they happen to know that some of these phrases are from Scripture. See whether anyone happens to know which verses might be represented in the phrases on their sheet. Tell them they will talk about the verses that inspired Aaron Keyes to write this song. Bible Study Isaiah 54:16-17 – Point out that the weapons that could destroy the people of Israel were things made by God Himself. Ask the students about who made the blacksmith who forged the spears or swords or shields for any army of that day. Ask them who made the soldiers themselves. Note that God even made the enemy who attacked Israel. But, God made a © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 promise through Isaiah in verse 17 that no weapon made to attack Israel would work. God can stop weapons and armies since He made those very armies and weapons. Highlight the last phrase of verse 17 – that this promise is the “benefit” or “heritage” (depending on the translation you are using) from the Lord. If we are God’s servants or God’s children or God’s followers, then He protects us. Psalm 91 – Note that the song’s chorus says, “dwells in the shelter of the Most High God.” Ask them to look again at verse 1 and highlight that they will “abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” A big strong God casts His shadow over us and protects us. Notice the two names given for God in this verse: “Most High” and “Almighty.” In the original language, El Elyon means “Most High God” and is used for God most often when praising, worshipping, or thanking Him. El Shaddai means “God Almighty” and is used when describing Him as a powerful God who does miracles. When we worship God and live in Him, He helps us as our powerful protector. This is just like the glove. When we put it on for warmth (praising the Most High God), then we also receive protection (protection of God Almighty). This was in (awkward wording) Isaiah 54:16-17 too because those who are servants of God (praising the Most High God) are promised that no weapon will work against them (protection of God Almighty). Acts 16:16-34 – Explain that Paul and Silas were doing the right thing when they exorcised the demon from the girl, and that God was with them when they were beaten and put in jail. What were they doing while they were in jail? Because of the protection of God Almighty, they did not escape from the jail but stayed to share Jesus with the jailer and his whole family who then became followers of the (need the word ‘the’?) Christ. God’s protection came after hours of praying and singing to Him, not calling lawyers to bail them out! When Paul and Silas dwelled in God with such passion for such a long time, God provided such a miracle that a whole family believed in the good news of Jesus. It was such a miracle that it was permanently remembered in the book of Acts, and we read about it almost two thousand years later! Wrap Up Close with a prayer that asks for God to help us feel at home in Him and that we will trust in His protection and power and help. Student Guide AARON KEYES Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: AARON KEYES AARONKEYES.COM DWELL KINGSWAY MUSIC DWELL GOD’S PROTECTION Fill In The Blanks As you listen to the song, fill in the blanks from the words in the chorus: Bible Study Isaiah 54:16-17 I will dwell in the shelter of the___________________________________ I will rest in the beauty of________________________________ presence Psalm 91 ________________________ faithfulness is a shield and my great reward I will not be afraid, I will trust in the _________________________________ Acts 16:16-34 No______________________________________ formed against me will prosper No______________________________________ formed against me will prosper No______________________________________ formed against me will prosper Wrap Up How can I “dwell in the shelter of the Most High God” and “rest in the beauty of your presence”? Says the______________________________________________________________ INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 20 ANDY KIRK Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: ANDY KIRK ANDYKIRK.TV WAKE UP MY SOUL 1CN RECORDS LET JUSTICE RING JOEL JACKSON ST. THOMAS CHURCH BERNVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA [email protected] Theme Justice Objective Students will be challenged to actively provide justice in the world in the name of Christ. Warm Up Bite the Onion – Bring a few large onions, a stereo, and Andy Kirk’s “Wake Up My Soul” album. Have the students sit in a circle. Explain that this game is a variation on Hot Potato. You will play the music. As the music plays, the students pass an onion around the circle. When the music stops, the student with the onion takes a large bite out of it. If he or she refuses, that student is out of the game. If he or she does take a bite, the game continues. Have extra onions on hand in case the one being used gets gross or there is no longer anywhere to bite the onion. Transition Say, “You had to decide what to do with the onion that was handed to you. Did you make the hard choice and bite the onion or make the easy choice and pass it on without biting it? In life, God grants us money, safe living environments, and many other resources. When we receive these resources, we have a choice to make—do we use our resources to honor God or not? We will listen to a song by Andy Kirk called, ‘Let Justice Ring.’ This song challenges us to make the right choices with the resources that God has handed to us.” The Song This song has abundant images of the poor and of the faithful. Hand out the Student Guides and have the students create an image of their own as they listen to the song. When the song ends, ask, “What is one way this song instructs us as Christ’s followers?” © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Transition Have students share their images and explain them. Use their images to expand on the theme of the song. Say, “Christ wants us to see the hurt, often caused by poverty, around us. Those needs might be material, relational, or spiritual. The story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19 shows us how we should respond to God’s grace and God’s gifts as we see the needs around us.” Bible Study Read Luke 19:1-11 aloud. Explain that this passage comes at a very important moment in the ministry of Jesus, a moment that impacts all those who seek to follow Him. Back in Luke 9:51, Jesus began a journey that would take Him to the cross. From that moment until the triumphal entry in Luke 19:28, Jesus prepared His disciples to carry on after He was gone. He offered much instruction and demonstrated many actions that still serve as examples for how His followers should live. The story of Zacchaeus is one such example. Have students use their Student Guides to individually answer these questions. Then discuss the questions. •What do you know about Zacchaeus from this story? •What do you know about tax collectors back then? •What did Jesus do about Zacchaeus? •How do Jesus’ actions show acceptance and justice? •How would you define “justice” in this situation? •What example does Jesus’ action offer to us? •Following his encounter with Jesus, how did Zacchaeus change? •How should you change following your encounters with Jesus? Wrap Up Hand out 3x5 cards. Have the students write the name of someone they know who is hurting or unaccepted. Have the students silently pray for that person and consider how they can offer that person hope. Then have them write on the card one way they can share justice with that person. Then, let the students know that you will contact them in the next week to see whether they have had an opportunity to offer justice. Close in prayer. Student Guide ANDY KIRK Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: ANDY KIRK ANDYKIRK.TV WAKE UP MY SOUL 1CN RECORDS LET JUSTICE RING JUSTICE Ring Out Loud As the song plays, doodle images or scenes painted by the song on the additional paper. Following the song answer this question: What is one way this song instructs us as Christ’s followers? The Justice of Jesus Luke 19:1-11 •What do you know about Zacchaeus from this story? •What do you know about tax collectors back then? •What did Jesus do about Zacchaeus? •How do Jesus’ actions show acceptance and justice? •How would you define “justice” in this situation? •What example does Jesus’ action offer to us? •Following his encounter with Jesus, how did Zacchaeus change? •How should you change following your encounters with Jesus? Justice Rings Through You On the provided 3x5 card write the name of someone who is left out, lonely, or struggling. Then pray for that person. After praying, please write one way you can help that person experience the justice of God by entering his or her life as Christ entered the life of Zacchaeus. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 22 ASHES REMAIN Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: ASHES REMAIN FACEBOOK.COM/ASHESREMAIN WHAT I’VE BECOME FAIR TRADE SERVICES EVERYTHING GOOD GARY ANDERSON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SEMINARY EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA [email protected] Theme God’s Sufficiency Objective Students will know that God is sufficient to meet them in their time of need. Warm Up The Song Have the students listen to the song and write down their thoughts on how God meets people in their time of need. •What are some of the hard times that the lyrics talk about? •What does the song say that God will do in those times? Good News, Bad News – Get a couple copies of today’s newspaper. (Do it before you leave Starbucks because I know that you are there finishing up your preparation for teaching this lesson.) Hand out the Student Guides and pens. Break into two groups and have one group find some of the “good news” stories, and have the other group find some of the “bad news” stories in the newspapers. List them in the “Good News, Bad News” section of the Student Guides. Give them a few minutes to really read and discover what impact the stories have on the people in the articles. Next, have each group act out a two-minute newscast of their stories. (Award extra points for good acting and clarity.) •Summarize the message on the song in one sentence. Transition •What did Paul and Silas do instead of questioning why this happened to them? Have the students finish the sentences in the Transition section of the Student Guide. Ask 3-4 students to share what they wrote in the blanks. Transition If you have access to the internet, look up “Ashes Remain Everything Good story behind the song” on YouTube and play the video where Josh from the band tells about the Biblical inspiration behind this song and his own experiences in how God is always present in our lives. •Why was the jailer so frightened? •Why was he so eager to be saved? •What was the jailer’s response to God? •How did God show His goodness in this passage? •How many people in this story were affected by God’s goodness? Paul and Silas stayed faithful to God and trusted that He was sufficient to meet them in their time of need. Summary of the passage: For Paul and Silas •Helping a girl who was demon possessed got them BEATEN and thrown in prison. •Instead of complaining, they were PRAISING God. •God had a BIGGER plan than what anyone else could see. Bible Study Read Acts 16:16-40. Discuss: •Not only did He rescue Paul and Silas from prison, He RESCUED the jailer and his family – a rescue that had ETERNAL effects. •Why were Paul and Silas thrown in prison? For You •Do you think that being thrown in prison was what Paul and Silas hoped for? © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 •I may have needs that are GREATER than my own understanding or ability to handle. •I need to trust that God is SUFFICIENT to meet me in time of need. •God’s goodness always chooses what is BEST for me. Wrap Up Read Psalm 46:1-3. This song of praise to God mentions the earth quaking and the mountains crumbling into the sea. Famous Bible teacher J. Vernon McGee once said, “—the crumbling of the earth would be the most extreme circumstance I can think of. Has the earth ever been taken out from under you? Have you ever been suspended in space? Most people think they are the only ones who have ever had trouble. Everyone has trouble, but God’s people find God sufficient in time of trouble.” No matter what you are facing, hard times or the best of times, God will be who He has always been and be more than enough of what you need in that situation. Close with prayer and take the opportunity to pray and encourage students who may be feeling imprisoned or who may feel that their world is crumbling. Student Guide ASHES REMAIN Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: Ashes Remain FACEBOOK.COM/ASHESREMAIN WHAT I’VE BECOME FAIR TRADE SERVICES EVERYTHING GOOD GOD’S SUFFICIENCY Good News, Bad News Write a short description of the stories that you found in the newspaper. Bible Study Acts 16:16-40 •Why were Paul and Silas thrown in prison? •What did Paul and Silas do instead of questioning why this happened to them? •Do you think that being thrown in prison was what Paul and Silas hoped for? Transition A time when life was difficult was when __________________________________. How do you usually react when things are difficult? Identify a time where you saw something good come out of a bad situation. The Song What are some of the hard times that the lyrics talk about? •Why was the jailer so frightened? •Why was he so eager to be saved? •What was the jailer’s response to God? •How did God show His goodness in this passage? •How many people in this story were affected by God’s goodness? Summary of the passage: For Paul and Silas •Helping a girl who was demon possessed got them _____________ and thrown in prison. •Instead of complaining, they were ______________ God. What does it say that God will do in those times? •God had a ______________ plan than what anyone else could see. •Not only did He rescue Paul and Silas from prison, He _____________ the jailer and his family – a rescue that had ______________ effects. Summarize the message of the song in one sentence. For You •I may have needs that are _______________ than my own understanding or ability to handle. •I need to trust that God is _______________ to meet me in time of need. •God’s goodness always chooses what is ____________ for me. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 24 DOMINIC BALLI Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: DOMINIC BALLI DOMINICBALLI.COM AMERICAN DREAM RED SONG MUSIC AMERICAN DREAM JEFF WILLIAMSON UNION AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE [email protected] Theme The Song Objective Bible Study Ambition Students will learn that their ambition as Christians is to be “sold out” for Christ. Warm Up Hang several large sheets of paper on the walls. Label each sheet with one of the following: school, team, parents, family, teacher, best friend, and job. As students arrive, direct them to choose two or three areas and write a “Pledge of Allegiance” to each one. Encourage them to make their pledges lighthearted and humorous. Read aloud some of the funnier pledges, then ask: •What does “allegiance” mean? •What does pledging our allegiance mean to you? •Do we have an allegiance to God? Explain. Transition Explain that by giving their whole self with every choice that is made, they leave a mark for Him. Play the song. Hand out the Student Guides and work through this study with the students. “With every day that passes by I want to leave a mark…” – Read Leviticus 19:18, Deuteronomy 6:4, and Mark 12:28-34. •A test is sometimes the only way we can know what’s in our hearts. Jesus taught how we can test our love for Him. (Matthew 25:40) You can find out if you really love Jesus by noticing how you treat those for whom He died—the poor, the outcast, and the sick. When we love them, we demonstrate that we truly love God. •In the Old Testament was considered the seat of the intellect, will, and intentions. •We owe Him love. Call on a student to read Mark 12:28-34. Group students into four teams and assign the following phrases to each team: Team 1: “Love the Lord your God… with all your heart.” Team 2: “Love the Lord your God… with all your soul.” Team 3: “Love the Lord your God… with all your mind.” Team 4: “Love the Lord your God… with all your strength.” © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Direct each team to discuss its phrase, and then create a skit to illustrate the meaning of the phrase. Following the presentation of the skits, ask: Besides what was portrayed, what other ways do we show God we love Him with our whole being? Do you owe God this kind of love? Why or why not? How does loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength show your allegiance to Him? Direct students to work in the same teams and discuss what it means to love our neighbors as ourselves. Instruct each team to summarize its discussion and give a report. Ask: What does loving our neighbors as ourselves look like? Can we love God with all our being but not love our neighbor as ourselves? Explain. How does loving our neighbor show our allegiance to God? “With every feeling You give to make me whole, I want to love You” – •On a large sheet of paper, create a list of ways to give to God, such as “giving up my lunch period one day to pray for my lost friend,” or “turning down a date Saturday night to offer free babysitting for a single mom.” Challenge students to choose one way they will give sacrificially this week. •It’s the entire self with all its emotions, desires, and personal characteristics that make each person unique. •What does loving God with your whole heart mean to you? Soul? Mind? Strength? Wrap Up Every facet that the heart loves, the soul embraces, the mind understands, and the strength that acts must enter fully into a personal walk of faith with God. Every aspect of life falls under the need to know and serve God. One then must love God with a total commitment (heart), with your total self (soul), to total excess (mind, strength). Loving God should be over the top! Student Guide DOMINIC BALLI Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: DOMINIC BALLI DOMINICBALLI.COM AMERICAN DREAM RED SONG MUSIC AMERICAN DREAM AMBITION “With every day that passes by I want to leave a mark…” – The core of the heart! Leviticus 19:18; Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:28-34 Point – Matthew 25:40 “With every feeling You give to make me whole, I want to love You” – The core of the soul! Point – List ways you can give to God. Heart – Consider This – Mark 12:28-34 Team 1: “Love the Lord your God… with all your heart.” Team 2: “Love the Lord your God… with all your soul.” Team 3: “Love the Lord your God… with all your mind.” Team 4: “Love the Lord your God… with all your strength.” • Besides what was portrayed, what other ways do you show God that you love Him with your whole being? • Do you owe God this kind of love? Why or why not? • How does loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength show your allegiance to Him? Soul – Consider This – What does loving God with your whole heart mean to you? …Soul? …Mind? • What does loving our neighbors as ourselves look like? • Can we love God with all our being but not love our neighbor as ourselves? Explain. …Strength? • How does loving our neighbor show our allegiance to God? INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 26 FEDEL Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: FEDEL FEDELMUSIC.COM CLUB DAVID FEDELITY MUSIC WORK IT OUT KIRK MOORE UNION CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST SOMONAUK, ILLINOIS [email protected] Theme Faith Objective Students will address and discuss the relationship of grace, faith, and works. Warm Up Work It Out – You have two options for this opening activity. •Physical Workout – Organize into teams and see which team can combine to do the most sit-ups and pushups in 30 seconds. Each member of the team does sit-ups for 30 seconds, and each member also does pushups for 30 seconds. After everyone has completed their two 30-second workouts, add the total number together for the team score. The team with the highest score wins the satisfaction of knowing they did the most sit-ups and push-ups. •Mental Workout – Organize into teams and see which teams can solve a series of complex story problems most quickly. There are several books and websites that offer story problems and brain puzzles. Find your own or visit rinkworks.com/brainfood for some interesting ones. Transition Explain that exercising your body and your mind are good for you. Ask, “How would you exercise your faith?” Let students think for a moment and if any offer thoughts, lead a brief discussion on the responses. After a short while, play the song. During the song, have students fill in the lyric blanks on their Student Guides. The Song Say: “This song seems to be trying to get across the message that faith without works is dead. What does that really mean?” Bible Study Read Romans 3:20-28; Ephesians 2:8-9; and James 2:20-26. Explain that there are some big words in those verses: justified, righteousness, salvation, and redemption. Bible scholars love to discuss what all the words mean and what they don’t mean. Sometimes the conversations get so wrapped up in details that they miss the point: God saves. We respond to what God has done. © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Discuss these questions (and others that might come up): •What do you think of those two statements? •What does “God saves” mean to you? •How are we supposed to respond to what God has done? •What if we don’t respond? •Does that mean that God hasn’t done what God did? Explain that all of us make mistakes. We all fail doing what God wants us to do. The beauty of God’s grace and forgiveness is that we get another chance to respond to what He has done. Sometimes making a list of things you want to do is helpful. What would you like to put on the “Here’s what I think God wants me to do” list? What an awesome idea! I love ‘to do’ lists…but a list of what God wants me to do . . . very cool! Let students suggest items for the list. Write them where everyone can see. Then suggest that each person pick one or two of the items and try to do them this week. Doing the list doesn’t give them a “leg up” in the God club, but acting on the list is responding to what God wants. Wrap Up God saves. We respond to what God has done. Sometimes we mess up, but God doesn’t stop saving. God offers us another chance to do what He wants us to do. Let’s do those things. Closing prayer: “Thank you, God, for saving us. Thank you for being so patient with us when we mess up. Help us to do what You want us to do. Help us to show love for You and for everyone. Amen.” Student Guide FEDEL Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: FEDEL FEDELMUSIC.COM CLUB DAVID FEDELITY MUSIC WORK IT OUT FAITH Missing Lyrics Faith ________________ works be ________________ Bible Study Romans 3:20-28 Ephesians 2:8-9 James 2:20-26 God saves. We respond to what God has done. So I’m on ________________ ________________ but ya boy be ________________ The just ________________ by ________________ What do you think of those two statements? What does “God saves” mean to you? How are we supposed to respond to what God has done? What if we don’t respond? Does that mean that God hasn’t done what God did? So ________________ live by ________________ What’s on your “Here’s what I think God wants me to do” list? God saves. We respond to what God has done. Sometimes we mess up. But God doesn’t stop saving. God offers us another chance to do the things He wants us to do. Let’s do those things. Closing Prayer: Thank you, God, for saving us. Thank you for being so patient with us when we mess up. Help us to do what You want us to do. Help us to show love for You and for everyone. Amen. