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Terry Linhart (PhD, Purdue University) is Chair of the Religion and Philosophy Department at Bethel College, Indiana where he teaches ministry-related courses. His research and writing has focused on missions, evangelism, multicultural ministry, and leadership development. He is the co-author of Evangelism Remixed: Empowering Students for Courageous and Contagious Faith, and author of Middle School Talksheets: Life of Christ and High School Talksheets: Life of Christ. Terry and his wife, Kelly, have three teenagers, Lauren, Jayson, and Sean.

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Your high school students probably think they know a lot about Jesus. But do they know how the stories of Jesus' life relate to their own? If you want to get them thinking and talking about Jesus--who he really was, and what that means for them today--you have everything you need right here.

The latest addition to the best-selling TalkSheets series, High School TalkSheets: Life of Christ gives you easy-to-use discussion starters and the tools to lead students into meaningful dialogue about Jesus. The one-page, reproducible handouts offer provocative questions in a compelling design that cover everything from the prediction of his birth to his ascension. Students will delve into each aspect of Jesus' life while looking at it through the lens of their own world and applying it to their own lives. These TalkSheets present every aspect of Jesus' life in a way that young teens can connect with as they learn to apply the lessons to their own lives.

TalkSheets makes the Bible relevant and engaging for students, while offering helpful hints and optional activities to help your youth ministry team effectively facilitate great conversations--without a lot of prep work.

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High School Talksheets

Zondervan

Contents

The Hows and Whats of TalkSheets.........................................................................................................51. Predicting and Expecting-The prophecies of the Messiah (various Old Testament Scriptures).............................................112. The Prayer of a Teenager-Mary's prayer (Luke 1:26-38, 46-55)..........................................................................133. Presenting Messiah-The presentation at the temple (Luke 2:22-39)......................................................................154. The 12-Year-Old Teacher-Jesus visits the temple (Luke 2:41-52)........................................................................175. The Devil in the Desert-The temptation of Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11)......................................................................196. Leaving the Nets-The calling of the disciples (Mark 1:14-20)..........................................................................217. Water into Wine-The first miracle at Cana (John 2:1-11)...............................................................................238. Jesus and Anger-The temple is cleansed (John 2:13-17).................................................................................259. Midnight Meeting-Nicodemus visits Jesus (John 3:1-21; 7:50-51; 19:38-40)..............................................................2710. Crossing Barriers-Jesus with the woman at the well (John 4:1-42)2911. Hometown Prophet-Jesus rejected by those who knew him the longest (Luke 4:16-30).....................................................3112. Follow the Leader-The disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:12-16).........................................................3313. Being Whole Again-Jesus' healings (Luke 5:12-26).....................................................................................3514. Get Up and Walk-The man at the pool healed (John 5:1-15).............................................................................3715. You're Beautiful-The Sermon on the Mount 1 (Matthew 5:3-16)..........................................................................3916. Being Spiritual-The Sermon on the Mount 2 (Matthew 6:1-24)...........................................................................4117. Trust-The Sermon on the Mount 3 (Matthew 6:25-34)....................................................................................4318. An Unusual Voice-John the Baptist (Mark 1:1-8; John 1:29-34).........................................................................4519. Forgiveness at the Master's Feet-The Pharisee and the woman anointing Jesus (Luke 7:36-50)...........................................4720. Be Careful What You Say-Jesus warns the Pharisees (Matthew 12:33-37).................................................................4921. Looking Good on the Outside-The six woes (Luke 11:39-52).............................................................................5122. Good Deeds from an Unlikely Source-The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)................................................................5323. Secrets and the Son (Luke 12:2-10)...................................................................................................5524. Telling Stories-Parables (Matthew 13:44, Luke 12:35-40)..............................................................................5725. Mustard Seed Kingdom: Small to Great-Thinking about the kingdom of God (Mark 4:26-32)................................................5926. Jesus Provides-The feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:5-15)................................................................................6127. Stepping Out of the Boat-Jesus and Peter walk on the water (Matthew 14:22-36)........................................................6328. I Am-The seven "I Am" statements of Jesus (John 6:35; 8:12; 10:7-9, 11-14; 11:25-26; 14:6; 15:1, 5)..................................6529. Not a Politician-Some followers leave Jesus (John 6:53-71)...........................................................................6730. "You Are the Christ!"-Peter's confession (Matthew 16:13-19)..........................................................................6931. Mountaintop Surprise-The transfiguration (Mark 9:2-10)...............................................................................7132. Forgive? Forget It!-The unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:21-35)........................................................................7333. The First Short-Term Missions Trip-The 72 are sent out and return (Luke 10:1-12, 17-22)..............................................7534. Who Is the Accuser?-Jesus rescues the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11).........................................................7735. Thanking Christ-The 10 lepers (Luke 17:11-19)........................................................................................7936. Unwrapping the Dead-Jesus raises Lazarus from the grave (John 11:1-5, 17-46)8137. Finding What Is Lost-The "lost" parables (Luke 1:1-24)...............................................................................8338. What It Really Means to Be Rich-The rich young man (Matthew 19:16-24)................................................................8539. No Fair!-The workers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16)...............................................................................8740. Being Great, Part 1-James and John (Mark 10:35-45)...................................................................................8941. Being Great, Part 2-The 10 talents (Matthew 25:14-30)................................................................................9142. The Messiah Comes to Jerusalem-The triumphal entry of Jesus (Matthew 21:1-11)........................................................9343. This Job Stinks!-Jesus models how to serve (John 13:1-17)............................................................................9544. The True Vine-Being connected to Jesus (John 15:1-11)................................................................................9745. A Prayer for All Times-The high priestly prayer of Jesus (John 17:1-8, 13-19, 20-26).................................................9946. The Last Supper-Jesus prepares the disciples for his death (Matthew 26:17-30)........................................................10147. Unjustly Accused-The arrest and trial of Jesus (Luke 22:47-23:5).....................................................................10348. The Ultimate Sacrifice-The death of Jesus on the cross (Matthew 27:27-58)............................................................10549. He's Alive!-The resurrection of Jesus (Matthew 28:1-4, 11-15; Luke 24:1-35; John 20:10-29; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8).....................10750. "Do You Love Me?"-Peter's denial and restoration (Matthew 26:31-35, 69-74; John 21:15-19)............................................109BONUS SESSION (a hidden track!): He's Coming Back!-The ascension and return of Jesus (Matthew 24:36-25:13)...............................111

Chapter One

1. Imagine what it will be like to live in your neighborhood or city 100 years from now. Write down three predictions you have about what your neighborhood will be like.

2. Team up with three other people and have each person pick one Bible passage....