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 28 HANDS Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: HANDS FACEBOOK.COM/HANDS GIVE ME REST FACEDOWN RECORDS GIVE ME REST ERIC GARGUS CENTRAL BAPTISTCHURCH ARGO, ALABAMA [email protected] Theme Eternal vs. Temporal Objective The Song Challenge students to jot down any lyrics that make an impression on them. Play the song. Students will better understand what really matters. Transition Warm Up •What do you think this song is about? Discuss: Open with this series of questions that go from funny to serious: •What lyrics did you write down, and what made them stand out? •If all the food in world except spinach disappeared, what would you miss the most? (For me, it’d be dressing for my spinach salad!) •Do people these days spend more time worrying about stuff or souls?” •What was cool when you were in another grade that is not cool now? Say, “Let’s look at three Scripture passages that deal with what really matters in life.” Either divide into three groups, or work through the Bible study together. Although I’ve included some good words to fill in the blanks, there are plenty more words that will make the statements just as accurate. •What is something you own that might not have any value five years from now? •What are some of the things that matter most to you? •How does trusting Jesus affect both life and death? Transition Say, “Life is made up of many things, and many of those things can easily be destroyed. We’re going to discover what matters most.” Hand out the Student Guides and introduce “Give Me Rest” by the Christian metal band, Hands. Bible Study Matthew 6:19-21 – Earthly treasure is temporary while heavenly treasure is forever. •What are some really cool “earthly” treasures? (iPad, Lamborghini, pet Alpaca…) •What are some examples of “heavenly” treasures? (Leading a friend to Christ, praying for others, serving Christ with your time, talent, and cash…) © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 •Do your peers seem more concerned with earthly or heavenly treasure? Explain. Wrap Up •What are some obstacles that make heavenly treasures harder to focus on? (Possessive relationships, temptations, anything that a peer values more than time with God…) Point students to the “What Really Matters” section on the Student Guide. Either play the song quietly (Can you play a metal ballad quietly?) or maintain silence as you challenge the students to write down their personal thoughts on these two ideas: Proverbs 22:1-3 – Having a good reputation is worth far more than being rich. •Their definition of what really matters. •Is being rich a bad thing? Explain. (No, but it does bring around more temptations and fakers.) •What are some real reputation killers for teens? (Discipline issues, pregnancy, cheating on exams, promiscuity, addictions, bullying…) •How hard is rebuilding a reputation after an embarrassingly sinful life choice? Explain. John 14:1-6 – There is no need to fear death for someone who believes Jesus. •What scares you about death? (The process, leaving people behind, what will happen to me in eternity…) •What does Jesus say about eternity? (Plenty of room, I will not forget you…) •How does someone get to heaven? (Only through Jesus!) •What they want people to remember about them when they’re gone. Close with a prayer. Be sure to make yourself available for further questions and discussion after group time. Student Guide HANDS Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: HANDS FACEBOOK.COM/HANDS GIVE ME REST FACEDOWN RECORDS GIVE ME REST ETERNAL VS. TEMPORAL Shallow To Deep •If all the food in world except spinach disappeared, what would you miss the most? •What was cool when you were in another grade that is not cool now? In The Word Matthew 6: 19-21 Earthly treasure is ______________ while heavenly treasure is ______________. •What are some really cool “earthly” treasures? •What are some examples of “heavenly” treasures? •Do your peers seem more concerned with earthly or heavenly treasure? Explain. •What is something you own now that might not have any value in about twenty years? •What are some things that matter most in your life? •How does trusting Jesus affect both life and death? Lyrics To Note •What are some obstacles that make heavenly treasures harder to focus on? Proverbs 22: 1-3 Having a good __________________ is worth far more than being _________. •Is being rich a bad thing? Explain. •What are some real reputation killers for teens? •How hard is rebuilding a reputation after an embarrassingly sinful life choice? Explain. John 14: 1-6 There is no need to fear _____________ for someone who _____________ Jesus. •What scares you about death? •What does Jesus say about eternity •How does someone get to heaven? Applying The Word What really matters is… After I’m gone, I want people to remember… INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 30 HYLAND Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: HYLAND FACEBOOK.COM/HYLANDROCK WEIGHTS & MEASURES TOOTH & NAIL RECORDS FIREWORKS ERIC GARGUS CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH ARGO, ALABAMA [email protected] Theme Lust Objective Students will gain a deeper understanding of lust and how to combat it. Warm Up Share a story about a bug bite, poison ivy, sunburn, or something else that made you itch badly. (If you want to share someone else’s itch story, check out this one from a married couple who is backpacking the world: vagabondquest.com/travel-tips/itchy-andscratchy-bed-bugs-sand-flies-andother-travel-hazards) Hand out Student Guides and pens. Ask, “What is the itchiest you have ever felt?” Allow anyone willing to share to tell his or her story. Upon hearing a few stories if your group is talkative, ask, “How long can you hold out before scratching an annoying itch?” Allow for answers. Then ask, “If you could escape your itch by running, would you take off?” Transition Say, “Unfortunately, scratching your itch usually makes it worse.” Ask, “Do you know what happens when you scratch poison ivy sores? Did you know lust is like a terrible itch, only worse?” Perhaps uncomfortable silence pervades the room at this point. Let your question sink in a minute. The Song Say, “The rock band Hyland, who happens to be made up of Christians, has a great new song called ‘Fireworks.’ This song has a rockin’ blunt message about lust. Let’s listen.” Play the song. Transition Ask, “What is the story in this song?” (Guy and girl are attracted to each other in a potentially sexual situation.) Ask, “Did you hear a lyric in the song that grabbed your attention? Which one and why?” Then say, “There are some bold statements in the song. We’re going to put these bold lyrics alongside the real power in the Bible to gain more willpower—and ultimately learn to not scratch and spread lust’s sinful itch.” © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Bible Study Well I’ve been this way before and all roads point to the door •When lust starts to happen, 2 Timothy 2:22 says… (Run, flee, get away fast!) •What does a person risk by fleeing the situation? •What does a person risk by staying put? •Which is easier—fleeing or staying? Explain. I’ve had quite enough of this lust disguised as love Strike a match and light the flame, there is no one left to blame once this arson consumes you •In Matthew 5:27-28, Jesus says lustful desire is… (Just as bad as committing the act) •How should this passage affect someone’s thoughts about someone else? •What is the right way to look at someone you find attractive? Still we say In God We Trust but set our hearts to self-combust •1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 defines… (What love is and is not) •James 1: 12-15 says God blesses those who… (Patiently endure temptation) •Is lust on the same side as love in any of the statements in this passage? Explain. •Whose fault is it that we are tempted to lust? Explain. •What is the result of giving in to lust? •Which is more difficult, loving or lusting? Why so? Wrap Up Fireworks will only burn baby, there’s nothing left when our innocence is lost •1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 tells us we are called to live a… (Holy life) •How should knowing God affect a person’s sexual morality? •What are some practical ways to avoid being burned by lust? Read Romans 13:12-14 to the group. Explain, “The last statement in Hyland’s song is; I will wait for you if it’s the last thing that I do.” Encourage the students to write a prayer about dealing with lust in the blank space on the bottom right side of the Student Guide. Play the song again quietly as the students respond to God. Student Guide HYLAND Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: HYLAND FACEBOOK.COM/HYLANDROCK WEIGHTS & MEASURES TOOTH & NAIL RECORDS FIREWORKS LUST Itchy Situations The Song What is the itchiest you have ever felt? What is the story in this song? How long can you hold out before scratching an annoying itch? If you could escape your itch by running, how fast would you take off? Which lyric in the song grabbed your attention? Why? What happens when you scratch poison ivy sores? Did you know that lust is like a terrible itch, only much worse? Bible Study •When lust starts to happen, 2 Timothy 2: 22 says___________________ Strike a match and light the flame, there is no one left to blame once this arson consumes you •What does a person risk by fleeing the situation? •How should this passage affect someone’s thoughts about someone else? Well I’ve been this way before and all roads point to the door •In Matthew 5: 27-28, Jesus says lustful desire is__________________________ •What does a person risk by staying put? •What is the right way to look at someone you find attractive? •Which is easier—fleeing or staying? Explain. Still we say In God We Trust but set our hearts to self combust •James 1: 12-15 says God blesses those who___________________________ I’ve had quite enough of this lust disguised as love •Whose fault is it that we are tempted to lust? Explain. •1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 defines love as___________________________ •What is the result of giving in to lust? •Is lust on the same side as love in any of the statements in this passage? Explain. Remove My Dark Deeds •Which is more difficult, loving or lusting? Why so? Romans 13:12-14 I will wait for you if it’s the last thing that I do. Fireworks will only burn baby, there’s nothing left when our innocence is lost Dear Jesus, •1 Thessalonians 4: 1-8 tells us we are called to live______________________ •How should knowing God affect a person’s sexual morality? •What are some practical ways to avoid being burned by lust? In Your Name, Amen. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 32 LOVE COSTS EVERY THING Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: CHRIST IN YOUTH CIY.COM/LOVECOSTSEVERYTHING LOVE COSTS EVERY THING CIY FILMS YUSEF ERIC EPPERSON WRITER/PRODUCER JOPLIN, MISSOURI [email protected] Theme to share. Their findings might surprise you. Correct any false information that you can. Objective Explain that many Christians live in completely different settings and face completely different problems than we do. Persecution is a reality for most Christians in the world, and it exists because of two reasons. In some countries, Christianity is ILLEGAL: This means that it is against the law to convert to Christianity or even preach the Good News. Countries with “anticonversion laws” include Iraq, Egypt and Pakistan. In some countries, Christianity is OPPOSED: This means that, while there is freedom of religion, majority groups are extremely hostile towards Christian minorities. This often leads to violence. These countries include Colombia and India. Persecution Students will learn about global persecution of Christians and will learn to pray for Christians suffering around the world. Warm Up Ask, “Which is the most heavily persecuted religious group in the world?” Give the group a chance to guess. After a few guesses, tell the group that Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world today. Sadly, most people in America have no idea. Ask, “Why do you think so many Americans are ignorant to the fact that Christians are persecuted around the world?” Let students respond. Say, “Today’s lesson is all about a better understanding of what Christians around the world endure because of their faith.” Transition Form groups of 2-3 and give them five minutes to write as many facts as they can about the following countries: India, Iraq, and Colombia. Encourage students to use their phones to look up information if needed. After five minutes is up give each group a chance The Clip Hand out the Student Guides and say, “Thousands of Christians in dangerous settings continue to worship and follow Jesus in the face of violent threats. We’re going to see the story of some of those Christians in a clip from a film called, Love Costs Every Thing. This video might be a little difficult to watch. So, to help you process, I’d like you to write your thoughts and questions on your Student Guide while we watch the © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 segment. When it ends, we will pray and then talk about what you saw.” Show the video. Transition Immediately after the clip, take a moment and pray for the church in Iraq. Then, ask a few students to share what they wrote. Give the group 5-10 minutes to talk about the segment. Bible Study Say, “We had a chance to talk about how we felt watching these stories of persecution. How do you think Yusef felt? What about the others at Our Lady of Salvation?” Give the students an opportunity to discuss their opinions. Then read 2 Corinthians 4:7-11. Ask the students to tell what they think it means. Explain that Paul is telling the Corinthians that Jesus’ death and resurrection make enduring hardship in His name bearable. It doesn’t make it easy, but it does prevent Christians from dying in vain. Ask, “Now that we know that countless Christians face persecution around the world, what is our response? Should we just accept it?” Give students a chance to respond. Say, “Our first responsibility to the persecution church is to pray for them.” Read Hebrews 13:3. Say, “What are some ways that we as a group can remember to pray for the persecuted church regularly?” Encourage your students to come up with three concrete action steps. These could include making prayer bracelets or organizing a 24-hour prayer room. Whatever they decide, make sure you help them follow through. Wrap Up Say, “Persecution is an ugly reality for many Christians around the world. We might still be questioning why it happens. But remember, we should never feel sorry for those who suffer because of their faith. In ways that we’ll never understand, the persecuted receive a blessing because of their faithfulness. They don’t need our pity. They simply need our constant prayer.” Student Guide LOVE COSTS EVERY THING Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: CHRIST IN YOUTH CIY.COM/LOVECOSTSEVERYTHING LOVE COSTS EVERY THING CIY FILMS YUSEF PERSECUTION The Video Write your thoughts and questions as you watch. Bible Study 2 Corinthians 4:7-11 Jesus’ death and resurrection make enduring hardship in His name bearable. It doesn’t make it easy, but it does prevent Christians from dying in vain. Hebrews 13:3 Come up with three concrete action steps that this group can do that will help them to pray for the persecuted church regularly. 1. 2. 3. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 34 OWL CITY Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: OWL CITY OWLCITYMUSIC.COM ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS GALAXIES JEREMY WHITE VALLEY CHURCH VACAVILLE, CALIFORNIA [email protected] Theme Transition Students will think deeply about passing from this life into the next and trusting Christ with their eternal destiny. Talk about how death is often trivialized in our culture. We play games like “Death Stix” where we use the phrase “you’re dead.” We score video games based on how many “kills” we get. While those games can be fun, “death” is really a sobering topic. Transition Warm Up The Song Bible Study Eternity Objective Death Stix – Have students seated in chairs forming a circle with two volunteers (also seated) in the middle. The two students in the middle each have half of a pool noodle (the Death Stix). The goal is for the students in the middle to tap one of the students in the outer circle, place the noodle back on his or her seat without it falling on the floor and then taking the seat of the student in the outer circle before that student can grab the noodle and tag the opponent with it. If the student tags the opponent before he or she can take over their empty chair in the outer circle, the student inside the circle must go back to their chair inside the circle and try again. To make the game more nerve-racking, play music during the game and let students know that when the music stops anyone on the inside chairs is dead and out of the game. (This game idea is from pastor2youth.com.) Explain that Owl City’s frontman, Adam Young, is an outspoken Christian. Owl City’s popular song “Galaxies” was, according to Adam, inspired by the “first-person perspective of the flight commander of the space shuttle Challenger that tragically exploded in 1986. It was inspired by the idea of a person leaving this life and passing into eternity. It’s a bold statement to Jesus Christ proclaiming that I will follow Him to whatever end. This song is a vivid portrayal of the idea that amid such tragedy, victory can be achieved through Christ and Him alone.” Play the song. © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Say, “Can you imagine what those final seconds must have felt like for the flight crew of the Challenger, assuming they could briefly process what was likely about to happen before the space shuttle exploded? How would you react if you were told, ‘In ten seconds you will pass from this life’”? According to the Bible, physical death is not the end of us. Often the Bible refers to death as “sleep.” Discuss: •Describe a situation in which you would be willing to risk your own life. •What, in your opinion, would be the scariest way to die? •If you knew that you were going to die soon, could you face that reality with peace and confidence? Why or why not? Read Hebrews 2:14-16 as a group. Discuss: •What is the main point of these verses? •What is significant about the statement that Jesus has destroyed “him who holds the power of death”? •Why is thinking that Jesus “shared in (our) humanity” so incredible? Say: “The song says, “Dear God, I was terribly lost / when the galaxies crossed / and the sun went dark / Dear God, You’re the only North Star / I would follow this far.’” Say, “Saying that we would follow Jesus anywhere is easy. Some of Jesus’ disciples made that promise and then later struggled to follow through with it.” Have the students work through the Thinking It Through section of their Student Guides. When they are finished working, discuss their responses. Wrap Up Ask, “If you were told for certain that on your way home from this gathering your life would end – could you walk out of this place with peace of mind? Why or why not? What is the key to being able to face eternity with confidence?” (If desired, conclude your gathering with an invitation for unbelievers to receive Christ as Lord and Savior). Student Guide OWL CITY Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: OWL CITY OWLCITYMUSIC.COM ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS GALAXIES ETERNITY The Song Owl City’s Adam Young explains that “Galaxies” was inspired by the “first-person perspective of the flight commander of the space shuttle Challenger that tragically exploded in 1986. It was inspired by the idea of a person leaving this life and passing into eternity. It’s a bold statement to Jesus Christ proclaiming that I will follow Him to whatever end. This song is a vivid portrayal to the idea that amid such tragedy, victory can be achieved through Christ and Him alone.” As you listen to the song, pay close attention to any concepts or ideas that jump out at you. Jot them down here: Bible Study According to the Bible, physical death is not the end of us. Often the Bible refers to death as “sleep.” With that in mind, discuss: •Describe a situation in which you would be willing to risk your own life. •What, in your opinion, would be the scariest way to die? •If you knew that you were going to die soon, could you face that reality with peace and confidence? Why or why not? Read Hebrews 2:14-16 as a group. Discuss: Thinking It Through… •Which would be more challenging and why: risking your life voluntarily to save someone else – or facing a life-threatening situation you did not choose? •Obviously, astronauts are aware of the inherent risks involved in their line of work. What is a job that you would not do as a career under any circumstances because of the risk involved and why? •Is there anything Jesus might call you to do that you doubt whether you could find the faith to obey? Share about that. •What is the main point of these verses? •What is significant about the statement that Jesus has destroyed “him who holds the power of death”? •Why is thinking that Jesus “shared in (our) humanity” so incredible? •When someone confidently declares, “I’m not afraid to die” – do you really think that is completely true? Why or why not? •Does being scared to die demonstrate a lack of faith, or is it normal even for followers of Jesus? Explain. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 36 PETER FURLER Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: PETER FURLER PETERFURLER.COM ON FIRE SPARROW RECORDS REACH (Feat. Phil Joel) TODD PEARAGE THE GATHERING DAYTON, OHIO [email protected] Theme God’s Attributes Objective Your students will have a better understanding of God’s attributes and how those attributes affect them. Warm Up Closer To God With Balloons – Blow up about 50 medium-sized round balloons in various colors. Write words or phrases that describe attributes or works of God on half of the balloons with a black marker (use some from the song). Write words or phrases that can draw a person away from God on the other twenty-five balloons. Keep the two groups of balloons separate in large garbage bags. Divide the students into two teams. Divide room with tape. Put one team on each side. Leaders keep throwing the good and bad balloons equally on each side of the line. Players pick up and read the balloons to determine if good or bad. If bad, they want to throw them to the other side. If good, they want to hold on to them. After the leaders have tossed all the balloons out of the bags, give your two teams a couple more minutes to play. The team with the most good after subtracting how many bad they have on the floor wins. Transition Say, “Let’s talk about some of the phrases on the balloons. Who remembers some of the phrases? What were some of your favorites?” The Song Say, “We’re going to listen to a new song by Peter Furler. Peter was in the band Newsboys since 1985 and since 1996 he’s been their lead singer. In 2009 Peter left the Newsboys and is now pursuing a solo career. As you listen to the song try to be attentive to the words and see if you hear any familiar phrases.” Play the song. Transition Ask, “What did you think of the song? When you think about who God is, what are some of the images that come to mind?” Bible Study Look up the verses and match them with the corresponding attribute. Answers: 1. Omnipresent – Psalm 139:7-10 2. Omniscient – 1 John 3:20 3. Omnipotent – Jeremiah 32:17 4. Sovereign – Lamentations 3:37-39 5. Eternal – Revelation 21:6 6. Immutable – Malachi 3:6 7. Perfect – Matthew 5:48 © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 8. Holy – Isaiah 6:1-5 9. Wrath – Romans 1:18 10. Grace – Ephesians 2:10 11. Mercy – Ephesians 2:4-5 12. Love – John 3:16 Say, “After reading through all those attributes, we can agree that God is AWESOME! He is superior over everyone and everything. His essence, character, and actions are worthy of all praise. He is holy and perfect. God deals with His people based on His goodness, generosity, concern, and compassion, instead of on what we deserve. That’s called grace. Our God is a God of wrath and of love, mercy, and grace. He will live forever, and He invites us to live with Him in Heaven. The best part is, He knows us and knows everything about us. He cares about us and wants to be involved in every area of our lives.” “I challenge you to invite Him to come and reach for you. Maybe you need grace or direction or just a hug from your loving heavenly Father. Let’s look at some of the areas you and I may need God to reach for us. As I read through this list, write the phrase that describes what you need. Or maybe you will need to write down your own phrase.” I need God to REACH for me and… •Whisper, “You’re still mine” •Quiet all my fears •Wipe away the tears •Remind me that He has never given up on me •Take all my hopes and dreams and do His will Wrap Up Play the song again. Ask students to invite God to reach into their lives. Close in prayer. Student Guide PETER FURLER Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: PETER FURLER PETERFURLER.COM ON FIRE SPARROW RECORDS REACH (Feat. Phil Joel) GOD’S ATTRIBUTES Match the Attribute 1. Omnipresent (present in all places at all times) Jeremiah 32:17 2. Omniscient (knows all things) Isaiah 6:1-5 3. Omnipotent (unlimited power) Psalm 139:7-10 4. Sovereign (God is in control over His creation) Ephesians 2:4-5 5. Eternal John 3:16 6. Immutable (God cannot change) Ephesians 2:10 7. Perfect Malachi 3:6 8. Holy 1 John 3:20 9. Wrath Revelation 21:6 10.Grace Matthew 5:48 11.Mercy Romans 1:18 12.Love Lamentations 3:37-39 I need God to REACH for me and… INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 38 ROBERT PIERRE Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: ROBERT PIERRE ROBERTPIERRE.COM I’M ALL IN THINKABOUTIT RECORDS LIGHT THE WAY JEFF WILLIAMSON UNION AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE [email protected] Theme God’s Love Objective Students will learn about and be reminded of God’s amazing love for them. Warm Up If you love me, Honey, will you please, please, please smile! – Have student “A” kneel in front of student “B” and ask this question: “If you love me, Honey, will you please, please, smile!” Student “A” tries, with facial expressions and body contortions only and no touching, to get student “B” to smile. If student “B” can say, “I love you, Honey, but I just can’t smile” three times without smiling, he or she wins and “A” has to find someone else to work on. If he or she does smile, then “A” wins and sits in the chair of “B” – who then becomes the new “A.” Continue the game as long as time permits. Funny!! Transition We all long to hear the words “I love you!” Sure, we hear them from our parents and maybe our siblings, but what we desire is for those three words to come from that one special person! That brings up these questions: “What is love? And, why do we seek it?” Not only do we seek it, we pursue it until it hurts! The Song Have students listen carefully to the song. Encourage them to pay close attention to any concepts or ideas that jump out at them about being focused on God’s love, and how should respond to it. Transition Do you believe the statement, “You have promised not to leave me”? Robert sings about longing to see God and His love in all his endeavors. Will God’s love indeed light the way for you and your journeys? Do you lean on Him for all your decisions, or do you act on your own? There are many decisions to make every day; do you acknowledge that God’s way and guidance are the best decision to make and the best way to follow? By our obedience, His love will guide us and light our way! © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Bible Study Explain the “Christian Love Cycle:” In John 15:9-14 the reader is taken down the first great love passage of the New Testament. Oh sure, there is 1 Corinthians 13, but here John introduces us to the Love of Christ and His commitment to His followers known as His “friends!” In this verse we learn: •The Father loves first •The Son reflects that love •We remain in His love as an act of obedience. Christ introduces His followers to complete joy, love, friendship, and the transformation from a servant to a faithful friend. •Christ wants us to embrace a joy that He already knew. (v.11) •Christ’s wants us to embrace a love for others, as He has loved us. (v.12) •Christ’s wants us to embrace the greatest love every put on display. (v.13) •Christ’s wants us to embrace His commands. (v.14) Have the students answer the Think It Through questions: •Think about this statement: “Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for his friends.” What are your emotions when you read this? What better definition of “love” can you think of? •Think of that one person that you choose not to be friends with – that one individual that you simply cannot stand to be around. Could you really “love” that person as Jesus does? •What does being a friend mean? What is the greatest sacrifice a friend has made for you? What is the greatest sacrifice you have made for a friend? •Do these verses bring a smile to your face? You have heard the words – what is your response? Wrap Up Have the students reflect again during the playing of the song. When the song ends, encourage the students to pray silently for God’s love to be real in their lives. Have them pray for each other, their family, and their friends. Student Guide ROBERT PIERRE Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: ROBERT PIERRE ROBERTPIERRE.COM I’M ALL IN THINKABOUTIT RECORDS LIGHT THE WAY GOD’S LOVE The Song Listen carefully to Robert Pierre’s “Light the Way.” Pay close attention to any concepts or ideas that reflect the reality of God’s love in the life of an obedient believer. Write them here: Bible Study John 15:9-14 The “Christian Love Cycle”: •The Father… Think It Through •Think about this statement: “Greater love has no one than this that he lay down his life for his friends.” What are your emotions when you read this? What better definition of “love” can you think of? •The Son … •We ___________________________________________ as an act of obedience. Christ introduces His followers to complete joy, love, friendship, and the transformation from a servant to a faithful friend. •(v.11) Christ wants us to embrace… •(v.12) Christ’s wants us to embrace a… •Think of that one person that you choose not to be friends with – that one individual that you simply cannot stand to be around. How can you really “love” that person as Jesus does? •What does being a friend mean? What is the greatest sacrifice a friend has made for you? What is the greatest sacrifice you have made for a friend? •Do these verses bring a smile to your face? You have heard the words – what is your response? •(v.13) Christ’s wants us to embrace the… •(v.14) Christ’s wants us to embrace… Wrap Up Listen to the song again. When the song ends, pray silently for God’s love to be real in your life. Pray for your friends here, your family, and your friends at school. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 40 ROYAL TAILOR Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: ROYAL TAILOR ROYALTAILORONLINE.COM/ BLACK & WHITE ESSENTIAL RECORDS MAKE A MOVE DAVE FELTS INDIAN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS [email protected] Theme Motivation Objective Students will demonstrate a renewed energy and motivation to live out their faith by evaluating the connection between faith and actions in their own lives. Warm Up Tag-Team “So You Think You Can Move?” – This resembles the TV show “So You Think You Can Dance” but faster. You might want to set up a spotlight on the stage or in front of the room if possible, then using either just the audio track of this song or moveinspiring music (preferably without lyrics), you will give each student just 30 seconds to show what they can do moving to the music before they have to tag another student to do his or her thing. No repeats and no wimp outs. Have the rest of the students rate each participant in the area provided on the Student Guide. The game ends when the song ends. Tally the scores and present the winner with a small prize. Transition Explain that most people like to move to music, but what else moves you? What motivates you to do something different from you have been doing? The Song Instruct students to use the Exploring the Song section as a listening guide to discover what Royal Tailor challenges us to do. Here is the key: •True religion is [love with hands and feet] •We’ve been captured by [the unimportant] •What will real faith do? [come through] •What do we not need permission to do? [Go outside the doors and dream some crazy new dream] •How can we put faith into action? [Do more than just believe] •We are hope to [the broken] •What were we made for? [to make a difference] •When will real faith come through? [When I, you, we make a move] Transition Walk the students through their answers, discussing as is appropriate for your group. Ask, “What does real faith look like?” © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Bible Study Read James 1:22 from the New Living Translation of the Bible. Walk through each sentence with the group. •Don’t JUST listen (i.e. don’t stop there) •DO what it says (obey, follow through) •So that you don’t TRICK yourself into thinking you’re something you’re not (Christ-FOLLOWER) Ask students what parallels they can identify between this verse and the lyrics of this song. Then, divide the group into two teams (or an even number of teams using evens and odds) and give them the following assignments: •Team 1: Identify the person whose birthday is closest to Labor Day (before or after). That person is the team leader. Have everyone on the team follow while one person reads James 2:14-18. Continue to refer to the Scripture passage to answer the questions in the Show Me Your Faith section. •Team 2: Identify the person whose birthday is closest to Labor Day (before or after). That person is the team leader. Have everyone on the team follow while one person reads Matthew 7:21, 24-27. Continue to refer to the Scripture passage to answer the questions in the Faith You Can Build On section. Give the teams about ten minutes to complete the questions; have each team share their answers with the others. Guide them where they have difficulty grasping the concept of our faith being demonstrated by our actions to others, God and ourselves. Wrap Up The challenge of this song and of Scripture is to not just hear what God is saying in His Word, but to take action on it. Challenge the students to take a moment to evaluate themselves in the light of this truth. Have them rate their faith in the So What? section. How bright does your light shine? How solid is your foundation? Have students underline the word that best describes how their faith and actions match right now. Have them circle the word that describes the direction they are motivated to move. Close in a prayer for your students and for the commitments they are making to God, themselves, and those around them to live out their faith. Student Guide ROYAL TAILOR Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: ROYAL TAILOR ROYALTAILORONLINE.COM/ BLACK & WHITE ESSENTIAL RECORDS MAKE A MOVE MOTIVATION So You Think You Can Move? Score 1-10 (10 being best) Mover # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Score Exploring The Song Show Me Your Faith Faith You Can Build On •Which is more important, faith or works? •Doing the will of the Father is a requirement for what? True religion is: •How does James challenge us to act on our faith? Is that difficult? •Jesus said that the person who hears His words and does them is what kind of person? We’ve been captured by: •How effective does James say faith without action is? •What do you think the rock foundation represents? What will real faith do? •What do our actions (works) demonstrate to others? What do we not need permission to do? •Do you think this might be what Jesus is talking about in Matthew 5:16? As you listen, try to find these answers in the lyrics. How can we put faith into action? We are hope to: What were we made for? •The person who hears Jesus’ words and does not do them is called what kind of person? •What do you think the sand foundation represents? •What kinds of storms come in our lives to test our foundation? So What? What does the way you live say about your faith? How bright is your light? BLINDING! FILLS THE ROOM DESK LAMP GOT BATTERIES? When will real faith come through? How solid is your foundation? ROCKIN’ JUST HANGIN’ A LITTLE SHAKY MAN THE LIFEBOATS! INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 42 THE KATINAS Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: THE KATINAS THEKATINAS.COM COLLAGE DESTINY PRODUCTIONS L.O.V.E. CINDY ENGØY YESWESERVE LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA [email protected] Theme God’s Love Objective Your group will understand that God’s love is beyond measure. Through discussions, Bible study, and the song, your students will discuss what that love is and what it means. Warm Up Love Charades – Before the students arrive, write on the board (or show on the projector or whatever you have) the titles of movies and songs that include the word, “love.” Here is a list of twenty: “Love Actually,” “To Sir with Love,” “Love is a Many SplendoredThing,” “Shakespeare in Love,” “P.S. I Love You,” “From Russia with Love,” “Love Story,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Sea of Love,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “All You Need is Love,” “I Will Always Love You,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” “Love Will Keep Us Alive,” “Where is the Love,” “Love Don’t Love Me,” “I Wanna Love You,” “Love Don’t Cost a Thing,” “Living Inside Your Love,” and “Runaway Love.” What about Muskrat Love?! The students need to be able to see these titles because as they get the correct answer, the title will be checked off. Also, have the titles written on pieces of paper, one title per piece of paper. When the students arrive, either put them in teams or individuals. Teams/ student will draw one of the papers and act it out. As the correct answer is given, check it off. Transition Discuss: •Do you think these movie and song titles really show the true meaning of love? •Have you ever felt that you were in love? •What do you think real love is? (… well, Love Will Keep Us Together…) The Song Hand out the Student Guides and encourage the students to write what they hear about love from the song. You will probably need to play the song twice. Transition Have the students share what they wrote. Ask them whether they agree with the statements and have them think of other adjectives that describe love. © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Bible Study Explain that the word “love” is used pretty loosely. People say, “Oh, I love this, or that, or this person, etc.” Have students raise hands if they have ever heard or said the following: I love… pizza; my iPad; my dog; candy; that song; that group; that movie. Sometimes, “love” really means, “like a lot” and sometimes “love” really does mean love – I love God, I love my family, etc. But with the word love used so loosely, love has lost its true meaning. Say, “What about God’s love for us or our love for Him and our love for others? What does the Bible say about real love? Let’s look up 1 Corinthians 13 and see how Paul describes love.” (Have each student read a verse.) From what they read in this chapter, discuss with your students what they have learned about love. Ask them if they think anyone can really live out real love when is comes to these verses? Next, have someone read 1 John 4:8. Ask, “Who is love?” (God.) Now have them read verses 4-8 substituting the word “God” in place of “love” and “it.” Have another volunteer read John 13:35. Ask, “How will people know that we are Christians?” (By our love.) Now, read the verses 4-8 substituting “I” or I am” for “love” and “it/it is.” Are we really able to live this true love out in our lives? (Yes, but only with God living in us.) Now read the verses 4-8 again, substituting “God living in me” for “love” and “it/it is.” Wrap Up Say, “Wow! Real love is deep and seems impossible to show. Even with God living inside of us, we don’t live up to 1 Corinthians 13’s description of love. We see that real, true love comes from God. With Him living in us as Christ’s followers we can work at demonstrating that love to others. This week, when it gets hard to show that kind of real, true love, remember that with God living in you, He will help you, remind you, and guide you to demonstrate His love in every situation.” Close in prayer. Student Guide THE KATINAS Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: THE KATINAS THEKATINAS.COM COLLAGE DESTINY PRODUCTIONS L.O.V.E. God’s Love L.O.V.E. – The Song L.O.V.E. – The Bible Love is _________________________ _______________________ Love is… – 1 Corinthians 13 Love is _________________________ _______________________ Love is _________________________ _______________________ Love stands the ____________________________________________ Who is love? – 1 John 4:8 How do we show the world we are Christ’s followers? – John 13:35 God living in me is L.O.V.E., love! INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 44 TIM TIMMONS Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: TIM TIMMONS TIMMONSMUSIC.COM THE GRATEFUL TIMMONSMUSIC.COM GOD’S REPLY DAVE FELTS INDIAN HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS [email protected] Theme God’s Greatness Objective Students will better understand God’s greatness – and will trust Him even when they don’t understand what He is doing. Warm Up Hand out the Student Guides and present this scenario: You have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to try out for the [a sport that your students are interested in] team for a long time, just waiting until you got to the right age. After weeks of preparation and praying every day that you will make the team, the day is finally here! While you are on the way to the field, the car breaks down. You pray, but cannot get the car started, and no one can pick you up and get you there. You miss the tryouts. This was the only time available and it was clear that if you miss it, you have no opportunity to try out again until next season. When you get home, you decide to write a letter to God about it. Give students five minutes to write their letter in the Dear God section. Then, ask a couple of students to share their letters. Discuss how people respond when they’re disappointed and feel as though God didn’t come through. Transition Explain that life is full of both good and bad. Sometimes, we get exactly the opportunities we hope for – and sometimes, not. Sometimes, we have good relationships – and sometimes, we struggle. When we are in the bad times we often feel, a little bit, as though God has abandoned us and that He is either unwilling or unable to help us. The Song Hand out the Student Guides. Explain that this song is a reminder that God’s love is there in the midst of the worst times. Tim Timmons knows; he has been living with incurable cancer for over nine years. The song’s lyrics are a conversation between God and Job. Have the students paraphrase the conversation as they listen to the song. When the song has ended, give the students a little time to finish writing and then lead them in a discussion of what the conversation was about – God reminding Job who He really is and Job responding in humble acceptance of God’s love and forgiveness. Bible Study Explain that many believe that Job is the oldest book of the Bible and that it is written in the form of a play. © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 •Job is a wealthy and happy man who loves and follows God. •Satan tries to convince God that Job loves Him only because of the blessings and says he can make Job give up his faith in God. •God is confident Job will remain faithful, so he allows Satan to take away Job’s wealth, health, and even his children. •Job has three friends who show up to “comfort” him, but they mostly tell him that he brought this on himself. •After many conversations with the friends, Job prays a long prayer and then tells his friends off for their lack of support. •One of the friends responds to Job, and then God answers – which brings us to the song, “God’s Reply.” Divide into four groups and assign each group to read one of the following passages and summarize what Job was telling God; Job 31:1-12; Job 31:13-23; Job 31:24-28; Job 31:2940. Give them about three minutes to read the passage and write their summary in the Why Me? section of the worksheet, and then have each team share what they found. Explain that God’s reply to this is much longer (most of chapters 38-41) than the lyrics in the song. Have the students describe what they think God was trying to tell Job. Help them see that God was reminding Job of His greatness, that He was saying to Job, “Don’t forget that I’m in charge; I’ve got this.” The chorus of the song is based on Job 42:1-6. Have all four teams read that passage and answer the questions in the Whole New Direction section. •What new understanding did Job gain from God’s reply? (That his view of God had been totally inadequate. That God is MUCH greater than he had understood before.) •How did he respond to his new understanding of God? (He recognized how small he was compared to God and was unhappy with himself for it which led him to repentance) •Since Job was “blameless,” what was he repenting of? (His arrogance) Wrap Up Ask the students to look back at the letter they wrote to God at the beginning of this study. Challenge them to consider how they would rewrite it now. Lead them to discuss some of the changes they would make, and then lead the students in prayer to have a greater understanding of the greatness of God and to be more able to trust Him completely in every situation. Student Guide TIM TIMMONS Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: TIM TIMMONS TIMMONSMUSIC.COM THE GRATEFUL TIMMONSMUSIC.COM GOD’S REPLY GOD’S GREATNESS Dear God, I feel… Why Me? Team 1 – Job 31:1-12 Rewrite Dear God, I feel… Team 2 – Job 31:13-23 Team 3 – Job 31:24-28 Team 4 – Job 31:29-40 Whole New Direction Job 42:1-6 Let’s Talk •What new understanding did Job gain from God’s reply? God: Job: God: •How did he respond to his new understanding of God? •Since Job was “blameless,” what was he repenting of? Job: INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page Leader Guide 46 TRIN-I-TEE 5:7 Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Study by: TRIN-I-TEE 5:7 MUSICWORLDENT.COM ANGEL & CHANELLE MUSIC WORLD OVER & OVER JEFF SLACK CONNECT THE FAMILY CHINO, CALIFORNIA [email protected] Theme God’s Blessing Objective Students will learn that God stands ready to bless them, but they must do their part and make decisions that will bless Him. Warm Up True Lies – This oxymoronic game is played like this: divide your group into two teams. You’ll need a table and a playground ball. Stand behind the table and have the ball on the table. Call up a player from each team. You need to have prepared 10-20 statements about history (some true, some false; the more random the better.) When you read the statement, the player that yells his or her name first gets to say whether the statement is true or false. Correct answers score two points for the team. If he or she answers incorrectly, you yell “Incorrect!” – and the other player quickly grabs the ball and throws it at him or her while that player is running to the safe wall or safe area. If the ball hits the other player before he or she is safe, the other team gets a point. The team with the most points at the end of the game, wins. Transition Explain that we encounter many decisions each day. On any day, we might have to make hundreds or maybe even thousands of choices. How we make those decisions results in a blessing or a consequence. Blessings are the result of godly choices; consequences are the result of choices we make because of our fleshly desires. The Song Hand out the Student Guides. Explain that in Trin-i-tee 5:7’s song “Over and Over” the singers share their thoughts about blessings. Encourage the students to answer the questions on the Student Guide as they listen. Play the song. © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Transition Ask for volunteers to share some of their blessings and how they know they were from God. Ask for volunteers to share some of the times they have experienced consequences based on bad decisions they have made Bible Study Ask your students to identify some of the times that God will bless us. List their ideas on a board or poster paper. Divide your group into nine smaller groups and give each group one of the beatitudes from Matthew 5:3-11. Ask them to read the verse within their group and then determine how they can receive the blessing. Have them come up with five possibilities of what the blessing might be. When they are finished working, have the groups come back together and share what they have discovered. Wrap Up Explain that, just as the song states, God is willing to bless us over and over again. His blessing is based on what we are doing and how much we are including Him in our decisions. If we make decisions knowing it will bless Him, He will bless us in return. If we make decisions without considering how it affects God, He will allow us to experience the consequences without His hand on the outcome. I know I would rather have His hand of blessing on everything I do! Have students write some decisions they know they need to make in the next few days. Ask them to consider how those decisions might turn out if God were blessing them versus how they would turn out if they had to deal with consequences. Close in prayer. Student Guide TRIN-I-TEE 5:7 Artist: Album Title & Record Company: Song: Theme: TRIN-I-TEE 5:7 MUSICWORLDENT.COM ANGEL & CHANELLE MUSIC WORLD OVER & OVER GOD’S BLESSING The Song What were some of the lyrics that you heard in this song? Bible Study Matthew 5:3-11 (The Beatitudes) Complete the following based on the verse your group is studying. Blessed are… What is the difference between a blessing and a consequence? Write the verse in your own words: What are some of the blessings that you have experienced from God? Wrap Up What are some of the consequences you have experienced when you have made a decision on your own without God? What are some of the decisions you need to make in the next few days? How might you make those decisions in a way that you would receive a blessing from God instead of a consequence? INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page >> ALBUM REVIEWS (OTHER MUSIC AVAILABLE) 48 Not every available Christian music album can make it into the Youth Leaders Only box, so we try to give you a taste of what else is available in your local store. Since interlínc often gets “pre-release” copies of upcoming CDs, we can give you a “heads up” to new releases that might be just right for you and your young friends. Artist: The individual or group of musicians. Title: The name of the album or project. Label: The company behind the album or project. Genre: The general musical style of the album or project. TIYL: “Try If You Like” – a comparison of similar musical artists. @: The internet web address of the musical artist. By: The name of the person who wrote the review. 7eventh Time Down Album Title: Alive In You Label: BEC Recordings @: seventhtimedown.net Genre: Pop/Rock TIYL: Collective Soul By: Mary Wilson [email protected] 7eventh Time Down hails from southern Kentucky—four best friends whose driving force is a shared faith in Jesus Christ and an aspiration to change the world. The majority of the songs on this album are calls to do just that. Strong guitar licks and interesting progressions make their message more than palatable. Three songs: “What About Tonight” “Alive in You” and “Jesus Machine” will challenge your students to look at the difference they can make in their worlds – now. “Do You Believe” will call your students to answer this in-your-face question for themselves. “Get Me to You” “World Changer” and “Rusty Nails” lend themselves to worship and would be great songs to teach a youth worship band. “Love Parade” rocks the message old school. This is a solid second album for 7eventh Time Down – a band that has shared the stage with Skillet, Decyfer Down, Kutless, Pillar, Stellar Kart, Disciple, Family Force Five and many more. If your kids like their music loud, they’ll love this album! Aaron Shust Album Title: This Is What We Believe Label: Centricity Music @: aaronshust.com Genre: Worship TIYL: Lifehouse By: Doug Ranck [email protected] Aaron Shust, from the small town of Aliquippa, PA, is also now the worship leader in his hometown church. On his website he describes it this way: “It is a little church – no fancy lights or great sound system. But it’s a part of the fabric of my life and my family’s life. My grandmother went to that church. My family has generations of roots there. It’s where I first heard the gospel and was baptized. I feel like this is my home, and these are my people. I left home years ago to pursue the opportunities that God put in front of me, and I value all that I learned and experienced during that time, but I think it took all those years and making several records to realize that what I really am at heart is a worshipper.” Aaron’s passion for worship clearly shows through in the authenticity and clarity of his lyrics. This is one of those albums consistently crafted to explore its title. As it turned out the songs were assembled during a time of great trial for Aaron and his family. His two-year old son was experiencing a severe illness and hospitalized for months before his miracle recovery. Out of this experience was a forged a compilation pointing to the priority of knowing why we believe in God. This album, while Adult Contemporary in style, will provide inspirational and devotional value for the youth leader as well as practical worship songs for use in the youth ministry setting. I’m a youth pastor who is always looking for potential worship songs in the youth ministry and larger church setting. You will find some good options in the third track, “Jesus,” which clearly articulates the character and person of Christ. Use this the next time you are studying one of the Gospels. The fourth song is a re-working of the old Charles Wesley hymn, “Christ the Lord is Risen Today.” This new setting will bring the words to life once again. “I Will Sing,” the fifth track, also re-sets an old gospel song into a setting your youth will like as they sing about why they are singing! “Greater Is He” is a fist-pumping affirmation of the victory we have in Christ. Some of the other titles will also provide possibilities for reflection along with studies focusing on what we believe. © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 << Page ALBUM REVIEWS (OTHER MUSIC AVAILABLE) 49 Matt Redman Album Title: 10,000 Reasons Label: sixsteprecords @: mattredman.com Genre: Pop/Rock TIYL: David Crowder Band, Mumford & Sons, U2 By: Carl Jones [email protected] 10,000 Reasons, the latest release from British worship leader Matt Redman, is exactly what we have come to expect from the Passion artist – only better. The songs are brilliant; they have an ebb and flow that places you squarely in the center of the heart of worship. The fact that the entire album was recorded live simply adds to the atmosphere. You can crank up this music and be quickly transported into a sacred space. The opening song, “We Are Free,” is a great song of worship and praise worship for any student ministry event. The song is loud and powerful, and calls you into an attitude of worship with a little bit of attitude of its own. Songs like “Holy” and “Magnificent” speak to the awe and wonder of our loving God. As you would expect from Matt Redman, the over-riding theme of the project is worship. This album would be perfect for any retreat or study that focuses on the fact that even in this day of technology and amazing things, nothing is more awesome or more worthy of praise than God. The entire album is loaded with songs you could be singing in worship right now; my personal favorite is “Where Would We Be?” Every song celebrates God’s love for us, and reminds that we are called to worship Him. That is a message that cannot be overused. 10,000 Reasons is more of what we have come to expect from Matt Redman, Chris Tomlin, and the rest of the Six Step Records artists. And there is not a thing wrong with that! Now get ready to worship! 7eventh Time Down Album Title: Alive In You Label: BEC Recordings @: seventhtimedown.net Genre: Pop/Rock TIYL: Collective Soul By: Mary Wilson [email protected] 7eventh Time Down hails from southern Kentucky—four best friends whose driving force is a shared faith in Jesus Christ and an aspiration to change the world. The majority of the songs on this album are calls to do just that. Strong guitar licks and interesting progressions make their message more than palatable. Three songs: “What About Tonight” “Alive in You” and “Jesus Machine” will challenge your students to look at the difference they can make in their worlds – now. “Do You Believe” will call your students to answer this in-your-face question for themselves. “Get Me to You” “World Changer” and “Rusty Nails” lend themselves to worship and would be great songs to teach a youth worship band. “Love Parade” rocks the message old school. This is a solid second album for 7eventh Time Down – a band that has shared the stage with Skillet, Decyfer Down, Kutless, Pillar, Stellar Kart, Disciple, Family Force Five and many more. If your kids like it loud, they’ll love this album! © 2011, INTERLÍNC. IINTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 1-800-725-3300 TRD page TRD page >> Page 52ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING You are holding in your hands the Annual Thematic Listing Index! This fantastic resource allows you to reference all the Biblical themes associated with all the songs on the CDs and DVDs (over 600 songs) in the Youth Leaders Only Boxes and on Abuse Angels Acceptance Availability Matthew West Broken Girl The Story Of Your Life Canton Jones In Da Club Dominionaire Holly Starr Take Me As I Am Tapestry Accountability Propaganda And Odd Thomas YLO83 Page 36 Dig Art Ambidextrous Addiction Abandon Kansas Like It Or Not AD ASTRA PER ASPERA Holly Starr Undertow Tapestry How they are listed: Theme Artist Song Album LeCrae Check In Rehab Underoath Driftwood Ø (Disambiguation) Adopted Children Owl City Angels All Things Bright And Beautiful Laura Story One Life To Lose Blessings Backsliding Anthem Lights Freedom Into Slavery Anthem Lights Beauty Canton Jones Beautiful Dominionaire My Epic Author Yet Robert Pierre I’m All In I’m All In Betrayal Red Let It Burn Until We All Have Faces Brokenness Ashes Remain Without You What I’ve Become Matthew West One Less The Story Of Your Life Holly Starr My Cry Tapestry Agape Love I Am Empire The Elevator Kings Dominic Balli All We Need Is Love American Dream Alcohol/Drugs I Am Empire To The Moon Kings Ambition Dominic Balli / YLO85 Page 24 MVL74 Page 34 American Dream American Dream the Music Video Loops of this past school year (YLO 82, 83, 84, 85 and MVL 71, 72, 73, 74). The songs listed in red type have complete Bible study sessions written for them which can be found in their respective YLO and MVL Resource Books. The Underoath Who Will Guard the Guardians Ø (Disambiguation) Celebration TobyMac Showstopper ConGRADulations! Class Of 2011 © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Resource Book and page number for these studies are listed after the artist’s name. For a comprehensive list of the Scripture verses for each theme, point your web browser to the “What The Bible Says About...” (wbsa.logos.com) and type in the theme. Change Commitment Abandon Kansas A Conversation With The Sky AD ASTRA PER ASPERA Abandon / MVL73 Page 4 Feel It In Your Heart Control Lecrae / YLO82 Page 66 Used To Do It Too ConGRADulations! Class Of 2011 Abandon Under Fire Control Sent By Ravens Stone Soup Our Graceful Words Children 18:3 Hey Driftwood (Tides) Rain’s ’A Comin’ Aaron Keyes I Am Not The Same Dwell Child Of God Gungor Late Have I Loved You Beautiful Things Robert Pierre Stranger In This Land I’m All In Roger Williams & The All Mixed-Up Quartet Child Of Righteousness A Different Road Choices Circleslide Open Door Echoes of The Light Demon Hunter / MVL72 Page 52 Collapsing The World Is A Thorn Hawk Nelson Joanna Crazy Love Church; The Red Who We Are Until We All Have Faces 7eventh Time Down Do You Believe World Changer Flame Surrender Captured Flame Tonight Captured Red / YLO83 Page 38 Feed The Machine Until We All Have Faces Compassion Brandon Bee Listen To My Heart Inside These Walls Jonny Diaz Break My Heart Jonny Diaz The Choir 15 Doors De-Plumed Confession Sent By Ravens An Honest Heart Our Graceful Words Confidence; In Christ Lincoln Brewster Best Days ConGRADulations! Class Of 2011 Brenton Brown / YLO84 Page 26 We Lift You Up Our God Is Near Lincoln Brewster Whom Shall I Fear Real Life << ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING Conflict Dependence Conviction Determination The Afters Say It Now Light Up The Sky Underoath My Deteriorating Incline Ø (Disambiguation) Courage Hillsong United / YLO84 Page 32 Take Heart Aftermath Owl City January 28, 1986 All Things Bright And Beautiful Creation Gungor Brighter Day Beautiful Things Death Tim Timmons Oxygen The Grateful Children 18:3 Cover Your Eyes Rain’s ’A Comin’ Hawk Nelson Tally-Ho Crazy Love Hyland Downhill Weights And Measures The Afters We Won’t Give Up Light Up The Sky Devotion; Seeking God My Epic Perfector Yet Delirious? / MVL72 Page 68 Obsession Farewell The Choir To Bid Farewell De-Plumed Fedel Gone Club David Deceit I Am Empire Brain Damage Kings I Am Empire / YLO84 Page 34 You’re A Fake Kings Dependence Ashes Remain Inside of Me What I’ve Become Brandon Bee Helpless Inside These Walls Canton Jones I’m Fly Dominionaire Nicole C. Mullen I Need You Captivated Page Difficulties; Discouragement Underoath In Completion Ø (Disambiguation) Underoath In Division Ø (Disambiguation) Difficulties; Hope Within Gungor Please Be My Strength Beautiful Things Jonny Diaz / YLO84 Page 36 Here And Someday Jonny Diaz Propaganda And Odd Thomas The City Art Ambidextrous Discipleship Abandon Why Does It Take So Long Control Level 3:16 Casting Shadow Level 3:16 Viktory / MVL71 Page 16 Livin’ It Son Of The King Discouragement Underoath / MVL72 Page 66 In Division Ø (Disambiguation) Divorce Matthew West Two Houses The Story Of Your Life Doubt Endurance MercyMe / MVL74 Page 24 Move The Generous Mr. Lovewell Entertainment Jonny Diaz The Chick Fil-A Song Jonny Diaz Eternal Life The Afters Life Is Sweeter Light Up The Sky At The Onset Death’s Last Breath Healing In Surrender Eternal Vs. Temporal Disciple Eternity Horseshoes & Handgrenades Abandon SOS Control Hands / YLO85 Page 28 Give Me Rest Give Me Rest Dreams And Desires Eternity Owl City Dreams Don’t Turn To Dust All Things Bright And Beautiful Owl City / YLO85 Page 34 Galaxies All Things Bright And Beautiful Sky Sailing / Owl City Captains Of The Sky ConGRADulations! Class Of 2011 Royal Tailor Love Is Here Black & White Hawk Nelson One Shot Crazy Love 53 Children 18:3 Wonder I Rain’s ’A Comin’ Emptiness Abandon Kansas Where Else Can We Go AD ASTRA PER ASPERA Encouragement 33Miles Live Today Dominic Balli Favela American Dream Silverline Last One Standing Voices in the Night © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 How they are listed: Theme Artist Song Album >> Page 54ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING You are holding in your hands the Annual Thematic Listing Index! This fantastic resource allows you to reference all the Biblical themes associated with all the songs on the CDs and DVDs (over 600 songs) in the Youth Leaders Only Boxes and on the Music Video Loops of this past school year (YLO 82, 83, 84, 85 and MVL 71, 72, 73, 74). The songs listed in red type have complete Bible study sessions written for them which can be found in their respective YLO and MVL Resource Books. The Evangelism Echoing Angels / YLO83 Page 22 Say What You Believe Say What You Believe Flyleaf / MVL72 Page 42 Chasm Memento Mori Roger Williams & The All Mixed-Up Quartet More Than Anything A Different Road Evangelism; God’s Representatives Circleslide Echoes of The Light Echoes of The Light LeCrae Children of the Light (feat. Sonny Sandoval and Dillavou) Rehab 7eventh Time Down Jesus Machine World Changer How they are listed: Theme Artist Song Album 7eventh Time Down World Changer World Changer Superchick Cross The Line ConGRADulations! Class Of 2011 Evangelism; Urgency 7eventh Time Down What About Tonight World Changer Resource Book and page number for these studies are listed after the artist’s name. For a comprehensive list of the Scripture verses for each theme, point your web browser to the “What The Bible Says About...” (wbsa.logos.com) and type in the theme. Evangelism; Witnessing Anthem Lights / YLO84 Page 18 / MVL74 Page 22 Can’t Shut Up Anthem Lights Casting Crowns / MVL71 Page 10 Until The Whole World Hears Until The Whole World Hears Echoing Angels Burning Say What You Believe Hillsong UNITED / MVL74 Page 8 Go Aftermath Kristian Stanfill Over All The Earth Mountains Move Kristian Stanfill Say, Say Mountains Move LeCrae 40 Deep (feat. Tedashii and Trip Lee) Rehab Level 3:16 / MVL73 Page 24 Tell ’Em (Internal Conflict) Level 3:16 Silverline Voices in the Night Voices in the Night Failure; Fear Of Faith Brandon Bee Weight Of This Illusion Inside These Walls Coffey Anderson Rebuild Our Faith Coffey Anderson Fedel / YLO85 Page 26 Work It Out Club David Holly Starr Holding On To You Tapestry Hyland Jumping The Gun Weights And Measures Natalie Grant Daring To Be Love Revolution Natalie Grant Desert Song Love Revolution Peter Furler Matter Of Faith On Fire Sent By Ravens / YLO82 Page 72 New Fire Our Graceful Words The Afters Saving Grace Light Up The Sky Abandon Known Control Sent By Ravens Jill Plays Tricks, Jack Plays God Our Graceful Words I Am Empire / MVL74 Page 18 Brain Damage Kings Faith; Assurance Dominic Balli Daisy’s Song American Dream Roger Williams & The All Mixed-Up Quartet King Jesus A Different Road Tim Timmons I Will Not Be Shaken The Grateful © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 << Page ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING Faith; When Weak Family; Relationships Friendship; Broken God’s Attributes Children 18:3 / YLO83 Page 18 Oh Honestly! Rain’s ’A Comin’ Fellowship At The Onset Ruin And Rebirth Healing In Surrender Coffey Anderson / MVL71 Page 22 You Are All I’m After Coffey Anderson Forgiveness Holly Starr / YLO83 Page 28 / MVL73 Page 26 I Love You Anyway Tapestry Peter Furler / YLO85 Page 36 Reach On Fire Underoath Paper Lung Ø (Disambiguation) Hawk Nelson Thank You For The Beautiful Memories Crazy Love A Love Not Lost Life, Love, Hope And You Towers Faith; Within Trials Circleslide Eye of The Hurricane Echoes of The Light Dominic Balli You Are There American Dream LeCrae Walking on Water Rehab Royal Tailor Freefall Black & White Royal Tailor Gravity Black & White Family I Am Empire Hammers And Anvils Kings Family; Conflicts I Am Empire Take Me Away Kings Propaganda And Odd Thomas Inheritance Art Ambidextrous Family; Broken Laura Story Prodigal Song Blessings LeCrae Just Like You (feat. J. Paul) Rehab Family; Parents I Am Empire It’s Not Fair Kings Roger Williams & The All Mixed-Up Quartet Five Years Old A Different Road Kristian Stanfill Be With You Forever Mountains Move Brandon Bee Stones On Bones Inside These Walls Fedel Let It Go Club David Hands Water Give Me Rest Know Hope Collective Ocean Floor Know Hope Collective Nicole C. Mullen Forgive Me Captivated Sent By Ravens / MVL72 Page 44 New Fire Our Graceful Words Trin-i-tee 5:7 Let It Go Angel & Chanelle Freedom; In Christ Chris Tomlin No Chains On Me And If Our God is For Us… Hands Cube Give Me Rest Coffey Anderson Free Coffey Anderson At The Onset Over You Healing In Surrender Friendship; Support Echoing Angels California Say What You Believe Friendship; With God Chris Tomlin / YLO82 Page 52 Our God And If Our God is For Us… God’s Blessing Trin-i-tee 5:7 Blessing Me Angel & Chanelle Brandon Bee Whispers In Silence Inside These Walls Trin-I-Tee 5:7 / MVL74 Page 26 / YLO85 Page 46 Over & Over (Feat. P.J. Morton) Angel & Chanelle Frustration God’s Care Hawk Nelson LAX Crazy Love Future; The Peter Furler Closer On Fire Giving Canton Jones Window Dominionaire Glorifying God Anthem Lights Lighthouse Anthem Lights LeCrae Boasting (feat. Anthony Evans) Rehab God 55 Aaron Keyes Raised Me Up Dwell Chris Tomlin All to Us And If Our God is For Us… Hawk Nelson My Next Breath Crazy Love Jonny Diaz Weeps For You Jonny Diaz Nicole C. Mullen My Shepherd Captivated The Choir Black Cloud De-Plumed Hillsong UNITED Father Aftermath © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 How they are listed: Theme Artist Song Album >> Page 56ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING You are holding in your hands the Annual Thematic Listing Index! This fantastic resource allows you to reference all the Biblical themes associated with all the songs on the CDs and DVDs (over 600 songs) in the Youth Leaders Only Boxes and on God’s Creation Andy Kirk Remarkable Wake Up My Soul God’s Eternal Nature A Love Not Lost Siloam Towers Anthem Lights Can’t Get Over You Anthem Lights God’s Faithfulness 7eventh Time Down I Need Someone World Changer Abandon Kansas Give And Take AD ASTRA PER ASPERA Brandon Bee Everlasting Song Inside These Walls Chris Tomlin Faithful And If Our God is For Us… How they are listed: Theme Artist Song Album Chris Tomlin / MVL74 Page 14 I Lift My Hands And If Our God Is For Us… Coffey Anderson Better Today Coffey Anderson Dominic Balli See What We Become American Dream the Music Video Loops of this past school year (YLO 82, 83, 84, 85 and MVL 71, 72, 73, 74). The songs listed in red type have complete Bible study sessions written for them which can be found in their respective YLO and MVL Resource Books. The Kristian Stanfill Day After Day Mountains Move Laura Story Faithful God Blessings Lincoln Brewster So Good Real Life Red Not Alone Until We All Have Faces Tim Timmons Never Will The Grateful Tim Timmons You Are Good The Grateful God’s Forgiveness Jonny Diaz Cross The Line Jonny Diaz The Katinas Home Collage Tenth Avenue North / MVL72 Page 56 You Are More The Light Meets the Dark God’s Glory Resource Book and page number for these studies are listed after the artist’s name. For a comprehensive list of the Scripture verses for each theme, point your web browser to the “What The Bible Says About...” (wbsa.logos.com) and type in the theme. God’s Grace God’s Holiness God’s Greatness God’s Intimacy Brenton Brown Glorious Our God Is Near Brandon Bee Inside These Walls Inside These Walls Canton Jones I Am Dominionaire Echoing Angels Fire Say What You Believe Chris Tomlin Majesty of Heaven And If Our God is For Us… Holly Starr Come Close Tapestry Anthem Lights Circles Anthem Lights Aaron Keyes Song Of Moses Dwell Lincoln Brewster More Than Amazing Real Life Robert Pierre Greater Is He I’m All In Tim Timmons / YLO85 Page 44 God’s Reply The Grateful God’s Guidance Abandon Push It Away Control Andy Kirk Beautiful Wake Up My Soul Ashes Remain Right Here What I’ve Become Gungor You Have Me Beautiful Things Canton Jones He Reigns Dominionaire The Museum / MVL71 Page 18 Never Look Away Let Love Win Jeremy Camp You Never Let Go ConGRADulations! Class Of 2011 Gungor Cannot Keep You Beautiful Things God’s Healing Kari Jobe / MVL71 Page 24 You Are For Me Kari Jobe Hillsong UNITED Light Will Shine Aftermath The Katinas Jehovah Collage Robert Pierre Maker Of The Stars I’m All In Kristian Stanfill Always Mountains Move © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Matthew West The Healing Has Begun The Story Of Your Life Gungor The Earth Is Yours Beautiful Things At The Onset / YLO84 Page 20 To Be Close Healing In Surrender God’s Jealous Love Know Hope Collective Jealous God Know Hope Collective God’s Kindness Gungor Higher Beautiful Things God’s Leading Know Hope Collective / YLO83 Page 30 Attention Know Hope Collective Nicole C. Mullen Lead Me Captivated << ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING God’s Love 33Miles Arms That Hold The Universe Today Abandon Your Love Goes On Control Circleslide Immortal Echoes of The Light Coffey Anderson Comes Down To It Coffey Anderson Disciple Collision Horseshoes & Handgrenades I Am Empire Love & Despair Kings Jamie Grace / MVL73 Page 14 MVL74 Page 12 Hold Me Hold Me EP Jonny Diaz Delights In You Jonny Diaz Jonny Diaz How Can It Be Jonny Diaz The Katinas How He Loves Collage The Katinas / YLO85 Page 42 L.O.V.E. Collage Laura Story You Are Love Blessings Page Level 3:16 Amazing Level 3:16 Lincoln Brewster Loved By You Real Life Robert Pierre / YLO85 Page 38 Light The Way I’m All In Royal Tailor Run To Love Black & White The Choir A Sentimental Song De-Plumed God’s Majesty Level 3:16 Most High Level 3:16 God’s Mercy Brenton Brown Our God Is Mercy Our God Is Near God’s Name Aaron Keyes In The Name Of God Dwell Brenton Brown His Name Our God Is Near God’s Plan Anthem Lights Outta My Mind Anthem Lights Coffey Anderson All the Way To Texas Coffey Anderson Jeremy Camp / MVL74 Page 20 The Way We Cry Out: The Worship Project God’s Power God’s Provision Kristian Stanfill / YLO83 Page 32 Like A Lion Mountains Move Brenton Brown All I Want Our God Is Near Kristian Stanfill Lord Almighty Mountains Move Canton Jones G.O.D. Dominionaire Nicole C. Mullen / YLO84 Page 44 I Can Captivated Coffey Anderson All Ye Coffey Anderson Canton Jones That Devil Dominionaire God’s Presence 7eventh Time Down Get Me To You World Changer Downhere / MVL71 Page 14 You’re Not Alone Two At A Time Jonny Diaz God Is Watching Jonny Diaz Know Hope Collective Just To Be Here Know Hope Collective 33Miles Hold Me Up Today Hands The Helix Give Me Rest SHIROCK / MVL72 Page 50 New Solution Everything Burns God’s Pursuit Flame Captured Me Captured Red Lie To Me Until We All Have Faces God’s Redemption Peter Furler Psalm 23 On Fire The Afters / YLO82 Page 76 MVL72 Page 58 Light Up the Sky Light Up The Sky 57 Gungor Call Me Out Beautiful Things God’s Protection Aaron Keyes / YLO85 Page 18 Dwell Dwell Ashes Remain Keep Me Breathing What I’ve Become Dominic Balli Refuge American Dream Holly Starr Psalm 23 Tapestry © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 How they are listed: Theme Artist Song Album >> Page 58ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING You are holding in your hands the Annual Thematic Listing Index! This fantastic resource allows you to reference all the Biblical themes associated with all the songs on the CDs and DVDs (over 600 songs) in the Youth Leaders Only Boxes and on God’s Sovereignty Aaron Keyes Sovereign Over Us Dwell Brenton Brown Higher (Empires Fall) Our God Is Near Fedel God’s Town Club David Jonny Diaz Figured Out Jonny Diaz Hyland Crying Out Weights And Measures Hyland Never Weights And Measures My Epic Ashes Yet Lincoln Brewster I Belong to You Real Life Natalie Grant Human Love Revolution Trin-i-tee 5:7 Some Kind Of Amazing Angel & Chanelle Trin-i-tee 5:7 Just Remember Angel & Chanelle God’s Will Gratitude Roger Williams & The All Mixed-Up Quartet I Give You My Heart A Different Road Kristian Stanfill You Will Reign Mountains Move God’s Workmanship Andy Kirk Strong God Wake Up My Soul Artist Song Album Coffey Anderson / YLO82 Page 60 You Are All I’m After Coffey Anderson Kristian Stanfill Holding My World Mountains Move God’s Strength How they are listed: Theme the Music Video Loops of this past school year (YLO 82, 83, 84, 85 and MVL 71, 72, 73, 74). The songs listed in red type have complete Bible study sessions written for them which can be found in their respective YLO and MVL Resource Books. The Canton Jones On The Run Dominionaire Flame Power Captured Matthew West Strong Enough The Story Of Your Life God’s Sufficiency Aaron Keyes Only Just Begun Dwell Andy Kirk Wonderful Savior Wake Up My Soul Ashes Remain / YLO85 Page 22 Everything Good What I’ve Become Chris Tomlin Lovely And If Our God is For Us… Propaganda And Odd Thomas Beautiful Pain Art Ambidextrous Gods Plan Holly Starr I’ll Watch You Dance Tapestry Grace 33Miles What Grace Looks Like Today Disciple The Ballad of St. Augustine Horseshoes & Handgrenades Disciple Worth The Pain Horseshoes & Handgrenades Echoing Angels All I’m Living For Say What You Believe Fedel What Your Name Is Club David Hands Restart Give Me Rest © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Resource Book and page number for these studies are listed after the artist’s name. For a comprehensive list of the Scripture verses for each theme, point your web browser to the “What The Bible Says About...” (wbsa.logos.com) and type in the theme. Level 3:16 I Remember Level 3:16 Grief; Comfort In The Choir Hey, Gene De-Plumed Heaven A Love Not Lost Color The Night Towers Peter Furler Glory To The King On Fire Heaven; Longing For 33Miles Where I Wanna Go Today Gungor Heaven Beautiful Things Holiness; Christlikeness Fedel Elevate Club David Holy Spirit At The Onset Angelica’s Song Healing In Surrender Canton Jones Already Gone Dominionaire Growth Canton Jones Hallelujah Dominionaire Lincoln Brewster / YLO82 Page 68 Real Life Real Life Guidance Canton Jones When I Ride Dominionaire Guilt Hawk Nelson Skeleton Crazy Love Healing 33Miles Underneath Today Ashes Remain Unbroken What I’ve Become Fedel Club David Club David Know Hope Collective Spirit Speaks Know Hope Collective Honesty Abandon Kansas Liar AD ASTRA PER ASPERA << ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING Hope 33Miles Call My Name Today Abandon / YLO84 Page 16 Help Control At The Onset This Is Not The End Healing In Surrender Children 18:3 Lost So Long Rain’s ’A Comin’ Children 18:3 Rain’s ’A Comin’ Rain’s ’A Comin’ Echoing Angels Sad Sad Tears Say What You Believe Owl City The Real World All Things Bright And Beautiful Royal Tailor Hope Black & White Shirock / MVL73 Page 12 Still Young Everything Burns The Choir Midnight Sun De-Plumed Aaron Keyes Life Without My God Dwell Circleslide Samson Echoes of The Light Humility Fedel Hope In You Club David Hawk Nelson You’re Love Is A Mystery Crazy Love Hands Here I Am Give Me Rest Lecrae / MVL73 Page 10 Background (feat. C-Lite) Rehab House Of Heroes / MVL74 Page 32 So Far Away Suburbia Propaganda And Odd Thomas Como Se Dice Art Ambidextrous Hyland / MVL73 Page 22 This Love Is Free Weights & Measures Manafest / MVL73 Page 18 Every Time You Run The Chase My Epic Rich Yet Natalie Grant Someday Our King Will Come Love Revolution Page Underoath A Divine Eradication Ø (Disambiguation) Hypocrisy I Am Empire Saints And Sinners Kings Insecurity Abandon Talk To Me Control Disciple Invisible Horseshoes & Handgrenades Jealousy Hawk Nelson Fraud Crazy Love Jehovah God Andy Kirk You Are God Wake Up My Soul Jesus Know Hope Collective We Remember Know Hope Collective Laura Story Friend Of Sinners Blessings Level 3:16 Know Him Level 3:16 Jesus; The Good Shepherd Andy Kirk Healer Wake Up My Soul Jesus’ Death (The Cross) 7eventh Time Down Rusty Nails World Changer Brandon Bee Hands Of Yours Inside These Walls The Choir Clouds De-Plumed Jonny Diaz Beauty Of The Cross Jonny Diaz Jesus’ Life Circleslide / MVL72 Page 64 You Are Everything Echoes Of The Light Jesus’ Lordship Aaron Keyes Every Knee Will Bow Dwell Aaron Keyes O My Soul Dwell Abandon Hero Control 59 Fedel All Jesus Everything Club David Jesus’ Name Chris Tomlin The Name of Jesus And If Our God is For Us… Kristian Stanfill We Glorify Your Name Mountains Move Laura Story Your Name Will Be Praised Blessings Silverline Live Everafter Voices in the Night Jesus’ Resurrection The Choir Spring De-Plumed Jesus’ Return (Second Coming) Level 3:16 The Return Level 3:16 Owl City Kamikaze All Things Bright And Beautiful Aaron Keyes Hope Is Dawning Dwell Jesus’ Sacrifice 33Miles / YLO82 Page 46 No Greater Love Today Aaron Keyes Sinless Savior Dwell Laura Story Remember Blessings Laura Story What A Savior Blessings © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 How they are listed: Theme Artist Song Album >> Page 60ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING You are holding in your hands the Annual Thematic Listing Index! This fantastic resource allows you to reference all the Biblical themes associated with all the songs on the CDs and DVDs (over 600 songs) in the Youth Leaders Only Boxes and on Joy A Love Not Lost Starlight On Prom Night Towers Coffey Anderson Father Abraham Coffey Anderson Laura Story This Is The Day Blessings Roger Williams & The All Mixed-Up Quartet / YLO83 Page 42 Smile Every Day A Different Road Justice Artist Song Album Know Hope Collective Good Life Know Hope Collective LeCrae Gotta Know (feat. Benjah) Rehab LeCrae Divine Intervention (feat. J. R.) Rehab Lincoln Brewster Made for More Real Life Matthew West / YLO84 Page 40 My Own Little World The Story Of Your Life Andy Kirk / YLO85 Page 20 Let Justice Ring Wake Up My Soul Matthew West The Reason For The World The Story Of Your Life Knowing God Matthew West The Story Of Your Life The Story Of Your Life Anthem Lights I Wanna Know You Like That Anthem Lights How they are listed: Theme the Music Video Loops of this past school year (YLO 82, 83, 84, 85 and MVL 71, 72, 73, 74). The songs listed in red type have complete Bible study sessions written for them which can be found in their respective YLO and MVL Resource Books. The Canton Jones I Believe In You Dominionaire Life; Purpose/ Meaning David Crowder / MVL72 Page 48 SMS (Shine) Church Music 7eventh Time Down Alive In You World Changer A Love Not Lost Trust These Hands Towers Abandon Kansas / YLO83 Page 16 / MVL72 Page 60 The Golden State AD ASTRA PER ASPERA Brandon Bee / YLO84 Page 24 Bring Me To Life Inside These Walls Echoing Angels Way Of Life Say What You Believe Newsboys One Shot ConGRADulations! Class Of 2011 Owl City Hospital Flowers All Things Bright And Beautiful Press Play One Life ConGRADulations! Class Of 2011 Roger Williams & The All Mixed-Up Quartet Average Joe A Different Road Loneliness Abandon Kansas Take My Lead AD ASTRA PER ASPERA Red Hymn For The Missing Until We All Have Faces Lord’s Prayer Nicole C. Mullen / MVL74 Page 38 Kingdom Come Captivated © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Resource Book and page number for these studies are listed after the artist’s name. For a comprehensive list of the Scripture verses for each theme, point your web browser to the “What The Bible Says About...” (wbsa.logos.com) and type in the theme. Love Love; For God Hawk Nelson / YLO83 Page 26 MVL73 Page 8 Crazy Love Crazy Love Aaron Keyes Lavish Dwell Andy Kirk Love Is The Only Thing Wake Up My Soul The Katinas Love People Collage Natalie Grant Beauty Mark Love Revolution Natalie Grant / YLO82 Page 70 Love Revolution Love Revolution Sent By Ravens True Bride Our Graceful Words The Choir Leprechaun De-Plumed The Choir Love Your Mind De-Plumed Love; Committed Andrew Peterson / MVL71 Page 20 Dancing In The Minefields Counting Stars Silverline All Consuming Love Voices in the Night 7eventh Time Down Love Parade World Changer Andy Kirk Falling I Love With You Wake Up My Soul Dominic Balli Again And Again American Dream Hillsong UNITED Like An Avalanche Aftermath Jonny Diaz Love I’m Living For Jonny Diaz Nicole C. Mullen A Song for You Captivated Peter Furler Never Ending Love Song On Fire Trin-i-tee 5:7 Heaven Hear My Heart Angel & Chanelle Trin-i-tee 5:7 I Don’t Need A Reason Angel & Chanelle << ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING Love; Romantic A Love Not Lost Angel Towers Dominic Balli Take My Love American Dream Hyland Heart To Life Weights And Measures Hyland Taking The Scenic Route Weights And Measures The Katinas Every Single Bit of You Collage LeCrae I Love You (feat. Chris Lee) Rehab Owl City / MVL74 Page 4 Deer In The Headlights All Things Bright And Beautiful Owl City Honey And The Bee All Things Bright And Beautiful Love; Sacrificial Gungor People Of God Beautiful Things Love; Unconditional Miracles Optimism Missions Peace; Spiritual Canton Jones Be Healed Dominionaire Know Hope Collective Build Us Back Know Hope Collective Level 3:16 / YLO83 Page 34 Via Level 3:16 My Epic Pour Yet Silverline Wake the Nations Voices in the Night Motivation Hawk Nelson / MVL71 Page 28 Shaken Live Life Loud Royal Tailor / YLO85 Page 40 MVL74 Page 16 Make A Move Black & White Music Peter Furler Faster And Louder On Fire Obedience Canton Jones A Mother’s Prayer Dominionaire Abandon Kansas / MVL74 Page 28 Heaven Come My Way Ad Astra Per Aspera Holly Starr What Is Love Tapestry Echoing Angels Leaving Here Say What You Believe Lust Kaboose / YLO82 Page 64 Get Right Night Owls 5: Bird Flu Hyland / YLO85 Page 30 Fireworks Weights And Measures Marriage Sanctus Real / MVL71 Page 26 Lead Me Pieces Of A Real Heart Sent By Ravens Beautiful List Our Graceful Words Page Peter Furler All In Your Head On Fire Owl City Alligator Sky All Things Bright And Beautiful Echoing Angels I Will Give You Peace Say What You Believe LeCrae New Shalom (feat. Pro) Rehab Persecution The Afters Start Over Light Up The Sky The Choir Dreams De-Plumed 33Miles Worth The Wait Today Circleslide / YLO82 Page 58 Litany Echoes Of The Light At The Onset Fighting Fire With Fallen Branches Healing In Surrender Royal Tailor Hold Me Together Black & White Level 3:16 Total Submission Level 3:16 Trin-i-tee 5:7 I’m Still Holdin’ On Angel & Chanelle Perseverance Dominic Balli We Won’t Stop American Dream Ashes Remain I Won’t Run Away What I’ve Become At The Onset Hold On Healing In Surrender Perspective Abandon New Years Day Control At The Onset Notwithstanding Healing In Surrender Circleslide Looking Up Echoes Of The Light Children 18:3 Stronger Rain’s ’A Comin’ Hawk Nelson We’re Alright Crazy Love Fedel Can’t Stop Me Club David Hands I Will Give Me Rest Matthew West Survivor The Story Of Your Life My Epic / YLO84 Page 42 Patience & Silence Yet Peter Furler Hold On On Fire 61 Positive Attitude 33Miles Today Today Power Canton Jones Big Dominionaire Prayer Nicole C. Mullen Our Father Captivated Pride House of Heroes / MVL71 Page 8 God Save The Foolish Kings Suburbia © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 How they are listed: Theme Artist Song Album >> Page 62ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING You are holding in your hands the Annual Thematic Listing Index! This fantastic resource allows you to reference all the Biblical themes associated with all the songs on the CDs and DVDs (over 600 songs) in the Youth Leaders Only Boxes and on Relationships At The Onset Count On Me Healing In Surrender Gungor / YLO83 Page 24 MVL73 Page 20 Beautiful Things Beautiful Things Revival Promise At The Onset Sullivan’s Trial Healing In Surrender Hands Jovian Give Me Rest Hillsong UNITED Awakening Aftermath Hyland The One That Got Away Weights And Measures Red Buried Beneath Until We All Have Faces Sacrifice Natalie Grant You Deserve Love Revolution Racism Switchfoot / MVL71 Page 4 The Sound Hello Hurricane Rebellion The Afters Runaway Light Up The Sky Rebirth Sent By Ravens This Awakening Our Graceful Words Reconciliation Children 18:3 Jack O’ Lantern Dreams Rain’s ’A Comin’ Artist Song Album Resource Book and page number for these studies are listed after the artist’s name. For a comprehensive list of the Scripture verses for each theme, point your web browser to the “What The Bible Says About...” (wbsa.logos.com) and type in the theme. Prodigal Roger Williams & The All Mixed-Up Quartet Surround Me A Different Road How they are listed: Theme the Music Video Loops of this past school year (YLO 82, 83, 84, 85 and MVL 71, 72, 73, 74). The songs listed in red type have complete Bible study sessions written for them which can be found in their respective YLO and MVL Resource Books. The Red Best Is Yet To Come Until We All Have Faces Redemption Flame / MVL74 Page 30 Surrender (feat. V. Rose) Captured The Afters Lift Me Up Light Up The Sky Regret Hyland ’Til Death Weights And Measures Owl City The Yacht Club All Things Bright And Beautiful These Hearts / MVL74 Page 12 Apology Rejected Forever Ended Yesterday I Am Empire Foxhole Kings I Am Empire Heart Attack Kings My Epic Lashes Yet Sent By Ravens I Hear Her Breathe Our Graceful Words Sent By Ravens Trailers vs. Tornadoes Our Graceful Words Silverline Broken Glass Voices in the Night Renewal Brandon Bee Maybe It’s The Last Day Inside These Walls Disciple Shot Heard ’Round The World Horseshoes & Handgrenades Disciple Watch It Burn Horseshoes & Handgrenades Fedel New Gear Club David Flame Recaptured Captured © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Repentance Gungor We Will Run Beautiful Things Trin-i-tee 5:7 I Need You Now Angel & Chanelle Circleslide The Turning Echoes Of The Light Restoration Chris Tomlin Awakening And If Our God is For Us… Flame Daniel 10 Captured Salvation A Love Not Lost Taking Chances Towers Abandon Hear It In Your Heart Control Ashes Remain On My Own What I’ve Become Disciple Deafening Horseshoes & Handgrenades Chris Tomlin Jesus, My Redeemer And If Our God is For Us… Flame Double Back Captured Level 3:16 See It How I See It Level 3:16 My Epic Sound and Fury Yet Peter Furler I’m Alive On Fire Silverline More Than A Whisper Voices in the Night Skillet Hero ConGRADulations! Class Of 2011 Silverline One Step Back Voices in the Night The Afters For The First Time Light Up The Sky Tim Timmons Bended Knee The Grateful Third Day / MVL72 Page 46 Lift Up Your Face Move Tim Timmons Search Me The Grateful Salvation; Justification Revenge Red Watch You Crawl Until We All Have Faces Hillsong UNITED Aftermath Aftermath << ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING Salvation; Redemption Brenton Brown Good News Our God Is Near Disciple Remedy Horseshoes & Handgrenades LeCrae Release Date (feat. Chris Lee) Rehab Natalie Grant Power of the Cross Love Revolution Salvation; Regeneration (New Life) Ashes Remain Change My Life What I’ve Become LeCrae New Reality (feat. Chinua Hawk) Rehab Silverline Creation Voices in the Night Silverline Start to Believe Voices in the Night Gungor Dry Bones Beautiful Things Hillsong UNITED Bones Aftermath Jonny Diaz What Water Can Do Jonny Diaz Level 3:16 Crazy Level 3:16 Owl City Plant Life All Things Bright And Beautiful Trin-i-tee 5:7 God’s Grace Angel & Chanelle Page Salvation; The Gospel Self-Examination My Epic Lower Still Yet Abandon Kansas Learn AD ASTRA PER ASPERA Trip Lee / MVL71 Page 12 The Invasion (Hero) featuring Jai Between Two Worlds Hillsong UNITED Search My Heart Aftermath Sanctification Anthem Lights Stranger Anthem Lights Satisfaction LeCrae God Is Enough (feat. Flame and Jai) Rehab Security Abandon Kansas Wings (Fear Of Heights) AD ASTRA PER ASPERA Propaganda And Odd Thomas So Help Me Art Ambidextrous Seeking God Know Hope Collective Sanctuary Know Hope Collective Self-Denial A Love Not Lost / YLO82 Page 48 The Precursor Towers Echoing Angels Taking Back Love Tonight Say What You Believe Propaganda And Odd Thomas Lean Art Ambidextrous Red The Outside Until We All Have Faces Self-Identity; In Christ Underoath Reversal Ø (Disambiguation) Matthew West To Me The Story Of Your Life Red Faces Until We All Have Faces Selfishness Canton Jones You Have My Heart Dominionaire Service Matthew West / MVL72 Page 54 My Own Little World The Story of Your Life Sin Flame Nonsense Captured Hands 2005 Give Me Rest Sin; Confession Of Hawk Nelson Done Holding On Crazy Love Sin; Consequence Of I Am Empire Dig You Out Kings Sin; Forgiveness Of Robert Pierre Who R U I’m All In Brandon Bee Nailed To The Cross Inside These Walls Roger Williams & The All Mixed-Up Quartet Free A Different Road LeCrae Used To Do It Too (feat. KB) Rehab Self Image; Uniqueness Hyland Coast To Coast Weights And Measures Children 18:3 Oh Bravo Rain’s ’A Comin’ LeCrae Background (feat. C-Lite) Rehab Matthew West Family Tree The Story Of Your Life MercyMe / MVL72 Page 62 Beautiful The Generous Mr. Lovewell Newsboys / MVL73 Page 6 Miracles Born Again 63 Silverline Shine a Light Voices in the Night Sin; Repentance Manafest / MVL71 Page 6 Avalanche The Chase Royal Tailor Death Of Me Black & White Underoath Illuminator Ø (Disambiguation) Royal Tailor Wannabe Black & White © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 How they are listed: Theme Artist Song Album >> Page 64ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING You are holding in your hands the Annual Thematic Listing Index! This fantastic resource allows you to reference all the Biblical themes associated with all the songs on the CDs and DVDs (over 600 songs) in the Youth Leaders Only Boxes and on Sin; Struggle With Cory Lamb / MVL73 Page 16 Break The Cycle Break The Cycle EP Propaganda And Odd Thomas I Hate It Art Ambidextrous Sin; Temptation LeCrae Killa Rehab Social Action Know Hope Collective Hands And Feet Know Hope Collective Propaganda And Odd Thomas Change Art Ambidextrous Spiritual Warfare Disciple Battle Lines Horseshoes & Handgrenades How they are listed: Theme Artist Song Album Underoath / YLO82 Page 78 Catch Myself Catching Myself Ø (Disambiguation) Underoath Vacant Mouth Ø (Disambiguation) Submission A Love Not Lost Turning The Pages Towers the Music Video Loops of this past school year (YLO 82, 83, 84, 85 and MVL 71, 72, 73, 74). The songs listed in red type have complete Bible study sessions written for them which can be found in their respective YLO and MVL Resource Books. The Kristian Stanfill My Reward Mountains Move Tim Timmons Humble Me The Grateful Surrender Anthem Lights Lifeline Anthem Lights Ashes Remain Come Alive What I’ve Become The Katinas What It’s Worth Collage Owl City How I Became The Sea All Things Bright And Beautiful Roger Williams & The All Mixed-Up Quartet Future A Different Road Talent Propaganda And Odd Thomas Art Ambidextrous Art Ambidextrous Temptation Ashes Remain Take It Away What I’ve Become Testimony Royal Tailor Control Black & White Sent By Ravens Philadelphia Our Graceful Words Thanksgiving Truth Brandon Bee Radiant Son (Give Thanks To The One) Inside These Walls Tim Timmons The Grateful The Grateful Tim Timmons How We Thank You The Grateful Time Circleslide Gone Echoes Of The Light Transformation Delirious? MVL71 Page 32 History Maker Farewell Flame Move Captured Flame / YLO84 Page 30 Put On Captured Silverline Stop Me Now Voices in the Night Abandon Let Go Control A Love Not Lost Tommy: The Assassin Towers Tim Timmons Resurrection Life The Grateful The Afters I Am Yours Light Up The Sky Anthem Lights Where the Light Is Anthem Lights Trust Chris Tomlin I Will Follow And If Our God is For Us… B. Reith My Story ConGRADulations! Class Of 2011 Holly Starr Surrender Tapestry Flame Alive Captured Hyland Desperate Man Weights And Measures My Epic Further Up/Further In Yet © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Resource Book and page number for these studies are listed after the artist’s name. For a comprehensive list of the Scripture verses for each theme, point your web browser to the “What The Bible Says About...” (wbsa.logos.com) and type in the theme. The Katinas I’ll Wait Collage Laura Story / YLO84 Page 38 Blessings Blessings Robert Pierre Trust In You I’m All In The Choir / YLO83 Page 46 Enough To Love De-Plumed Ashes Remain End of Me What I’ve Become Royal Tailor Black & White Black & White Unity At The Onset Anthem Healing In Surrender Hawk Nelson We Can Change The World Crazy Love The Katinas Collage Collage Robert Pierre Silent Cry I’m All In Victory Disciple / YLO82 Page 62 Dear X, You Don’t Own Me Horseshoes & Handgrenades Disciple Revolution: Now Horseshoes & Handgrenades Silverline / YLO82 Page 74 Turn it Up Voices in the Night Violence Children 18:3 Cruel One Rain’s ’A Comin’ Virtue Canton Jones All About The Kingdom Dominionaire Weariness Fedel Tired Of The Struggle Club David Wisdom Fedel Wisdom Club David << ANNUAL THEMATIC LISTING Words; Power Of Dominic Balli Louder American Dream The World; Worldliness The Katinas Majesty Collage Peter Furler Greater Is He On Fire Red / MVL74 Page 6 Until We All Have Faces Feed The Machine Polen / MVL71 Page 30 We All Fall Down Face To Face Robert Pierre Dead To Sin I’m All In Sent By Ravens Salt And Light Our Graceful Words Worship Worship: Call To 7eventh Time Down Worship Jesus World Changer Page Worship; Praise Brenton Brown All For You Our God Is Near Brenton Brown Joyful Our God Is Near Canton Jones Necessary Dominionaire Echoing Angels Love So Beautiful Say What You Believe Andy Kirk Wake Up My Soul Wake Up My Soul Hillsong UNITED Nova Aftermath Brandon Bee Majesty Reigns Inside These Walls Brenton Brown Arise And Sing Our God Is Near Hillsong UNITED Rhythms Of Grace Aftermath Canton Jones Worship You Dominionaire Dominic Balli Twenty Seventeen American Dream Lincoln Brewster Reaching for You Real Life Canton Jones / YLO84 Page 28 Worshipper Dominionaire Robert Pierre Be Lifted Up I’m All In Lincoln Brewster Shout for Joy Real Life Circleslide Love Amazing Echoes Of The Light Trin-i-tee 5:7 Bring Your Praise Angel & Chanelle Natalie Grant Greatness Of Our God Love Revolution Circleslide Nothing Compares to You Echoes Of The Light Coffey Anderson My Soul Magnifies Coffey Anderson Coffey Anderson Seek Your Face Coffey Anderson Coffey Anderson You Alone Coffey Anderson Hands Northern Lights Give Me Rest 65 Robert Pierre Sing For Joy I’m All In Tim Timmons Uprising The Grateful Trin-i-tee 5:7 I Worship Your Name Angel & Chanelle Worship; Thanksgiving Flame All I Need Captured Zeal Abandon Live It Out Control LeCrae High (feat. Sho Baraka and Suzy Rock) Rehab Level 3:16 Level Level 3:16 Natalie Grant Song to the King Love Revolution Natalie Grant Your Great Name Love Revolution Nicole C. Mullen Holy Captivated Captivated Nicole C. Mullen I’ll Praise Your Holy Name Captivated Nicole C. Mullen My Tribute-Redeemer Captivated © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 How they are listed: Theme Artist Song Album Page >> 66 RE:TUNED Unavoidable. Pervasive. Inescapable. Secular pop music is everywhere. Even if you can get your young Christian friends to switch their listening habits from secular to sacred, they are still going to hear the top popular songs everywhere they go. In this section we provide you some ideas to take advantage of some of the most popular secular songs. Use the opening questions, the thematic concepts and discussion ideas to spice up your Bible study, Sunday School lesson, camp/retreat meeting or outreach event message. Artist: Artist: Artist: Song: Rolling Into Deep Album: 21 Song: Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall Album: Every Teardrop IS A Waterfall Song: Walk Album: Wasting Light By: Cindy Engøy [email protected] By: Doug Ranck [email protected] By: Jessica Parrent [email protected] Teaching Point: Love lost and betrayal Teaching Point: Hope Teaching Point: Salvation, Self-Examination, Identity in Christ Opening Question: Have you ever been in love or had deep feelings for someone and that person let you down? Or, has your best friend broadcast something you told them in secret? If you feel comfortable to share, feel free to share your experience. Opening Questions: What is your favorite type of music? When do you most often like to listen to your favorite music? What music do you like when you are in a good mood? What music do you like when times are challenging? Discussion: “Rolling Into Deep” is a great song that expresses how each one of us has felt. Anyone who has been in love and hurt, or had a friend betray them, or been taken advantage of (which is probably all of us) can totally relate to her words, You had my heart inside of your hands, and it played it to the beat. And then there’s the anger and revenge that builds in each of us when we have been hurt and betrayed – You’re going to wish you’d never meet me. It’s payback time! Discussion: Everyone has an opinion about music. Music has a way of connecting with us like no other. Music brings back memories. Music also brings hope. Many anthems have been written for movements and revolutions. Those songs have become legendary for their inspirational content. Opening Questions: Have you ever felt that you had lost your way, needed a refresh button on life, or that your relationship with God needed mending? Have you ever thought, “I just need a new beginning”? Have you wondered, “Will God take me back?” If so, and you are willing, please share that experience. Adelle You might have tried to talk to your parents, youth pastor, or another adult, but they just don’t seem to get it or they try to make you think that what you are feeling is no big deal. There is Someone who does care about what you have gone through – the hurt feelings, lost love, and betrayal: Jesus! Yes, the maker of the universe in deeply interested in you and your feelings. He does feel your pain! Psalms 58:6 states, “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” (NLT) How you feel is so important to Jesus that He saves all your tears. Wow! Talk about feeling our pain—He really does! Romans 12:17 warns us against trying to do any “payback” ourselves. But, that’s really hard to do. The first thing we want to do is make the other person realizes how much they hurt us, and we will hurt them just as badly. But, hold on – payback might be coming. Deuteronomy 32:35 tells us that God will take care of whatever payback is necessary. Conclusion: Can we get past the pain of love lost, betrayal, or a loss of trust in someone? Can we leave our hurt in the hands of Jesus and let Him take of the problem? It really is that easy! Coldplay In this song, Coldplay expresses the hope found in music even in the midst of trying times. The first few lines say, I turn the music up, I got my records on, I shut the world outside until the lights come on, maybe the streets alight, maybe the trees are gone, but I feel my heart start beating to my favorite song. The songwriter has found an expectation when circumstances say otherwise. The beat of the song and its inspirational lyrics move him to hang in there. Read Psalm 42:5-6a. These words remind us we can look beyond our failures and disappointments to God, who came to save us. We can put our trust in Him. We can do this through praising Him. The words of the Psalms are true but can feel hollow when we are in the middle of trials and tough times. God offers us other ways to experience hope. We need to recognize the songs of our faith (whether we sing well or not!) that lead into the place of hope and out of despair. As we recognize these songs, whether it is a classic hymn or a contemporary “scream-o” worship anthem, they will offer us a tool for letting our emotions flow in the direction of our victorious Savior. Conclusion: Identify three songs that “pump you up” and bring you hope in God. What is most inspiring about these songs? Talk to your friends and find out what songs move them. © 2011, INTERLINC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Foo Fighters Discussion: “Walk” deals with the issue of wanting a second chance – wanting to learn how to walk again. The song is upbeat, yet it reveals someone who has been hurting and on his or her knees begging because he or she never wants to die. This song to me sounds like a man who is hurting and calling out to God for a chance at a new life, forgiveness, and to be a reborn Christian. • Do you ever feel as if you need to learn how to talk and walk again? • Have you ever felt as though you needed to start over, that you needed a new life? • Have you ever felt a fear of death? What does it mean to live forever to a Christian? 2 Corinthians 5:17 says that if you are saved you are a new creation. Your past and your sins are taken away – you have forgiveness and are a new person to God. You will learn to walk again in Christ and speak of Godly things not worldly things. Read Psalm 23:4. Death does come to us all, but Christians should have no fear. Christ is with us at every turn – we should always seek comfort in him. In John 11:25-26 Jesus says that we will never really die. Read John 14:1-3. We need to put our faith in Christ; He went to prepare a place for us and He will return for us. So let’s not let our fear guide us, instead we should enjoy this time on earth. We should reach out to people and love them as Christ would and lead them to Him by our love. Become the new person He has led you to be; learn to walk and talk as Jesus would in all aspects of your life. And when the time is right, He will return for us! << Page RE:TUNED67 Artist: Foster the People Artist: Artist: G.Love & Special Sauce Katy Perry Song: Pumped Up Kicks Album: Torches Song: Peace, Love, and Happiness Album: Superhero Brother Song: Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) Album: Teenage Dream By: Carl Jones http://youthguy07.blogspot.com By: Ryan James Ross [email protected] By: Nikki Febinger [email protected] Teaching Point: Violence, Fitting In, Despair Teaching Point: Hurt, Worry, Poverty, Faith, Hope Teaching Point: Having fun God’s way. Opening Questions: Have you ever considered taking an extreme step to become part on the “in-crowd?” Maybe changing your personal style or doing something outrageous to draw attention to yourself? Or, engaging in negative behavior that would force others to notice you? Opening Questions: If you could wish anything for the world, what would it be? What do you think this world needs the most? With all the hurt, hunger, thirst, and sickness that we see, sometimes we can just end up sitting in sadness and doing nothing. Have you ever felt like this? When? What do people sitting in sadness need? Opening Questions: Have you ever been to a party where kids were using alcohol and making bad decisions? Were they doing things that went against your beliefs? Were they doing things that were breaking the law? Discussion: This seems like a simple song until you begin to listen closely and discover that it is all about shooting people. Someone named Randy is on the prowl, threatening to gun down all the kids who he sees as “cooler” than himself. He uses fancy shoes as a way of identifying those who seem to think they are better than he, and then warns them that they better be on the run; he is coming for them. We learn in the second verse that he feels ignored at home and is seeking attention any way he can get it. Discussion: G. Love and Special Sauce have been rocking for years, and a few years back they went to Rio de Janeiro. While they were there, G. Love was inspired to write this song after spending time in the slums of Rio, and he dedicated this song to the children he met there. “We went in and played for these kids, and just the energy these kids gave back to us and the whole day was just joyous,” G. Love says, “My thinking was, why let this world weigh on your shoulders? If those kids can be so full of life and love and hope, then anybody can.” Everyone needs to feel wanted and that they belong. Yet, we are all excluded from things every day. It was no different for Jesus – He was an outcast too. • What are some other examples of “pumped up kicks” that your peers use to set themselves apart from those who are “less cool?” • The shooter in our song thinks of himself as an old west cowboy armed with a six-shooter. What are some heroic images that may promote violence in an attempt to fit in? • When you feel down or depressed, to whom do you turn? What keeps you from going over the edge? John 10:10 tells us that Jesus came so that we might live “the abundant life” – full of joy and excitement. We are called to live above our circumstances, not under them. How do we keep from becoming so overwhelmed by the bad things in life that we take our despair out on society? Where does our hope come from? Conclusion: Wanting to fit in and be accepted is normal. God granted us grace through Jesus Christ so that we would all be accepted in the family of God. How can you, as a follower of Jesus, make the “Randy’s” at your school feel included and loved? In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus gave his advice to those weighted down by the worries of the world. Read it, and then listen to G. Love’s “Peace, Love, and Happiness” or watch the video (see YouTube.) Do you think the world needs peace, love, and happiness? If everyone had these things, and treated each other that way, what would the world look like? Would it be fixed? If we trust our worries to God and walk with faith in Jesus, the Holy Spirit will be working some big changes in us. Read Galatians 5:22-23 and see how this fruit of the Spirit is exactly what this world needs. If each one of these descriptions were truly lived by Christians, what would the world look like? What would your life look like if these were lived out? Conclusion: Peace, love, and joy are exactly the attributes that a relationship with Jesus will work to create in you. Read John 13:34. Christians are supposed to be known by living out love in the world. We All the descriptions of the fruit of the Spirit, especially love, are things we DO. These aren’t things we do by sitting in church chairs. How are these, and how can these actions that the world needs, act out in your life today? What can you do for those that are hurting around you this week? Discussion: You have probably heard your schoolmates discuss what they did over the weekend. Often their stories involve alcohol (or other substances) and bad decisions. • Why do teenagers party? What are teens seeking when they do this? • What are some of the repercussions of breaking the law? • If you are caught in a position where you either do something wrong that your friends are doing OR you leave the party, which would you choose? Be as honest as possible with your answer. • Do you tend to stay away from parties where drinking or drugs are involved? Why or why not? • Make a “Pros and Cons of Partying” list. Which side of the list is longer? Read Proverbs 23:19; 29-35 (The Message paraphrase is pretty straightforward.) Compare these verses with the song’s lyrics: There’s a pounding in my head, Is this a hickey or a bruise?, It’s a blacked out blur, Think we kissed, but I forgot, Trying to connect the dots, A warrant for my arrest, Yeah, I think we broke the law/Always say we’re gonna stop. See the connection? Katy’s way – the worldly way – is EXACTLY what is spoken of in verses 32-35. Read the passage from Proverbs again – this time, connect each verse to an above phrase from the song. Conclusion: God’s Word is clear: your body is a living sacrifice to Him. He gave it to you so that you can use it to honor Him. The Bible is not a book of “don’ts”, it’s a book of “do’s” – “DO this and you will live a long life.” “DO this and you will be happy.” To have a happy and clean-lived life – DO it God’s way! © 2011, INTERLINC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page >> 68 RE:TUNED Unavoidable. Pervasive. Inescapable. Secular pop music is everywhere. Even if you can get your young Christian friends to switch their listening habits from secular to sacred, they are still going to hear the top popular songs everywhere they go. In this section we provide you some ideas to take advantage of some of the most popular secular songs. Use the opening questions, the thematic concepts and discussion ideas to spice up your Bible study, Sunday School lesson, camp/retreat meeting or outreach event message. Artist: Artist: Artist: Song: Party Rock Anthem Album: Sorry For Party Rocking Song: Miserable At Best Album: A Lesson In Romantics Song: The Cave Album: Sigh No More By: Kirk Moore [email protected] By: Doug Ranck [email protected] By: Dave Felts [email protected] Teaching Point: Think. Teaching Point: Difficulties; Disappointment Opening Question: Are you sure you want to lose your mind? Opening Question: Describe the last time you were disappointed by something that didn’t work out as you planned. What were the circumstances? Was it a surprise or expected? Teaching Point: Life can be full of confusing voices, but we have a resource in God to overcome those voices. LMFAO Discussion: Are you familiar with the internet acronym LMFAO? Look it up, and then, as you blush, try to think of other possible meanings for the abbreviation. Ask your students if they can come up with some clean, intelligent alternatives. Here are some to get you started: •Learning Much From Alternate Opinions. •Lighting Markers For Alien Onset. •Linking My Fortune Around Opulence. •Locating Microscopic Fossils And Organisms. LMFAO’s party-encouraging #1 Billboard hit encourages the listeners to lose their minds in the music and in the party lifestyle. (“Party Rock” is also a slang term for cocaine, though the song doesn’t seem to encourage cocaine use.) The video for the song, however, pokes fun at those who lose their mind in the party lifestyle. Instead of encouraging the lifestyle, the video shows people who have become zombie-like from listening to and following the song’s directions. • What things are you so sure about that you don’t ever ask questions? • What would you be willing to completely lose your mind over? Romans 12:2 encourages readers to be transformed by the renewing of their minds so that they can discern God’s will. Colossians 2:8 calls readers to be wary of being led astray with high-sounding nonsense. Isaiah 1:14-18 recalls God’s invitation to turn from hypocritical religious actions and instead “argue it out” with God. • What questions would you ask God if you were sitting down for a chat right now? • What questions do you think would be off-limits? • What do you really wonder about? Conclusion: Out in the world or even in church, thinking and asking questions is a good thing. No one has to check his or her brain at the door. God loves your questions. Think. Ask. Listen. Mayday Parade Discussion: We are guaranteed to experience disappointments in life. Difficulty is not a possibility; it is a certainty. It can come through events or things we may buy. Most often it comes through relationships we wish we had, or relationships we thought we had. The songwriter seems to express defeat over a relationship that thrived for a short period but now has died. Adding to the pain, the writer laments knowing that his former girlfriend is now with somebody else. This knowledge is causing sleepless nights and the feeling of being miserable at best. Romans 5:1-5 reminds us of the hope we have in God. This hope begins with suffering which produces perseverance, perseverance produces character, and character which produces hope. The apostle Paul emphasizes this: Hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Throughout our life, things we desired but underperformed or simply malfunctioned will disappoint us. People we deeply trusted and who promised to support us but whose actions did not mirror their words will disappoint us. In those times we are tempted to wallow in our misery, point fingers, and refuse to lift our eyes to the bigger picture. If we choose to continue putting our hope in people and things, leaving God’s hope out of the equation, this disappointing cycle will continue. The world calls us to hope in all it offers. Meanwhile, God pours out His love into our hearts. Conclusion: What is disappointing you these days? How have you been responding to those disappointments? What are some healthy ways you have worked through those circumstances and what are some unhealthy ways? How can you better keep the hope of Christ at the center of your life? © 2011, INTERLINC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Mumford & Sons Opening Questions: • What makes you feel confused and hopeless? • What advice do you sometimes hear from those around you who are not Christians? • How do you respond to advice that you know is wrong? Discussion: As the song begins, you have the sense that Mumford & Sons are talking to someone who has been a negative influence with lines like, It’s empty in the valley of your heart. The chorus makes a turn away from that negative voice, proclaiming, I will hold on hope… find strength in pain… change my ways. • Do you sometimes have difficulty keeping your hope in Christ alive when people are discouraging you? • What do you think it takes to “hold on hope?” In the second and third verses, the writer seems to gain more determination and strength, speaking more and more forcefully and with more and more confidence. First we hear, …let me at the truth, which will refresh my broken mind, and at the end, So make your siren’s call… I will not hear what you have to say. • What does it take to stand up against temptation and negative voices? • The third verse says, You can understand dependence when you know the maker’s hand. How do you think that relates to the ability to stand against temptation? • Do you think you gain confidence each time you stand up? Explain. James 1:2-4 says that trials are a proving ground for faith. You might see them as a spiritual gym for building faith muscles, making you strong and faithful. The challenge is to see trials and challenges as an opportunity to become more like Jesus, or as the song says, …to know how to live my life as it’s meant to be. Conclusion: How strong is your faith? Are you working through some challenges? As you depend on God, you will experience victory after victory, and you will see yourself growing more and more like the person He meant you to be. << Page RE:TUNED69 Artist: Queensrÿche Artist: Artist: Secondhand Serenade Seether Song: Get Started Album: Dedicated to Chaos Song: Take Me With You Album: Awake Song: Country Song Album: Holding on to Strings Better Left to Fray By: Mary Wilson [email protected] By: Joel Jackson [email protected] By: Barry Bridges [email protected] Teaching Point: Life’s too short – get started making a difference. Teaching Point: Love/Acceptance Teaching Point: Humility, Healthy Perspective, Simple Truth Opening Question: Twenty years from now, what do you want the “lines on your face” to remind you of—what places, good times, accomplishments, and friends? Opening Questions What is love? What are some popular ways to express love? Why do you want to experience love? Opening Questions: What kinds of things do you hate when people post on their Facebook status? Did you ever meet someone who had done heroic things but didn’t have a giant ego? Maybe they were really good at something, but didn’t brag about it? Maybe you have met someone who has a quiet confidence, but when they speak, they are painfully honest and cut straight to the simple truths. Discussion: “Get Started” by Queensrÿche is a call to get started living, to change your view, your scene, and bet it all on something. They won’t suffer fools, and they are willing to break some rules. Twenty years in and they are ready to rev their engines, pick up speed, and be better. Jesus calls us to get started too. As far as cultural rules go, His Word has this to say, “Don’t be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your minds.” (Romans 12:1-2) How do you renew your mind? You get started by assessing where you are now, your view, your same old scene. Then allow the Word to challenge you, to shed light on where you are and where you need to be to please Him and to know what He wants for you. What does Jesus want for you? What does He want for you to do? Romans 12:9-21 is full of great ideas: love sincerely, hate evil, cling to good, be devoted to others in brotherly love, honor others above yourself, be zealous for God (keep your engines revving), be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer, share with people in need, practice hospitality, live in harmony with others, don’t be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position, do not be conceited. This is quite a list; which of these challenges would be the most difficult for you? Does the list overwhelm you? Jesus summed all this up pretty simply when He told us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength – and to love others. Life is short – too short not to be zealous, not to pick up speed. Conclusion: What needs to change in your life – what scenery, what view? What bogus cultural rules are you buying into that will keep you from getting started, going where Jesus calls you, and caring for people as He does? Discussion: Everyone longs for acceptance. We spend tons of energy to find someone who truly loves us. Unfortunately, the rising divorce rate and our own feelings of rejection show that many people never find love. Television ads capitalize on our desire for love and acceptance with the promise, “Buy our product, and you will experience acceptance.” Popular music also expresses opinions about how to experience love or how to share love or how love makes us feel. This song explores feelings of love; interestingly, many of the feelings this song explores are also found as expressions of God’s love for us throughout the Scriptures. Secondhand Serenade sings, I don’t have anything to hide. I don’t have anything. The singer declares, You started seeing right through me and I’m loving every minute of it. This is how we want to feel accepted. We want someone to see all of us and still accept us for who we are. Psalm 139 speaks of God’s constant pursuit of a relationship with us. God knows us inside and out. This seems pretty scary when we consider all our flaws, mistakes, and actions of betrayal. The psalmist seeks to hide because he does not want to feel God’s probing eyes when he knows he does not measure up. Then, as the Psalm ends, the poet again declares that God knows him, but now he states this fact as a request. He has realized that even though God sees right through him, he experiences God’s full acceptance. This is love. God is love. Conclusion: How do you experience God’s relentless pursuit of you? Does it scare you and make you want to hide, or does it open you up to the reality that you are loved and accepted by Him? Have you acknowledged God’s complete acceptance of you? Discussion: What do you think “Country Song” is doing on an album by Seether? The title is almost out of place with their style, and the song is definitely not in the Country genre. It is almost as though the singer is talking to himself – you know, one of those conversations with the mirror where you almost hate yourself, but maybe you are just focused on the negative that you did. What do you think – is he talking to himself or someone else? Paul was a follower of Jesus who, after Jesus was gone, took up where the other followers left off and kept spreading the Good News around the known world. He really did a lot, had many bad circumstances that might stop a normal man or slow down a normal woman. When he talked about those things, he always played them down; they were not something he would tweet about or post on his Facebook status. The most important thing to him was his discovery of forgiveness. Read 1 Corinthians 15:8-11 and keep score on how many times Paul plays down his accomplishments. What do you read as the most important thing to Paul? What did Paul do that made this grace so meaningful? Conclusion: How do we let God’s grace go to waste? What are some ways that we can downplay our accomplishments and focus on the simple truth? © 2011, INTERLINC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page >> 70 MODERN WORSHIP SECTION Engaging Hearts And Minds In Worship By Tim Timmons “Leading worship for students is usually a race to see who’s going to worship first – the students or the chairs!” One of my early ministry heroes encouraged me with this one-liner many years ago after I had finished complaining about how hard it was to lead students in worship. How sad and typically true this statement is – not only for students, but for adults, too. Sadder still is how often our worship sets are just a few songs thrown together at the last minute because there simply wasn’t time to do anything more. And yet we still wonder why most of our students walk into our gatherings and never worship beyond going through the motions – and sometimes they won’t even do that! I understand that as a youth leader you are wearing about a thousand different ministry hats, worship leader being just one of them. So let me begin by saying THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your investment into the Kingdom! What you do is important and valuable. As worship leaders (whether full-time, part-time, or volunteer), you have been tasked with something incredibly difficult, no matter what age your congregation is. My community defines “worship” as responding to all that God is with all that we are. “Responding” is the key word. One of our main goals/purposes as worship leaders is to lead people to honestly respond to God, whether it’s with joy, frustration, obedience, surrender, etc. When our people enter our gatherings, how can we encourage them to respond to God, not just the music, or the emotionalism, or the hype? How can we lead them to own their response to Jesus? Try something with me. Right now, wherever you are, sing out loud, “How great is our God! Sing with me! How great is our God!” (Do it, even if it’s quietly in your heart.) Now, were you responding to the goodness of God, or simply doing what I asked you to? Was your mind and heart engaged with God, or were you thinking about all the things on your plate today? Let’s try this again, but this time I want you to pause, close your eyes, and think. What are you grateful for today? How has God shown himself to be great and loving in the past year? What are the areas in your life you need Him to be great right now? Now sing, “How great is our God! Sing with me! How great is our God! And all will see how great, how great is our God!” How was this time different from the first? Did you sing more honestly? Did you own the words after responding to God through your own life lens? One of the best ways I’ve found to lead people to own their response to God is through asking intentional questions of the songs being sung. One of my favorite examples of how a good question can turn a song around came about last Christmas. One of the young worship leaders at our church was struggling with leading Christmas carols that he felt were trite and powerless. I asked him what his favorite carol was and after a short pause, he identified “Oh, Holy Night.” I asked him to think of a question that would help him own the song and help the people own and respond to Jesus through the song. I went to his service the next night to support and encourage him and honestly, I was blown away by the impact of what happened next. Before he began the song, he asked, “When was the last time your soul felt its worth?” The room was suddenly engaged as it hadn’t been before! As leaders, we can only say, “Hey guys, let’s really think about the words to this song” so many times before it is numbing and ineffective. Consider the songs you use. What is the heart behind each song? What is a truth about God or humanity that the song conveys? What intentional questions can you ask to help people own these songs? How can you help them identify the areas in their lives that need these powerful truths? If we are deliberate about engaging the minds and hearts of people in spirit and in truth, there’s a chance we can lead them to beat the chairs in the race to worship. © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 << Page 71 Serving In Solidarity By Aaron Keyes For five years my wife and I have invited worship leaders from around the world to spend a season in our home, learning, growing, and soaking in the Lord. The experience has been unreal; we’ve had people stay anywhere from a week to six months and each time we launch another one of these leaders out, we sense God’s affirmation. One of the first things we do is to take them to our senior pastor’s house. We eat dinner, laugh, and share stories, often until late in the night. I hardly think anything of it, but our guests don’t stop talking about it. Apparently, a friendship between a worship pastor and a senior pastor is rare. This has to change. Several worship “movements” are having major impact in a lot of churches. They each share a common denominator: intentional solidarity between the senior leadership and the worship leadership. For instance, Passion isn’t just Louie Giglio; it’s Louie and Chris Tomlin. Hillsong’s not just Brian Houston; it’s Brian and his worship-leading son Joel. At Bethel Church, the “Jesus Culture” HQ, Bill Johnson’s son Brian is the primary worship pastor. Interesting. In 2 Kings 3, Elisha was beginning his prophetic ministry. He had Elijah’s “double portion” and had shown signs and wonders – but the king was asking him to prophesy. He made an interesting request in verse 15: “Bring me a harpist.” Seems like an odd time for a jam session, but watch what happened: “While the harpist was playing, the hand of the Lord came on Elisha.” Elisha’s prophetic potential wasn’t released until the musician played. This shows a connection between the musical and the spiritual. Think of David playing his harp for Saul; under demonic stress, Saul found deliverance through David’s guitar playing. I’d venture to say that if it weren’t for Tomlin, Louie would not have the voice that he does. (And visa-versa.) If not for the music of Hillsong, the teaching influence wouldn’t be what it is today. The same is true for Bethel without Jesus Culture. There’s a spiritual aspect to this beyond the successful marketing and popularity of music. God is looking for teams who lead in solidarity, and He releases more into relationships than individuals. I’ve experienced this personally. When I have a close relationship with a pastor, as opposed to a pastor whom I’ve just met, I experience a real difference when leading worship singing. The significance of that connection cannot be overstated. A word from a friend I love brings something out of me that wouldn’t be released any other way. There are scores of great preachers who are widely respected and regularly heard via podcast and broadcast. There are just as many great worship music leaders. If we want the hand of the Lord to move on our ministries, then we must align ourselves - worship leaders and senior pastors - with one another. © 2011, INTERLÍNC. IINTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page >> 72 MODERN WORSHIP SECTION BE LIFTED UP BEAUTIFUL ARTIST ARTIST ROBERT PIERRE Key: G (Capo 4) INTRO D Em C G HOME ANDY KIRK Original Record Key: D Suggested Performance Key: B (Chart for Capo on 4 – B) (x2) INTRO/BRIDGE G D/F# F C (Same as chorus) D Em C G Perfect, Holy D Em C G Nothing compares to You D Em C G Savior, Healer D Em C G Our only hope is You D Em C Our only hope is You VERSE 1 Em C G D/F# Em God of earth and sky You’re powerful and great C G D/F# Em No one can deny, You’re the name above all names C G F In you my soul collides, with You’re unfailing grace C Till I see you face to face Em C G D We call upon the name of the Lord Em C G D No other one, You are the one Em C G D For great is Your love, poured out for us Em C G D Be lifted up, be lifted up Em C G D Jesus, be lifted up D Em C G Righteous, Gracious D Em C G Full of compassion for us D Em C G Powerful, Merciful D Em C G You gave it all for us D Em C You gave it all for us CHORUS INSTRUMENTAL G G D D Em Em C C (C) G We lift our hands D We bow our hearts Em C We stand in awe of who You are (x2) Written by Robert Pierre, Matt Bronleewe, Jason Ingram ©2011 Toupos Publishing (BMI) administered by Moon & Musky Music, JI: Sony/ATV Timber Publishing / West Main Music / Windsor Hill Music (SESAC), MB: Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing / Songs From The Science Lab (ASCAP) All rights reserved. Used by permission. ARTIST THE KATINAS INTRO D A Em G (repeat) VERSE 1 D A My heart is racing, mind full of questions Em D Bound by the chains, I can’t go on D A I’ve lost my way, searching for answers Em D Where can I go? Is it over? CHORUS CHORUS G D/F# F You’re beautiful beautiful You’re beautiful beautiful C You’re beautiful let all the earth proclaim G D/F# F You’re beautiful beautiful You’re beautiful beautiful C You’re beautiful let every nation sing D A Whoever you are, wherever you’ve been Em G It don’t matter to Him D A G This is love – turn around – come on home D A Whoever you are, whatever you’ve done, Em G There is room for everyone Bm A Em This is love – the time is now – come on home (Turnaround same as verse progression) INTRO VERSE 2 Great eternal light that no one could replace The healing word of life, You’re the author of our faith You’re majesty divine, the universe displays The glory of your name and I know VERSE 2 This is the day don’t be ashamed The Savior’s love is waiting for you His amazing grace is breaking all of the chains Now I’m free, now I’m free BRIDGE Em D/F# F With all my heart, with all my soul C Asus4 G I surrender everything, everything to You D/F# F Let all the earth shout Your name C Lord You’re beautiful, You’re beautiful CHORUS (SOLO same as the chorus progression) BRIDGE D A Today I’m saved Bm G Saved by grace D G#dim A F#/A# Today I’m saved Bm D7 G Saved by grace CHORUS (2x) Written by Andrew James Kirk, Barry Weeks ©2010 1CN Records, a division of 1Christian.net, Inc. Admin by 1CN Records. Andy Kirk Music(BMI), Universal-Music Brentwood Benson Songs (BMI). All rights reserved.Used by permission. © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Written by The Katinas ©2011 Samoan Brothers Publishing (ASCAP) All rights reserved. Used by permission. << Page 73 LET JUSTICE RING LIGHT THE WAY MATTER OF FAITH ARTIST ARTIST ARTIST ANDY KIRK VERSE 1 Capo 2 (Key of G) Em Forgotten sons and hopeless daughters, C the hungry child G D/F# Without a father, You love the broken man Em Empty Lives in desperate need, C the humbled hearts, G D/F# The least of these find rest within Your hands INTRO | C--- G | D--- | (x2) PRE-CHORUS Am Em D Break our hearts for what breaks your heart CHORUS C G D Em Let the saints of God be brought to life C C D Let Your children be set free C G D Em To a broken world with one voice we sing C G D Let justice ring, Let justice ring VERSE 2 Open eyes and hearts to see, awaken love inside of me For those who’ve lost their way Break the walls of hurt and shame, release the power Of Your name for You are the God who saves PRE CHORUS BRIDGE/SOLO C G Let justice ring, D C G Let justice ring D Written by Andrew James Kirk, Josh Bronleewe ©2011 1CN Records (a division of 1Christian. net, Inc.), Andy Kirk Music (BMI)/Centricity Music Publishing d/b/a CentricSongs (SESAC). All rights reserved. Used by permission. ROBERT PIERRE PETER FURLER INTRO D A E, D A E F#m VERSE 1 D A E We all know and believe there’s more than what we see D A E F#M Eternity is deep inside our hearts D A So we watch and wait until that day E Bm when in a flash this world will pass away Bm E Heaven and earth will kiss each other C G D When we’re lost inside the darkness C G D Afraid of what the future holds C G D You have promised not to leave us C G D You will never let us go Em D (So now) CHORUS C G D Em When I can’t see my next step C G D Your love will light the way C G D Em When the path I’m on is all but gone C G D Your love will light the way D A E The sun will rise and light a brand new day D A E Every knee will bow unto Your name F#m D A All the saints will shout and sing Your Glory Bm D D A E F#m (2x) As a matter of fact it’s a matter of faith We’re out there searching for tomorrow And barely hanging on today And though we’re overcome with questions You have answered us with faith (So now) VERSE 2 New clothes, new names / every tear drop is wiped away / fears gone love and peace remain / From the east to the west / the sky splits wide / in the blink of an eye / our two worlds collide / heaven and earth have kissed each other When I can’t see my next step Your love will light the way When the path I’m on is all but gone Your love will light the way CHORUS BRIDGE G D/F# So even when it seems so long to watch and wait Bm E Still our hearts are full of yearning for that day G D/F# And even in the dead of night we walk by faith Bm E Lord, we stand upon the promise that You made C Em D D G/B Your ways are higher, Your ways are greater C Em D Your ways are not our own C Em D G Your ways are higher, Your ways are greater C Em D Your ways will lead us home, C Em D Your ways will lead me home C Em D G Your ways are higher, Your ways are greater Written by Robert Pierre, Matt Bronleewe, Jason Ingram, Toupos Publishing (BMI) administered by Moon & Musky Music, JI: Sony/ATV Timber Publishing / West Main Music / Windsor Hill Music (SESAC) MB: Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing / Songs From The Science Lab (ASCAP) All rights reserved. Used by permission. Written by Peter Furler and Seth Mosley ©2011 Ariose Music / Million Pieces Music Publishing (Admin. at EMICMGPublshing.com) (ASCAP) / CentricSongs / 2 Hour Songs (Admin. by Centricity Music Publishing) (SESAC) All rights reserved. Used by permission. © 2011, INTERLÍNC. IINTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page >> 74 MODERN WORSHIP SECTION NEVER WILL ARTIST TIM TIMMONS D G Oh God, You know all my ways Em G And still Your love remains D You thrill me D G Oh God the fact that I can sing Em G And You’re still listening D You thrill me G You’ll never abandon me A Bm You never will, You never will G A Bm A You’ll never forsake me You never will G You’ll never disown me A Bm A G A You never will, You never will break Your word D You thrill me O MY SOUL (RISE AND SING) RAISED ME UP ARTIST ARTIST AARON KEYES INTRO Am--G--F Am--G--Em Am--G--F G--G--C F Notice the nations, summon the peoples C CM7 Join with the angels F Giving glory to the Lamb We lift our heads now; we were dead, but now G We are alive eternally G C Am G O my Soul rise and sing! C/E F GsusC C Highest praise to Heaven’s King Binding the broken, You Father the orphan You’re the Lover of the lonely, The One and Only King everlasting, Star of the morning, who in the skies compares to You! G C Am G O my Soul rise and sing! C/E F GsusC C Highest praise to Heaven’s King C Am G Boundless love has won the day, C F G C the sin of man is washed away F You came as a servant, selfless and perfect C F Death was defeated and the stone was rolled away F Angels acclaim You, creation awaits You G Heaven and earth have been redeemed! AARON KEYES Eb Bb F Bb/D You have delivered me ’cause You delight in me Eb Bb F Bb You are my Rock, My only security Eb Bb F Gm Eb Bb F You come and light my way when I call Your Name Bb Eb You raised me up from the wreckage Bb Eb You pulled me from the seas Bb F Took me from the hand of the enemy Gm Bb Eb You raised me up from the wreckage Bb Eb You pulled me from the seas Bb F Took me from the hand of the enemy Eb Bb You set the earth’s foundation, F Eb You call the stars by name Eb Bb You shield me with salvation, F Gm Eb stole my heart away Cm A# Where else could we go? F Gm We come alive in You Cm A# Gm We believe and know You are the Holy One You have delivered me ’cause You delight in me You delight in me G Am F C Every tongue confessing, every knee will bow G Am F G C Every tribe in worship ever before You now G Am F C/E Every hope is realized, everything made new G Am F G C Everyone in all creation, forever in love with You Written by Tim Timmons ©2007 121 Music All rights reserved. Used by permission. Written By Aaron Keyes, Matt McMichael, Stu G ©2011 ThankYou Music, Stugio Music. All rights reserved. Used by permission. © 2011, INTERLÍNC. INTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Written by Aaron Keyes, Matt McMichael, Stu G, Matt McMichael, ©2011 ThankYou Music, Night Moves Publishing, Stugio Music. All rights reserved. Used by permission. << Page 75 REACH ARTIST PETER FURLER SONG OF MOSES THE GRATEFUL ARTIST ARTIST (Capo 1) INTRO INTRO D F#m C D Em D/F# G D/F# G9 A E D F#m A (2x) VERSE 1 D F#m You hold the weight of the world A E D F#m A Still I don’t slip through Your hands D F#m A E Your love is bigger than just a notion D F#m A built by man D F#m I fall again and again A E D F#m A but You whisper, “You’re still mine” D F#m You feel the pain of the world A E D F#m A but You never push mine aside CHORUS E F#m D A You reach for me with a love quiets all my fears E F#m D A You reach for me like a Father wipes away the tears D F#m So many people in this world A E but I hear You calling out my name E F#m D A You reach for me now I’m never gonna be the same VERSE 2 You know all of my fears / there’s nothing Your eyes can’t see / when I tried to give up / Lord, You never gave up on me // I give You all of my hopes and dreams / I lay them down / of all the places I’ve looked / You’re the one truth I have found // AARON KEYES INTRO E A F#m TIM TIMMONS B VERSE 1 C2 D Em Oh the Lord, our strength and song, D/F#G G/B D Highest praise to him belongs C2 D Em Christ the Lord, the Conquering King, D/F# G D G Your Name we raise, Your triumphs sing VERSE 1 E A Each day You’ve given / Each debt forgiven F#m B Each breath these are a gift from You E A Our hearts are filled with the joy of Your goodness F#m B This thanks we want to give to You D Em Praise the Lord, our Mighty Warrior C G/D Praise the Lord, the glorious One D/F# Em By His hand we stand in victory, C D C( or G) By His Name we overcome CHORUS A E B We are the grateful, We sing of your love F#m A E We sing of your mercy, We are the grateful B A E The grateful ones, We are the grateful B F#m We sing of your power, We sing of your kindness A E We are the grateful B E The grateful ones, The grateful ones VERSE 2 Though the storms of hell pursue; In darkest night we worship You You divide the raging sea; From death to life You safely lead VERSE 2 You have created Brought back and re-made us Redeemed all for Your glory God So like those before us Singing this chorus We join the song of unending praise VERSE 3 All the saints and angels bow, Hosts of heaven crying out Glory, glory to the King! You reign for all eternity! BRIDGE Em C G D/F# The Lord, shall reign, forever and ever Em C G D The Lord, shall reign, forever and ever BRIDGE F#m B E Like the sun light paints the morning A F#m Like the moon fills up the night B E Like the songbird sings her sonnet A F#m So our souls cannot stay quiet E/G# A B We can not stay quiet CHORUS You hold the weight of the world / still I don’t slip through Your hands / You put the stars in the sky / You know every grain of sand CHORUS Written by Seth Mosley, Juan Otero, and Andrew Fromm ©2011 CentricSongs / 2 Hour Songs (Admin. by Centricity Music Publishing) / Plight Publishing / My Friend Cabo Music (Admin. by 21 Songs) (SESAC) / Southern Yankee Publishing (BMI) All rights reserved. Used by permission. Written by Chris Moerman, Ben Smith, Pat Barrett, Aaron Keyes, Graham Kendrick, ©2011 - ThankYou music, Make Way Music, Worshiptogether.com Songs. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Tim Timmons & Roy Schenkenberger ©2007 121 Music & Flyline music All rights reserved. Used by permission. © 2011, INTERLÍNC. IINTERLINC-ONLINE.COM / 800.725.3300 Page >> 76 MODERN WORSHIP SECTION WHAT IT’S WORTH YOU ARE GOOD ARTIST ARTIST THE KATINAS (feat. Jeremy Camp) (Capo1) INTRO C (Db) G/B (Ab/C) Am (Bbm) F (Gb) (2x) VERSE 1 C (Db) G/B (Ab/C) How can I express the fullness and the depth Am (Bbm) F (Gb) Of what it is that You have done for me C (Db) G/B (Ab/C) Words seem so small, I can’t explain it all Am (Bbm) F (Gb) All the joy and love that you bring PRE-CHORUS Am (Bbm) G/B (Ab/C) I was summoned to the cross, the only thing it cost Dm (Ebm) F (Gb) Was surrendering my life unto Thee CHORUS Am (Bbm) F (Gb) C (Db) G (Ab) For what it’s worth I give these feeble hands Am (Bbm) F (Gb) C (Db) G (Ab) And words cannot express the glory You demand Am (Bbm) F (Gb) C (Db) G (Ab) The sacrifice You gave set all Man free Am (Bbm) F (Gb) C (Db) G (Ab) You conquered sin and death, You did it all for me F (Gb) G (Ab) C (Db) I want to live my life totally surrendered G/B(Ab/C) Am(Bbm) F(Gb) unto Thee TIM TIMMONS E A You are worthy, able to be trusted, C#m B A And faithful time and time again E A Early in the morning I will seek you C#m B A And You open up your heart and let me in E You are good B Are good C#m A And your love endures forever E B You are good, Your love endures A E A Daily you tune me to sing with the choir of angels C#m B A Daily, my tune comes undone E A You have shown me mercy undeserving C#m B And you sent your son to die for me G#m A To break the chain and to set me free VERSE 2 So here I am again, unworthy of Your hand Words are frail, I’ll do the best I can All I had to give was broken, but You live Your redeeming love is healing me within PRE-CHORUS CHORUS BRIDGE C (Db) I surrender all control Dm (Ebm) Everything I’m living for Am (Bbm) F (Gb) I surrender all to you Written by The Katinas, Jeremy Camp ©2011 Samoan Brothers Publishing (ASCAP) Stolen Pride Music (Adm. at EMICMGpublishing.com) (ASCAP) Thirsty Moon River Pub. 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